Relativity Fest 2022 is an annual conference organized by Relativity, a leading provider of e-discovery and legal technology solutions. The event brings together professionals from the legal, compliance, and technology sectors to explore advancements in e-discovery and related fields.
The 2022 conference featured over 60 sessions across 11 tracks, covering topics such as artificial intelligence in legal processes, data privacy, and compliance. Key sessions included a keynote address by CEO Mike Gamson, who highlighted the company's mission to "Organize data, discover the truth, and act on it," and a closing keynote by Dr. Timnit Gebru on ethical AI.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking events, participate in hands-on labs, and visit the Community Pavilion to interact with peers and explore new product offerings. The event also hosted the Relativity Innovation Awards, celebrating innovative solutions and individuals in the community.
Relativity Fest is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, and compliance officers seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their skills, and connect with peers in the legal technology community.
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Speakers(55)
Adrian Agius
Legal Informatics Manager at Gilbert + Tobin
Adrian Agius is the Legal Informatics Manager at Gilbert + Tobin, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Allison C. Stanton
Director & Associate General Counsel, eDiscovery & Information Governance at Meta
Allison Stanton is the Director and Associate General Counsel at Meta, leading eDiscovery and information governance initiatives.
Carroll Barry-Walsh
Lawyer, Speaker and Founder at Barry-Walsh Associates
Carroll Barry-Walsh is a lawyer, speaker, and founder of Barry-Walsh Associates, specializing in legal consultancy.
Chris Brown
Chief Product Officer at Relativity
Chris Brown serves as the Chief Product Officer at Relativity, overseeing product strategy and development for the company's legal technology solutions.
Chris Haley
Director of Legal Technology at Troutman Pepper eMerge
Chris Haley is the Director of Legal Technology at Troutman Pepper eMerge, focusing on innovative legal tech solutions.
Claire Oxley-Barnes
Senior Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Relativity
Claire Oxley-Barnes is the Senior Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Relativity.
Clare Carroll
Global Regulatory Lead at Relativity Trace
Clare Carroll is the Global Regulatory Lead at Relativity Trace, specializing in compliance solutions.
Constantine Pappas
Senior Manager, Solutions at Relativity
Constantine Pappas is a Senior Manager of Solutions at Relativity, specializing in developing and implementing legal technology solutions.
David Horrigan
e-Discovery Counsel and Legal Content Director at Relativity
David Horrigan is the e-Discovery Counsel and Legal Content Director at Relativity, focusing on legal education and content strategy.
Dr. Timnit Gebru
Ethical AI Researcher and Activist
Dr. Timnit Gebru is an ethical AI researcher and activist, known for her work on algorithmic bias and AI ethics.
Gabriela Christian-Hare
Chief Executive Officer at Australian Pro Bono Centre
Gabriela Christian-Hare is the CEO of the Australian Pro Bono Centre, leading initiatives to promote pro bono legal work.
Georgia Foster
Managing Director, APAC at Relativity
Georgia Foster is the Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Relativity, overseeing operations and strategy.
Hammad Rajjoub
Director, Purview and Privacy Ecosystem at Microsoft
Hammad Rajjoub is the Director of Purview and Privacy Ecosystem at Microsoft, specializing in data governance.
Henry Link
Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Meta
Henry Link is the Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Meta, overseeing compliance and legal matters.
Honorable Nora Barry Fischer
Senior U.S. District Judge at Western District of Pennsylvania
Judge Nora Barry Fischer is a Senior U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, presiding over federal cases with a focus on civil litigation.
Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy
Associate Justice at Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, New York Supreme Court
Judge Tanya R. Kennedy serves as an Associate Justice in the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, focusing on appellate cases.
Honorable Victoria McCloud
Master at High Court of England and Wales
Master Victoria McCloud is a Master at the High Court of England and Wales.
Honorable William Matthewman
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of Florida
Judge William Matthewman serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
Honorable Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Xavier Rodriguez serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Inés Rubio
Senior Director at FTI Consulting
Inés Rubio is a Senior Director at FTI Consulting, specializing in technology, privacy, governance, and security practices.
Jerry Bui
Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Jerry Bui is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, specializing in digital forensics and e-discovery.
Jonathan Armstrong
Partner at Cordery
Jonathan Armstrong is a partner at Cordery, specializing in compliance and technology law, with a focus on data protection and GDPR.
Jonathan Maas
Managing Director at The Maas Consulting Group
Jonathan Maas is the Managing Director of The Maas Consulting Group, specializing in e-discovery and legal technology consulting.
Judge Victoria McCloud
Master of the High Court at King’s Bench Division
Judge Victoria McCloud serves as a Master of the High Court in the King’s Bench Division, overseeing complex civil cases.
Justin Dougherty
Senior Product Manager at Relativity
Justin Dougherty is a Senior Product Manager at Relativity, focusing on enhancing legal technology products.
Karimah Campbell
Manager of Customer Success at Relativity
Karimah Campbell is the Manager of Customer Success at Relativity, focusing on client engagement and support.
Kelly Twigger
Principal at ESI Attorneys
Kelly Twigger is the Principal at ESI Attorneys, specializing in e-discovery and information governance.
Laura Lombardo
Special Counsel at Gilbert + Tobin
Laura Lombardo is Special Counsel at Gilbert + Tobin, focusing on legal matters and client advisory.
Lauren Roso
Engagement Director at ProSearch
Lauren Roso is an Engagement Director at ProSearch, focusing on client-centric solutions and team mentorship in the legal tech industry.
Mallory Acheson
Partner at Nelson Mullins
Mallory Acheson is a partner at Nelson Mullins, specializing in data breach assessment and prevention.
Mark Anderson
Lead Developer at CDS Convert
Mark Anderson is the Lead Developer of CDS Convert, focusing on developing innovative eDiscovery solutions.
Matthew Griffin
Vice President and General Counsel at Lactalis Heritage Dairy, Lactalis Group
Matthew Griffin is the Vice President and General Counsel at Lactalis Heritage Dairy, providing legal oversight for the company's operations.
Meribeth Banaschik
US Attorney/UK Solicitor at Noerr LLP Duesseldorf
Meribeth Banaschik is a US attorney and UK solicitor at Noerr LLP Duesseldorf, specializing in international law.
Michael Obregon
Senior Pre-Sales Engineer at Relativity
Michael Obregon is a Senior Pre-Sales Engineer at Relativity, focusing on client solutions and product demonstrations.
Mike Gamson
Chief Executive Officer at Relativity
Mike Gamson is the CEO of Relativity, leading the company's mission to organize data, discover the truth, and act on it.
Monica Harris
Product Manager at Relativity
Monica Harris is a Product Manager at Relativity, focusing on product development and user experience.
Nikolai Pozdniakov
Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting
Nikolai Pozdniakov is a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting, focusing on e-discovery and data analytics.
Patrick Burke
Special Counsel at Phillips Nizer LLP
Patrick Burke is Special Counsel at Phillips Nizer LLP, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Paula Fearon
Head of Project Services at McCann FitzGerald
Paula Fearon is the Head of Project Services at McCann FitzGerald, leading project management initiatives within the firm.
Professor Tanya Thomas
Professor of Law at University of Maryland Carey School of Law
Professor Tanya Thomas teaches at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, focusing on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Professor William "Bill" Hamilton
Professor of Law at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Professor William Hamilton teaches at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, specializing in e-discovery and legal technology.
Professor William 'Bill' Hamilton
Professor at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Professor William 'Bill' Hamilton is a professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and conducted a demonstration on statistics in the law at Relativity Fest 2022.
Rebecca Grant
Executive Director & Founder at icourts
Rebecca Grant is the Executive Director and Founder of icourts, specializing in legal technology and e-discovery services.
Richard Williams
Partner at Deloitte
Richard Williams is a Partner at Deloitte, focusing on legal and compliance services.
Rod Ponton
Attorney
Rod Ponton is an attorney known for his viral 'I am not a cat' Zoom appearance during a virtual court proceeding.
Ryan O’Leary
Research Director at IDC
Ryan O’Leary is a Research Director at IDC, specializing in legal, risk, and compliance research.
Sam Clague
Founder and CEO at The Stephen James Partnership
Sam Clague is the Founder and CEO of The Stephen James Partnership, dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession.
Shirley Strawberry
Co-host at Steve Harvey Morning Show, iHeartRadio
Shirley Strawberry is the co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show on iHeartRadio, known for her engaging broadcasting style.
Stephanie Wilkins
Editor-in-Chief at Legaltech News
Stephanie Wilkins is the Editor-in-Chief of Legaltech News, covering developments in legal technology and innovation.
Sue-Deelia Tang
Client Solutions Director at Complete Discovery Source (CDS)
Sue-Deelia Tang is the Client Solutions Director at CDS, providing strategic guidance on eDiscovery projects.
Susan Stone
Senior Manager at FTI Consulting
Susan Stone is a Senior Manager at FTI Consulting, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Tom Brophy
Product Manager at Relativity
Tom Brophy is a Product Manager at Relativity, contributing to the development of legal tech solutions.
U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Xavier Rodriguez is a U.S. District Judge in the Western District of Texas, presiding over federal cases with a focus on civil litigation.
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of Florida
Judge William Matthewman is a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Florida, handling federal cases with a focus on civil litigation.
Victor Forman
Director, Product Management at Relativity
Victor Forman is the Director of Product Management at Relativity, overseeing product development and strategy.
Event Details
- Date
- October 26-28, 2022
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hyatt Regency Chicago
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, compliance officers
- Attendees
- Approximately 2,300 attendees from 25 countries