The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Midyear Meeting 2025 is a premier event focused on electronic document retention and production, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust law, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law. This meeting brings together legal professionals, judges, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in eDiscovery and related fields.
Key topics covered during the meeting include recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice, effective Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) conferences, and professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation. Sessions are designed to provide attendees with insights into emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in electronic discovery and information governance.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including welcome receptions and breaks between sessions, allowing participants to engage with peers and thought leaders in the field. Notable speakers include esteemed judges and experienced practitioners who share their perspectives and expertise on various aspects of eDiscovery and legal practice.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals involved in electronic discovery, information governance, and related areas who seek to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in the field. Attendees will benefit from in-depth discussions, practical guidance, and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of eDiscovery.
Speakers(37)
Alex Khoury
Alex Khoury is a legal expert who contributed to the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Angel Bradford
Angel Bradford is a legal professional who contributed to the session on recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Benjamin Piep
Volkswagen
Benjamin Piep is a legal professional at Volkswagen who participated in the panel on effective Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) conferences.
Dennis Kiker
Dennis Kiker is a legal expert who contributed to the session on professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation.
Deric Yoakley
Deric Yoakley is a legal professional who contributed to the session discussing the duty of competence in a complex eDiscovery world.
Emily B. Jennings
Paul Hastings LLP
Emily B. Jennings is a legal professional at Paul Hastings LLP who participated in the panel on effective Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) conferences.
Gerard Quinn
Gerard Quinn is a legal professional who contributed to the session on recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Glenn Melcher
Glenn Melcher is a legal professional who participated in the session examining the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Hon. Allison Goddard
Judge
Hon. Allison Goddard is a judge who contributed to the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Hon. Bruce Reinhart
Judge
Hon. Bruce Reinhart is a judge who contributed to the session discussing judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends.
Hon. Elizabeth Cowan Wright
Judge
Hon. Elizabeth Cowan Wright is a judge who participated in the session reviewing judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends.
Hon. Iain Johnston
Judge
Hon. Iain Johnston is a judge who participated in the session discussing the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Hon. John Docherty
Judge
Hon. John Docherty is a judge who participated in the session reviewing judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends.
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti
Judge
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti is a judge who participated in the session discussing professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation.
Hon. Marcia Henry
Judge
Hon. Marcia Henry is a judge who contributed to the session on recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Hon. Maria Audero
Judge
Hon. Maria Audero is a judge who contributed to the session providing judicial perspectives on emerging eDiscovery trends.
Jason Moore
Jason Moore served as the moderator for the session reviewing recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Jeremy Pickens
Jeremy Pickens is a legal professional who contributed to the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Kaleigh Boyd
Kaleigh Boyd served as the moderator for the session on judicial perspectives for 2025 and beyond.
Karen Sanner
Karen Sanner is a legal professional who participated in the session discussing professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation.
Kelly McNabb
Kelly McNabb served as the moderator for the session on professionalism and civility in high-stakes litigation.
Ken Withers
Ken Withers provided closing remarks and wrap-up for the conference.
Kyle Pozan
Kyle Pozan is a legal expert who participated in the session discussing recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Michelle Newcomer
Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP
Michelle Newcomer is a legal expert at Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP who contributed to the panel discussing effective Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) conferences.
Nathaniel Giddings
Nathaniel Giddings is a legal professional who participated in the session discussing the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Paul McVoy
Paul McVoy is a legal professional who contributed to the session discussing the duty of competence in a complex eDiscovery world.
Pearl Robertson
Pearl Robertson is a legal expert who contributed to the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Phil Favro
Phil Favro is a legal professional who served as the moderator for the session on recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Rebekah Bailey
Rebekah Bailey is a legal expert who participated in the session discussing the duty of competence in a complex eDiscovery world.
Robert Keeling
Robert Keeling is a legal expert who participated in the session examining the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Ruth Hauswirth
Ruth Hauswirth is a legal expert who participated in the session discussing recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Shauna Itri
Shauna Itri is a legal professional who participated in the session reviewing recent key case law decisions and their impact on discovery practice.
Suzanne Clark
Suzanne Clark served as the moderator for the session on the duty of competence in a complex eDiscovery world.
Tara Emory
Tara Emory served as the moderator for the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Tony Petruzzi
Tony Petruzzi is a legal expert who participated in the session on the duty of competence in a complex eDiscovery world.
Traer Cundiff
Traer Cundiff served as the moderator for the session on the evolving roles of AI technology and humans in discovery.
Travis Bustamante
Partner at Nelson Mullins
Travis Bustamante is a partner at Nelson Mullins and a member of Encompass, focusing on electronic discovery, data breach response efforts, and assisting companies with government investigations and inquiries.
Event Details
- Date
- April 24-25, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States
- The Royal Sonesta
- Pricing
- $1,295 - $1,495
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in electronic discovery, information governance, and related areas
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending