The Masters Conference is a distinguished boutique legal conference series held in various cities across the United States, as well as in Toronto and London. The 2025 Chicago event took place on May 20, 2025, at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's office, bringing together legal professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to discuss contemporary challenges and advancements in the legal sector.
Key topics covered during the conference included eDiscovery, Artificial Intelligence, Information and Data Governance, Legal Project Management, Forensics and Investigations, Knowledge Management, and Cybersecurity. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offered ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. Notable speakers included Seyfarth Shaw partners Jay Carle, Matthew Christoff, and Jason Priebe, who shared their expertise on various panels throughout the day.
The Masters Conference is ideal for legal professionals, litigation support specialists, and technology experts seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in legal technology and practice. Attendees gain valuable knowledge, practical skills, and connections that can enhance their professional growth and effectiveness in addressing the complexities of modern legal practice.
Speakers(27)
Adam Sandman
Senior Sales Director, Enterprise Solutions at Cellebrite
Adam Sandman is the Senior Sales Director for Enterprise Solutions at Cellebrite, specializing in digital intelligence solutions.
Alexander Lewis
MP, CEO at Kuro Group
Alexander Lewis is the Managing Partner and CEO of Kuro Group, leading the firm's strategic direction.
Alicia M. Hawley
Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP
Alicia M. Hawley serves as Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP, specializing in legal advisory services.
Amanda Metts
Deputy General Counsel at Baxter
Amanda Metts is the Deputy General Counsel at Baxter, overseeing legal matters for the company.
Bruce Malter
eDiscovery and Information Governance Solutions Expert at Consilio
Bruce Malter is an eDiscovery and Information Governance Solutions Expert at Consilio, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Chris Bojar
Director of eDiscovery & Litigation Support at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP
Chris Bojar is the Director of eDiscovery & Litigation Support at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP, overseeing eDiscovery processes.
Cristin Traylor
Senior Director, AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy at Relativity
Cristin Traylor is the Senior Director of AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy at Relativity, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into legal practices.
Danny Frank
Solutions Specialist at Relativity
Danny Frank is a Solutions Specialist at Relativity, providing expertise in legal technology solutions.
David Cohen
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
David Cohen is a Partner at Reed Smith LLP, providing legal expertise in various practice areas.
Demetrius Rush
Senior Counsel at Zurich North America
Demetrius Rush is Senior Counsel at Zurich North America, specializing in legal advisory services.
Doug Kaminski
Chief Revenue Officer at Infinnium
Doug Kaminski is the Chief Revenue Officer at Infinnium, overseeing revenue strategies and operations.
Guillermo Christensen
Partner at K&L Gates
Guillermo Christensen is a Partner at K&L Gates, providing legal expertise in various practice areas.
Irene Fiorentinos
Partner at Jones Day
Irene Fiorentinos is a Partner at Jones Day, providing legal expertise in various practice areas.
Jason Priebe
Chief Privacy Officer and Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
Jason Priebe is the Chief Privacy Officer and Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, focusing on privacy and data protection.
Jay C. Carle
Partner, eDiscovery & Information Governance at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jay C. Carle is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Jeff Hedlesky
SE at Cellebrite
Jeff Hedlesky is a Solutions Engineer at Cellebrite, providing technical expertise in digital forensics.
Jenny Hamilton
General Counsel at Exterro
Jenny Hamilton serves as General Counsel at Exterro, providing legal oversight for the company.
John Evans
Digital Forensics Consultant at Perkins Coie
John Evans is a Digital Forensics Consultant at Perkins Coie, specializing in forensic investigations.
John Wilson
CISO and President of Forensics at HaystackID
John Wilson is the Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, leading cybersecurity and forensic initiatives.
Kevin Clark
CEO at Right Discovery
Kevin Clark is the CEO of Right Discovery, overseeing the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Matt McCartney
Associate Managing Director at Kroll
Matt McCartney serves as Associate Managing Director at Kroll, focusing on risk management and investigations.
Matthew Christoff
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
Matthew Christoff is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, providing legal expertise in various practice areas.
Natalya Northrip
Associate General Counsel at Medalia
Natalya Northrip serves as Associate General Counsel at Medalia, providing legal counsel to the organization.
Nicole Allen
E-Discovery Of Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Nicole Allen is E-Discovery Of Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, focusing on electronic discovery matters.
Paul Noonan
Managing Counsel – eDiscovery at United Airlines
Paul Noonan is the Managing Counsel for eDiscovery at United Airlines, specializing in electronic discovery legal matters.
Rene Novoa
Director of Forensics at HaystackID
Rene Novoa is the Director of Forensics at HaystackID, leading forensic investigation services.
Rick Clark
VP of Strategic Partnerships at CloudNine
Rick Clark is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at CloudNine, focusing on building strategic alliances.
Event Details
- Date
- May 20, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- Audience
- Legal professionals, litigation support specialists, technology experts