Learn best practices for identifying, preserving, and managing electronically stored information (ESI) to support effective discovery, strengthen trial preparation, and ensure defensible, efficient handling of digital evidence.
Paralegals are often responsible for gathering evidence and information and for assisting attorneys not only in managing that information during the discovery phase of a legal matter but also in preparing to introduce it as evidence at trial. In a world where nearly all documents are created on computers - and where data from mobile devices plays an increasingly important role in legal matters - what are some of the best ways to manage this process? In this presentation, attendees will learn how to identify and preserve electronically stored information (ESI), explore methodologies for defensibly collecting ESI, and understand how to effectively utilize the information that is collected.
Agenda
Identifying and Preserving Relevant, Non-Privileged and Proportional ESI
- Duty to Identify and Preserve ESI
- Efforts to Preserve ESI
- Consequences for Failure to Preserve ESI
Collecting Data From Electronic Devices
- Developing a Reasonable Collection Strategy
- Methods for Collecting ESI From Electronic Devices
- Validating a Collection Methodology
Extracting Data for Use as Evidence in Legal Matters
- Data That Is Available From Common Data Sources
- Developing a Plan for Processing Data
- Filtering Data to Find What Is Needed
Speakers
Robert B. Fried,
Sandline- Senior Vice President, Forensics, Sandline
- Over 20 years of experience in the field of digital forensics and expert services
- Skilled and detail-oriented investigator
- Held senior-level positions in data forensics practices for prominent national litigation consultants
- Served as a Computer Crime Specialist at the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), where he designed and delivered computer forensic and investigative training courses for various law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels
- Licensed as a Professional Investigator in Michigan and a Private Investigator in New York and South Carolina
- B.S. and an M.S. in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven
- Maintains multiple certifications
Michael Quartararo,
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists- President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), which provides training and certification in e-discovery and related disciplines to law firms, corporate legal, and the broader legal community
- Successful consultant and advisor to Am Law 200 firms and Fortune 500 companies
- Has been successfully consulting in information governance, e-discovery, project management and legal technology for two decades, including 10 year stints at both Skadden Arps and Stroock
- 20 years of experience at law firms working on large-scale e-discovery projects
- Author of 2016 book, Project Management in Electronic Discovery
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)
- Frequently writes and speaks on e-discovery, legal operations, project management, and technology topics
- Graduate, State University of New York
- Can be contacted at mquartararo@aceds.org or on Twitter @mikequartararo
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, associates, and other legal professionals.
