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However, challenges arise when the courts of one country, say the United States, require
Lasting Enrichment Everywhere production of records located in a country whose privacy or “blocking” laws prohibit their
disclosure.
You Turn E-discovery is a global challenge because of these conflicts of laws and rules. This conflict
is also evident in the disparity of e-discovery rules in federal and state courts. The ACEDS
conference seeks to help you do things right and resolve these dilemmas.
You Are the Star of Our Conference
We strive mightily to make it enriching and rewarding for you, always thinking of how we can
increase your success in your job through practical, useful information in each panel. The many
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costs when you Information services directors - Government agencies
lose and must pay The Global Challenge of E-Discovery Information technology managers Technologists
an opponent’s Electronic discovery and the management of electronically stored information (ESI) is one of Inspectors General Technology project managers
e-discovery bills the great challenges in commerce and law today. The proper management of ESI is now an Information technology professionals Training managers
essential skill for persons in legal, commercial, governmental and institutional circles.
• What project
management lessons Conflicts of laws and rules between states and countries
you should follow for
best results
These challenges are not confined to the United States and countries with similar legal sys-
tems. All countries have mechanisms and courts to resolve disputes also dependent on ESI for
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Who We Are trend toward special masters and auxiliaries, Congressional interest in e-discovery, the e-discov-
ery issues in cases like the Penn State tragedy, the Toyota product liability case and others.
the nice weather.)” The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists Training
Bruce Malter, CEDS,
(ACEDS) is the member organization for private and Training Events ACEDS offers a variety of virtual and live training events led by experts.
Solutions Group Leader, public sector professionals who work in e-discovery and
• Web seminars – We bring you monthly web seminars on hot topics and best practices, les-
Project Leadership, related fields in all countries. It offers them a community
sons from the frontlines and effective strategies and techniques.
Chicago for the exchange of ideas, best practices and solutions
• Live seminars – We bring live expert instruction on crucial subjects to major cities.
to common challenges.
• Online, On-Demand Training – Coming in early 2012, we will offer downloadable curriculum
ACEDS also provides members essential tools for training on crucial areas of e-discovery practice and policies.
developing and maintaining competency in e-discovery.
Learning With Networking and Community
It offers its worldwide membership the highest quality
certification, the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) Visit ACEDS.org Podcasts – ACEDS interviews experts and newsmakers on topics in e-discovery and related
designation, as well as independent, timely news, abundant fields.
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arbitration, the criminal law and other areas. Select a Task Force, get active and expand your
They developed the world-acclaimed Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designa- horizons!
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Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification and a strong desire to learn best practices. ACEDS offers the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) credential, which is now held by
diverse professionals around the world.
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fellow attendees are anxious to share their experience and knowledge with you.
CEDS certification validates e-discovery skill and knowledge. It acknowledges that per-
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no-holds barred news with expert analysis on important developments, trends, technologies and CEDS certification sets standards of excellence in e-discovery.
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practice.” tors gather, make ACEDS.org a favorite. It gives you tips, tools and analysis and keen guidance
The certification fee, which includes the Manual and exam, is $795 for ACEDS members,
Nancy Block, Partner, from the experts we interview for ACEDS podcasts and Live Chats.
$995 for non-members and $595 for government employees. The ACEDS annual mem-
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4. The Experts You Will Hear and Meet
clients in IP, antitrust, securities and professional liability cases statement fraud. Using tools of computer forensics, e-discovery,
and regulatory matters. His antitrust work often involves price fix- data mining and electronic extraction, she has led teams handling
ing matters before the Department of Justice; in securities work complex financial fraud cases and the attendant e-discovery chal-
his services focus on improper financial information reporting lenges they bring. She testifies on behalf of businesses concern-
John W. Bagby developing the district’s e-discovery special master pilot program. that resulted in stockholder suits; in regulatory matters, his work ing e-discovery practices and often speaks and presents papers
Professor of Information Sciences and He has been involved in taxation of costs issues since 1995 when involves lawsuit stemming from improper accounting techniques on e-discovery and computer forensics topics. She is a member
Technology and co-director of the Institute he was chief deputy clerk. He serves as the district court’s liaison that influenced stock prices for public companies. Previously, of the ACEDS Advisory Board.
for Information Policy at Pennsylvania State to several specialized bar associations in the district. he worked with an electronic discovery technology firm advising
University, he specializes in managing the risk clients on ESI matters, such as advanced concept search technol- Andrea S. Gibson
of legal liability in information technology and Dale Beauchamp ogy and document review applications. Senior Discovery Services Consultant at Kroll
related fields. His work in e-discovery spans Chief, Technical Services Branch, Office of Ontrack, in Dallas, she advises corporations
several years. A faculty senator, he has promoted the shared Information Assurance and Cyber Security Julie Brown on the intricacies of electronically stored
governance pressure for parallel investigations in the scandal Division, Transportation Security Administra- Litigation Technology Executive Manager at information (ESI) in corporate audits, internal
surrounding football coach Jerry Sandusky. In his cyberforensic tion (TSA), in Washington, DC, he manages Vorys, in Columbus, Ohio, she has worked investigations and litigation discovery. A
course, he initiated a team research assignment to enhance groups that work in focused operations, in legal technology for more than 20 years seasoned expert in discovery law, method-
student engagement through mock e-discovery exercises. He computer network defense and secure at law firms and corporate in-house legal ologies and technology, she advises clients on the creation and
was a pioneer in university cyberforensic courses in information infrastructure and testing supporting TSA in e-discovery, digital fo- departments. She has managed large-scale e- implementation of defensible strategies to maximize data efficacy
technology and developed electronic litigation war rooms for the rensics, intrusion analysis and data recovery. His teams oversee discovery and document productions in major and minimize time and cost. A frequent lecturer at legal tech-
cases arising from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster and for the digital evidence collection and analysis in hundreds of single-user cases, and excels at records management, litigation technology nology forums on utilizing ESI, ethics in e-discovery, early data
post-Enron policy debate. His projects focus on document reten- and enterprise-wide collections. He also manages the computer training and development of litigation technology databases for assessment and technology law, she is on the conference faculty
tion, access to confidential information, cyber-forensics law and network defense team, which monitors TSA networks for cyber use in legal disputes and litigation. She oversees the litigation of the International Legal Technology Association and Association
electronic data discovery in investigations. A lawyer and prolific threats, and a group that tests new technologies for compliance technology department at Vorys, which provides a full range of of Corporate Counsel. An experienced litigator, she practiced law
author, he also participates in teams researching tort and product and vulnerabilities. Previously, he was a forensics and intrusions e-discovery services to its hundreds of lawyers. She serves on at Eccleston & Wolf, in Baltimore, in the defense of professional
liability and tort data management. instructor at the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy, various e-discovery bodies and advisory committee. She is active liability cases for lawyers and financial professionals. Prior to Kroll
where he developed courses on live network investigations and in coordinating education opportunities for the International Legal Ontrack, she served on e-discovery teams in toxic tort, antitrust
deployable forensics for law enforcement agencies that investi- Technology Association, including its conferences and other train- and products liability cases.
“Professionalism all the way.” gate high tech crimes and gather intelligence. Early in his career, ing events. In 2011, she received ILTA’s Distinguished Peer Award
Jake Jordan, Senior E-Discovery Analyst, he was a computer forensic investigator at the Maryland State
Family Dollar Stores, Matthews, NC
for Litigation and Practice Support, and also serves on ILTA’s Ervin A. Gonzalez
Police, where he provided digital forensics analysis support in Litigation Support Steering Committee. Partner at Colson Hicks Eidson, in Miami,
criminal and administrative cases. He is a member of the ACEDS he is one of the nation’s premier plaintiff trial
Advisory Board. Stephen M. Fernelius lawyers. He has held leadership roles for the
John M. Barkett A trial lawyer at Fernelius Alvarez, in Houston, plaintiffs in major landmark cases like the BP
Past chair of the ABA’s National Institute on Rafael Bernardino he is a recognized specialist in defending oil spill, Chinese drywall and others, usually
E-Discovery and a leader in the e-discovery A partner and trial lawyer at Hobson, Bernardi- mass torts and catastrophic cases, corpo- involving significant cross-border issues.
field, he is a partner of Shook, Hardy & no & Davis, in Los Angeles, he is the lead rate crisis management and environmental He specializes in product liability cases, class actions, business
Bacon LLP, in Miami. A specialist in litigation plaintiff’s lawyer in the e-discovery malprac- litigation. He has handled many high profile litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Board
and commercial arbitration in several areas of tice case against McDermott Will & Emery catastrophic industrial cases, such as plant certified as a civil trial and business litigation law specialist, he
law, particularly concerning the environment on behalf of J-M Manufacturing Co., in Los explosions and environmental disasters. In these cases, he has won many multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements. A
and arbitration, he is an adjunct professor on e-discovery at the Angeles, a case that has captivated the global manages large teams of legal professionals in case evaluation, past president of the Dade County Bar Association and the Dade
University of Miami School of Law and liaison to the Federal Civil e-discovery community. As a litigator in complex civil and criminal evidence gathering and preservation, corporate internal investiga- County Trial Lawyers Association, and past member of the Board
Rules Advisory Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation. He litigation he also specializes in environmental and intellectual prop- tions, e-discovery, diverse pretrial issues, settlement strategies of Governors of the Florida Bar, he has written many published
authored the books, E-Discovery: Twenty Questions and Answers erty cases. His clients have included Air France, Alcoa, Mercedes and trial theme development. As discovery counsel for a large articles on various aspects of litigation, including e-discovery. He
(2008) and The Ethics of E-Discovery (2009), by First Chair Benz of North America and Walt Disney Co. He previously served U.S. tire manufacturer, he developed national processes to coor- teaches litigation and trial skills as an adjunct professor at the
Press, Chicago, and several articles on e-discovery, including as an attorney-advisor on intelligence policy at the US Department dinate discovery and manage large-scale document reviews, pro- University of Miami School of Law and speaks often on various as-
“Walking the Plank, Looking Over Your Shoulder, Fearing Sharks of Justice and as law clerk to US District Judge Manuel L. Real in duction and repositories. He also specializes in preparing senior pects of trials and litigation skills. He is a member of the ACEDS
Are in the Water: E-Discovery in Federal Litigation?” (Duke Univer- Los Angeles. As an adjunct professor at Westwood College, he corporate officers to testify. A member of the American Board of Advisory Board.
sity, May 2010). He is a member of the ACEDS Advisory Board. teaches criminal justice and paralegal studies. An active member Trial Advocates, he co-authored “A Practical Guide for Conducting
of the Los Angeles community, he served on a Citizens Oversight Extra-Territorial Discovery for Use In U.S. Litigation” and “Effective Jett Hanna
Robert Barth, Jr. Committee to ensure voter-approved funds to upgrade class- Representation in Difficult Times: Assisting Your Client in Times of Senior Vice President at Texas Lawyers’
Clerk of Court of the US District Court for the rooms. He is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Crisis” (ABA Mass Tort Journal, Spring 2009). Insurance Exchange, in Austin, he super-
Western District of Pennsylvania, in Pitts- vises the professional liability claims of
burgh, since February 2002, he is among James Bickley, CEDS Stephanie L. Giammarco, CEDS lawyers and judges throughout the state of
the most active federal court clerks in the Managing Partner of Electronic Discovery A partner at BDO Consulting, in New York, Texas, underwrites malpractice insurance
United States in utilizing the statutory power Consulting at Counselor Resource Group, in she leads the Computer Forensics and E- policies, and advises clients and insureds of
that Congress gave court clerks concerning Washington, DC, he also leads the firm’s busi- Discovery practice. For 16 years, she has his company on how to prevent losses arising from professional
the “taxation of costs” against losing parties under Title 28 USC ness development efforts, including creation provided litigation and investigative services malpractice and manage risks that arise in the law practice. A
Section 1920. He wrote the opinion that taxed e-discovery costs of new market partnerships. His expertise lies to a wide range of Fortune 500 clients and specialist in computer operations, he is a member of the State
against the losing plaintiff in the Race Tires America case, the first in ESI lifecycle management, which refers to law firms in matters that take her worldwide. Bar of Texas and has earned his Registered Professional Liability
of its kind in his district which has received national attention. He processes involved in e-discovery tasks, and in creating collection Her consulting and advisory services have been provided in a Underwriter credential. He lectures and writes on legal mal-
was the first clerk to assess e-discovery costs in the US Third Ju- strategies and filtering techniques that limit the scope and volume wide array of domestic and international matters ranging from practice and insurance topics, including the emerging field of e-
dicial Circuit, which includes Pennsylvania and was instrumental in of data. He has consulted numerous corporate and law firm class actions, internal investigations, and securities and financial discovery malpractice. He serves as an adjunct professor at the
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5. University of Texas School of Law. In 2009, he was recognized personal data privacy coalition that allows consumers to quickly A frequent speaker in live and Internet events on text analytics, Emma Quinn, CEDS
as a top writing contributor to the Charter for Compassion, a and automatically control their personal data in many online and predictive coding, and Relativity’s Application Ecosystem, he E-Discovery Associate Director at worldwide
global collaboration. offline people-databases, a service that the MyPrivacy product also specializes in legal holds, processing, document manage- financial institution Barclays, in London, she
of Reputation.com delivers. An expert in using Online Reputation ment and emerging technologies. was the first person in the United Kingdom
Jeffrey S. Jacobson Management (“ORM”) as an imperative marketing tactic and pow- to earn the Certified E-Discovery Special-
Litigation partner at Debevoise & Plimpton erful risk-mitigation tool for attorneys, he also manages strategic Alvin Lindsay, CEDS ist (CEDS) certification. She consults with
LLP, in New York, he focuses on the defense partnerships and channel distribution relationships. Previously, he Partner at Hogan Lovells, in Miami, and internal and external legal review teams
of consumer and securities class actions worked at Navigant Consulting’s Intellectual Property Litigation Chairman of the ACEDS Advisory Board, for across all of Barclays worldwide about their e-discovery needs,
and the electronic discovery challenges practice in Palo Alto, where he applied e-discovery in investiga- two decades he has litigated on behalf of implementation of procedures, and processing and production
presented by complex litigation and investi- tions at Fortune 100 companies, intellectual property infringe- international corporate and business clients of records in cases with as much as 500 gigabytes of data in
gative matters in these and other types of ment suits and Sarbanes-Oxley investigations. He is responsible complex cases in federal and state courts multiple jurisdictions. She trains Barclays personnel worldwide,
legal matters. Recommended by The Legal 500 US (2011) for for licensing, acquiring and developing much of the technology and international tribunals of arbitration. A manages client and project operations, and supervises the
Securities Litigation and Data Protection and Privacy and rec- that drives Reputation.com products. He is also Executive Direc- leader in the field of e-discovery, he has been at the forefront testing, maintenance and research of e-discovery software.
ognized as a Securities Litigation “Star” in the IFLR Benchmark tor of the Online Reputation Management Association. of some of the most significant product liability cases in recent Previously, she was an e-discovery specialist at KPMG, respon-
Litigation Guide (2010), he is a frequent author on class action times, including those involving commercial airline disasters, sible for technical processing, client management and project
defense and e-discovery strategies for various legal publications, Michele C.S. Lange drywall from China, pharmaceutical products, vaccines, to- management at each stage of the process. She holds a BS in
including Bloomberg Class Action Litigation Reporter. Among his Director of the discovery product line for bacco, medical devices, cosmetics, yachts, automobiles, and Software Systems, an MS, with Honors, in Computer Security
recent litigation projects, he designed and implemented electronic Kroll Ontrack, in Minneapolis, she oversees consumer goods. He is co-chair of the worldwide firm’s Elec- and Forensics. She is a CISSP (Certified Information System
discovery strategies for complex U.S.-based and international in- the evolution of legal technology products tronic Information Group and is often quoted in the major media Security Professional) and a qualified Prince2 practitioner. She is
vestigations, including the global internal investigation of Siemens and services, conducts legal and market on matters dealing with technology and litigation and the Federal a member of the ACEDS Advisory Board.
AG, and conducted internal investigations for companies following research and analysis, and interfaces with Rules of Civil Procedure as they bear on electronic evidence and
the threat or imposition of e-discovery and other sanctions. He is industry elements. She helps clients integrate cross-border issues. Seth H. Row, CEDS
a member of the ACEDS Advisory Board. e-discovery into their case strategies from e-document preser- An attorney at Parson Farnell & Grein, in
vation to litigation tactics. A recognized expert in e-discovery, Helen Bergman Moure, CEDS Portland, Oregon, he is an experienced
Adam B. Landa computer forensics and the role of technology in law, she is often Principal of Lex Aperta, in Seattle, which commercial and business litigator and
A patent attorney and litigator at Greenberg quoted in major publications on hot button law and technology specializes in e-discovery legal advice and consultant to businesses on e-discovery and
Traurig in Orlando, he is the co-chair of the topics and speaks at events of legal associations, CLE programs consulting, she is a commercial litigator in risk management. He has substantial experi-
worldwide firm’s national e-Retention and and law schools. She co-authored with colleague Kristin Nimsger all courts and a consultant on e-discovery ence in managing complex and cross-border
Litigation Preparedness practice group. He is the ABA book “Electronic Evidence and Discovery: What Every to law firms, companies and government ESI-intensive matters. Previously, while an attorney at the large
experienced in a wide-range of large commer- Lawyer Should Know,” and has written articles for the National agencies. Since 1999, she has devoted global firm, Holland & Knight, he was a founding member of the
cial litigation, principally in high-stakes intel- Law Journal, New York Law Journal, Law.com, Digital Discovery & her practice to efficient, cost-effective e-discovery and docu- Electronic Data Discovery Specialty Team, providing training
lectual property matters touching on a wide variety of materials Evidence, and other publications. ment review services to clients ranging from entrepreneurs to firmwide to lawyers and non-lawyers and consulting the firm’s
and concepts. He also provides consulting services throughout Fortune 100 corporations. Previously a partner at K&L Gates, litigation teams across the United States. His experience in
the United States on electronic document retention, e-discovery Jay Leib she helped found the firm’s e-Discovery Analysis and Technology e-discovery matters began as a judicial law clerk. Subsequently,
and security policies and procedures. He prosecutes patents and Chief Strategy Officer at kCura and head of (e-DAT) Group and develop “Patterns” document review software he has handled e-discovery disputes as insurance defense
trademark matters in the US Patent and Trademark Office and the advice@kCura team, he has more than by Attenex. She is experienced in structuring projects involving counsel, litigation counsel and mediator. He is co-editor of the
coordinates international intellectual property portfolios. Providing a decade of experience in litigation support all aspects of discovery, from custodian identification and reten- leading ABA newsletter on pretrial practice, a regular presenter
counsel in all aspects of commercial and technology transac- technology and technological innovation. tion to collection, processing, review, and post-production litiga- at CLE programs on electronic discovery and a frequent con-
tions and protection and exploitation of intellectual property, he On behalf of diverse clients, he has worked tion support. She advises public and private organizations on tributor of articles and analysis that appear on ACEDS.org. He is
represents clients in federal and state courts around the US, as in several roles on many large e-discovery litigation readiness and designing and implementing document a member of the ACEDS Advisory Board.
well as before the International Trade Commission, and US Patent projects worldwide. He provides insight and guidance on the retention systems. A frequent speaker on e-discovery, she is a
and Trademark Office. customization of e-discovery workflows to meet the individual member of the Florida and Washington Bars. She is a member Kimarie R. Stratos
needs of multidisciplinary case teams. Previously, he was a of the ACEDS Advisory Board. Senior Vice President and General Counsel,
Noah Lang Senior Manager at Ernst & Young’s Fraud Investigative and in Miami, of Memorial Healthcare System,
Director and co-founder of Reputation.com, Dispute Services practice. He founded Advocate Solutions, Inc., Arnaldo Perez the fifth largest public hospital system in
he is an advocate for consumer online pri- where he was architect of Discovery Cracker, the world’s first General Counsel and Senior Vice President at the US, she oversees legal and risk issues
vacy and an expert in online behavioral track- shrink-wrapped e-discovery application. His software applica- Carnival Corporation, in Miami, he oversees at five hospitals, numerous primary care
ing and online publication of private personal tions have been recognized by numerous surveys and have the complex, varied and worldwide, complex and outpatient centers and a nursing home.
data. In recent years, he built the world’s only received awards in the litigation support and e-discovery fields. legal affairs of the corporation, which oper- Previously Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Miami
ates 11 cruise brands and employs tens of Children’s Hospital, she is an experienced litigator in state and
thousands of persons. Prior to Carnival, he federal court on behalf of corporate and individual clients in
practiced law in Miami. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in commercial, tort and employment discrimination cases. A mem-
accounting from the University of Miami, he is a member of the ber of the American Health Lawyers Association with 20 years
Five Online Mail Telephone Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Carnival, with experience in health law, she was inducted into the University of
headquarters in Miami and London, is a global cruise company Florida Hall of Fame where she received her law degree. Also an
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fessional and Amateur Sports. She is a member of the ACEDS
register @aceds.org USA ber of the ACEDS Advisory Board. Advisory Board.
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6. Nancy Stuparich (Florida Healthcare Professional’s Medico-Legal Guide, DC Press
Risk Manager at Florida Lawyers Mutual 2003) and “Preparation for and Presentation during Alternative
Insurance Company, in Orlando, she advises Dispute Resolution,” The Litigator’s Handbook (ABA Section of Filter and search to reduce
client-insureds on how to prevent losses Litigation 2000).
information by up to 90%
and reduce risk arising from the practice
of law, including litigation and other dispute Ram Vasudevan
resolution. Among her duties is the making Founder and Chief Executive Officer at
of malpractice insurance accessible and affordable to lawyers Quislex, in New York, a leading legal process Decrease data volume with
who routinely deal with electronically stored information in outsourcing company, he has devoted many
e-discovery. Previously, she practiced law in Florida, represent- years to advising clients on corporate and
deduplication across multiple sources
ing public and private sector organizations and individuals. She mergers and acquisitions transactions, and
was the DeSoto County Attorney, Escambia County Assistant financial services clients on a variety of legal
Attorney, and Assistant General Counsel of the Florida League and regulatory matters. He is also President and co-founder of
of Cities as well as attorney for the Attorneys Title Insurance Quislex subsidiary, SQ Global Solutions, which outsources legal Reduce costs, time, and overtime
Fund and Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation. In addition to her services to law firms and companies. Previously, for eight years
law degree from the University of Florida, she has a master’s as an attorney at Skadden Arps and Sidley Austin, in New York,
degree in public administration and post-graduate degree in he represented corporate M&A clients. He has advised publicly
international taxation. traded and privately held US and multinational corporations in
these and other areas, and assisted executives and directors
Symantec eDiscovery solutions
of major US and multinational corporations in a variety of legal
“Depth of knowledge of panelists and interaction matters. Before joining Sidley Austin, he was manager of proj-
kept it exciting, educational.” ects at a large consulting company on behalf of large financial
Jeannine Bell, Director, services clients.
Special Counsel, New York
Charles A. Volkert, III
Executive Director of Robert Half Legal,
Jon Talotta in Miami, one of the largest providers of
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Electronic Information Group. He represents agencies, he has been instrumental in the
a wide and diverse array of US and interna- expansion of the company since joining the
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secrets, technology, real estate, finance, securities and corpo- Half Legal eDiscovery Services which offers legal project man-
rate governance. A member of various professional organiza- agement and e-discovery services, including litigation support,
tions and think tanks that focus on electronic discovery issues mergers and acquisitions matters and document review. He You are missing these Members-Only benefits:
and best practices, including the Virginia Bar Association’s Civil advises clients on the strategic use of project management and
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7. Conference at a Glance
Sunday, April 1, 2012 R TIFIED
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registration E
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10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) Examination Preparation Seminar
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Monday, April 2, 2012
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Registration
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM E-Discovery Knowledge Breakfasts Courtesy of Kroll Ontrack and QuisLex
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7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Continental Breakfast - Exhibition Hall
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Remarks
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session: Succeeding in catastrophic cases like BP Oil, Penn State and Siemens
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Networking Refreshment Break - Exhibition Hall
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10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
General Session: Harnessing social media’s power and potential harm
Networking Luncheon “CEDS Preferred”
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions:
Best practices in project management – It’s all about the team, documents and process Words you see in job ads more and more
Special Masters, referees, liaisons and neutrals – The new e-discovery court fixtures and how to use them
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Network Refreshment Break - Exhibition Hall 15 (or more) companies used them in ads. CEDS shows that you
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM General Session: E-discovery knowledge nirvana – Top service providers’ experts give you golden tips and your staff know e-discovery and how to limit risk and cost.
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Beachside Networking Reception
Increase your value, credibility and standing. Become a CEDS.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Registration ACEDS.org/CEDS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM E-Discovery Knowledge Breakfast Courtesy of Huron Consulting Group
E-mail memberservices@ACEDS.org | Call Debbie Pelland 786-517-2701
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast - Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session: E-discovery malpractice – Preventing the new risk lawyers face, cutting malpractice
insurance costs and protecting reputation
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Networking Refreshment Break - Exhibition Hall
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions:
Core training for new e-discovery players and those who need a refresher – What you must know to get by
Curing cross-border language, norms, custodians and venue headaches
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Luncheon
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions:
Do-It-Yourself Discovery – Key factors in deciding when doing it in-house or outsourcing is right for you
The ethics of e-discovery in the electronic information age –Safeguarding your career and your reputation
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Networking Refreshment Break - Exhibition Hall
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Concurrent Sessions:
Managing contract lawyers and document reviews effectively to avoid client problems and angry superiors
Asking the right questions, getting the right answers – A how-to guide on buying products and services
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM Time to Move to General Session
4:40 PM - 5:50 PM General Session: International e-discovery -- Getting data in countries with tough data protection laws Keep your head when all around are losing theirs
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Beachfront Networking Reception - Exhibition Hall
In turbulent times, it’s tempting to adopt a reactive, short-term approach to business. But more than ever, this is a time for
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 clear-headed thinking and thorough strategic planning. That’s where Deloitte can help. Stay ahead of the crowd,
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration visit www.deloitte.com/us/discovery
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast - Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM General Session: Paying your opponent’s e-discovery bills under the US ‘Taxation of Costs’ laws
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Networking Refreshment Break - Exhibition Hall
Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM General Session: How predictive coding and ‘intelligent review’ are altering the e-discovery landscape
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Closing Remarks As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for
a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch on your own
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM ACEDS 2nd Annual ‘Legal Hold-in-One’ Golf Tournament - Westin Diplomat Golf Course Copyright © 2011 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
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