The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 (WG1) Annual Meeting 2021 is a premier event focused on electronic document retention and production, organized by The Sedona Conference. This gathering brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in eDiscovery and information governance.
The 2021 meeting features sessions on key topics such as recent eDiscovery case law, the evolution of privilege logs in the digital era, effective use of discovery-related sanctions, implications of the Internet of Things on eDiscovery, and database discovery challenges. Additionally, discussions will cover judicial perspectives on current issues, the state of WG1, the evolution of proportionality in discovery, and the intersection of ethics and technology in legal practice.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage in networking events, including a welcome reception and a post-meeting visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The event also offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, making it valuable for legal professionals seeking to stay current with developments in eDiscovery and information governance.
This meeting is ideal for attorneys, judges, and legal technologists involved in litigation, compliance, and data management. Participants will gain insights into emerging trends, practical guidance on complex issues, and the chance to collaborate with peers dedicated to advancing the practice of law in the digital age.
Speakers(38)
Andrea L. D'Ambra
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea L. D'Ambra is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, specializing in information governance and eDiscovery.
Angelica M. Ornelas
Associate at Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
Angelica M. Ornelas is an Associate at Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, focusing on securities litigation.
Anthony M. DiSenso
Senior Counsel at New York City Law Department
Anthony M. DiSenso serves as Senior Counsel at the New York City Law Department, focusing on litigation and electronic discovery.
Christopher Alan Suarez
Partner at Steptoe LLP
Christopher Alan Suarez is a Partner at Steptoe LLP, specializing in technology and privacy law.
Claire Hass
Legal Counsel at Google LLC
Claire Hass serves as Legal Counsel at Google LLC, specializing in privacy and data protection.
Claudia T. Morgan
Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Claudia T. Morgan is an Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in litigation.
Craig W. Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig W. Weinlein serves as the Executive Director of The Sedona Conference.
Dan L. Regard II
CEO & Managing Director at iDS
Dan L. Regard II is the CEO & Managing Director of iDS, specializing in information management and eDiscovery.
Florence Yee
Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Prudential Financial, Inc.
Florence Yee is Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Prudential Financial, Inc., focusing on litigation and regulatory matters.
Henry J. Kelston
Partner at Ahdoot & Wolfson, PC
Henry J. Kelston is a Partner at Ahdoot & Wolfson, PC, specializing in class action litigation.
Hon. Brendan Sheehan
Judge at Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Hon. Brendan Sheehan is a Judge at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio.
Hon. J. Philip Calabrese
U.S. District Judge at Northern District of Ohio
Hon. J. Philip Calabrese is a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
Hon. Kimberly C. Priest Johnson (ret.)
Of Counsel at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Hon. Kimberly C. Priest Johnson (ret.) serves as Of Counsel at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, specializing in litigation and dispute resolution.
Hon. Melody Stewart
Justice at Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Melody Stewart serves as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Hon. Michelle Sheehan
Judge at 8th District Court of Appeals
Hon. Michelle Sheehan serves as a Judge on the 8th District Court of Appeals in Ohio.
Hon. Stewart D. Aaron
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of New York
Hon. Stewart D. Aaron serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Jeannine Kenney
Partner at Hausfeld
Jeannine Kenney is a Partner at Hausfeld, focusing on antitrust and consumer protection litigation.
Jen Coleman
Partner at Spencer Fane
Jen Coleman is a Partner at Spencer Fane, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Jeremy Wikler
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
Jeremy Wikler is a Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, focusing on product liability litigation.
Kelly Atherton
Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright
Kelly Atherton is a Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Kelly McNabb
Associate at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Kelly McNabb is an Associate at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, focusing on complex litigation.
Kenneth J. Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Kenneth J. Withers is the Deputy Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, specializing in electronic discovery.
Kevin F. Brady
Senior Counsel at 3M
Kevin F. Brady serves as Senior Counsel at 3M, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Kimberly J. Duplechain
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Kimberly J. Duplechain is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., specializing in labor and employment law.
Laura Hunt
Associate General Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc.
Laura Hunt is Associate General Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc., focusing on regulatory compliance and litigation.
Lilith Bat-Leah
Director of Data Science at Everlaw, Inc.
Lilith Bat-Leah is the Director of Data Science at Everlaw, Inc., leading initiatives in legal technology and data analytics.
Martin T. Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin T. Tully is a Partner at Redgrave LLP, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Niloy Ray
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., focusing on eDiscovery and data privacy.
Phil Favro
Managing Member at Favro Law PLLC
Phil Favro is the Managing Member of Favro Law PLLC, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Prof. Karen Sanner
Professor of Law at Saint Louis University School of Law
Prof. Karen Sanner is a Professor of Law at Saint Louis University School of Law, specializing in civil procedure and evidence.
Rebekah Bailey
Partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP
Rebekah Bailey is a Partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, focusing on employment law and class action litigation.
Robert D. Keeling III
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Robert D. Keeling III is a Partner at Redgrave LLP, focusing on complex litigation and eDiscovery.
Scott Michael Clary
Principal at Ernst & Young LLP
Scott Michael Clary is a Principal at Ernst & Young LLP, specializing in forensic technology and discovery services.
Steven William Teppler
Partner at Sterlington, PLLC
Steven William Teppler is a Partner at Sterlington, PLLC, focusing on cybersecurity and data privacy.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Tessa K. Jacob is a Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Vince Catanzaro
Senior Counsel at FedEx
Vince Catanzaro is Senior Counsel at FedEx, focusing on litigation and electronic discovery matters.
Warren G. Kruse II
Vice President, Data Forensics at UnitedLex
Warren G. Kruse II is Vice President of Data Forensics at UnitedLex, specializing in digital forensics and investigations.
Event Details
- Date
- October 20-21, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Pricing
- $289 per night
- Audience
- Attorneys, judges, legal technologists, and professionals involved in eDiscovery, information governance, and litigation.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending