Women in eDiscovery SoCal Tech Conference 2023
The Women in eDiscovery SoCal Technology Conference 2023 is a one-day event organized by the Southern California chapters of Women in eDiscovery (WiE), including the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego chapters. This conference aims to bring together professionals from the legal and technology sectors to explore advancements in eDiscovery and related technologies.
The conference features four panel sessions focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications within the legal field. Additionally, there is a TED Talk-style presentation during the lunch break, providing insights into innovative ideas and developments. Throughout the day, attendees can engage with tech demonstrations showcasing the latest AI tools relevant to eDiscovery practices.
Beyond the educational sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including a happy hour to conclude the day. These interactions allow participants to connect with peers, industry experts, and innovators, fostering professional relationships and collaborations.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and technology. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on AI's role in eDiscovery, experience hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge tools, and expand their professional networks within the industry.
Speakers(8)
Julia Helmer
eDiscovery Professional at Array
Julia Helmer is an eDiscovery professional with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. Julia creates process flows for the enterprise eDiscovery workflow, from identification of relevant data sources to creation of legal holds, to execution of ESI collections, document review workflows and data productions and disclosures.
Kathleen McConnell
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
Kathleen is a partner in Seyfarth's data law group, based in their San Francisco office. She leads the firm's data science practice and is the West Coast eDiscovery litigation lead. Kathleen's practice focuses on the intersection of data and the law and spans data privacy, data science, electronic discovery, and information governance.
Melissa Heidrick
Founder at mmData
Melissa is the founder of mmData, an organization dedicated to spatial computing for the legal sector. She is a technology columnist for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Magazine, and serves as Of Counsel for Kidd Production LLP, a Texas-based oil company.
Meredith Perry
Senior Program Manager, Public Sector Go-To-Market at Relativity
Meredith Perry is an attorney and legal technology strategist with 12+ years of experience in eDiscovery, investigations, information requests, and legal data intelligence. As Senior Program Manager, Public Sector Go-To-Market at Relativity, she drives AI adoption and strategic initiatives that align with mission-critical public sector use cases.
Odette Claridge
Solutions Advisor at ProSearch
Odette has been immersed in legal data for over a decade and has found her passion in solving unique eDiscovery challenges. Her current role as Solutions Advisor at ProSearch harnesses her love of learning as she continues to test and implement the latest technologies in the market for her client teams.
Reem Saffouri
Strategic and Inclusive Leader at Zakaa Consulting
Reem Saffouri is a strategic and inclusive leader with over 20 years of experience in law firms, legal technology, and eDiscovery consulting. She has led high-performing teams across client success, professional services, and customer enablement and support, with a focus on delivering defensible, technology-driven solutions that streamline discovery workflows and reduce risk.
Sheila Grela
Litigation Paralegal at Buchalter
Sheila Grela is a Litigation Paralegal at Buchalter and Director of the San Diego Chapter of Women in eDiscovery. Since 2020, she has hosted Virtual Lunch with Leaders, a weekly series featuring candid conversations with professionals across the legal industry.
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. Focused on driving innovation in AI and advanced solutions, she leverages her proven ability to execute operational strategies, foster meaningful client relationships, and lead teams through complex challenges.
Event Details
- Date
- October 15, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States
- Hilton Garden Inn Irvine
- Pricing
- $25
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, and individuals interested in eDiscovery and legal technology.
- CLE Credits
- 4 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education, including 1 hour of Ethics, approved by the State Bar of California.