Using Experts to Overcome
ESI Admissibility Challenges
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Now available on CD
Sponsored by the Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications
The amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure imposed new disclosure requirements on all sources of electronically stored information (ESI), and litigators are quickly adapting to the rapidly developing e-discovery environment.
The exponential growth of e-discovery has resulted in increased complaints about parties’ handling of ESI, forcing litigators to rely on e-discovery and computer forensics experts to help navigate through trial. Two 2008 decisions indicate that ESI experts may soon be a requirement in litigation.
The courts have not yet established clear standards for experts in e-discovery and computer forensics, placing counsel at a disadvantage when selecting an expert. However, there are some key factors litigators should consider when evaluating and selecting e-discovery and computer forensics experts.
Listen as our panel of litigators provides best practices for selecting and working effectively with e-discovery and computer forensics experts and strategies for admitting ESI into evidence.
The panel included:
D. Christopher Ohly, Partner, Schiff Hardin, Washington, D.C. He has been a litigator for over 30 years, trying cases before state and federal courts and government agencies. He focuses on complex business litigation. He is a frequent speaker on e-discovery.
Brian E. Dykstra, Owner and Senior Partner, Jones Dykstra & Associates, Columbia, Md. His company provides computer forensics, electronic evidence discovery and litigation support to commercial and government clients. He has over eleven years experience in computer forensics.
Gregory L. Fordham, K&F Consulting, Alpharetta, Ga. He leads a ten-person forensic team, providing litigation support services in electronic discovery and computer forensics. He has testified as an expert witness in state and federal cases. He writes and speaks frequently on electronic discovery and computer forensics.
Conrad J. Jacoby, Attorney and Consultant, efficientEDD, Arlington, Va. He focuses on technology and its intersection with the law, assisting companies and law firms with litigation matters as a consultant and testifying expert. He writes and lectures extensively on e-discovery and litigation management.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What criteria should litigators consider when selecting an e-discovery or computer forensics expert?
- What are some best practices for working with experts, especially dealing with disagreements over strategy?
- What strategies have proven effective for obtaining admission of ESI into evidence?
Following the speaker presentations, you’ll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
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