E-Discovery Leadership Conference 2023
The E-Discovery Leadership Conference 2023 is a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of electronic discovery. Organized by the National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI), this conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in e-discovery.
The conference covers a wide range of topics, including government investigations, data privacy and security, and the latest developments in case law. Sessions feature panels of judges, in-house counsel, and industry experts who provide insights into best practices and emerging issues in the field.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking events, such as cocktail receptions and dinners, fostering connections among peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas, and Tessa K. Jacob, founder and chair of Husch Blackwell’s eDiscovery Solutions Group.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, in-house counsel, and technologists involved in e-discovery, offering valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of electronic discovery.
Speakers(18)
Alex Ponce de Leon
Senior Litigation Counsel at Google LLC
Alex Ponce de Leon is senior litigation counsel for Google LLC, managing a team focusing on discovery issues. He develops and implements innovative and efficient discovery strategies for various global litigation matters.
Daniel Lim
Chief, E-Discovery Office at U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
Daniel Lim serves as Chief of the E-Discovery Office at the Department of Justice, Civil Division, supervising a team that provides legal and strategic advice on electronic discovery issues.
David Cohen
Partner at Reed Smith
David Cohen is the chair of Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery (RED) Group, with over 35 years of commercial litigation experience. He serves as e-discovery counsel and information governance counsel to top companies worldwide.
Edward H. Rippey
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Edward Rippey is a partner who litigates complex cases in numerous fields, focusing on patent litigation. He also chairs the firm's E-Discovery Practice and represents multinational corporations in this arena.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck
Senior Counsel at DLA Piper LLP
Andrew J. Peck served for 23 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York and is recognized internationally for his contributions to eDiscovery. He now advises on innovative and efficient solutions to information management challenges at DLA Piper.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
United States District Judge at Western District of Texas
Xavier Rodriguez is a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and currently serves as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. He is a frequent speaker on continuing legal education seminars and has authored numerous articles on employment law, discovery, and arbitration issues.
Jillian Dent
Partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson
Jillian Dent is a partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson in Kansas City, representing individuals in consumer, privacy, and products class-action litigation. She has led e-discovery efforts in numerous data breach, privacy, and dairy products cases.
John J. Pappas Jr.
E-Discovery Consultant
John J. Pappas Jr. is a lawyer and experienced e-discovery consultant with a background in commercial litigation. He advises clients on e-discovery strategies and the admissibility of electronic evidence.
Kristy Bird
Regional Director for Business Development at Consilio
Kristy Bird is a Regional Director for Business Development and Co-Lead of Consilio’s Technology Practice Group. She is an attorney barred in New York and New Jersey, with over 15 years of industry experience in eDiscovery.
Lea Malani Bays
Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Lea Malani Bays is Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, specializing in complex securities litigation. She focuses on electronic discovery issues from preservation through production and provides counsel to the firm’s multi-disciplinary e-discovery team.
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D.
Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman is a Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is recognized for her scholarly work on technology-assisted review in eDiscovery.
Meggan Capps-Seawel
Director at Consilio LLC
Meggan Capps-Seawel works with corporate legal departments and law firms on strategies for cost-effective and defensible discovery, cybersecurity, data privacy, data transfer, and compliance. She is also an active member of Consilio's Diversity and Inclusion board.
Mikah Thompson
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Mikah Thompson is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She teaches courses including Civil Procedure, Evidence, Race and the Law, and Employment Law.
Nirav Shah
eDiscovery Manager at The Home Depot
Nirav Shah is the eDiscovery Manager for The Home Depot, serving as the central resource for all eDiscovery issues for the company. He manages legal matters covering various areas, including commercial litigation and intellectual property.
Robin Perkins
Founder and Chair at Kutak Rock eDiscovery Practice Group
Robin Perkins is the founder and Chair of Kutak Rock's eDiscovery Practice Group and maintains an active litigation practice. She is also the founder of the National eDiscovery Leadership Institute, aiming to foster scholarly discussion and cooperation in eDiscovery.
Steve Davis
Private Investigator and Private Security Company Manager at Purpose Legal
Steve Davis has over 30 years of experience performing and supervising investigations for governmental agencies, corporations, individuals, and law firms. He is a Licensed Private Investigator in Texas and the Private Security Company Manager for Purpose Legal.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner and Co-Chair at Husch Blackwell’s eDiscovery Solutions Group
Tessa Jacob has practiced law at Husch Blackwell for 29 years, where she is a partner and founder/co-chair of the firm’s eDiscovery Solutions group. She has extensive experience in large-volume litigation and is recognized for her expertise in data mining tools and technology-assisted review.
Thomas C. Gricks
Lead Strategy Consultant at OpenText
Thomas C. Gricks is a prominent eDiscovery lawyer and one of the nation's leading authorities on the use of technology-assisted review (TAR) in litigation. He advises corporations and law firms on best practices for applying technology to reduce discovery time and cost.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15-16, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States
- UMKC Student Union
- Audience
- Legal professionals, in-house counsel, technologists involved in e-discovery