E-Discovery Leadership Conference 2024
The E-Discovery Leadership Conference 2024 is a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of electronic discovery, organized by the National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI). This annual conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in e-discovery.
The 2024 conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering key topics such as the Department of Justice's positions on electronic data, ethical considerations in e-discovery with a focus on artificial intelligence, and insights from the judiciary on recent developments and ethical issues in the discovery process. Sessions included a fireside chat with members of the DOJ's antitrust division and the criminal section, as well as interactive discussions on ethical quandaries in e-discovery.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking receptions and participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Notable speakers included Judge Andrew J. Peck (ret.), a recognized authority in e-discovery, and Edward Rippey, Chair of Covington & Burling LLP's E-Discovery Practice, among other esteemed professionals.
This conference is ideal for legal practitioners, corporate counsel, technologists, and anyone involved in the e-discovery process seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments, enhance their skills, and connect with peers in the industry.
Speakers(3)
Hon. Stephen R. Bough
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Judge Stephen R. Bough graduated from Missouri State University in 1993. He received his J.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1997. Bough served as a law clerk to Judge Scott O. Wright of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. From 1997 to 1999, he practiced law at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman and from 1999 to 2002. From 2002 to 2006, he practiced at Henning & Bough. From 2006 to 2014, he had his own practice. Judge Bough also served as an adjunct faculty at the UMKC School of Law from 2002 through 2006. Judge Bough received his federal judicial commission on December 19, 2014 and was sworn in on December 29, 2014.
Leeanne Mancari
Partner at Covington
Leeanne Mancari is co-chair of the firm's E-Discovery, AI, and Information Governance Practice, and is a Chambers-ranked e-discovery litigator and advisor. She guides clients on all aspects of national and international discovery, and frequently serves as lead e-discovery counsel on large-scale and highly-publicized litigations, including multidistrict and other complex litigations. Leeanne strategically counsels clients on complex discovery issues to form defensible, efficient, and creative solutions for litigations and investigations. She routinely litigates discovery-related issues and appears in state and federal courts. Leveraging her deep knowledge on cutting edge technology – including AI and machine learning – Leeanne formulates efficient and effective workflows for all phases of data preservation, collection, review, and production, and has expertise dealing with extraordinary volumes of documents and complex data sources. Further, Leeanne counsels clients in pre-litigation and non-litigation settings related to information management, including preservation, records management, defensible deletion, risk assessments, and related policies and procedures. Leeanne also advises on international data transfer issues. Leeanne is a highly regarded global thought leader in the e-discovery arena and has spoken and published extensively. She has held several leadership positions in The Sedona Conference Working Group 6, which focuses on international e-discovery and information governance issues. In her role as Chair of the Steering Committee, Leeanne frequently speaks as a panelist on topics in e-discovery, AI, international electronic information, and disclosure, among others.
Robert Keeling
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Robert Keeling is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP whose practice includes a special focus on electronic discovery matters. Robert is the founder and co-chair of Sidley’s eDiscovery and Data Analytics Group. He represents companies across a range of industries in civil litigation and government investigations, with a focus on managing discovery for antitrust litigations and HSR “Second Requests” issued by the DOJ or FTC. Robert has been responsible for achieving substantial compliance with Second Requests in connection with transactions with a combined value of more than $225 billion. Robert is a published author and frequent speaker on topics relating to eDiscovery, information governance, machine learning, and the attorney-client privilege.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10-11, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- UMKC Student Union
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, corporate counsel, technologists, and e-discovery professionals