The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Virtual Town Hall on Generative AI and eDiscovery
The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 (WG1) hosted a Virtual Town Hall titled "Generative AI and eDiscovery: What May the Future (or Present) Hold?" on December 14, 2023. This event brought together legal professionals to discuss the evolving role of generative artificial intelligence in the field of electronic discovery.
Key topics included an overview of generative AI and its distinctions from other AI and machine learning tools used in eDiscovery, potential applications of generative AI in document review, perspectives on its acceptance by clients, courts, and practitioners, lessons learned from previous experiences with technology-assisted review, and ethical and risk considerations associated with its use.
The event featured a panel of distinguished speakers, including Ross Gotler (Paul Weiss), Sandra Metallo-Barragan (Proskauer Rose LLP), Dr. Jeremy Pickens (Redgrave Data), Hon. Xavier Rodriguez (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas), and Amy E. Sellars (CBRE). The discussion was moderated by Martin Tully (Redgrave LLP). Participation was limited to active Sedona Working Group members, with no cost for attendance, though advance registration was required.
This Town Hall was particularly relevant for legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, providing insights into the integration of generative AI technologies and fostering dialogue on best practices and ethical considerations in this rapidly evolving area.
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Speakers(6)
Amy E. Sellars
Director of Legal Operations at CBRE
Amy E. Sellars is Director of Legal Operations at CBRE, focusing on legal technology and process improvement.
Dr. Jeremy Pickens
Principal Data Scientist at Redgrave Data
Dr. Jeremy Pickens is Principal Data Scientist at Redgrave Data, specializing in machine learning and information retrieval.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas, presiding over federal cases.
Martin T. Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin T. Tully is a Partner at Redgrave LLP, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Ross Gotler
Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Ross Gotler is Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, focusing on eDiscovery and litigation support.
Sandra Metallo-Barragan
Senior Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP
Sandra Metallo-Barragan is Senior Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP, with expertise in eDiscovery and data privacy.
Event Details
- Date
- December 14, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in eDiscovery.