ACEDS – Early Involvement in the EDRM + Mastering Chat Data in eDiscovery
Early Involvement in the EDRM + Mastering Chat Data in eDiscovery: A Game-Changer for Legal Teams
Join us for a powerful session that will transform the way you approach litigation support and eDiscovery—from early strategy to modern data review.
Part 1: Early Involvement in the EDRM – A Game-Changer for Litigation Support Professionals
Move beyond reactive litigation support and become a strategic driver of discovery success from day one. In this session, a veteran litigation paralegal—who has successfully led eDiscovery on billion-dollar class actions and global investigations—will share practical tactics to elevate your role within the EDRM lifecycle.
You’ll learn how early engagement during legal hold, preservation, and custodian interviews can uncover critical facts, streamline workflows, and build a defensible record before review even begins. Plus, walk away with:
· A framework for empowering litigation support earlier in the case lifecycle
· Practical guidance for building your custodian interview template
· Best practice advice to track preservation efforts with precision
Say goodbye to vague legal hold instructions and risky collection shortcuts. This session equips you to lead change in your organization and drive stronger, more defensible outcomes.
Part 2: Mastering Chat Data in eDiscovery – Tools, Tactics, and Real-World Insights
In today’s digital-first workplace, chat platforms like Slack, Teams, and WhatsApp are rapidly becoming primary sources of evidence. Join our eDiscovery experts for a deep dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding chat and short message data—one of the most dynamic areas of modern litigation.
In this interactive session, we’ll explore:
· The explosion of chat data in litigation and what it means for legal teams
· Proven methods for preserving, collecting, and producing short message communications
· The critical importance of legal involvement early in the discovery process to ensure defensibility
· Cutting-edge tools and emerging tech that simplify review and accelerate production
Whether you’re navigating your first chat-heavy case or looking to sharpen your team’s approach, this session will equip you with actionable knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.
Speakers/Sponsored by Opentext, Taylor Ball, Sara Fry and John Pilznienski. Bios in the link
Here is the registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-involvement-in-the-edrm-mastering-chat-data-in-ediscovery-tickets-1342843203169?aff=oddtdtcreator