The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Midyear Meeting 2025 is a premier event focused on electronic document retention and production, organized by The Sedona Conference. This gathering brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in eDiscovery and information governance.
Key topics at the meeting include the effectiveness of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) conferences, government privileges in investigations and litigation, and the evolving roles of artificial intelligence in discovery. Sessions will also cover professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation, as well as the ethical duty of competence in the complex eDiscovery landscape.
The event features a welcome reception on April 23, 2025, providing attendees with networking opportunities. Notable sessions include "Voices from the Bench," offering judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends, and an ESI case law review spread over two days, delving into recent key decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
This meeting is ideal for legal practitioners, eDiscovery professionals, and information governance specialists seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in electronic document management. Attendees will benefit from expert-led discussions, practical insights, and the opportunity to engage with peers and thought leaders in the field.
Speakers(14)
Angel Bradford
Lead Counsel for Discovery and Information Governance at Allstate Insurance Company
Counsels on data lifecycle, discovery, cross-border data transfers, privacy, and regulatory investigations, balancing evolving eDiscovery and privacy landscapes.
Hon. Allison Goddard
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Offers judicial perspectives on complex eDiscovery disputes and emerging trends.
Hon. Bruce Reinhart
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Provides insights into judicial approaches to eDiscovery and related case law.
Hon. Elizabeth Cowan Wright
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Contributes judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends and practices.
Hon. Iain Johnston
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Discusses judicial perspectives on eDiscovery trends and techniques.
Hon. John Docherty
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Provides judicial insights on eDiscovery trends, techniques, and case law developments.
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti
Senior U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Serves as a Senior U.S. District Judge, contributing judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends and practices.
Hon. Marcia Henry
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Shares judicial viewpoints on eDiscovery practices and recent case law.
Hon. Maria A. Audero
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Appointed in 2018, Judge Audero previously served as an employment law litigation partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-chaired the firm's Los Angeles Employment Law Department.
Kaleigh Boyd
Member at Tousley Brain Stephens
Specializes in consumer class actions and commercial cases, serving in leadership roles in class actions nationwide, including In re T-Mobile Customer Data Security Breach Litigation.
Ken Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Delivers closing remarks and wrap-up for the conference, summarizing key discussions and insights.
Lea Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Focuses on electronic discovery issues, providing counsel to the firm's multi-disciplinary e-discovery team, with experience in all stages of electronic discovery.
Rebekah Bailey
Partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP
Specializes in civil rights class actions and qui tam matters, chairs the firm's eDiscovery committee, and serves as Chair of the District of Minnesota's Federal Practice Committee.
Travis Bustamante
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Focuses on electronic discovery, data breach response, and assisting companies with government investigations and regulatory inquiries.
Event Details
- Date
- April 24-25, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States
- The Royal Sonesta
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, eDiscovery professionals, information governance specialists
- CLE Credits
- The Sedona Conference will seek CLE accreditation for this meeting in selected jurisdictions, as dictated by attendance.