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 nonprofit research and educational institute, this annual meeting brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to engage in dialogue and develop best practices in eDiscovery and information governance.
The 2025 agenda features sessions on key topics such as recent eDiscovery case law, compliance with initial disclosure obligations under Rule 26, and the ethical challenges posed by misinformation in legal proceedings. Notably, a panel titled "Professionalism in the Era of Misinformation: Upholding Truth and Integrity" will address the complexities of misinformation and its impact on the legal system.
Attendees will have opportunities to network during the welcome reception on October 22 and throughout the event. The conference will also include updates from various drafting teams and brainstorming groups, providing insights into ongoing projects and future initiatives.
This meeting is essential for legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, information governance, and related fields. It offers a platform to stay informed about the latest developments, share experiences, and contribute to the evolution of best practices in the industry.
Speakers(37)
A.J. de Bartolomeo
Partner at Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP
A.J. de Bartolomeo is a partner at Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP in New York, NY, with a focus on complex litigation.
Adam Gajadharsingh
Legal Counsel at Google
Adam Gajadharsingh serves as legal counsel at Google in Atlanta, GA, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Alicia Hawley
Attorney at K&L Gates LLP
Alicia Hawley is an attorney at K&L Gates LLP in Chicago, IL, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Amy E. Sellars
Attorney at Gunster
Amy E. Sellars is an attorney at Gunster in Somerset, VA, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Chad S. Roberts
Attorney at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc
Chad Roberts is an attorney at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in electronic discovery.
Claudia T. Morgan
Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Claudia T. Morgan is an attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY, focusing on complex litigation.
Cristin K. Traylor
Attorney at Relativity
Cristin K. Traylor is an attorney at Relativity in Richmond, VA, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Daniel W. Lim
Attorney at Sidley Austin
Daniel W. Lim is an attorney at Sidley Austin in Washington, DC, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Dennis R. Kiker
Partner at DLA Piper
Dennis R. Kiker is a partner at DLA Piper in Reston, VA, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Dr. Nathan Reff
Data Scientist at Relativity
Dr. Nathan Reff is a data scientist at Relativity in Rochester, NY, focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning in discovery.
Elliot Bienenfeld
Attorney at Beasley Allen
Elliot Bienenfeld is an attorney at Beasley Allen in Atlanta, GA, focusing on consumer protection and class action litigation.
Eric B. Evans
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
Eric B. Evans is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP in Palo Alto, CA, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Glenn J. Melcher
Attorney at Cimplifi
Glenn J. Melcher is an attorney at Cimplifi in Washington, DC, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Hon. A. Joel Richlin
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Hon. A. Joel Richlin serves as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, CA.
Hon. Adam M. Conrad
Judge at North Carolina Business Court
Hon. Adam M. Conrad is a judge at the North Carolina Business Court in Charlotte, NC, handling complex business litigation.
Hon. Hildy Bowbeer (ret.)
Adjunct Professor at University of St. Thomas Law School
Hon. Hildy Bowbeer (ret.) is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas Law School in St. Paul, MN, and a retired magistrate judge.
Hon. Hope Cannon
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Hon. Hope Cannon serves as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in Pensacola, FL.
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell serves as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado in Colorado Springs, CO.
Hon. Michael L. Robinson
Judge at North Carolina Business Court
Hon. Michael L. Robinson is a judge at the North Carolina Business Court in Winston-Salem, NC, handling complex business litigation.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez serves as a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, TX.
Jason Moore
Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP
Jason Moore is an attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, DC, specializing in complex litigation.
Joseph P. Guglielmo
Partner at Scott+Scott
Joseph P. Guglielmo is a partner at Scott+Scott in New York, NY, specializing in complex litigation.
Kenneth J. Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Kenneth J. Withers is the Deputy Executive Director of The Sedona Conference in Phoenix, AZ, focusing on advancing the law in a reasoned and just way.
Laura Hunt
Legal Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc.
Laura Hunt serves as legal counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc. in Washington, D.C., focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Lauren Holupko
Attorney at NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Lauren Holupko is an attorney at the NYS Office of Information Technology Services in Albany, NY, focusing on information governance.
Lea Bays
Attorney at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Lea Bays is an attorney at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP in San Diego, CA, specializing in complex litigation.
Leeanne Mancari
Attorney at Covington & Burling LLP
Leeanne Mancari is an attorney at Covington & Burling LLP in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in complex litigation.
Mark H. Lyon
Partner at Williams & Connolly LLP
Mark H. Lyon is a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC, focusing on complex litigation.
Michelle M. Newcomer
Attorney at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Michelle Newcomer is an attorney at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP in Radnor, PA, specializing in complex litigation.
Mikaela Bock
Attorney at Girard Sharp LLP
Mikaela Bock is an attorney at Girard Sharp LLP in San Francisco, CA, with expertise in complex litigation.
Nicole Marie Gill
Attorney at Cozen O'Connor
Nicole Marie Gill is an attorney at Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on complex litigation.
Phil Favro
Attorney at Favro Law PLLC
Phil Favro is an attorney at Favro Law PLLC in Alpine, UT, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Rose J. Jones
Attorney at Hilgers PLLC
Rose J. Jones is an attorney at Hilgers PLLC in Atlanta, GA, specializing in complex litigation.
Sarah LaFreniere
Attorney at Edelson PC
Sarah LaFreniere is an attorney at Edelson PC in Washington, DC, specializing in complex litigation.
Sean Tarantino
Attorney at Koch
Sean Tarantino is an attorney at Koch in Wichita, KS, focusing on electronic discovery and information governance.
Todd Heffner
Attorney at Smith Gambrell & Russell
Todd Heffner is an attorney at Smith Gambrell & Russell in Atlanta, GA, specializing in complex litigation.
Travis Bustamante
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Travis Bustamante is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charlotte, NC, specializing in electronic discovery and data breach response.
Event Details
- Date
- October 23-24, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Charlotte, United States
- The Ballantyne Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, judges, industry experts