E-Discovery: Search and Information Retrieval Strategies

Identifying and Collecting Electronic Information under the New Federal Rules

Recording of a 90-minute CLE teleconference with Q&A


Conducted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Recorded event now available


Description

The new Federal Rules amendments have turned the spotlight on electronically stored information (ESI) and its unique challenges. ESI is pervasive - it is found in e-mail, instant messages, blogs, data storage devices, BlackBerry® handhelds, PDAs, as well as laptops, PCs and networks.

The efficient search, retrieval and collection of massive volumes of ESI for evidence relevant to litigation or investigations is a daunting challenge for companies and attorneys. The majority of companies are not at all prepared to respond to e-discovery requests or to enforce litigation holds.

Attorneys must be prepared to work with IT departments to develop policies and procedures that will support cost-effective and time-saving search and retrieval methods that will do the job.

Listen as our panel of litigation and e-discovery specialists discusses the legal and technology issues of ESI and the latest methods and best practices for ESI collection, search and retrieval.

Benefits

The panel will review these and other key questions:

  • What are the obstacles that make information retrieval so difficult, time consuming and costly?
  • What are the federal rules requirements that now impact the collection, retention and destruction of ESI?
  • What IT issues should every attorney understand in developing an approach to ESI search and retrieval?
  • What are the best practices for implementing a search and retrieval master plan?

Faculty

M. James Daley, Partner
Redgrave Daley Ragan & Wagner, Kansas City, Mo.

He has over 25 years of complex litigation experience with emphasis on e-discovery and technology law. He is senior editor for the Sedona Conference's Commentary on Use of Search and Retrieval Methods. He is a member of the Sedona Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production and served as co-chair of the Search and Retrieval Sciences Group.

Thomas E. Stevens, Vice President
ACT Litigation Services, Valencia, CA

He works with law firms and corporate legal departments on the use of alternative strategies and technologies to reduce the cost and time of very large discovery matters.

Robert D. Brownstone, Law and Technology Director; Chair, EIM Group
Fenwick & West, Mountain View, Calif.

He advises clients on electronic discovery, information-security, electronic information management and on retention/destruction policies and protocols. A nationwide advisor, speaker and writer on many law and technology issues, he is frequently quoted in the press as an expert on electronic information.

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Customer Reviews

The teleconference was efficient with a well-focused agenda. The speakers really seem to know the material and communicated it clearly.

Owen Hughes

Pfizer

I liked everything about the teleconference - knowledgeable speakers, well presented, timely topic.  I was very impressed.

James A. Tramonte

Miller Martin

Concise and accurate presentation. Handouts very informative.

William Moran

Shire Canada

The speakers included a significant number of best practices, which are critical to application of the law.

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Very concise - provided what was needed, yet also included many examples, thoughts and ideas.

Ron Keith

Skilled Care

Litigation Advisory Board

David R. Cohen

Partner

K&L Gates

Jeffrey J. Fowler

Counsel

O’Melveny & Myers

Jonathan Evan Goldberg

Partner

Seyfarth Shaw

Dean D. Hunt

Partner

Baker & Hostetler

Michael E. Lackey, Jr.

Partner

Mayer Brown

Marie A. Lona

Partner

Winston & Strawn

Anthony T. Pierce

Partner

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Robert B. (Barry) Wiggins

Of Counsel

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services