ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery, Law and Technology Conference 2019
by Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and Arkfeld & Associates, LLC
The ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery and Digital Evidence Conference is an annual event co-hosted by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and Arkfeld & Associates, LLC. The 2019 conference, held from March 6 to 8 at the Beus Center for Law and Society in Phoenix, Arizona, marked its eighth iteration, bringing together legal professionals, technologists, and scholars to explore the evolving landscape of eDiscovery and digital evidence.
The 2019 conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering a wide array of topics pertinent to the digital age's legal challenges. Key sessions included discussions on the role of artificial intelligence in legal processes, strategies for managing electronically stored information, and the latest developments in information governance and data analytics. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts on subjects such as predictive coding, legal hold analysis, and the admissibility of digital evidence in court proceedings.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference provided ample networking opportunities, including receptions and panel discussions with leading jurists and practitioners. Notable speakers for the 2019 event included Maura R. Grossman, a research professor at the University of Waterloo, and Shawnna Hoffman-Childress, Global Co-Leader of the IBM Cognitive Legal Practice. Their insights offered attendees a deeper understanding of the intersection between law and emerging technologies.
This conference is designed for legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal technologists, who seek to stay abreast of the rapidly changing digital landscape affecting the practice of law. By attending, participants gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complexities of eDiscovery and digital evidence, ensuring they remain effective and informed in their respective roles.
Speakers(65)
Alex Goth
Attorney at Squire Patton Boggs
Alex Goth is an attorney at Squire Patton Boggs, focusing on eDiscovery and data management.
Amy E. Sellars
Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Amy is Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Andrea L. D’Ambra
US Head of Technology and US Head of eDiscovery and Information Governance at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea D’Ambra focuses on data privacy, e-discovery, cross-border discovery, and cybersecurity, and has taught Electronic Discovery for over 10 years.
Anne Davis
eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Anne is eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Brandon Boulware
Attorney at Boulware Law
Brandon Boulware is an attorney at Boulware Law, specializing in litigation and digital evidence.
Brian Morrison
Discovery Counsel at Google
Brian Morrison focuses on prosecuting class actions and other complex litigation on behalf of consumers and small businesses, with experience in antitrust and consumer protection class actions.
Caitlin Ward
Associate at Husch Blackwell
Caitlin is an Associate at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Calman Hart
IT Director at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
With over 40 years of experience, Calman Hart oversees the firm's technology, focusing on cybersecurity and the emergence of AI.
Chad S. Roberts
Founder at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc
Chad Roberts focuses on discovery motion practice, information governance, analytics, and information retrieval technology, and is a Relativity Certified Administrator.
Clarissa Certa
eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Clarissa is eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Cristin K. Traylor
Senior Director of AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy at Relativity
Cristin Traylor advises on business strategies around the use of AI in e-Discovery and other legal data intelligence use cases, and has extensive experience in discovery support.
Dan Stromberg
Partner & eDiscovery Counsel at Outten & Golden LLP
Dan Stromberg advises clients on discovery strategies, best practices, and technologies, overseeing discovery collections, managed review, and productions.
Daniel K. Christensen
Senior Attorney at Intel Corporation
Daniel Christensen is a Senior Attorney at Intel Corporation, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
David Rudolph
Senior Associate at Husch Blackwell
David is a Senior Associate at Husch Blackwell, focusing on eDiscovery and digital evidence.
Dr. Matthew C. Stamm
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University
Dr. Matthew C. Stamm leads the Multimedia and Information Security Lab, focusing on developing techniques to detect multimedia forgeries and studying anti-forensic countermeasures.
Elizabeth Carrera
eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Elizabeth is eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Eric Flerro
Attorney at Keller Rohrback
Eric Flerro is an attorney at Keller Rohrback, focusing on complex litigation and eDiscovery.
Gary Marchant
Regent’s Professor of Law and Director at Center for Law, Science and Innovation
Gary Marchant's research interests include legal aspects of genomics, personalized medicine, and governance of emerging technologies such as nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Henry Link
Associate General Counsel of eDiscovery & Information Governance at Meta Platforms, Inc.
Henry Link provides legal, strategic, and technical advice in Meta’s civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and information governance matters.
Hon. Dominic Lanza
U.S. District Judge at District of Arizona
Judge Dominic Lanza is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona, presiding over federal cases with a focus on eDiscovery.
Hon. Peter B. Swann
Judge at Arizona Court of Appeals Division One
Judge Peter B. Swann serves on the Arizona Court of Appeals Division One, contributing to appellate decisions involving digital evidence.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Xavier Rodriguez serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas, with expertise in employment law and eDiscovery.
James (Jacksy) Bilsborrow
Co-chair, Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection group at Weitz & Luxenberg
James Bilsborrow is co-chair of the Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection group at Weitz & Luxenberg, representing victims of environmental contamination and defective products.
Jay Carpenter
Founder at Desert Blockchain
Jay Carpenter is the Founder of Desert Blockchain, exploring blockchain applications in the legal field.
Jeff Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer at Purpose Legal
Jeff Johnson has over 20 years of experience in legal technology, focusing on eDiscovery, document review, and litigation consulting, and is a co-author of multiple patents applying machine learning to eDiscovery.
Jerry Bui
eDiscovery Consultant at Husch Blackwell
Jerry is an eDiscovery Consultant at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Joe Gervais
Senior Manager at Symantec
Joe Gervais is a Senior Manager at Symantec, specializing in cybersecurity and digital evidence.
John Christiansen
eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell
John is an eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery processes.
John P. Collins
Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Options Clearing Corporation
John Collins serves as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Options Clearing Corporation, overseeing legal and regulatory matters.
Joseph R. Tiano Jr., Esq.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Legal Decoder
Joseph Tiano founded Legal Decoder to provide data-driven technology for pricing and managing legal services, and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at ASU.
Joy A. Woller
Partner, eDiscovery Counsel at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Joy Woller assists in addressing complex electronic discovery issues and counsels clients on best practices related to electronically stored information.
Joy Allen Woller
Partner at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Joy Allen Woller is a Partner at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, specializing in legal technology and eDiscovery.
Judge Braswell
Judge at U.S. District Court
Judge Braswell serves on the U.S. District Court.
Judge Maritza Braswell
Judge at U.S. District Court
Judge Braswell serves on the U.S. District Court.
Judge Sam Thumma
Judge at Arizona Court of Appeals
Judge Thumma serves on the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Judge Schlegel
Judge at U.S. District Court
Judge Schlegel serves on the U.S. District Court.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Rodriguez serves on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Kate Baxter Kauf
Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
Kate is a Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, specializing in eDiscovery, privacy, and complex litigation.
Kelly Griffith
Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters
Kelly Griffith is a Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in legal technology and eDiscovery.
Lea Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Lea Bays is a Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, with experience in complex securities litigation and eDiscovery.
Maria Salacuse
Assistant General Counsel for Technology at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Maria Salacuse serves as the agency’s lead eDiscovery counsel, overseeing the EEOC’s litigation support department, and ensuring technological and ESI training needs are met.
Mark S. Sidoti
Director, Business & Commercial Litigation & Co-Chair, E-Discovery Task Force at Gibbons
Mark Sidoti helps clients assess and surmount business challenges requiring negotiation and litigation, with a focus on e-discovery law and information governance.
Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman is a Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, known for her work in technology-assisted review in eDiscovery.
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D.
Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura Grossman is a Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, and Principal at Maura Grossman Law. She is renowned for her work on technology-assisted review in eDiscovery.
Michael Blank
Corporate Counsel – eDiscovery at DISH Network
Michael Blank supports DISH in all facets of eDiscovery, including coordinating strategy for litigation and regulatory inquiries, and advising on complex ESI issues.
Michael Burg
Senior Counsel at DISH Network
Michael Burg is Senior Counsel at DISH Network, focusing on legal technology and eDiscovery.
Michael R. Arkfeld
Founding Director at Arkfeld & Associates, LLC
Michael Arkfeld is the Founding Director of Arkfeld & Associates, LLC, specializing in eDiscovery and digital evidence.
Michelle M. Newcomer
eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Michelle is eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Niloy Ray
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson
Niloy Ray litigates critical eDiscovery and electronic evidence issues nationwide, and counsels clients on compliance with preservation obligations and data-harvesting needs.
Paul H. McVoy
Shareholder at Repario Data
Paul McVoy has been at the forefront of discovery for almost 30 years, working on matters for both individuals and large, complex litigations.
Richy Abraham
eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell
Richy is an eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery processes.
Robert D. Brownstone
Technology & eDiscovery Counsel at Fenwick & West LLP
Robert D. Brownstone is Technology & eDiscovery Counsel at Fenwick & West LLP, advising on electronic information management.
Robert E. Singleton
Director of eDiscovery and Data Management at Squire Patton Boggs
Robert E. Singleton is the Director of eDiscovery and Data Management at Squire Patton Boggs, focusing on electronic discovery and data management strategies.
Robert S. Hoff
Director of eDiscovery at Squire Patton Boggs
Robert is the Director of eDiscovery at Squire Patton Boggs, focusing on electronic discovery and data management.
Rose J. Jones
Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Rose is Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Ross Gotler
eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell
Ross is an eDiscovery Analyst at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery processes.
Ruth C. Hauswirth
eDiscovery Attorney at Husch Blackwell
Ruth is an eDiscovery Attorney at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Sean Cheadle
Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Sean is Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Shawnna Hoffman-Childress
Global Co-Leader of the IBM Cognitive Legal Practice at IBM Watson Legal
Shawnna Hoffman-Childress serves as the Global Co-Leader of the IBM Cognitive Legal Practice, focusing on integrating AI into legal processes.
Steve Davis
VP of Forensics & Investigations at Purpose Legal
Steve Davis has over 30 years of experience performing and supervising investigations on behalf of governmental agencies, corporations, and law firms.
Steve Teti
eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell
Steve is eDiscovery Counsel at Husch Blackwell, specializing in electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Suzanne Clark
eDiscovery Attorney at Husch Blackwell
Suzanne is an eDiscovery Attorney at Husch Blackwell, focusing on electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner at Husch Blackwell
Tessa is a Partner at Husch Blackwell. She presented 'Office 365: Nuts & Bolts' at the 8th Annual ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery and Digital Evidence Conference on March 7, 2019, focusing on the eDiscovery features in Office 365 and providing practical guidance on their use.
Tom Morrissey
Sr. Director, Legal Ops & eDiscovery at Purdue Pharma LP
Tom Morrissey is responsible for the development and implementation of technology in support of the Office of the General Counsel, Compliance, and Corporate Security.
Whitney Stefko
Associate Director and Senior Counsel, Legal Ops+ at Ford Motor Co.
Whitney Stefko directs the Legal Ops+ team at Ford, focusing on technology initiatives and the use of emerging technologies like Generative AI.
Event Details
- Date
- March 13-15, 2019
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Beus Center for Law and Society
- Pricing
- $549 early bird
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and legal technologists.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 hours, including three ethics credits.