The ILTA '09 Conference, organized by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), is a premier event dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of technology within the legal sector. This annual conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, and industry experts to explore innovative solutions and best practices that enhance the delivery of legal services.
Key topics at the conference include e-discovery challenges faced by corporate legal departments, ethical considerations in e-discovery, and the implementation of collaboration tools like SharePoint in small law firms. Sessions such as "The Top 5 (or so) E-Discovery Challenges that Corporate Legal Departments Face" and "E-discovery and Ethics Panel Roundtable" provide in-depth discussions on these subjects.
Attendees can benefit from practical insights into managing outside counsel, the advantages and drawbacks of in-house e-discovery tools, and effective search techniques. The conference also offers interactive forums where participants can share experiences and strategies for successful technology implementations in their firms.
This event is ideal for CIOs, IT managers, litigation support professionals, and records management experts seeking to stay abreast of technological advancements and network with peers in the legal technology community.
Speakers(18)
Bill Mertes
Associate Participant
Bill Mertes is an Associate Participant who moderated discussions on SharePoint implementations in small law firms.
Browning E. Marean
Partner at DLA Piper
Browning Marean is a Partner at DLA Piper, specializing in e-discovery and litigation support.
Cindy MacBean
Litigation Support Manager at General Motors
Cindy MacBean is the Litigation Support Manager at General Motors, overseeing the company's litigation support operations.
Craig A. Wilson
Director Information Technology at Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Craig A. Wilson serves as the Director of Information Technology at Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., managing the firm's IT operations.
D.P. Brightful
Director at Microsoft
D.P. Brightful is a Director at Microsoft, focusing on Windows 7 and desktop optimization strategies.
Dana LaRieal Wilson
Project Manager at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis
Dana LaRieal Wilson serves as a Project Manager at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, managing technology projects within the firm.
Dean Leung
National Director Information Technology at Davis LLP
Dean Leung serves as the National Director of Information Technology at Davis LLP, leading the firm's IT strategy.
Eric Anderson
Director of Technical Services at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Eric Anderson holds the position of Director of Technical Services at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, managing technical services.
Glenn O'Brien
E-Discovery Portfolio Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Glenn O'Brien serves as the E-Discovery Portfolio Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, managing the organization's e-discovery initiatives.
Honorable Ronald J. Hedges
Former United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey at Ronald J. Hedges, LLC
Honorable Ronald J. Hedges is a former United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey and currently operates Ronald J. Hedges, LLC.
James Engelhard
mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc.
James Engelhard is associated with mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc., contributing to discussions on remote application strategies.
Joanne Lane
Director - eDiscovery Strategy and Litigation Support at MetLife
Joanne Lane is the Director of eDiscovery Strategy and Litigation Support at MetLife, leading the company's e-discovery strategies.
Jon Coleman
Director of Information Technology at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.
Jon Coleman is the Director of Information Technology at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C., overseeing the firm's IT infrastructure.
Justin Damelin
Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Justin Damelin is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in Windows 7 and optimized desktop solutions.
Maura R. Grossman
Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Maura Grossman is an Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, focusing on e-discovery and information retrieval.
Robert Sobelman
Technology Manager at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
Robert Sobelman is the Technology Manager at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C., overseeing the firm's technology initiatives.
Steve Fletcher
Chief Information Officer at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein L.L.P.
Steve Fletcher holds the position of Chief Information Officer at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein L.L.P., leading the firm's IT strategy.
Thomas Morrissey
Senior Director, IT Litigation at Purdue Pharma L.P.
Thomas Morrissey holds the position of Senior Director, IT Litigation at Purdue Pharma L.P., overseeing IT litigation matters.
Event Details
- Date
- August 23-27, 2009
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Audience
- CIOs, IT managers, litigation support professionals, records management experts