The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Annual Meeting 2021 is a premier event organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law. This annual meeting brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in electronic document retention and production.
The 2021 agenda featured sessions on key eDiscovery and electronically stored information (ESI) decisions from the year, the evolution of privilege logs in the digital era, effective use of discovery-related sanctions, and the implications of the Internet of Things on eDiscovery. Additional topics included database discovery, judicial perspectives on ESI issues, proportionality in discovery, and the intersection of ethics and technology in discovery practices.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking receptions and interactive discussions with panelists and peers. Notable speakers included esteemed judges and leading practitioners in the field, providing valuable insights and fostering collaborative dialogue.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, data management, and litigation support who seek to stay abreast of emerging trends, refine their practices, and contribute to the development of industry standards.
Speakers(9)
Craig Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig Weinlein is the Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, providing welcome and announcements at the event.
Hon. J. Philip Calabrese
Judge at U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge Calabrese was confirmed to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in December 2020. Previously, he served on the state trial court in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
Hon. Michelle Sheehan
Judge at Eighth District Court of Appeals, Ohio
Judge Sheehan serves on the Eighth District Court of Appeals in Ohio, bringing her judicial perspective to discussions on eDiscovery and ESI decisions.
Kelly McNabb
Attorney at Redgrave LLP
Kelly McNabb is an attorney at Redgrave LLP, participating in discussions on key eDiscovery and ESI decisions.
Ken Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Ken Withers is the Deputy Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, contributing his expertise to discussions on key eDiscovery and ESI decisions.
Kevin F. Brady
Chair Emeritus at The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Steering Committee
Kevin has extensive experience providing advice and counsel on electronic discovery, electronic information management, data privacy, and data security issues. He also advised companies on records retention and information governance programs, compliance with eDiscovery demands, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the deployment of technology solutions.
Martin Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin Tully is a partner at Redgrave LLP, providing welcome and announcements at the event.
Niloy Ray
Attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is an attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C., contributing to sessions on key eDiscovery and ESI decisions.
Phil Favro
Director at The Sedona Conference
Phil Favro serves as a Director at The Sedona Conference, moderating sessions on key eDiscovery and ESI decisions.
Event Details
- Date
- October 20-21, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, data management, and litigation support.