Looking for a needle in a haystack? You've come to the right place. In this half-day seminar, tech guru Brett Burney will teach you how to move the needle on eDiscovery. You will learn how to gather the right data, how to process it quickly and efficiently, and how to present it effectively and appropriately.
No litigation matter can escape the dreaded "e" of discovery—virtually every piece of relevant information is electronic today due to our relentless dependence on computers and mobile devices. Regardless of the size of your firm or the focus of your practice, every lawyer has to deal with electronically stored information (ESI) today.
This session will provide you with the basics you need to work proficiently in this demanding and confusing new world and we'll also discuss the hot topics revolving around eDiscovery today. If you need to get up to speed on your eDiscovery rights and duties, then this session is for you. Don't miss this seminar to discover the future of eDiscovery.
12:45 p.m. |
Introduction—What is the "E" in "eDiscovery"? |
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Collection of ESI
- Legal holds & duties
- How to talk with your client about collecting ESI
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Processing & Culling ESI |
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Efficiently Reviewing ESI
- Inexpensive tools
- "Legacy" software
- Cloud-based services
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Producing ESI without Getting in Trouble |
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How to Ask for Documents From the Opposing Party |
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Collecting, Reviewing, & Producing Social Media |
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Avoiding Ethical Complaints in eDiscovery |
4:15 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Brett Burney—Brett Burney is principal of Burney Consultants LLC and focuses the bulk of his time on bridging the chasm between the legal and technology frontiers of electronic discovery. Brett is also very active in the Mac-using lawyer community, working with lawyers who desire to integrate Macs, iPhones, and iPads into their practice. Prior to establishing Burney Consultants LLC, Brett spent over 5 years at the law firm of Thompson Hine LLP where he worked with litigation teams in building document databases, counseling on electronic discovery issues, and supporting them at trial. Brett graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2000 and quickly became active in the world of legal technology. Brett is a frequent contributor to Law.com and speaks around the country on litigation support, e-discovery, Mac, and iOS-related topics.
Diane Ebersole—Diane is a practice management advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. She is the chair of the Practice Management Advisors of North America, chair of the ABA State and Local Bar Outreach Committee, member of the ABA TECHSHOW board of the Law Practice Management Section, and serves on the board of the ABA Law Practice Magazine. She is a frequent speaker presenting topics encompassing office management technology and best practices, mobile practice tools, and integrated practice management applications.
JoAnn Hathaway—JoAnn Hathaway began working for the State Bar of Michigan in 2005 as a practice management advisor to develop the Practice Management Resource Center. Her duties include advising members on law practice and risk management issues. Prior to joining the SBM, JoAnn worked for ProNational Insurance Company as a legal liability claims director and risk manager. She also has experience as a litigation paralegal working for Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Foster PC and a legal administrator for Dykema Gossett PLLC.
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