National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI) 2024
The National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI) is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the field of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) by providing high-quality educational opportunities to legal professionals and fostering cooperation between the bench and the bar. Organized by the National eDiscovery Leadership Institute, NeLI aims to deliver comprehensive programs that address the latest developments and challenges in eDiscovery.
The 2024 NeLI conference, held on September 19-20, featured a diverse agenda covering key topics such as ephemeral messaging policies, artificial intelligence in eDiscovery, and ethical considerations in the use of technology-assisted review. Sessions included a fireside chat with Department of Justice representatives discussing their positions on electronic data, a mock hearing on emerging eDiscovery issues, and a judicial panel providing insights into recent case law developments.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with esteemed speakers, including Hon. Allison H. Goddard of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Robert Keeling, partner at Sidley Austin LLP, and Leeanne Mancari, partner at Covington. The conference also offered networking events, such as a reception and dinner, facilitating connections among professionals in the eDiscovery community.
Legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and eDiscovery specialists seeking to stay abreast of evolving practices and technologies in electronic discovery would find NeLI particularly beneficial. The conference provides a platform for learning from leading experts, participating in interactive sessions, and networking with peers to enhance their understanding and application of eDiscovery principles.
Speakers(27)
Adam Gajadharsingh
Discovery Counsel at Google
Adam Gajadharsingh focuses on all aspects of the litigation and government investigation discovery process at Google, including developing case discovery strategies and overseeing document review.
Carmen Conn
Senior Paralegal at Oracle
Carmen Conn is responsible for data preservation and collection at Oracle, working closely with IT to ensure adherence to legal holds and discovery requirements.
David Cohen
Partner at Reed Smith
David Cohen chairs Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Global Leadership Team. He has over 35 years of commercial litigation experience and is recognized for his work in eDiscovery.
Derek Duarte
Senior Vice President, Litigation at UnitedLex
Derek Duarte is a litigator and technologist with experience in eDiscovery and computer forensics. He has testified as an expert and is recognized for driving innovation in the eDiscovery industry.
Edward Rippey
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Edward Rippey litigates complex cases in various fields and is Chair of the firm's E-Discovery Practice, representing multinational corporations in this arena.
Elizabeth Gary
Senior Attorney at Morgan Lewis
Elizabeth Gary specializes in electronic discovery and the assertion of privilege, with experience in negotiating discovery scopes and managing large-scale document reviews.
Hon. Allison H. Goddard
Magistrate Judge at United States District Court, Southern District of California
Judge Allison H. Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in August 2019, with experience in complex and intellectual property litigation.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck
Retired Magistrate Judge at United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Judge Andrew J. Peck served for 23 years as a U.S. Magistrate Judge, including a term as Chief Magistrate Judge. He is recognized internationally for his contributions to eDiscovery and now advises on information management solutions at DLA Piper.
Hon. Stephen R. Bough
Judge at United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
Judge Stephen R. Bough graduated from Missouri State University in 1993 and received his J.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1997. He served as a law clerk to Judge Scott O. Wright and practiced law at various firms before his appointment to the federal bench in 2014.
Jill Rogowski
Counsel at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Jill Rogowski is Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division, focusing on criminal antitrust enforcement and policy initiatives.
John J. Pappas Jr.
John J. Pappas Jr. is a lawyer and experienced e-discovery consultant, specializing in commercial litigation and all aspects of e-discovery, including data collection and advanced search.
Kristy Bird
Global Director and Co-Lead of Tech Collective at Consilio
Kristy Bird brings over 15 years of experience in eDiscovery, enhancing client value through consultation and process improvements. She specializes in creating efficient discovery strategies and providing technical expertise.
Laura Butte
Assistant Chief at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Laura Butte is an Assistant Chief with the DOJ's Antitrust Division’s Washington Criminal Section. She has experience in complex litigation and white-collar investigations.
Lea Malani Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Lea Malani Bays is a partner specializing in complex securities litigation. She focuses on electronic discovery issues, including data preservation, predictive coding protocols, and trial preparation.
Leeanne Mancari
Partner at Covington
Leeanne Mancari is co-chair of the firm's E-Discovery, AI, and Information Governance Practice, guiding clients on all aspects of national and international discovery.
Lenora Gray
Data Scientist at Redgrave
Lenora Gray has over 15 years of experience in eDiscovery, data management, and information governance, working on analytics solutions and predictive models.
Nathan Brenner
Deputy Chief Trial Counsel at Bureau of Competition, FTC
Nirav Shah
eDiscovery Counsel at Home Depot
Nirav Shah provides legal guidance on eDiscovery at The Home Depot, overseeing processes across various legal domains and ensuring compliance with legal proceedings.
Paul McVoY
Shareholder at Repario
Paul McVoY has over 25 years of experience in discovery, working on matters ranging from small cases to large, complex litigations, and is an advocate for technology-assisted review.
Pearl Robertson
Partner at Irpino Law Firm
Pearl Robertson focuses on mass tort and class action litigation, including products liability and consumer class actions, with experience in pre-trial discovery matters.
Robert Keeling
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Robert Keeling is the founder and co-chair of Sidley’s eDiscovery and Data Analytics Group, representing companies in civil litigation and government investigations.
Robin Perkins
Partner and Chair at Kutak Rock eDiscovery Practice Group
Robin Perkins is the founder and Chair of Kutak Rock's eDiscovery Practice Group, regularly counseling clients in all aspects of eDiscovery and managing large-scale document review projects.
Steve Davis
Private Investigator at Purpose Legal
Steve Davis has over 30 years of experience in investigations for governmental agencies, corporations, and law firms, specializing in civil and criminal matters.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner and Chair at Husch Blackwell’s eDiscovery Solutions Group
Tessa Jacob has 29 years of experience at Husch Blackwell, focusing on eDiscovery, including preservation, collection, and managing review teams.
Thomas C. Gricks
Lead Strategy Consultant at OpenText
Tom Gricks is a prominent eDiscovery lawyer and authority on technology-assisted review, advising on best practices for applying technology to reduce discovery time and cost.
Todd Itami
Director of Artificial Intelligence and E-Discovery Solutions at Covington
Todd Itami advises on the application of machine learning to legal tasks, electronic discovery, and strategic software development, with experience in large-scale litigations.
Trace Johnson
Associate General Counsel and Director of Transactions and Litigation at O’Reilly Auto Parts
Trace Johnson handles review of all O’Reilly contractual matters, intellectual property interests, and oversight of various litigation matters.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
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