The Sedona Conference Institute’s 7th Annual e-Discovery Program
The Sedona Conference® Institute's 7th Annual e-Discovery Program, titled "Living on e-Discovery’s Cutting Edge," was held on March 21-22, 2013, at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California. Organized by The Sedona Conference®, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to the advanced study of law and policy, this event brought together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in e-discovery.
The program covered a range of critical topics, including the role of federal, state, and local rulemaking in e-discovery, significant federal court decisions from 2012 and early 2013, the impact of the Race Tires America case on e-discovery cost recovery, and the evolving ethics surrounding e-discovery practices. Additionally, sessions addressed the challenges and best practices related to social media discovery, proportionality in electronic discovery, and the preservation and production of database information in civil litigation.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with a distinguished faculty comprising seasoned litigators, in-house counsel, and federal judges. The event also featured networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers included Colleen M. Kenney of Sidley Austin LLP, who served as the program chair, and Eric P. Mandel of Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason, LLP, among others.
This program was particularly beneficial for litigators, in-house counsel, judges, and information management professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of e-discovery. Participants gained valuable insights into current trends, case law, and best practices, enhancing their ability to navigate complex e-discovery challenges effectively.
Speakers(40)
Alan Simons
Allison C. Stanton
Director of E-Discovery, FOIA, and Records at U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
Allison advises on complex e-discovery issues in civil litigation and investigations; develops e-discovery policies, practices, and training for the Civil Division; works with other Department of Justice Divisions on e-discovery initiatives; advises federal agencies on e-discovery and information management matters; and provides guidance on proposed changes to procedural rules, regulations, and legislation affecting e-discovery. She also leads the Civil Division’s office responsible for meeting the Division’s FOIA and records obligations. Allison has received the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award in 2014 and 2015 for her work leading to multi-billion dollar settlements with banks involved in mortgage fraud.
Ann S. Grayson
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Ashley Ann Smith
Control Risks
Carolyn Southerland
Huron Consulting Group
Cecil A. Lynn III
Attorney at Littler Mendelson
Cecil is an attorney at Littler Mendelson in Phoenix, AZ, focusing on e-discovery and information governance. He has extensive experience in managing complex e-discovery projects and has contributed to publications on employment class actions and electronic discovery.
Colleen M. Kenney
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Colleen is a partner in Sidley’s Chicago office and serves as the Chicago Chair of Sidley’s E-discovery Task Force. She has over 20 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation across various industries, including bankruptcy, breach of contract, securities fraud, internal investigations, product liability, mass tort, wage and hour, intellectual property, and consumer fraud. Colleen is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant, with prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm. She is a member of The Sedona Conference® Working Group Series™ – Electronic Document Retention and Production – Working Group 1.
Dan L. Regard II
CEO at iDiscovery Solutions, Inc.
Dan is an electronic discovery and computer science consultant with 25 years of experience consulting to legal and corporate entities. A programmer and an attorney by training, he has conducted system investigations, created data collections, and managed discovery on over a thousand matters. Dan is responsible for developing and implementing case and matter strategies that leverage technology in litigation and investigations. He has national and international experience advising on issues such as electronic discovery, computer forensics, structured data, and information management. Dan is a frequent speaker, teacher, and publisher on electronic discovery topics.
David C. Shonka
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
David Ian Horowitz
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Emily Soverel
Adecco@Google
Eric J. Schwarz
Ernst & Young
Eric P. Mandel
National E-Discovery Counsel at Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason, LLP
Eric serves as Zelle Hofmann’s National E-Discovery Counsel, advising the firm and its clients on legal issues and best practices related to e-discovery and document retention. He oversees the firm’s litigation support group. Prior to joining the firm, Eric worked as an e-discovery consultant with two national litigation support vendors, managing numerous domestic and international litigation and regulatory discovery projects. He is the reporter of the EDRM Model Code of Conduct for the Electronic Discovery industry and a frequent lecturer and panelist in Continuing Legal Education courses nationwide related to e-discovery.
Ernst Halperin
Law Office of Ernst Halperin
Gary Schaye
IPRO Tech, Inc.
Gina Sansone
Axinn
Greg Schodde
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court
Hon. Paul Grewal
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Northern District of California
Jay Sanchez
Walgreens Co.
Jay Sonbolian
Ernst & Young
John Holland
D4 Discovery
Karen Hassevoort
Stryker Corporation
Kim-An Hernandez
Senior Counsel at International Paper
Kim-An is Senior Counsel at International Paper, where she leads the e-Discovery practice group. She creates, implements, and advises on legal, technical, and strategic issues involving electronic discovery and information management. Previously, Kim-An was a Manager of Forensic Technology at KPMG and an associate with Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP in San Francisco.
Marcy Hernandez
Capital Group Companies Global
Martha Sedgley
California ISO
Michael Hamilton
Exterro
Michael Hindelang
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Michael Shortnacy
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Neil Greenstein
TechMark
Pamela Schieffelin
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Paul E. Burns
Mediator/Arbitrator/Attorney at Independent Practice
Paul is a nationally recognized mediator, arbitrator, and attorney with expertise in intellectual property and e-discovery. He has presented on topics such as 'Technology Assisted Review' and 'E-Discovery in Arbitration' at various conferences.
Robert D. Snow Jr.
FDIC
Sandra Sharp
State Farm
Stephanie Hines
Aubertine Law Group, PC
Thomas Y. Allman
Adjunct Professor at University of Cincinnati College of Law
Thomas is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, specializing in e-discovery and information governance. He has authored numerous articles and papers on electronic discovery and has been actively involved in rulemaking and policy development in this area.
Warren Solow
Viacom Inc.
Wayne C. Matus
Managing Director and Global Head of eDiscovery at UBS
Wayne is a Managing Director at UBS and serves as the Global Head of eDiscovery. He and his team manage the efficient and complete retrieval, review, and production of materials in internal investigations, regulatory investigations, and litigation for all business divisions. Wayne is also responsible for Information Governance, coordination of privacy and cross-border electronic data discovery, and confidentiality management within the context of eDiscovery.
Will Hoffman
William E. Hoffman, A Law Corporation
Zviad Guruli
WilmerHale
Event Details
- Date
- March 14-15, 2013
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States
- Paradise Point Resort
- Audience
- Litigators, in-house counsel, judges, information management professionals