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Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series, Part II
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Join us for Part II of our webinar series. For April, we have a panel discussion: Modern Musings & Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols.

Modern Musings and Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols – Things We Didn’t Have to Consider 5 Years Ago
In some ways, the current day challenges with ESI Protocols are the same as they’ve been for years – counsel is hesitant to address eDiscovery issues and resolve them early in the matter. On the other hand, there are new and unique data types and file formats popping up everywhere that are difficult to navigate.
What’s the best way to oversee information governance with Microsoft 365? What’s the best approach to collecting and parsing text messages from mobile devices? What’s the most efficient and effective means of combing through social media channels for relevant communications? Join us for an engaging and practical panel discussion regarding modern-day protocols, how to request the data you need, and avoid agreeing to unreasonable ESI discovery requests.
Join us on April 18, 2024, for a lively and engaging panel discussion!

Part 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???
Part 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion
Part 3 – 5/16: Judges Panel
Part 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session

Moderator:
Brett Burney, VP eDiscovery at Nextpoint Law Group
Always anxious to encourage legal professionals to take better advantage of the technology available to them, Brett primarily helps law firms and corporate legal departments successfully navigate their e-discovery challenges. Brett co-authored the eDiscovery Buyers Guide designed to help small- and mid-sized law firms understand the options available for their e-discovery needs. Brett is also the eLaw Evangelist at Nextpoint where he helps to educate lawyers and law firms on the duties and responsibilities around collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information. Brett also serves at the Vice President of eDiscovery Consulting at the Nextpoint Law Group.

Panelists:
Craig Ball, Texas Attorney and Forensic TechnologistCraig Ball hails from Texas, works in Austin, and happily calls the Big Easy home. A graduate of Rice University and the University of Texas School of Law, Craig is a trial lawyer and certified computer forensic examiner. Licensed in Texas since 1982, Craig is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law and at Tulane Law School, teaching Electronic Evidence and Digital Discovery. Craig is an expert in digital forensics, emerging technologies, visual persuasion, electronic discovery, and trial tactics, limiting his practice to service as a court-appointed Special Master in Electronically-Stored Information. An energetic speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs for the bench and the bar throughout the world, Craig is also an instructor in computer forensics and electronic evidence to multiple law enforcement and security agencies. Craig’s articles frequently appear in the national media. For nine years, he wrote the award-winning column on computer forensics and eDiscovery for American Lawyer Media called “Ball in your Court,” and still pens a popular blog of the same name at ballinyourcourt.com.

Andy Keck, President at ProFile DiscoveryAndrew Keck, Chief Technology Officer, is a Co-Founder and Equity Partner of ProFile Discovery, a litigation support company based in Columbus, Ohio. Developing and leading the electronic discovery practice for ProFile Discovery for the last twelve years and has over eighteen years working in the litigation support profession, a background in electronic discovery, and holds a MS in Cybersecurity. He continues to serve as an expert witness for court cases involving forensics and other technical issues with complex IT infrastructures.

Anne Costello, Sr. Information Governance Consultant at EpiqAnne Costello joined Epiq in 2021 and is a Senior Information Governance Consultant. At Epiq she provides Microsoft 365 Information Governance consulting, training, and best practices solutions to corporations and government entities. Anne has over 30 years of experience supporting technology in litigation practice. Anne has broad and deep experience with many commonly used legal software applications and litigation practice support. She believes that technology is key to the efficient delivery of legal services today and to successfully support a legal practice, a technology leader must endeavor to understand the business and practice strategy of the organization and use that understanding to set the IT direction for the firm.

Data Odyssey: Navigating the Abyss of Data Collection
2024-05-02 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hofbrauhaus Cleveland,, 1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US
Join us for a deep dive into the world of data collection. Let’s navigate together!

Welcome to the Data Odyssey: Navigating the Abyss of Data Collection event! Join ACEDS-Ohio and ProFile Discovery on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00PM at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland as we delve into the world of data collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry professionals. See you there!

Panelists:

Staci Kaliner (Redgrave)
Hans Foster (ProFile Discovery)
Angela Lavin, Esq (Wegman Hessler)

1.0 General CLE credit
SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 people who registers
Sponsored by ProFile Discovery.

Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series, Part III
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Join us for Part III of our webinar series. We are bringing a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion.

The Judges Panel
Midwest ACEDS Chapters are thrilled to bring a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion moderated by David Horrigan of Relativity.
In previous sessions, we have discussed challenges derived from poorly written or out-of-date ESI protocols from practitioners and industry specialists and their advice on how to modernize protocols to fit modern discovery. In this session, we will hear from the judges as they share their perspective on how ESI protocols affect proceedings, trends they are seeing, and their opinions on where we are going. It is our privilege to have U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Barksdale (M.D. Fla.), U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard (S.D. Cal), and U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Richlin (C.D. Cal.) joining us for this session.
Join us on June 6, 2024, for the Judges Panel!

Part 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???
Part 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion
Part 3 – 6/6: The Judges Panel
Part 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session

Moderator:
David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at RelativityDavid Horrigan is Relativity’s discovery counsel and legal education director. An attorney, award-winning journalist, law school guest lecturer, and former e-discovery industry analyst, David has served as counsel at the Entertainment Software Association, reporter and assistant editor at The National Law Journal, and analyst and counsel at 451 Research. The author and co-author of law review articles as well as the annual Data Discovery Legal Year in Review, David is a frequent contributor to Legaltech News, and he was First Runner-Up for Best Legal Analysis in the LexBlog Excellence Awards. His articles have appeared also in The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The New York Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, The Washington Examiner, and others, and he has been cited by media, including American Public Media’s Marketplace, TechRepublic, and The Wall Street Journal. David serves on the Global Advisory Board of ACEDS, the Planning Committee of the University of Florida E-Discovery Conference, and the Resource Board of the National Association of Women Judges. David is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, and he is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/US.

Panelists:
Hon. Patricia Barksdale, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Middle District of FloridaPatricia Barksdale was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge in 2013. Judge Barksdale received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida. Judge Barksdale clerked for Circuit Judge Emmett Cox, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and later for District Judge Timothy Corrigan, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She worked in private practice at a national law firm and as in-house counsel for a large corporation before serving eight years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida. Through an appointment by Chief Justice John Roberts, she recently served as the Magistrate Judge Observer to the Judicial Conference. She has served as Chair of The Florida Bar Federal Practice Committee, President of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and President of the Chester Bedell American Inn of Court. She currently serves on the University of Florida Law Center Association Board of Trustees and the Case Management Modernization Board.
Hon. Allison Goddard, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of CaliforniaJudge Allison Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in August 2019. She graduated from Boston College in 1993 and received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Judge Goddard spent the first half of her legal career representing corporate defendants in litigation at Cooley LLP and her own law firm, Jaczko Goddard LLP. In 2011, she shifted her practice to representing plaintiffs in complex and intellectual property litigation. She has tried several cases, including class actions and patent infringement disputes. Judge Goddard speaks regularly on eDiscovery and technology in the law. She teaches trial practice and coaches a mock trial team at a local high school. She is a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of San Diego School of Law and the Executive Board of the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court.
Hon. A. Joel Richlin, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Central District of CaliforniaJudge A. Joel Richlin was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California in July of 2023. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2006. Judge Richlin began his career serving as a law clerk to three judges in the Central District of California for nearly five years, working at both the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the U.S. District Court. Judge Richlin then worked in the Los Angeles Office of international law firm, Foley & Lardner LLP, where he was a Senior Counsel in the Business Litigation Group. Judge Richlin ultimately left Foley & Lardner LLP to serve as in-house counsel for Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest hospital systems. Judge Richlin served as the Chief Litigation Officer and then General Counsel for Prime Healthcare, where he led a national legal department of more than 30 attorneys and 19 support staff and was responsible for all litigation on behalf of the company’s hospitals and other business units, which included a real estate development firm and medical school. For the past 16 years, Judge Richlin has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School Los Angeles where he has taught various classes involving appellate brief writing and oral advocacy.

eDiscovery – Back to the Basics & Common Challenges
2024-09-17 14:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Braxton Brewing Company, 27 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011, Covington, KY, 41011, US
Join ACEDS-Ohio Chapter and Consilio for a crash course on eDiscovery basics and tackle common challenges together!

Welcome to the eDiscovery – Back to the Basics & Common Challenges event! Join ACEDS-Ohio Chapter and Consilio for an informative session where we will dive into the fundamentals of eDiscovery and discuss the common challenges faced in the industry. Whether you’re new to eDiscovery or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and network with like-minded professionals.
Mark your calendars for Tue Sep 17 2024 at 3:00PM at the Braxton Brewing Company. This in-person event will provide a great opportunity to learn, connect, and have some fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your eDiscovery skills and tackle those common challenges head-on!
Panelist:

Cheryl Hufford – Sr. Litigation Paralegal @ Western & Southern
Lisa Leffler – Legal Manager, Global Litigation & Dispute Resolution @ Procter & Gamble
Brad Johnston – Director of Legal Operations/Chief of Staff @ SunPower

Spine-Chilling Discovery Tales: Join ACEDS-Ohio and Consilio for a Roundtable of Scary Stories
2024-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43212, Columbus, OH, 43212, US
Get ready for a night of bone-chilling tales as we gather with ACEDS-Ohio and Consilio for a spooky roundtable and networking.

Spine-Chilling Discovery Tales:Join ACEDS-Ohio and Consilio for a Roundtable of Scary Stories from the Trenches & Networking!
This spooky event will feature bone-chilling tales from the world of eDiscovery.
Come meet industry experts, network with peers, and share your own ghoulish encounters in the world of eDiscovery!
Mark your calendar for this thrilling gathering of eDiscovery professionals!

E-Discovery Day in Pittsburgh
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Regional AI Symposium Sponsored by ACEDS Ohio
2025-04-08 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Creekside Conference & Event Center, 101 Mill Street #STE 300, Gahanna, OH 43230, Gahanna, OH, 43230, US
Join us at the Regional AI Symposium sponsored by ACEDS Ohio to explore AI’s impact on the legal industry.

Join us for the Regional AI Symposium sponsored by ACEDS Ohio, where industry leaders and experts will discuss the impact of AI in the legal landscape. This one-day event is packed with insightful sessions, expert speakers, and networking opportunities.

*Complimentary 4.5 CLE Credits – Pending Approval

AI in the Legal Industry: Enhancing Efficiency & Managing Risk
2025-06-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Braxton Brewing Company, 27 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011, Covington, KY, 41011, US
Explore the transformative impact of AI in the legal sector, focusing on practical applications that improve e-discovery.

The session will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the legal sector, focusing on practical applications that improve e-discovery and legal workflows. Attendees will gain insights into how AI technologies are reshaping legal processes, risks to be aware of, and a brief overview of Epiq’s AI Discovery Assistant.

Speaker: Paul O’Hagan
Paul is the Epiq Senior Director of AI Product Management responsible for the Epiq AI Platform, Agents and Services. Prior to Epiq, Paul ran the cybersecurity and AI product units at OpenText and was on the IBM Watson team that won Jeopardy against Ken Jennings. Paul has been working in AI and ML for over 25 years, has 3 patents and authored a book on being a Product Manager of AI solutions. In his spare time, Paul plays terrible golf.

Join ACEDS-Ohio and Nebula Legal for an Educational & Networking Event
2025-09-16 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US
The Augmented E-Discovery Professional: Thriving in the Age of AI

The emergence of Generative AI and Agentic AI systems represents the most significant technological disruption to legal services since the advent of eDiscovery. These intelligent systems don’t just process data: they create content, make autonomous decisions, and fundamentally alter how legal work is performed. This presentation explores how advanced AI technologies are transforming eDiscovery workflows, information governance frameworks, and the broader legal services ecosystem.
Unlike traditional technology assisted review, machine learning and analytics used in eDiscovery, Generative AI creates new legal documents and data artifacts, synthesizes complex arguments, and can support legal professionals in drafting legal and discovery-related documents. Agentic AI systems go further, with capabilities to potentially autonomously execute multi-step workflows and tasks. For eDiscovery and information governance professionals, these technologies present both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges.
This program brings together leading experts to examine real-world experiences, emerging best practices, and the strategic implications of these technologies. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging these powerful tools while maintaining quality, defensibility, and ethical standards essential to legal practice.
Credits: Complimentary 1 Ohio CLE Credits – Approved

Speaker Names/Titles:
Eric P. Mandel, Esq. – KLDiscovery (Moderator)
Globally recognized expert and thought leader in eDiscovery, information governance, and legal technology adoption.
Stephen Goldstein – Chief Product Officer, AItorney
AI legal technology thought leader and innovator at the intersection of law and emerging technology.
Staci Kaliner – Managing Director, Redgrave
Nationally recognized authority on eDiscovery, information governance, and Artificial Intelligence, translating complex issues and risks into defensible solutions for enterprise clients.
Anthony R. Petruzzi, Esq. – Partner, Tucker Ellis LLP
Litigation partner with extensive experience in leveraging AI tools for complex dispute resolution and trial strategy.

ACEDS Ohio & Array Holiday Networking Event
2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43212, Columbus, OH, 43212, US
Join ACEDS Ohio & Array for a festive evening of networking, mingling, and celebrating the holiday season!

EDRM Mastery: Taking Discovery from Basics to Brilliance
2026-05-12 09:30 - 15:50 UTC
