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(25)
Alex Ronicker
Partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks
Alex Ronicker is a partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks, specializing in employment law and civil rights.
Anne E. Collier
Leadership & Workplace Culture Speaker at Arudia
Anne E. Collier is a leadership and workplace culture speaker at Arudia, focusing on professional development and organizational culture.
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.
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 K. Traylor
Counselor at McGuire Woods
Cristin Traylor is a counselor at McGuire Woods, with expertise in legal counseling and eDiscovery.
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.
Emily Black
Partner at Haynes & Boone
Emily Black is a partner at Haynes & Boone, focusing on data breach response and information governance.
Emily Fedeles
Attorney at Baker & Hostetler
Emily Fedeles is an attorney at Baker & Hostetler, specializing in eDiscovery, privacy, data security, and information governance.
Gail Foster
eDiscovery Counsel at Baker Botts
Gail Foster is an eDiscovery Counsel at Baker Botts, focusing on electronic discovery and litigation support.
Heidi Stenberg
Principal & Global Leader of Discovery Services at EY
Heidi Stenberg is the Principal & Global Leader of Discovery Services at EY, focusing on eDiscovery and forensic technology.
Helen Geib
General Counsel at QDiscovery
Helen Geib is the General Counsel at QDiscovery, with expertise in eDiscovery and legal technology.
Jessica Brown
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Jessica Brown is a partner at Gibson Dunn, focusing on employment law and workplace harassment issues.
Joy Murao
Founder & CEO at Practice Aligned Resources
Joy Murao is the Founder & CEO of Practice Aligned Resources, focusing on legal technology and practice management.
Julie Lewis
President & CEO at Digital Mountain
Julie Lewis is the President & CEO of Digital Mountain, leading the company in digital forensics and data breach response.
Jyothi Keshavan
Senior Data Scientist at Walmart
Jyothi Keshavan is a Senior Data Scientist at Walmart, specializing in machine learning and data analysis.
Kimberly Quan
Lead, eDiscovery & Information Governance at Juniper Networks
Kimberly Quan leads eDiscovery and information governance at Juniper Networks, overseeing data management and compliance.
Leah Holcomb
Leah Holcomb specializes in teaching yoga and meditation techniques tailored for legal professionals to manage stress and improve focus.
Monica McCarroll
Counsel at Redgrave
Monica McCarroll is a Counsel at Redgrave, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Patti Zerwas
Discovery Project Manager at Haynes Boone
Patti Zerwas is a Discovery Project Manager at Haynes Boone, specializing in managing discovery processes in legal cases.
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.
Shannon Kirk
eDiscovery Counsel at Ropes & Gray
Shannon Kirk is an eDiscovery Counsel at Ropes & Gray, specializing in electronic discovery and data management.
Shawnna Hoffman
Global Cognitive Legal Co-Leader at IBM
Shawnna Hoffman is the Global Cognitive Legal Co-Leader at IBM, focusing on artificial intelligence in the legal industry.
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.
Vicki LaBrosse
Global Director Public Relations at Edge Legal Marketing
Vicki LaBrosse is the Global Director of Public Relations at Edge Legal Marketing, specializing in legal industry communications.
Wendy Curtis
Chief Innovation Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Wendy Curtis is the Chief Innovation Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, driving innovation in legal services.
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