The "Educational Webcast: eDiscovery Lessons for 2026" is a comprehensive online seminar organized by HaystackID®, focusing on the latest developments in electronically stored information (ESI) and eDiscovery practices. This webcast features a panel of esteemed experts, including Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard, Ruth C. Hauswirth of Cooley LLP, and Eric Stansell, Senior Counsel at Tyson Foods, with moderation by Philip Favro, founder of Favro Law PLLC.
The session delves into critical topics such as AI-generated content, data privacy enforcement, and evolving standards of "possession, custody, or control" in the context of ESI. It provides an in-depth analysis of significant 2025 court decisions affecting ESI preservation, privilege, search methodologies, and information governance. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing AI-related ESI, navigating privacy risks under regulations like the CCPA, and optimizing discovery strategies in an increasingly data-driven environment.
This webcast is particularly beneficial for in-house counsel, private practice attorneys, and professionals leading discovery operations. It offers concrete lessons on governing AI-related ESI, addressing privacy risks, and refining discovery strategies to meet the challenges of 2026.
Speakers(4)
Eric Stansell
Senior Counsel, Discovery at Tyson Foods
Eric Stansell serves as Tyson Foods’ Senior Counsel for Discovery, working with the legal team and outside counsel to ensure that Tyson’s discovery obligations and interests are properly addressed. He leads the development and implementation of eDiscovery best practices and manages eDiscovery vendor-partner relationships.
Judge Allison H. Goddard
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Judge Allison H. Goddard has served as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, since 2019. She regularly presents on e-discovery and technology and the law for the Federal Judicial Center, The Sedona Conference, and at legal conferences throughout the country.
Philip J. Favro
Founder and President at Favro Law PLLC
Philip Favro is the founder and president of Favro Law PLLC, where he counsels clients on ESI, AI, and discovery issues and serves as a special master, mediator, and expert witness. He is nationally recognized for his expertise on ESI, discovery, and information governance, with courts acknowledging his credentials.
Ruth C. Hauswirth
Special Counsel and Head of Litigation & eDiscovery at Cooley LLP
Ruth C. Hauswirth is Special Counsel and Head of Litigation & eDiscovery at Cooley LLP, where she founded and leads the firm’s innovative eDiscovery and Information Governance practice. With over 30 years of experience, she delivers strategic, defensible solutions that integrate emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to optimize legal outcomes.
Event Details
- Date
- February 18, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- In-house counsel, private practice attorneys, eDiscovery professionals, and legal operations leaders.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending