The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Annual Meeting 2021 was a virtual event held on February 17-18, 2021, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property, and data security. This annual meeting focused on international electronic information management, discovery, and disclosure, bringing together legal professionals to discuss and develop best practices in these fields.
Key topics addressed during the meeting included proportionality in cross-border discovery, discovery under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, international legal holds, cross-border privilege issues, ephemeral messaging, and the second edition of the International Litigation Principles. These sessions aimed to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into the challenges and developments in international electronic information management and discovery.
The event featured a lineup of distinguished dialogue leaders from various sectors, including Denise E. Backhouse of Littler Mendelson P.C., Stacey Ellen Blaustein from IBM, and Kevin F. Brady of Volkswagen Group of America. Their expertise contributed to in-depth discussions and practical guidance on the complex issues surrounding cross-border electronic information management.
This meeting was particularly beneficial for legal professionals involved in international litigation, eDiscovery, and data privacy, offering a platform to stay updated on emerging trends, share experiences, and collaborate on developing solutions to the evolving challenges in the field.
Speakers(31)
B. Jay Yelton III
Partner at Warner Norcross & Judd
Jay specializes in eDiscovery and information governance, advising clients on complex litigation and regulatory matters.
Craig W. Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig oversees the operations of The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing law and policy.
Daryl Osuch
Partner at Ernst & Young LLP
Daryl advises clients on forensic technology and eDiscovery, with experience in cross-border investigations.
David C. Shonka
Retired
David is a retired attorney with extensive experience in data privacy, eDiscovery, and information governance.
David K. Gaston
Attorney at National Labor Relations Board
David focuses on labor law and has experience in eDiscovery and information management in the context of labor disputes.
Denise E. Backhouse
Shareholder and eDiscovery Counsel at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Denise focuses on litigating the eDiscovery aspects of class and collective actions, leveraging her international experience to assist employers with cross-border discovery challenges.
Dr. Oliver M. Brupbacher
Attorney at Kellerhals Carrard
Oliver advises and represents clients in litigations and arbitrations, focusing on complex commercial disputes and international arbitration.
E. Todd Presnell
Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Todd specializes in complex litigation and advises clients on eDiscovery and information governance issues.
Eric P. Mandel
Senior Director at KLDiscovery
Eric provides strategic guidance on eDiscovery and information governance, leveraging his experience in legal technology.
Guillermo Christensen
Partner at K&L Gates
Guillermo advises clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security issues, leveraging his experience as a former CIA officer.
Hon. James C. Francis (ret.)
Mediator and Arbitrator at JAMS
Judge Francis serves as a mediator and arbitrator, bringing his extensive judicial experience to complex commercial disputes.
James Calvert
Partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
James specializes in complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
Jeane A. Thomas
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Jeane advises clients on antitrust and eDiscovery issues, with experience in cross-border investigations.
Jennifer R. Scullion
Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP
Jennifer focuses on complex litigation, including class actions, and has experience in eDiscovery and information management.
Jim Calvert
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Jim specializes in complex commercial litigation and has extensive experience in eDiscovery and information governance.
John M. Conlon
Partner at Mayer Brown LLP
John specializes in complex litigation and eDiscovery, advising clients on cross-border discovery and data protection issues.
John Tredennick
CEO at Merlin Search Technologies, Inc.
John leads a legal technology company specializing in eDiscovery and information governance solutions.
Jonathan Sablone
Partner at DLA Piper
Jonathan represents clients in disputes related to hedge funds and investment vehicles, with extensive experience in eDiscovery and digital evidence.
Kevin F. Brady
eDiscovery Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America
Kevin provides advice on electronic discovery, information management, data privacy, and data security issues, and has served as an expert witness and Special Discovery Master.
Lesley Weaver
Partner at Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
Lesley focuses on complex litigation, including class actions, and has experience in eDiscovery and information management.
Michael Charles Zogby
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Michael focuses on complex litigation, including product liability and mass torts, with experience in eDiscovery and information management.
Miles Carlsen
Attorney at Carlsen Law Corporation
Miles focuses on electronic discovery and information management, advising clients on compliance and best practices.
Natascha Gerlach
Senior Policy Advisor at Center for Information Policy Leadership
Natascha advises on global privacy and data protection policy, with a focus on cross-border data flows and compliance.
Nichole L. Sterling
Associate at BakerHostetler
Nichole focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity, advising clients on compliance and risk management.
Phil Favro
Attorney at Favro Law PLLC
Phil provides counsel on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy, and is a recognized thought leader in these areas.
Prof. Agnieszka McPeak
Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law
Professor McPeak teaches and writes on technology law, focusing on eDiscovery, data privacy, and information governance.
Ralph M. Stone
Managing Partner at Stone Law Group PLLC
Ralph specializes in complex commercial litigation and has experience in eDiscovery and information governance.
Ronni D. Solomon
Partner at King & Spalding
Ronni specializes in eDiscovery and information governance, advising clients on complex litigation and regulatory matters.
Ross Gotler
Attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Ross specializes in eDiscovery and information governance, advising clients on complex litigation and regulatory matters.
Stacey Ellen Blaustein
Senior Attorney at IBM
Stacey manages all aspects of eDiscovery at IBM, including international and domestic cases, and is involved in cross-border discovery and data privacy issues.
William Marsillo
General Counsel at PrimeLine Utility Services LLC
William oversees legal affairs, including compliance and risk management, with experience in eDiscovery and information governance.
Event Details
- Date
- February 17-18, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in international litigation, eDiscovery, and data privacy.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation sought in accordance with individual jurisdictions for virtual meetings.