The 11th Annual EDI Leadership Summit, organized by the Electronic Discovery Institute (EDI), took place from October 13 to 15, 2021, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California. This event is a premier gathering designed for and by leading minds in legal technology, offering a relaxed and open environment for attendees to benchmark with peers and enhance their understanding of eDiscovery, technology, and the practice of law.
The summit featured in-depth discussions on advanced topics tailored for corporate counsel. Key sessions included "Operationalizing Proportionality & the GW Framework," led by Bill Belt of Complete Discovery Source, focusing on leveraging data to illustrate the costs and burdens of eDiscovery decisions. Another notable panel, "Privacy, eDiscovery & IM," moderated by David C. Shonka of Redgrave LLP, addressed how companies can navigate conflicting legal requirements and adapt information management practices to comply with evolving privacy laws.
Attendees had opportunities to engage with industry experts, participate in breakout sessions, and network with peers. The event also included an exhibit area where organizations showcased the latest advancements in legal technology and eDiscovery solutions.
The EDI Leadership Summit is ideal for in-house counsel, legal professionals, and technology experts seeking to stay abreast of developments in eDiscovery and legal technology. Participants gain valuable insights into managing information, meeting discovery obligations, and adapting to new legal demands, all within a collaborative and informative setting.
Speakers(6)
Bill Belt
Managing Director at Complete Discovery Source (CDS)
Bill Belt is the Managing Director at Complete Discovery Source (CDS). He led the discussion on 'Operationalizing Proportionality & the GW Framework' at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
David C. Shonka
Partner at Redgrave LLP
David C. Shonka is a Partner at Redgrave LLP, specializing in data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance. He moderated the 'Privacy, eDiscovery & IM' panel at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
David Moncure
VP/Associate General Counsel Information Lifecycle Governance at DaVita
David Moncure is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Information Lifecycle Governance at DaVita, focusing on information governance strategies. He was a panelist in the 'Privacy, eDiscovery & IM' session at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
John D. Martin
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
John D. Martin is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, focusing on litigation and e-discovery. He moderated the 'Discovery Issues that Keep Counsel Up at Night' panel at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
Michelle Kitchen
Senior Manager, IP eDiscovery at Novartis
Michelle Kitchen is the Senior Manager of IP eDiscovery at Novartis, overseeing intellectual property eDiscovery processes. She participated as a panelist in the 'Privacy, eDiscovery & IM' session at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
Teresa Brady
Executive Director, Legal and Compliance at Morgan Stanley
Teresa Brady serves as Executive Director, Legal and Compliance at Morgan Stanley, focusing on legal and compliance matters. She was a panelist on the 'Privacy, eDiscovery & IM' session at the 2021 EDI Leadership Summit.
Event Details
- Date
- October 13-15, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States
- Ritz-Carlton Bacara
- Audience
- In-house counsel, legal professionals, technology experts