The Women in eDiscovery 2022 Conference, organized by Women in eDiscovery, took place from May 2 to May 4, 2022, at Paradise Point, San Diego’s Island Resort in San Diego, California. This annual event brought together professionals from the legal and eDiscovery sectors to celebrate the organization's 15-year anniversary.
The conference theme, “Knowledge, Network and Revive,” encompassed a range of educational sessions designed to enhance attendees' expertise in eDiscovery practices. Key topics included advancements in legal technology, data management strategies, and compliance issues. The agenda also featured discussions on personal and professional wellness, aligning with the theme's focus on revitalization.
In addition to the educational content, the conference offered numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to build and strengthen professional relationships. Special celebrations were held to commemorate the organization's milestone anniversary, fostering a sense of community among attendees.
The event was tailored for professionals in the legal and eDiscovery fields seeking to expand their knowledge, connect with peers, and rejuvenate their passion for their work. It provided a platform for both seasoned experts and newcomers to engage with the latest developments in the industry.
Speakers(13)
Beth Fritts
Managing Director at VMG Health
With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, Beth specializes in driving revenue growth, forging client relationships, and delivering solutions in regulated industries like healthcare, life sciences, and financial services.
Cat Casey
Chief Growth Officer at Reveal
Cat drives innovation and strategic growth at Reveal, a leading AI-powered investigation and eDiscovery platform.
Connie Smith
Consultant at TCDI
Connie has been in the eDiscovery industry for over 10 years, bringing infectious optimism and energy when working with clients to identify key issues and develop the best strategies for success on individual projects and globally within an organization.
Cristin Traylor
Counselor at McGuire Woods
Cristin has written and spoken extensively on discovery topics, including generative AI, and is currently the Meetings Director of Richmond Women in eDiscovery and Project Trustee of the EDRM Discovery Workflows Project.
Dawn Garrison
Senior Proposal Marketing Manager at Lighthouse
Dawn brings over a decade of expertise in eDiscovery, holding licenses to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia, and has been instrumental in curating impactful proposals and content for clients.
Julia Helmer
Consultant at Array
Julia creates process flows for enterprise eDiscovery workflows, consulting clients on preferable collections, processing, review, and production options to best meet their eDiscovery goals and conform to budgets and best practices.
Kathleen McConnell
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
Kathleen leads the firm's data science practice and is the West Coast eDiscovery litigation lead, focusing on the intersection of data and the law, spanning data privacy, data science, electronic discovery, and information governance.
Melissa Heidrick
Founder at mmData
Melissa is dedicated to spatial computing for the legal sector, serving as a technology columnist for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Magazine, and has extensive experience leading cross-functional legal teams and managing complex discovery matters.
Odette Claridge
Solutions Advisor at ProSearch
Odette has been immersed in legal data for over a decade, solving unique eDiscovery challenges and advising on the best use cases for tools and workflows in fast-moving investigations.
Reem Saffouri
Consultant at Zakaa Consulting
Reem is a strategic and inclusive leader with over 20 years of experience in law firms, legal technology, and eDiscovery consulting, advising on designing and implementing scalable eDiscovery programs and optimizing technology adoption.
Robyn Shepard
Consultant at Digital Mountain
Robyn has a dynamic background in eDiscovery, digital forensics, and legal analysis, focusing on navigating complex data environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining the highest levels of data integrity.
Staci Garcia
Chief Strategy Officer at Contact Discovery Services
Staci spearheads the company’s strategic development and operational processes to support growth initiatives, bringing over a decade of leadership experience in eDiscovery.
Tiana Van Dyk
Executive at Epiq
With nearly 20 years of experience in the legal and eDiscovery space, Tiana is a dynamic executive known for her deep expertise in eDiscovery, AI, and strategic business leadership, focusing on driving innovation in AI and advanced solutions.
Event Details
- Date
- May 3-5, 2022
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States
- Paradise Point, San Diego’s Island Resort
- Audience
- Professionals in the legal and eDiscovery fields