The EDRM Global Advisory Council 2021-2022 is an initiative by the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) to assemble a diverse group of industry leaders and experts. This council aims to guide and support EDRM's mission of enhancing e-discovery, privacy, security, and information governance practices worldwide.
The council focuses on key areas such as developing global practical resources, improving e-discovery standards, and creating tools and guides to advance best practices in the field. Members collaborate to address emerging challenges and opportunities within the e-discovery landscape.
Participants have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, contribute to the development of industry standards, and collaborate with peers on various projects. The council also features special advisors and a general counsel to provide strategic insights and legal guidance.
This initiative is ideal for professionals in the e-discovery, legal, and information governance sectors who are looking to influence the future of these fields and stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices.
Speakers(98)
Aliya Fathima
Senior Forensics at KPMG
Aliya Fathima is a senior forensics professional at KPMG in India, specializing in digital investigations.
Amie Taal
Consultant at Stratagem Tech Solutions Ltd.
Amie Taal is a consultant at Stratagem Tech Solutions Ltd. in the UK, specializing in digital forensics.
Amy Juers, MBA
CEO at Edge Marketing
Amy Juers is the CEO of Edge Marketing, specializing in legal industry marketing.
Andrew Haslam
eDisclosure Project Manager at Squire Patton Boggs
Andrew Haslam is an eDisclosure project manager at Squire Patton Boggs in the UK.
Antonio Gesteira
Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Antonio Gesteira is a senior managing director at FTI Consulting in Brazil, focusing on forensic and litigation consulting.
Ben Barnett
Partner at Dechert
Ben Barnett is a partner at Dechert LLP, specializing in complex litigation and eDiscovery.
Beth Patterson
Founder/Consultant at ESPConnect
Beth Patterson is the founder and consultant at ESPConnect in Australia, specializing in legal tech.
Bill Hamilton
Executive Director at UF Law E-Discovery Project and ICAIR
Bill Hamilton is the executive director of the UF Law E-Discovery Project and ICAIR.
Bill Speros
Principal at William Speros
Bill Speros is the principal of William Speros, specializing in eDiscovery consulting.
Brian Corbin
Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase
Brian Corbin serves as executive director and assistant general counsel at JPMorgan Chase.
Caroline Sweeney
Director of Knowledge Management and Innovation at Dorsey & Whitney
Caroline Sweeney is the director of knowledge management and innovation at Dorsey & Whitney.
Cash Butler
Founder at ClariLegal
Cash Butler is the founder of ClariLegal, a platform streamlining legal service procurement.
Cat Casey
Chief Growth Officer at Reveal-Brainspace
Cat Casey is the chief growth officer at Reveal-Brainspace, focusing on AI-driven eDiscovery.
Chris Dale
Founder at eDisclosure Information Project
Chris Dale is the founder of the eDisclosure Information Project, providing insights into eDiscovery.
Constantine Pappas
Senior Manager at Relativity
Constantine Pappas is a senior manager at Relativity, specializing in eDiscovery software.
Craig D. Ball
President at Craig D. Ball, P.C.
Craig D. Ball is the president of Craig D. Ball, P.C., and serves as the general counsel for EDRM.
Crystal ODonnell
CEO at Heuristica Discovery Counsel
Crystal ODonnell is the CEO of Heuristica Discovery Counsel in Canada.
Crystal O'Donnell
CEO at Heuristica Discovery Counsel
Crystal O’Donnell is the CEO of Heuristica Discovery Counsel in Canada, specializing in eDiscovery.
Crystal O00e20000Donnell
CEO at Heuristica Discovery Counsel
Crystal O00e20000Donnell is the CEO of Heuristica Discovery Counsel in Canada.
Crystal O0e20e0Donnell
CEO at Heuristica Discovery Counsel
Crystal O0e20e0Donnell is the CEO of Heuristica Discovery Counsel in Canada.
Darius Bennett
Project Manager, Digital Support at Ricoh
Darius Bennett is a project manager in digital support at Ricoh, specializing in eDiscovery solutions.
David F.W. Cohen
Partner at Reed Smith
David R. Cohen is a partner at Reed Smith LLP and chairs the project trustees for EDRM.
David Greetham
eDiscovery Business Unit Leader at Ricoh USA
David Greetham leads the eDiscovery business unit at Ricoh USA and acts as an executive advisor for EDRM.
David Yerich
Director of eDiscovery at UnitedHealth Group
David Yerich is the director of eDiscovery at UnitedHealth Group.
Debbie Reynolds
CEO and Chief Data Privacy Officer at Debbie Reynolds Consulting
Debbie Reynolds is the CEO and chief data privacy officer at Debbie Reynolds Consulting.
Deborah Spellen
e-Discovery Project Manager at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Deborah Spellen is an e-Discovery project manager at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Demeka Fields
Counsel-Global Sports Marketing, Data Privacy at New Balance
Demeka Fields serves as counsel for global sports marketing and data privacy at New Balance.
Dennis Kennedy
President and General Counsel at Dennis Kennedy Advisory Services, LLC
Dennis Kennedy is the president and general counsel of Dennis Kennedy Advisory Services, LLC.
Doug Austin
Founder and Editor at eDiscovery Today
Doug Austin is the founder and editor of eDiscovery Today, a leading publication in the eDiscovery field.
Doug Kaminski
Chief Revenue Officer at Cobra Legal Solutions
Doug Kaminski is the chief revenue officer at Cobra Legal Solutions, focusing on eDiscovery services.
Dr. Antonio Pooe
Partner at LexTrado and Exactech
Dr. Antonio Pooe is a partner at LexTrado and Exactech in South Africa, specializing in forensic investigations.
Eloy Rizzo Neto
Partner at Demarest Advogados
Eloy Rizzo Neto is a partner at Demarest Advogados in Brazil, specializing in compliance and investigations.
Eric P. Mandel
Consultant at Driven, Inc.
Eric Mandel is a consultant at Driven, Inc., specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Eric Sedwick
Senior Director, Chief of Staff, Business Integration and Execution - Law and Policy at TIAA
Eric Sedwick is a senior director and chief of staff for business integration and execution in law and policy at TIAA.
Farrah Pepper
Chief Legal Innovation Counsel at Marsh & McLennan Companies
Farrah Pepper is the chief legal innovation counsel at Marsh & McLennan Companies.
George Socha
VP, Brand Awareness at Reveal-Brainspace
George Socha is the vice president of brand awareness at Reveal-Brainspace and co-founder of EDRM.
Hon. Judge Andrew J. Peck (ret.)
Senior Counsel at DLA Piper
Judge Andrew Peck (ret.) is senior counsel at DLA Piper, specializing in eDiscovery.
Hon. Judge Gary Jones
Federal Magistrate Judge (ret.) at Northern District of Florida
Judge Gary Jones is a retired federal magistrate judge from the Northern District of Florida.
Hon. Judge J. Michelle Childs
U.S. District Judge at District of South Carolina
Judge J. Michelle Childs is a U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
Hon. Judge James Francis IV (ret.)
Mediator, Arbitrator at JAMS
Judge James Francis IV (ret.) is a mediator and arbitrator at JAMS, specializing in complex disputes.
Hon. Judge Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Xavier Rodriguez is a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Hon. Ron Hedges (ret.)
Senior Counsel at Dentons
Hon. Ron Hedges is senior counsel at Dentons and a retired federal magistrate judge.
Ian Campbell
President/CEO at iCONECT
Ian Campbell is the president and CEO of iCONECT, a provider of eDiscovery software solutions.
Ilse Grobler
Senior State Advocate at National Prosecuting Authority
Ilse Grobler is a senior state advocate at the National Prosecuting Authority in South Africa.
In s Rubio Alcal-Galiano
Senior Director, Technology at FTI Consulting
In s Rubio Alcal-Galiano is the senior director of technology at FTI Consulting in Ireland.
In0e9s Rubio Alcale1-Galiano
Senior Director, Technology at FTI Consulting
In0e9s Rubio Alcale1-Galiano is the senior director of technology at FTI Consulting in Ireland.
Inés Rubio Alcalá-Galiano
Senior Director, Technology at FTI Consulting
Inés Rubio Alcalá-Galiano is a senior director of technology at FTI Consulting in Ireland.
Jason Velasco
CEO/Partner at Kindato
Jason Velasco is the CEO and partner at Kindato, specializing in eDiscovery consulting.
Jay Yelton
Partner at Warner Norcross + Judd, LLP
Jay Yelton is a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd, LLP, specializing in eDiscovery.
Jeannine M. Kenney
Partner at Hausfeld LLP
Jeannine Kenney is a partner at Hausfeld LLP, specializing in antitrust and consumer protection.
Jennifer Coleman
Shareholder at Hopkins & Carley
Jennifer Coleman is a shareholder at Hopkins & Carley, focusing on litigation and eDiscovery.
Jennifer R. Scullion
Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP
Jennifer Scullion is a partner at Seeger Weiss LLP, focusing on complex litigation.
Jessica Robinson
CEO at PurePoint International
Jessica Robinson is the CEO of PurePoint International, focusing on security and privacy.
Johannes Scholtes
Chief Strategy Officer at ZyLAB
Johannes Scholtes is the chief strategy officer at ZyLAB in the Netherlands, specializing in eDiscovery.
John Pappas
Consultant at OpenText
John Pappas is a consultant at OpenText, focusing on legal technology solutions.
John Tredennick
Founder at Merlin Legal Open Source Foundation
John Tredennick is the founder of the Merlin Legal Open Source Foundation, focusing on legal technology.
Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi
Founder at The CJK Group and Saya University
Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi is the founder of The CJK Group and Saya University, focusing on legal education.
Josh Copple
Account Executive at OpenText
Josh Copple is an account executive at OpenText, specializing in eDiscovery solutions.
Judy Selby
Partner at Kennedys
Judy Selby is a partner at Kennedys, specializing in cyber risk and insurance.
Kelly McNabb
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Kelly McNabb is a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, specializing in complex litigation.
Lea Bays
Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Lea Bays serves as of counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, focusing on securities litigation.
Lilith Bat-Leah
Director of Data Science and AI Strategy at Driven, Inc.
Lilith Bat-Leah directs data science and AI strategy at Driven, Inc., enhancing eDiscovery processes.
Marnie Carter
Head of eDiscovery at Starwood Property Trust
Marnie Carter leads eDiscovery at Starwood Property Trust, managing legal data processes.
Martin Nikel
Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk at Kroll
Martin Nikel is the senior vice president of cyber risk at Kroll in the UK.
Martin T. Tully
Partner and Co-founder at Actuate Law LLC
Martin Tully is a partner and co-founder of Actuate Law LLC, specializing in data privacy.
Maura R. Grossman
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, specializing in eDiscovery.
Melinda Vaughn
Associate Director and Marketing Manager at Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School
Melinda Vaughn is the associate director and marketing manager at the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School.
Oran Sears
Co-founder and CTO at Canopy
Oran Sears is the co-founder and CTO of Canopy, specializing in data breach response.
Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez
Attorney/eDiscovery Consultant/Senior Director at Ankura
Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez is an attorney and eDiscovery consultant, serving as senior director at Ankura.
Paula Fearon
Head of Project Services at McCann FitzGerald
Paula Fearon leads project services at McCann FitzGerald, focusing on legal project management.
Pavan Kotha
eDiscovery Lead at Clayton Utz
Pavan Kotha leads eDiscovery at Clayton Utz in Australia.
Phil Verdelho
Senior IT, eDiscovery, Operations and Services Director at UBS
Phil Verdelho is the senior IT, eDiscovery, operations and services director at UBS.
Rachi Messing
Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Rachi Messing is a senior program manager at Microsoft in Israel, focusing on legal technology.
Ralph Losey
Partner at Jackson Lewis
Ralph Losey is a partner at Jackson Lewis, focusing on eDiscovery and data law.
Rebekah Bailey
Partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP
Rebekah Bailey is a partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, specializing in employment law.
Rishi Chhatwal
Assistant VP-Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T
Rishi Chhatwal serves as assistant vice president and senior legal counsel at AT&T.
Robert Keeling
Partner at Sidley Austin
Robert Keeling is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP and serves as the chair of the EDRM Global Advisory Council.
Robin E. Stewart
Partner and Chair of e-Discovery Practice Group at Kutak Rock
Robin Stewart is a partner and chair of the e-Discovery practice group at Kutak Rock.
Scott Petz
Member at Dickinson Wright PLLC
Scott Petz is a member at Dickinson Wright PLLC, focusing on litigation and eDiscovery.
Scott Schober
CEO at Berkeley Varitronics Systems
Scott Schober is the CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, focusing on wireless security.
Shahaf Rozanski
Head of Private Sector Unit at Cellebrite
Shahaf Rozanski leads the private sector unit at Cellebrite in Israel, specializing in digital intelligence.
Shannon Bales
Legal Operations Manager at Munger, Tolles & Olson
Shannon Bales manages legal operations at Munger, Tolles & Olson, focusing on litigation support.
Sheila Grela
Litigation Paralegal at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLC
Sheila Grela is a litigation paralegal at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLC.
Suzanne Clark
Discovery Counsel at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc
Suzanne Clark is discovery counsel at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc, specializing in legal discovery.
Tara S. Emory
Director of Consulting at Driven, Inc.
Tara Emory is the director of consulting at Driven, Inc., focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Tiana Van Dyk
Director of Client Solutions at EPIQ
Tiana Van Dyk is the director of client solutions at EPIQ in Canada, focusing on eDiscovery services.
Tim Opsitnick
EVP and General Counsel at TCDI
Tim Opsitnick is the executive vice president and general counsel at TCDI, focusing on legal technology.
Tom Gelbmann
Co-founder at EDRM
Tom Gelbmann is the co-founder of EDRM, contributing to eDiscovery standards and practices.
Tom OConnor
Director at Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
Tom OConnor is the director of the Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center in the United States.
Tom O00e20000Connor
Director at Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
Tom O00e20000Connor is the director of the Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center in the United States.
Tom O0e20e0Connor
Director at Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
Tom O0e20e0Connor is the director of the Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center.
Tom O’Connor
Director at Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
Tom O’Connor is the director of the Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center, focusing on legal tech consulting.
TracyAnn Eggen
Managing e-Discovery Solutions at Dignity Health
TracyAnn Eggen manages e-Discovery solutions for enterprise-wide litigation and investigation at Dignity Health.
Vikram Masson
VP of Strategic Accounts at UnitedLex
Vikram Masson is the vice president of strategic accounts at UnitedLex, focusing on legal services.
Will OBrien
Director of Cybersecurity and Forensics at PwC Ireland
Will OBrien is the director of cybersecurity and forensics at PwC Ireland.
Will O0e20000Brien
Director of Cybersecurity and Forensics at PwC Ireland
Will O0e20000Brien is the director of cybersecurity and forensics at PwC Ireland.
Will O0e20e0Brien
Director of Cybersecurity and Forensics at PwC Ireland
Will O0e20e0Brien is the director of cybersecurity and forensics at PwC Ireland.
Will O’Brien
Director Cybersecurity and Forensics at PwC Ireland
Will O’Brien is the director of cybersecurity and forensics at PwC Ireland.
Event Details
- Date
- September 29, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Professionals in e-discovery, legal, and information governance sectors