2026 eDiscovery Negotiation Training: Practical Cooperative Strategies
The 2026 eDiscovery Negotiation Training: Practical Cooperative Strategies is an advanced program designed to enhance participants' skills in eDiscovery negotiation. Organized by The Sedona Conference Institute, this event aims to promote efficient and cost-effective fact-finding while minimizing disputes, aligning with Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the ethical obligations of attorneys.
Key topics include preservation, scope of discovery, form of production, privilege, and the handling of social media, messaging apps, ephemeral data, and AI-generated content. The program features a new litigation hypothetical developed with AI assistance, along with demonstrations and mock negotiation exercises.
The event comprises both online and in-person components. The online session on January 21, 2026, introduces the program's goals and materials, followed by in-person sessions on February 4-5, 2026, at Norton Rose Fulbright's New York office, focusing on mock Rule 26(f) and Rule 16(b) conferences.
This training is ideal for legal professionals seeking to refine their eDiscovery negotiation skills through interactive exercises and expert critiques, fostering cooperative strategies to resolve common conflicts in electronic information management.
Speakers(30)
Alex Jacobs
Managing Director at BRG
Alex Jacobs is a Managing Director at BRG, providing expertise in forensic investigations and eDiscovery.
Andrea L. D’Ambra
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea L. D'Ambra is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, leading the firm's eDiscovery and information governance practice.
Ariana J. Tadler
Managing Partner at Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP
Ariana J. Tadler is the Managing Partner at Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, specializing in complex litigation and eDiscovery.
Christopher M. Schultz
Professor of Law at Baylor Law School
Christopher M. Schultz is a Professor of Law at Baylor Law School, teaching courses in litigation and eDiscovery.
David Moncure
eDiscovery and Privacy Attorney
David Moncure is an attorney specializing in eDiscovery and privacy law, advising clients on data management strategies.
Edward Jacobs
Partner at BakerHostetler
Edward Jacobs is a Partner at BakerHostetler, focusing on data privacy and eDiscovery matters.
Emily B. Jennings
Associate at Paul Hastings
Emily B. Jennings is an Associate at Paul Hastings, specializing in litigation and eDiscovery.
Hon. Andrew J. Peck (Ret.)
Retired Magistrate Judge at DLA Piper
Hon. Andrew J. Peck is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and Senior Counsel at DLA Piper, with expertise in eDiscovery.
Hon. Jason Dimitris
Judge at Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Hon. Jason Dimitris serves as a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, overseeing civil and criminal cases.
Hon. Kimberly C. Priest Johnson (ret.)
Retired Magistrate Judge at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Hon. Kimberly C. Priest Johnson is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and Of Counsel at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, specializing in litigation and eDiscovery.
Hon. Nan R. Nolan (ret.)
Retired Magistrate Judge at Redgrave LLP
Hon. Nan R. Nolan is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and current Senior Advisor at Redgrave LLP, focusing on eDiscovery and complex litigation.
Hon. Paul W. Grimm (ret.)
Retired Judge at JAMS
Hon. Paul W. Grimm is a retired federal judge and current mediator at JAMS, with expertise in eDiscovery and complex litigation.
Hon. Ralph Artigliere (ret.)
Retired Judge at Ralph Artigliere LLC
Hon. Ralph Artigliere is a retired judge and legal consultant, providing expertise in judicial procedures and litigation strategies.
Hon. Stewart D. Aaron
U.S. District Judge at Southern District of New York
Hon. Stewart D. Aaron serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, presiding over a wide range of federal cases.
Jonathan Monheit
Senior Attorney at Microsoft
Jonathan Monheit is a Senior Attorney at Microsoft, focusing on eDiscovery and compliance.
Joseph A. Tate
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg
Joseph A. Tate is a Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Karen E. Keller
Partner at Shaw Keller LLP
Karen E. Keller is a Partner at Shaw Keller LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Ken Withers
Deputy Executive Director at The Sedona Conference
Ken Withers is the Deputy Executive Director of The Sedona Conference, overseeing programs and publications on eDiscovery and information governance.
Laura Hunt
Associate General Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc.
Laura Hunt is Associate General Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc., focusing on eDiscovery and regulatory compliance.
Maria Salacuse
Supervisory Trial Attorney at EEOC
Maria Salacuse is a Supervisory Trial Attorney at the EEOC, focusing on employment discrimination litigation.
Martin T. Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin T. Tully is a Partner at Redgrave LLP, specializing in eDiscovery and data privacy.
Mary Rose Hughes
Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP
Mary Rose Hughes is Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP, focusing on eDiscovery and complex litigation.
Michelle M. Newcomer
Associate at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Michelle Newcomer is an Associate at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, specializing in securities litigation.
Paul H. McVoy
CEO at Repario Data
Paul H. McVoy is the CEO of Repario Data, providing eDiscovery and data management solutions.
Rose J. Jones
Partner at Hilgers PLLC
Rose J. Jones is a Partner at Hilgers PLLC, with a focus on complex litigation and eDiscovery.
Shauna Itri
Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP
Shauna Itri is a Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP, specializing in complex litigation and whistleblower cases.
Stacey Ellen Blaustein
Senior Attorney at IBM
Stacey Ellen Blaustein is a Senior Attorney at IBM, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Suzanne Clark
Attorney at Beasley Allen
Suzanne Clark is an attorney at Beasley Allen, with extensive experience in eDiscovery and litigation support.
Traer Cundiff
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Traer Cundiff is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., specializing in labor and employment law with a focus on eDiscovery.
Travis Bustamante
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Travis Bustamante is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, focusing on complex litigation and eDiscovery matters.
Event Details
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
- Audience
- Legal professionals