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Webinar: Generative AI for Smart Discovery Professionals

by EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

The "Webinar: Generative AI for Smart Discovery Professionals" is a one-hour master class designed to educate legal professionals on the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the field of legal discovery. Organized by the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), this session features insights from John Tredennick, CEO of Merlin Search Technologies, and Dr. William Webber, Chief Data Scientist at the same organization.

The webinar covers several key topics, including an overview of Generative AI and its operational mechanisms, the training processes of Generative AI models, and an examination of the strengths, limitations, and security aspects of the technology. Additionally, it addresses the phenomenon of AI hallucinations and strategies to mitigate associated risks, as well as methods to revolutionize investigation and discovery workflows using these advanced tools.

Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary copy of Merlin’s new book, "Generative AI for Smart Discovery Professionals: An Introduction to Large Language Models." This session is particularly beneficial for legal professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology and to harness the capabilities of Generative AI to enhance their practice.

Speakers(2)

Dr. William Webber

Chief Data Scientist at Merlin Search Technologies

Dr. William Webber is the Chief Data Scientist at Merlin Search Technologies. He completed his PhD in Measurement in Information Retrieval Evaluation at the University of Melbourne and conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Maryland's E-Discovery Lab. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in information retrieval, statistical evaluation, and machine learning, he is a world expert in AI and statistical measurement for information retrieval and e-discovery.

John Tredennick

CEO and Founder at Merlin Search Technologies

John Tredennick is the CEO and founder of Merlin Search Technologies, a software company leveraging generative AI and cloud technologies to enhance investigation and discovery workflows. Previously, he founded and led Catalyst Repository Systems, which he sold in early 2019. For the first 20 years of his career, he was a trial lawyer and litigation partner at a national law firm.

Event Details

Date
July 16, 2024
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, e-discovery specialists, and individuals interested in legal technology advancements.