2017 District Conference
by United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
The 2017 District Conference, titled "The eLawyer Era and the Court - Challenges for the Future," was organized by the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. This event convened legal professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of the legal profession in the digital age.
Key topics included the future of the federal judiciary, the impact of technology on civil litigation, and the balance between privacy and security in cyber investigations. Sessions featured discussions on the decline of jury trials and the rise of pro se litigants, as well as the challenges posed by multi-district litigation.
The conference provided networking opportunities for attendees to engage with peers and experts. Notable speakers included Chief Judge Jeffrey R. Howard of the First Circuit Court of Appeals and Judge Jeremy D. Fogel of the Northern District of California, who shared insights on the judiciary's adaptation to technological advancements.
Legal practitioners, scholars, and students interested in the intersection of law and technology would find this conference particularly beneficial for understanding the challenges and opportunities in the modern legal landscape.
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Speakers(14)
David Bitkower, Esq.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General at United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
David Bitkower is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division.
Eric Wenger, Esq.
Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Cisco's Global Governmental Affairs Team
Eric Wenger is the Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy on Cisco's Global Governmental Affairs Team.
Honorable D. Brock Hornby
Judge at United States District Court for the District of Maine
Judge D. Brock Hornby serves on the United States District Court for the District of Maine.
Honorable Jeffrey R. Howard
Judge at United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Judge Jeffrey R. Howard serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Honorable Jeremy D. Fogel
Judge at United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Judge Jeremy D. Fogel is a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the Director of the Federal Judicial Center.
Honorable Lincoln D. Almond
Magistrate Judge at United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond serves on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Honorable William E. Smith
Chief Judge at United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Chief Judge William E. Smith presides over the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Linn F. Freedman, Esq.
Attorney at Robinson & Cole LLP
Linn F. Freedman is an attorney at Robinson & Cole LLP.
Nate Cardozo, Esq.
Staff Attorney at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Nate Cardozo is a Staff Attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Professor Brooke D. Coleman
Professor at Seattle University School of Law
Professor Brooke D. Coleman is a professor at Seattle University School of Law.
Professor Colleen Murphy
Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law
Professor Colleen Murphy teaches at Roger Williams University School of Law.
Professor Jennifer Daskal
Professor at American University School of Law
Professor Jennifer Daskal teaches at American University School of Law.
Professor Judith Resnik
Professor at Yale Law School
Professor Judith Resnik is a faculty member at Yale Law School.
Professor Suja Thomas
Professor at University of Illinois School of Law
Professor Suja Thomas teaches at the University of Illinois School of Law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 23, 2017
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Providence, United States
- United States Courthouse
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, and students