The 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference is a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of electronic discovery. Organized by the University of Florida Levin College of Law, this conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, and industry experts to explore the latest developments and best practices in e-discovery.
The conference covers a wide array of topics, including the analysis of modern data sources such as Microsoft 365, Slack, mobile devices, and cloud platforms. Sessions delve into the admissibility of AI-generated evidence, ethical considerations, and effective communication strategies to maintain momentum without adding risk. Practical workshops provide attendees with adaptable references, playbooks, case-law snapshots, mock demonstrations, and checklists tailored to various facts, policies, and jurisdictions.
In addition to informative sessions, the conference offers numerous networking opportunities. Attendees can participate in virtual connection roundtables, sponsor-hosted breakout rooms, and an off-campus reception for in-person participants. Notable speakers include Dawson Horn, President and Co-Founder of the Network for Excellence in Tech Law, and Hon. Paul Grimm (ret.), who will share invaluable judicial perspectives on data, advocacy, and accountability.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, legal operations personnel, and litigation support specialists, as well as technologists involved in e-discovery. Whether new to the field or seasoned experts, attendees will gain practical insights, enhance their skills, and connect with peers to stay at the forefront of e-discovery practices.
Speakers(58)
Amanda Evanson
Senior Corporate Counsel – eDiscovery at Delta Air Lines
Angela T. O’Neal
Director at Nextra Solutions
Ashley Picker Dubin
Counsel at Day Pitney LLP
Bansri McCarthy
Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Buddy Fisher
Director of Product & Operations at eDiscovery AI
Canaan Himmelbaum
Global Managing Director at Consilio LLC
Cecil Lynn
Board Member at International Data Law Association
Chad S. Roberts
Founder and Discovery Counsel at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc
Clinton Sanko
ESI/Contract Counsel Officer at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Dan Regard
CEO at Intelligent Discovery Solutions, Inc. (iDS)
David Horrigan
Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity
David Horrigan is Relativity’s Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director, as well as an adjunct professor of law at Duquesne University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law. He is an attorney, award-winning journalist, and former e-discovery and information governance industry analyst.
David K. Gaston
CAIO | Lead Technology Counsel at National Labor Relations Board
David K. Gaston is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Lead Technology Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board, leading agency-wide strategy on AI, information policy, and e-discovery. He has extensive experience in building cutting-edge tools and processes to advance litigation strategy and legal operations.
David Kilgore
Track Technician at IndyCar
Dawson Horn
President & CoFounder at Network for Excellence in Legal Technology (NExT)
Dawson Horn is the President and CoFounder of NExT, focusing on legal tech innovation and inclusive excellence. He has extensive experience in corporate litigation and eDiscovery, having held senior positions at AIG, Tyco International, and Altria Corporate Services.
Doug Austin
Editor at eDiscovery Today
Esther Birnbaum
Executive Vice President of Data Intelligence at HaystackID
Esther Birnbaum is the Executive Vice President of Data Intelligence at HaystackID, with extensive experience in eDiscovery and AI-driven workflows. She has served as Associate General Counsel at Interactive Brokers LLC, pioneering AI-driven workflows in financial services litigation support.
Harsha Kurpad
Antitrust eDiscovery Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP
Hon. Gary R. Jones
United States Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court NDFL
Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy
Associate Justice at Appellate Division, First Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York
Hon. William Matthewman
Chief United States Magistrate Judge at West Palm Beach Division, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at US District Court – Texas Western District
Janine Morris-Meggett
Entertainment & Corporate Counsel, Founder at Morris Meggett Legal
Jeremy Burdge
Chief Operating Officer – Americas HL LegalTech at Eltemate, Hogan Lovells’ LegalTech Company
Johnathan Hill
Global Community Engagement Lead at Relativity
Jon Rowe
CEO at Pinpoint Labs
Julianna Bacchus
Senior Manager at PwC
Kelly McNabb
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Kelly Mickelson
Head of Legal Operations at Mars, Inc.
Kelly Mickelson is the Head of Legal Operations at Mars, Inc., overseeing technology, outside counsel/vendor management, litigation support, budgets, data & insights, IP operations, compliance operations, and communications. She has 20 years of experience in technology, project management, and operational roles.
Kelly Twigger
Principal, CEO and Founder at ESI Attorneys, Minerva26
Kelly Twigger is the Principal of ESI Attorneys and the CEO and Founder of Minerva26, focusing on e-discovery and information law. She has served as discovery counsel and strategist to law firms and corporate legal departments, helping teams navigate high-stakes, data-heavy litigation.
Lea Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Leonard Impagliazzo IV
Associate Attorney at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Manfred J. Gabriel
Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
Maria Salacuse
Assistant General Counsel, eDiscovery & Information Governance at EEOC
Maribel Rivera
VP, Strategy and Client Engagement at Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Matthew Rasmussen
Founder & CEO at ModeOne Technologies
Meribeth Banaschik
Partner, Europe West Innovation Leader at EY GmbH & Co KG
Michael D. Sarlo
Chief Innovation Officer and President of Global Investigations and Cyber Incident Response
Michael Quartararo
President at Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Michael Quartararo is the President of ACEDS, with over 25 years of experience training legal professionals in e-discovery and legal technology. He is the author of 'Project Management in Electronic Discovery' and has been consulting in e-discovery, information governance, project management, and legal technology for two decades.
Michelle M. Newcomer
eDiscovery Counsel at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Mike Gaudet
Senior Managing Director at J.S. Held LLC
Nima Adabi
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
Nima Adabi is a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis with extensive experience in eDiscovery, AI, information governance, and cyber incident response. He has served as lead discovery counsel for various matters, including intellectual property and governmental investigations.
Patricia Barksdale
United States Magistrate Judge at United States Courts
Paul Grimm
Federal District Judge (ret.) and Mediator at Judicial Arbitration and Mediation (JAMS)
Paul Grimm is a retired United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, with nearly 26 years of judicial service. He has extensive experience in civil litigation and has served in various legal capacities, including private practice and the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
Prof. William Hamilton
Master Legal Skills Professor at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Ralph Artigliere
Richard Robinson
Director, Client Success at Epiq
Rose Hunter Jones
Partner at Hilgers Graben PLLC
Rose Hunter Jones is a partner at Hilgers Graben PLLC, dedicated to managing the intersection of legal and technical issues in litigation, data breach response, and government investigations. She is ranked in Chambers USA and Chambers Global as one of the world’s top lawyers in e-discovery litigation practice.
Ruth C. Hauswirth
Special Counsel / Head of eDiscovery at Cooley LLP
Sandra Metallo-Barragan
eDiscovery Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP
Sandra Metallo-Barragan is eDiscovery Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP and a member of the Sedona Conference’s Working Group Leadership Council. She has extensive experience in electronic discovery and information governance.
Scott A. Milner
Partner & Global Practice Group Leader, eData Practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Scott Cohen
Executive Vice President at Lineal
Scott Cohen is the Executive Vice President at Lineal, with a focus on electronic discovery, complex data analytics, and litigation readiness. He has advised lawyers and clients on a wide range of discovery-related topics and is a frequent writer and speaker on eDiscovery best practices.
Sean Lanterman
Principal at Digital Forensics Services
Sharika de Freitas
VP Legal Ops & Automation at Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Sharika de Freitas is a legal technology leader with over 20 years of experience bridging law, technology, and innovation. She has guided teams through the design and implementation of transformative legal systems and processes.
Stephanie Clerkin
Director of Litigation Support at Korein Tillery
Stephen Dooley
Director of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Support at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Suzanne Clark, CEDS
Of Counsel at Beasley Allen Law Firm
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Val Charles-Pierre
Global Head of eDiscovery at Goldman Sachs
Event Details
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Pricing
- Free - Low cost
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, law students, paralegals, judges, judicial staff
- CLE Credits
- 740 minutes of CLE credit approved in 13 jurisdictions: AK, AZ, CT, DC, FL, HI, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, and SD. Also offers ACEDS CEDS credit, with one CEDS credit awarded for every 60 minutes of attendance.