The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Annual Meeting 2021 was a virtual event held on February 17-18, 2021, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property, and data security. This annual meeting focused on international electronic information management, discovery, and disclosure, bringing together legal professionals to discuss and develop best practices in these fields.
Key topics addressed during the meeting included proportionality in cross-border discovery, discovery under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, international legal holds, cross-border privilege issues, ephemeral messaging, and the second edition of the International Litigation Principles. These sessions aimed to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into the challenges and developments in international electronic information management and discovery.
The event featured a lineup of distinguished dialogue leaders from various sectors, including Denise E. Backhouse of Littler Mendelson P.C., Stacey Ellen Blaustein from IBM, and Kevin F. Brady of Volkswagen Group of America. Their expertise contributed to in-depth discussions and practical guidance on the complex issues surrounding cross-border electronic information management.
This meeting was particularly beneficial for legal professionals involved in international litigation, eDiscovery, and data privacy, offering a platform to stay updated on emerging trends, share experiences, and collaborate on developing solutions to the evolving challenges in the field.
Speakers(30)
Craig W. Weinlein
Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Craig oversees the operations of The Sedona Conference, focusing on advancing the law in a reasoned and just way.
Daryl Osuch
Partner at Ernst & Young LLP
Daryl advises clients on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with experience in cross-border investigations.
David C. Shonka
Partner at Redgrave LLP
David provides counsel on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with a focus on cross-border issues.
David Gaston
Attorney at National Labor Relations Board
David focuses on electronic discovery and information governance, advising on cross-border discovery and data privacy matters.
Denise E. Backhouse
Shareholder and eDiscovery Counsel at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Denise focuses on litigating the eDiscovery aspects of class and collective actions, leveraging her international experience to assist employers with cross-border discovery challenges.
Dr. Oliver M. Brupbacher
Attorney at Kellerhals Carrard
Oliver advises and represents clients in litigations and arbitrations, with a focus on cross-border disputes and international legal holds.
Eric P. Mandel
Senior Counsel at KLDiscovery
Eric provides counsel on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with a focus on cross-border issues.
Guillermo Christensen
Partner at K&L Gates
Guillermo advises clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security matters, with experience in cross-border investigations.
Hon. James C. Francis (ret.)
Mediator and Arbitrator at JAMS
Judge Francis serves as a mediator and arbitrator, bringing extensive experience in electronic discovery and cross-border legal issues.
James Calvert
Partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
James specializes in complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
Jay Yelton III
Partner at Warner Norcross & Judd
Jay specializes in electronic discovery and information governance, assisting clients with cross-border discovery and data privacy challenges.
Jeane A. Thomas
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Jeane advises clients on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with experience in cross-border investigations.
Jennifer Scullion
Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP
Jennifer focuses on complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
John M. Conlon
Partner at Mayer Brown LLP
John specializes in electronic discovery and information governance, advising clients on cross-border discovery and data privacy issues.
John Tredennick
CEO at Merlin Search Technologies, Inc.
John leads a company specializing in search technologies for electronic discovery and information governance.
Jonathan Sablone
Partner at DLA Piper
Jonathan represents clients in disputes related to hedge, private equity, and real estate funds, with extensive experience in eDiscovery and digital evidence.
Kevin F. Brady
eDiscovery Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America
Kevin provides advice on electronic discovery, information management, data privacy, and data security issues, and has served as an expert witness and Special Discovery Master.
Lesley Weaver
Partner at Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
Lesley focuses on complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
Michael Charles Zogby
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Michael focuses on complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
Miles Carlsen
Attorney at Carlsen Law Corporation
Miles focuses on electronic discovery and information governance, assisting clients with cross-border discovery and data privacy challenges.
Natascha Gerlach
Senior Policy Advisor at Center for Information Policy Leadership
Natascha advises on data privacy and information governance, with experience in cross-border data transfers and compliance.
Nichole Sterling
Attorney at BakerHostetler
Nichole focuses on electronic discovery and information governance, advising clients on cross-border discovery and data privacy matters.
Phil Favro
Attorney at Favro Law PLLC
Phil provides counsel on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with a focus on ephemeral messaging and cross-border issues.
Prof. Agnieszka McPeak
Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law
Professor McPeak teaches and writes on electronic discovery, information governance, and data privacy, with a focus on cross-border issues.
Ralph M. Stone
Managing Partner at Stone Law Group PLLC
Ralph specializes in complex litigation and electronic discovery, advising clients on data management and compliance strategies.
Ronni D. Solomon
Partner at King & Spalding
Ronni specializes in electronic discovery and information governance, assisting clients with cross-border discovery and data privacy challenges.
Ross Gotler
Attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Ross specializes in electronic discovery and information governance, assisting clients with cross-border discovery and data privacy challenges.
Stacey Ellen Blaustein
Senior Attorney at IBM
Stacey manages all aspects of eDiscovery at IBM, including international and domestic cases, and is involved in cross-border discovery and data privacy issues.
Todd Presnell
Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Todd specializes in electronic discovery and information governance, advising clients on cross-border discovery and data privacy issues.
William Marsillo
General Counsel at PrimeLine Utility Services LLC
William oversees legal matters, including electronic discovery and information governance, with experience in cross-border discovery.
Event Details
- Date
- February 17-18, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in international litigation, eDiscovery, and data privacy.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation sought in accordance with individual jurisdictions for virtual meetings.