Relativity Fest is an annual conference organized by Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company. In 2020, the event was held virtually from September 21 to 23, marking its 11th iteration and the first time it was conducted online. The conference attracted over 6,000 attendees from more than 40 countries, making it the largest Relativity Fest to date.
The event featured over 100 live and on-demand sessions across 12 educational tracks, covering topics such as e-discovery, compliance, and legal technology advancements. Key sessions included the Opening Keynote by Relativity's CEO Mike Gamson, the seventh annual Judicial Panel discussing pressing legal issues, and the Innovation Awards celebrating individuals and organizations driving innovation within the Relativity community.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in hands-on exercises, participate in a Developer Hackathon, and network through virtual events like cooking classes and interactive games. The virtual format allowed for flexible participation, with all sessions available on demand until October 31, 2020, enabling attendees to tailor their experience to their schedules.
Relativity Fest 2020 was designed for legal professionals, technologists, and compliance experts seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their skills, and connect with peers globally. The conference provided a platform to explore the latest developments in legal technology and to collaborate on solutions to evolving challenges in the field.
Speakers(32)
Adrian Agius
Legal Informatics Manager at Gilbert + Tobin
Adrian Agius is the Legal Informatics Manager at Gilbert + Tobin, specializing in leveraging technology to enhance legal processes.
Anna Siroonian
Senior Program Manager of Content at Relativity
Anna Siroonian is the Senior Program Manager of Content at Relativity, overseeing the development of event programming.
Blair Cohen
Creative Director at Relativity
Blair Cohen is the Creative Director at Relativity, responsible for the company's visual and brand identity.
Chris Brown
Chief Product Officer at Relativity
Chris Brown serves as the Chief Product Officer at Relativity, overseeing the development and strategy of the company's product offerings.
Chris Dale
Founder at eDisclosure Information Project
Chris Dale is the Founder of the eDisclosure Information Project, providing insights and analysis on e-discovery practices.
Clare Carroll
Senior Associate at McCann FitzGerald
Clare Carroll is a Senior Associate at McCann FitzGerald, providing legal expertise in various practice areas.
Constantine Pappas
Senior Manager, Solutions at Relativity
Constantine Pappas is a Senior Manager of Solutions at Relativity, focusing on developing and implementing legal technology solutions.
David Horrigan
e-Discovery Counsel and Legal Content Director at Relativity
David Horrigan is the e-Discovery Counsel and Legal Content Director at Relativity, specializing in legal technology and e-discovery.
Eric Mangusi
Team Replace With Clever Name at DLA Piper
Eric developed an E-Discovery Calculator that incorporates pre-processed data size, file types, and de-duplication estimates calculators into the Relativity workspace via custom pages.
Gabriela Christian-Hare
Chief Executive Officer at Australian Pro Bono Centre
Gabriela Christian-Hare serves as the CEO of the Australian Pro Bono Centre, leading initiatives to promote pro bono legal work across Australia.
Georgia Foster
Managing Director, APAC at Relativity
Georgia Foster is the Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Relativity, overseeing operations and strategic growth in the area.
Jada Payne
e-Discovery Team Lead at Voya Financial
Jada Payne leads the e-discovery team at Voya Financial, driving change and efficiencies within the legal department.
Jared Coseglia
Founder and CEO at TRU Staffing Partners
Jared Coseglia is the Founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners, specializing in staffing solutions for the legal industry.
Jonathan Armstrong
Partner at Cordery LLP
Jonathan discussed discovery sanctions, self-collection, discovery of mobile data, and international law-data privacy in the seventh annual Judicial Panel.
Jonathan Maas
Managing Director at The Maas Consulting Group
Jonathan Maas is the Managing Director of The Maas Consulting Group, offering consultancy services in legal technology.
Joseph Vallette
Adjunct Professor at Molloy College
Joseph Vallette is an adjunct professor at Molloy College, specializing in integrating technology into legal education.
Kate Bauer
Manager of e-Discovery Services at Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Kate is passionate about recruiting pro-technology allies wherever she goes. She raises awareness about the benefits of legal technology through multiple avenues, including building custom Relativity solutions for case teams, creating and leading CLEs, promoting Relativity user groups, and publishing work in the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology’s online blog.
Kelly Lohan
Senior Manager of Events at Relativity
Kelly Lohan is the Senior Manager of Events at Relativity, responsible for organizing and executing company events.
Kenya Dixon
General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer at Empire Technologies Risk Management Group
Kenya was recognized as a Stellar Woman in e-Discovery at Relativity Fest 2020.
Laura Lombardo
Special Counsel at Gilbert + Tobin
Laura Lombardo is a Special Counsel at Gilbert + Tobin, providing expert legal advice and representation.
Maribel Rivera
Senior Director at Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Maribel is a senior marketing leader consulting for diverse private clients in technology, education, and recruiting. She leads community engagement for ACEDS and its Inclusion, Diversity, Equality Awareness and Action (IDEAA) Committee. She also sits on the board of non-profits Life Preservers Project and The Female Collaborative.
Mark Anderson
Director of eDiscovery at Complete Discovery Source
Mark Anderson is the Director of eDiscovery at Complete Discovery Source and participated in sessions on the latest developments in discovery at Relativity Fest 2020.
McKenna Brown
Content Marketing Manager at Relativity
McKenna Brown is the Content Marketing Manager at Relativity, focusing on content strategy and development.
Meribeth Banaschik
Partner at EY Germany
Meribeth Banaschik is a Partner at EY Germany, specializing in legal and compliance services.
Mike Gamson
Chief Executive Officer at Relativity
Mike Gamson is the CEO of Relativity, leading the company's mission to organize data, discover the truth, and act on it.
Nick Robertson
Chief Operating Officer at Relativity
Nick Robertson is the Chief Operating Officer at Relativity, overseeing the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Rachel McAdams
e-Discovery Technology Specialist at A&L Goodbody
Rachel was honored as a Lit Support All-Star at Relativity Fest 2020.
Rebecca Grant
Executive Director & Founder at icourts
Rebecca Grant is the Executive Director and Founder of icourts, focusing on innovative solutions in the legal technology sector.
Ryan O’Leary
Senior Research Analyst, Legal, Risk, & Compliance at IDC
Ryan O'Leary is a senior research analyst at IDC, focusing on legal, risk, and compliance technologies and trends.
Sam Bock
Content Specialist at Relativity
Sam Bock is a Content Specialist at Relativity, contributing to the company's blog and content initiatives.
Senior U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti
Senior U.S. District Judge at Western District of Pennsylvania
Senior U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti serves in the Western District of Pennsylvania, presiding over federal cases.
Sue-Deelia Tang
Senior Project Manager at Complete Discovery Source
Sue-Deelia Tang is a Senior Project Manager at Complete Discovery Source and participated in sessions on the latest developments in discovery at Relativity Fest 2020.
Event Details
- Date
- September 29, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, and compliance experts.
- Attendees
- Over 6,000 attendees from more than 40 countries.