The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Annual Meeting 2025 is a premier event dedicated to advancing the law and practice of electronic document retention and production. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute, this annual meeting brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in eDiscovery and information governance.
The 2025 agenda features sessions on key topics such as recent eDiscovery case law developments, strategies for managing legal holds, and the impact of generative AI on discovery processes. Attendees will engage in dialogues addressing initial disclosure obligations under Rule 26, professionalism in the era of misinformation, and balancing cooperation and control in eDiscovery.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and multiple breaks designed to foster collaboration among participants. Notable speakers include esteemed judges and leading practitioners who will share their insights and experiences, enriching the discussions and providing valuable perspectives on current challenges and advancements in the field.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, information governance, and related areas. Participants will gain practical knowledge, stay informed about emerging trends, and contribute to the development of consensus-based principles that shape the future of electronic document management and production.
Speakers(5)
Elliot Bienenfeld
Principal at Beasley Allen
Elliot specializes in large-scale environmental litigation, representing individuals, municipalities, and states, and ensures that all aspects of discovery are conducted in a repeatable, defensible, effective, and cost-efficient manner.
Hon. Hildy Bowbeer (ret.)
Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge at University of St. Thomas Law School
Judge Bowbeer served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Minnesota and has extensive experience in IP litigation management, electronic discovery, diversity and inclusion, and ADR.
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Judge Braswell is a thought leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law, with experience as a litigator, law firm co-founder, and leader at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.
Mikaela Bock
Attorney at Girard Sharp LLP
Mikaela advocates for injured consumers and other purchasers in complex civil litigation, including antitrust cases and product liability matters.
Travis Bustamante
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Travis focuses on electronic discovery, data breach response efforts, and helps companies respond to government investigations and regulator inquiries.
Event Details
- Date
- October 23-24, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Charlotte, United States
- The Ballantyne Hotel
- Pricing
- $289 per night
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, information governance, and related areas.
- CLE Credits
- The Sedona Conference will seek CLE accreditation for this meeting in selected jurisdictions, as dictated by attendance.