National eDiscovery Leadership Institute 2025

The National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI) is a premier educational event dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) among legal professionals. Organized by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law, NeLI has been providing high-quality educational opportunities since its inception in 2014. The 2025 conference is scheduled for September 11-12 at the UMKC Student Union in Kansas City, Missouri.

The 2025 agenda features a comprehensive range of topics pertinent to eDiscovery. Sessions include a mock client interview addressing issues like Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, a mock meet and confer focusing on AI in document review and mobile device collection, and discussions on evolving state privacy laws and their impact on eDiscovery. Additionally, the conference will host a judicial panel providing insights into recent developments and ethical considerations in the discovery process.

Attendees will have ample opportunities for networking, including a reception and plated dinner on the first day. The event will also feature notable speakers such as Hon. Lisa J. Cisneros, Hon. Young B. Kim, and Hon. Andrew J. Peck (ret.), offering valuable perspectives from the bench and bar. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.

Legal professionals involved in litigation, compliance, and information governance are encouraged to attend NeLI 2025. The conference offers a unique platform to stay abreast of the latest trends and challenges in eDiscovery, gain practical insights from industry leaders, and earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, enhancing both professional development and practice effectiveness.