The 12th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference, themed "E-Discovery with Heart: Connecting Law, Technology, and Innovation," was held on February 12-13, 2025, at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. This premier event was organized by the UF Law E-Discovery Project, a multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to enhancing litigation competence through education, research, and the development of information retrieval methods and tools.
The conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering a wide array of topics, including emerging technologies in e-discovery, legal trends, and best practices. Attendees participated in sessions on Generative AI, deepfake challenges, and e-discovery career essentials. The event also included pre-conference Luminary Roundtables on February 11th, offering in-depth discussions on critical topics with industry leaders.
In addition to educational sessions, the conference provided ample networking opportunities, allowing legal professionals to connect with peers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Notable speakers included Scott Milner, who moderated the "Balancing Tech and Lawyering: Do Not Forget the Impact of Effective Advocacy" panel, and Bansri McCarthy, who spoke on the "Hyperlinks, Sanctions, and Mobile Devices Oh My!" panel.
This conference was ideal for attorneys, legal technologists, litigation support specialists, and law students seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in e-discovery and legal technology. Participants gained practical insights and strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape effectively.
Speakers(5)
Amanda Evanson
Panelist at Delta Air Lines
Amanda Evanson was a panelist in the 'Forging Tomorrow' session, discussing strategies for inspiring future innovators in e-discovery.
Harsha Kurpad
Panelist at Latham & Watkins LLP
Harsha Kurpad contributed as a panelist in the discussion on the rise of legal operations and eDiscovery.
Hope Cannon
Panelist
Hope Cannon contributed as a panelist in the mock sessions focusing on e-discovery collection strategies.
Sadie Khodorkovsky
Panelist
Sadie Khodorkovsky served as a panelist discussing the integration of eDiscovery skills in legal operations.
Vazantha Meyers
Panelist
Vazantha Meyers contributed as a panelist in the session focusing on building the future through mentorship and education.
Event Details
- Date
- February 12-13, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal technologists, litigation support specialists, law students
- CLE Credits
- Up to 13.25 CLE hours, including 6.5 hours of Ethics and 10 hours of Technology credits