Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute 2024
by Georgetown Law's Office of Executive and Continuing Legal Education
The Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute is an annual conference organized by Georgetown Law's Office of Executive and Continuing Legal Education. This event brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments and challenges in eDiscovery, Big Data, and privacy law.
The 2024 program features sessions on topics such as the evolution and future of eDiscovery, modernized data identification and collection strategies, and the impact of evolving technology on information governance. Attendees will gain practical insights into handling complex eDiscovery issues and emerging technologies.
The conference offers numerous networking opportunities, including panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive sessions. Notable speakers include federal judges and leading practitioners in the field, providing attendees with diverse perspectives and expertise.
Legal professionals involved in litigation, data management, and privacy law will find this event particularly beneficial. It offers a platform to stay updated on industry trends, enhance professional skills, and connect with peers and thought leaders.
Speakers(47)
Alison A. Grounds
Partner at Troutman Pepper
Alison Grounds is a partner at Troutman Pepper and serves as a co-chair for The Georgetown Law Global Advanced eDiscovery Institute’s 21st annual event. She will deliver welcome remarks and moderate a fireside chat with leaders of the largest global providers in the eDiscovery industry.
Andy Macdonald
CEO at Consilio
Andy Macdonald is the CEO of Consilio. He will join the 'CEO Insights: The Evolution and Future of eDiscovery' session, providing insights into the eDiscovery industry's evolution and future.
Ariana Tadler
Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP
Ariana Tadler is the Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP. She will join the 'eDiscovery Leaders Quick Takes: Insights and Guidance' panel, offering insights into the evolving landscape of eDiscovery.
Ashley Picker Dubin
Counsel at Day Pitney LLP
Ashley Picker Dubin is Counsel at Day Pitney LLP. She will speak on the panel 'Collective Wisdom: Modernized Data Identification and Collection Strategies,' exploring the evolution of data identification and collection strategies in modern workflows.
Ava Guo
Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T
Ava Guo is a Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T. She will participate in the panel 'Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Reality of Generative AI for eDiscovery,' examining real-world examples of AI applications in eDiscovery.
Carmen Conn
Senior Paralegal at Oracle
Carmen Conn is a Senior Paralegal at Oracle, responsible for data preservation and collection, ensuring adherence to legal holds and discovery requirements.
Chris Haley
Director of Legal Content and Research at Relativity
Chris Haley is the Director of Legal Content and Research at Relativity. He will contribute to the panel 'Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Reality of Generative AI for eDiscovery,' highlighting the nuances of the review process using AI.
Danielle T. Davidson
Head Strategic Advisor, Advanced E-Discovery and AI Strategy Group at Ropes & Gray LLP
Danielle T. Davidson is the Head Strategic Advisor of the Advanced E-Discovery and AI Strategy Group at Ropes & Gray LLP. She will participate in the panel 'Wrangling AI and Future Disruptors with Proven Preservation and Discovery Fundamentals,' focusing on how AI affects the landscape of eData and E-Discovery.
David Cohen
Partner at Reed Smith
David Cohen chairs Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery Practice Group and serves as e-discovery counsel to top companies worldwide.
Derek Duarte
Senior Vice President, Litigation at UnitedLex
Derek Duarte is a litigator and technologist, serving as Senior Vice President at UnitedLex, with expertise in eDiscovery and computer forensics.
Elizabeth Gary
Senior Attorney at Morgan Lewis
Elizabeth Gary is a senior attorney in the eData practice group at Morgan Lewis, focusing on electronic discovery and privilege assertion.
Hon. Jared Bennett
Magistrate Judge at District of Utah Federal Court
Hon. Jared Bennett is a Magistrate Judge at the District of Utah Federal Court. He will participate in the '2024 Case Law Update' session, discussing recent developments in eDiscovery case law.
Hon. John M. Facciola (Ret.)
Retired Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Hon. John M. Facciola is a retired Magistrate Judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He is recognized for his contributions to eDiscovery and frequently speaks at related conferences.
Hon. Karen Wells Roby
Magistrate Judge at Eastern District of Louisiana Federal Court
Hon. Karen Wells Roby is a Magistrate Judge at the Eastern District of Louisiana Federal Court. She will participate in the '2024 Case Law Update' session, providing insights into recent eDiscovery case law.
Hon. Sarah Cave
Magistrate Judge at Southern District of New York Federal Court
Hon. Sarah Cave is a Magistrate Judge at the Southern District of New York Federal Court. She will join the '2024 Case Law Update' session, providing insights into recent eDiscovery case law.
Hon. Scott U. Schlegel
Judge at Louisiana Fifth Circuit of Appeal
Hon. Scott U. Schlegel is a Judge at the Louisiana Fifth Circuit of Appeal. He will join the '2024 Case Law Update' session, discussing recent developments in eDiscovery case law.
Hon. Willie Epps
Magistrate Judge at Western District of Missouri Federal Court
Hon. Willie Epps is a Magistrate Judge at the Western District of Missouri Federal Court. He will be part of the '2024 Case Law Update' session, discussing recent developments in eDiscovery case law.
Jacob Canter
Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP
Jacob Canter is Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP. He will participate in the panel 'Wrangling AI and Future Disruptors with Proven Preservation and Discovery Fundamentals,' addressing challenges related to AI data in eDiscovery.
Jamie Brown
Vice President of Information Governance at Lighthouse
Jamie Brown is the Vice President of Information Governance at Lighthouse. She will participate in the panel 'Don't Wait to Collaborate: Advanced Technical Aspects of Collaboration Platforms,' exploring technical aspects of collaboration platforms in eDiscovery.
Jennifer Bernstein
Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel of Legal Discovery Management at JPMorgan Chase
Jennifer Bernstein is the Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel of Legal Discovery Management at JPMorgan Chase. She will be part of the panel 'Wrangling AI and Future Disruptors with Proven Preservation and Discovery Fundamentals,' focusing on AI data challenges.
Jennifer Mott Williams
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jennifer Mott Williams is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. She will moderate the session 'SUN and ROT, Chats and Channels, AI and PHI: The Impact of Evolving Technology on Information Governance,' discussing legal and technical challenges with data retention and defensible disposition.
Jessica Escalera
Americas Head of eDiscovery at HSBC
Jessica Escalera is the Americas Head of eDiscovery at HSBC. She will join the panel 'Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Reality of Generative AI for eDiscovery,' discussing practical considerations for using AI in eDiscovery.
John J. Pappas Jr.
E-Discovery Consultant at Self-employed
John J. Pappas Jr. is an experienced e-discovery consultant and former litigator, specializing in commercial litigation and e-discovery strategies.
Jonathan M. Redgrave
Partner; Member, Executive Committee (Chair) at Redgrave LLP
Jonathan Redgrave is a partner and chair of the Executive Committee at Redgrave LLP. He will speak on the panel 'eDiscovery Leaders Quick Takes: Insights and Guidance,' sharing insights on current challenges and opportunities in eDiscovery.
Kate Orr
Global Head of Practice Innovation at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Kate Orr is the Global Head of Practice Innovation at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. She will be part of the panel 'Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Reality of Generative AI for eDiscovery,' discussing costs and potential savings associated with using AI.
Kristy Bird
Global Director and Co-Lead of Tech Collective at Consilio
Kristy Bird is a Global Director and Co-Lead of Consilio’s Tech Collective, with over 15 years of experience in eDiscovery.
Laura Hunt
Associate General Counsel of E-Discovery & Information Governance at Meta
Laura Hunt is the Associate General Counsel of E-Discovery & Information Governance at Meta. She will join the panel 'Wrangling AI and Future Disruptors with Proven Preservation and Discovery Fundamentals,' discussing crucial aspects around AI data.
Lauren Schwartzreich
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Lauren Schwartzreich is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C. She will moderate the '2024 Case Law Update' session, guiding discussions on recent eDiscovery case law.
Lea Malani Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Lea Malani Bays is a partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, specializing in complex securities litigation and electronic discovery issues.
Leeanne Mancari
Partner at Covington
Leeanne Mancari is co-chair of Covington's E-Discovery, AI, and Information Governance Practice, guiding clients on complex discovery issues.
Maura Grossman
Research Professor at University of Waterloo
Maura Grossman is a Research Professor at the University of Waterloo. She will participate in the 'eDiscovery Leaders Quick Takes: Insights and Guidance' panel, sharing her perspectives on current challenges and opportunities in eDiscovery.
Michelle Briggs
Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP
Michelle Briggs is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. She will join the panel 'Don't Wait to Collaborate: Advanced Technical Aspects of Collaboration Platforms,' discussing technical aspects of collaboration platforms in eDiscovery.
Nate Latessa
Executive Vice President of Advisory Services at HaystackID
Nate Latessa is the Executive Vice President of Advisory Services at HaystackID. He will speak on the panel 'Don't Wait to Collaborate: Advanced Technical Aspects of Collaboration Platforms,' focusing on advanced issues regarding collaboration platforms in eDiscovery.
Nkosi Sharpe
eDiscovery Lead at Coinbase
Nkosi Sharpe is the eDiscovery Lead at Coinbase. He will be part of the panel 'Don't Wait to Collaborate: Advanced Technical Aspects of Collaboration Platforms,' focusing on technical aspects of collaboration platforms in eDiscovery.
Paul D. Weiner
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Paul D. Weiner is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C. He will be part of the 'eDiscovery Leaders Quick Takes: Insights and Guidance' panel, discussing key issues and developments in eDiscovery.
Paul McVoy
Shareholder at Repario
Paul McVoy is a Shareholder at Repario, with over 25 years of experience in discovery, including early adoption of technology-assisted review.
Phil Saunders
CEO at Relativity
Phil Saunders is the CEO of Relativity. He will be part of the 'CEO Insights: The Evolution and Future of eDiscovery' session, discussing the current state and future of the eDiscovery industry.
Robert D. Keeling
Co-Managing Partner; Member, Executive Committee at Redgrave LLP
Robert Keeling is the co-managing partner and a member of the Executive Committee at Redgrave LLP. He will present 'Beyond the Hype: A Deep Dive into the Reality of Generative AI for eDiscovery,' providing a comprehensive understanding of AI in eDiscovery.
Robin Perkins
Partner at Kutak Rock
Robin Perkins is the founder and Chair of Kutak Rock's eDiscovery Practice Group, with an active litigation practice across state and federal courts.
Scott A. Milner
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Scott Milner is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and co-chair for the 21st Annual Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute. He will provide opening remarks and participate in the 'eDiscovery Leaders Quick Takes: Insights and Guidance' panel.
Seth Eichenholtz
Head of eDiscovery & Head of Insider Threat Risk at Mastercard
Seth Eichenholtz is the Head of eDiscovery & Head of Insider Threat Risk at Mastercard. He will moderate the panel 'Don't Wait to Collaborate: Advanced Technical Aspects of Collaboration Platforms,' discussing technical aspects of collaboration platforms in eDiscovery.
Steve Davis
Private Investigator at Purpose Legal
Steve Davis is a Licensed Private Investigator in Texas and the Private Security Company Manager for Purpose Legal, with over 30 years of investigative experience.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner at Husch Blackwell
Tessa K. Jacob is a partner at Husch Blackwell and founder/co-chair of the firm’s eDiscovery Solutions group, with extensive experience in eDiscovery.
Thomas C. Gricks
Lead Strategy Consultant at OpenText
Thomas C. Gricks is a prominent eDiscovery lawyer and Lead Strategy Consultant at OpenText, advising on technology-assisted review in litigation.
Todd Itami
Director of Artificial Intelligence and E-Discovery Solutions at Covington
Todd Itami advises on machine learning applications, electronic discovery, and information governance as the Director of AI and E-Discovery Solutions at Covington.
Trace Johnson
Associate General Counsel and Director of Transactions and Litigation at O’Reilly Auto Parts
Trace Johnson oversees contractual matters, intellectual property, and litigation at O’Reilly Auto Parts as Associate General Counsel and Director.
Wendell Jisa
CEO at Reveal
Wendell Jisa is the CEO of Reveal. He will participate in the 'CEO Insights: The Evolution and Future of eDiscovery' session, discussing the state and future of the eDiscovery industry.
Event Details
- Date
- November 14-15, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- JW Marriott
- Audience
- Legal professionals, judges, industry experts
- CLE Credits
- Up to 12.0 CLE credits, including 1.2 ethics credits