The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Midyear Meeting 2026 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 electronic discovery and information governance.
Key topics for this year's meeting include the discoverability and admissibility of Generative AI data, practical applications and risks associated with Generative AI in discovery, and strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of Rule 26(f) conferences. Sessions will also cover recent ESI case law developments and ethical engagement with opposing counsel.
Attendees will have opportunities to participate in interactive sessions, including a judicial panel on advocating modern discovery issues to judges. The event will also feature networking opportunities, such as a welcome reception on April 22, 2026, providing a platform for professionals to connect and share insights.
This meeting is ideal for attorneys, judges, and legal professionals involved in electronic discovery and information governance, offering valuable insights into emerging issues and practical strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
Speakers(21)
Angel Bradford
Allstate Insurance Company
C. Dawn Martin
Senior Counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation
Dawn Martin is Senior Counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation, focusing on litigation and e-discovery.
Claudia T. Morgan
Hon. Angel D. Mitchell
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Hon. Angel Mitchell serves as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Hon. Chi Soo Kim
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Hon. Chi Soo Kim serves as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Hon. Jared C. Bennett
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Hon. Jared C. Bennett serves as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.
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 for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Hon. Scott Schlegel
Judge at 24th Judicial District Court, Louisiana
Hon. Scott Schlegel serves as a Judge for the 24th Judicial District Court in Louisiana.
Jason Lichter
Director of Discovery Services at Pepper Hamilton LLP
Jason Lichter is the Director of Discovery Services at Pepper Hamilton LLP, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
Kate Dunnington
Principal at Kate Dunnington Law, PLLC
Kate Dunnington is the Principal of Kate Dunnington Law, PLLC in Louisville, KY, specializing in e-discovery and information governance.
Kate E. Charonko
Bailey Glasser LLP
Kelly Atherton
Norton Rose Fulbright
Ken Withers
Lea Bays
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Maria Salacuse
Senior Counsel at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Maria Salacuse is Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on enforcement and litigation.
Phil Favro
Principal at Favro Law PLLC
Phil Favro is the Principal of Favro Law PLLC in Alpine, UT, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
Tal Lifshitz
Partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
Tal Lifshitz is a Partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in Miami, FL, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Tara S. Emory
Aligned Discovery PLLC
Val Lubanko
Senior Counsel at Allstate Insurance Company
Val Lubanko is Senior Counsel at Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, IL, specializing in litigation and e-discovery.
Vanessa Barsanti
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Vanessa Barsanti is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Xavier Diokno
Director at Consilio
Xavier Diokno is a Director at Consilio in Chicago, IL, specializing in e-discovery and legal technology solutions.
Event Details
- Date
- April 23-24, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States
- The Asher Adams Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys, judges, and legal professionals involved in electronic discovery and information governance.
- CLE Credits
- The Sedona Conference will seek CLE accreditation for this meeting in selected jurisdictions, as dictated by attendance.