13th Annual ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery Conference
by Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
The 13th Annual ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery, Law and Technology Conference is a premier event organized by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in collaboration with Michael Arkfeld, a renowned expert in electronic discovery. This conference brings together leading jurists, attorneys, technologists, and industry experts to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of eDiscovery and legal technology.
Attendees can expect in-depth sessions covering topics such as artificial intelligence, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and information management. The conference provides practical, hands-on guidance tailored for litigators, investigators, corporate counsel, and legal technologists, ensuring participants are equipped to navigate the shifting regulatory and technological landscapes.
Beyond the educational sessions, the event offers robust networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with innovators who are shaping the future of law and technology. Notable speakers include Judge Schlegel, who will deliver a keynote on the role of AI in the courts, and a panel of esteemed judges discussing the impact of AI on judicial processes.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of eDiscovery and legal technology. Whether new to the field or seasoned practitioners, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to support their practice in an increasingly digital world.
Speakers(32)
Amy E. Sellars
eDiscovery Expert
Amy E. Sellars is a nationally recognized eDiscovery expert with over a decade of in-house eDiscovery experience at Fortune 500 corporations.
Andrea L. D’Ambra
US Head of Technology and US Head of eDiscovery and Information Governance at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea L. D’Ambra is a partner in the New York office, focusing on data privacy, e-discovery, cross-border discovery, and cybersecurity.
Brian Morrison
Discovery Counsel at Google
Brian Morrison is Discovery Counsel at Google, with experience in prosecuting class actions and complex litigation on behalf of consumers and small businesses.
Calman Hart
IT Director at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Calman Hart is the IT Director at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, overseeing the firm's technology since 1984, with a focus on cybersecurity and emerging AI challenges.
Chad S. Roberts
Founder at eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc
Chad S. Roberts founded eDiscovery CoCounsel, pllc, focusing on discovery motion practice, information governance, analytics, and information retrieval technology.
Cristin K. Traylor
Senior Director of AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy at Relativity
Cristin Traylor advises law firms, corporations, government entities, and partner organizations on business strategies and practices around the use of AI in e-Discovery and other core legal data intelligence use cases.
Dan Stromberg
Partner & eDiscovery Counsel at Outten & Golden LLP
Dan Stromberg is head of O&G’s eDiscovery Practice Area, advising clients and case teams on discovery strategies, best practices, protocols, and technologies.
Gary Marchant
Regent’s Professor of Law and Director at Center for Law, Science and Innovation
Gary Marchant is a Regent’s Professor of Law and director of the Center for Law, Science and Innovation, with research interests including legal aspects of genomics, personalized medicine, and governance of emerging technologies.
Henry Link
Associate General Counsel of eDiscovery & Information Governance at Meta Platforms, Inc.
Henry Link provides legal, strategic, and technical advice in Meta’s civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and information governance matters.
Jeff Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer at Purpose Legal
Jeff Johnson has over 20 years of experience in legal technology and services, focusing on eDiscovery, document review, and litigation consulting, and is a co-author of multiple patents applying machine learning to eDiscovery.
Joseph R. Tiano Jr., Esq.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Legal Decoder
Joseph R. Tiano Jr., Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Legal Decoder, focusing on intelligent, data-driven technology to revolutionize the pricing and management of legal services.
Joy A. Woller
Partner, eDiscovery Counsel at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Joy Woller assists the firm’s Litigation Practice Group in addressing complex electronic discovery issues and counsels clients regarding best practices related to electronically stored information.
Judge Gates
Judge Gates participated in the judicial panel, sharing perspectives on the role of AI in the courts and its effect on legal proceedings.
Judge Goddard
Judge Goddard was a panelist in the judicial panel, discussing the integration of AI in the courts and its implications for the judiciary.
Judge Memmott
Judge Memmott was a panelist in the judicial panel, discussing the adoption of AI in the courts and its influence on the legal landscape.
Laura Cassani
Deputy Director and Principal Research Engineer at Aptima, Inc.
Laura Cassani is the Deputy Director and Principal Research Engineer at Aptima, Inc., with extensive experience in aerospace industry legal matters, including corporate governance and compliance.
Lea Bays
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Lea Bays has experience in complex securities litigation, commercial contract disputes, and antitrust, with expertise in various stages of electronic discovery.
Maria Salacuse
Assistant General Counsel for Technology at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Maria Salacuse serves as the EEOC’s lead eDiscovery counsel, overseeing the litigation support department and ensuring technological and ESI training needs are met.
Mark S. Sidoti
Director, Business & Commercial Litigation & Co-Chair, E-Discovery Task Force at Gibbons
Mark Sidoti is a commercial and products liability litigator and Co-Chair of the Gibbons E-Discovery Task Force, helping clients assess and surmount a wide range of business challenges.
Matt Stamm
Matt Stamm delivered the keynote address at the 13th Annual ASU-Arkfeld eDiscovery Conference, focusing on the challenges of authenticity, ethics, and admissibility in the age of synthetic media.
Michael Blank
Corporate Counsel – eDiscovery at DISH Network
Michael Blank is a veteran eDiscovery litigator with over a decade of experience, currently serving as Corporate Counsel – eDiscovery at DISH Network, supporting all facets of eDiscovery from information governance to document review and production.
Michael R. Arkfeld
Owner at Arkfeld & Associates, LLC
Michael Arkfeld is an attorney, author of 'Arkfeld on Electronic Discovery and Evidence' treatise, and educator, providing education and training on legal concepts and technological issues involving electronic discovery and digital evidence.
Michelle M. Newcomer
eDiscovery Counsel at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Michelle M. Newcomer focuses on discovery issues, from preservation through production, and provides counsel to litigation teams across the firm’s securities, consumer, antitrust, and other complex actions.
Niloy Ray
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., focusing on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy issues.
Paul H. McVoy
Shareholder at Repario Data
Paul H. McVoy is a Shareholder at Repario, focusing on concierge-style litigation support and has been at the forefront of discovery for almost 30 years.
Robert E. Singleton
Director of eDiscovery and Data Management at Squire Patton Boggs
Robert Singleton is co-chair and director of eDiscovery and data management for Squire Patton Boggs, concentrating his practice on electronic discovery and related issues.
Robert S. Hoff
Partner at Wiggin and Dana
Robert S. Hoff is dedicated to representing companies and individuals in complex government investigations and commercial litigations, with a focus on eDiscovery and electronic data.
Steve Davis
Vice President of Forensics and Investigations at Purpose Legal
Steve Davis is the Vice President of Forensics and Investigations at Purpose Legal, specializing in eDiscovery strategies for mobile devices and social media.
Tessa Jacobs
Tessa Jacobs participated as a panelist in the 'Deepfakes and the Law' session, addressing issues related to authenticity, ethics, and admissibility in synthetic media.
Tessa K. Jacob
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Tessa Jacob leads Husch Blackwell’s eDiscovery Solutions team, providing counsel on all aspects of eDiscovery and implementing best practices.
Tom Morrissey
Senior Director of Legal Operations & eDiscovery at Purdue Pharma LP
Tom Morrissey is responsible for the development and implementation of technology in support of the Office of the General Counsel, Compliance, and Corporate Security at Purdue Pharma LP.
Whitney Stefko
Associate Director and Senior Counsel, Legal Ops+ at Ford Motor Co.
Whitney Stefko directs the Legal Ops+ team at Ford Motor Company, including technology initiatives and the use of emerging technologies like Generative AI.
Event Details
- Date
- March 30-31, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Beus Center for Law & Society, Room 544
- Pricing
- $199
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including litigators, investigators, corporate counsel, and legal technologists.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 9 hours toward the annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.