E-Discovery Roundtable

Lunch Sponsor: Globanet

Description:
Please join us for an open discussion on capturing social media, text, IM and other non-email formats. Why and how should this data be archived?

Discussion Leaders:
Michael Swarz is the Information Governance Strategist at Globanet, a leading information management provider delivering archiving, e-discovery and compliance solutions worldwide. The company is a pioneer in archiving and intelligent information governance, and has developed a portfolio of proprietary software to help organizations capture, migrate and manage data. Michael has a deep understanding of legal technology with broad expertise in marketing, industry research and analysis, business development, media relations and events, and programming. He is a frequent writer and speaker on the topics of electronic discovery, digital data and legal technology for numerous legal, records and compliance audiences.

Tyrin Ford, a Senior Account Executive at Globanet, has a proven track record of success in the information technology industry, having helped several Fortune 500 clients increase business productivity through information management strategies and working on strategic initiatives for clients such as Nissan/Infiniti, Skype, Worth Magazine and University of California Irvine. He has provided creative multimedia services for Universal Pictures, McDonald's, Coca Cola, Verizon, General Motors, Snoop Dogg, Kobe Bryant and more. Tyrin sits on the advisory board for the Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals and has received their Western Regional Young Professional Member of the Year and Man of Honor awards. In 2012, he was appointed to the executive board of the Young 100 Black Men of Los Angeles. Tyrin and his wife Marketa recently cofounded Ethno Cares.

Location:
Ziffren Brittenham LLP
1801 Century Park West
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Please note we're on Century Park WEST, not EAST. Corner of CPW and Santa Monica Blvd, across from the mall. Free parking provided.

Host: Nick Laurent
(310) 552-6576
nicolasl@ziffrenlaw.com

Managed Discovery Services - What You Need to Know About EMS

Lunch Sponsor: Iris Data Services

Description:
What is managed discovery services? How does e-discovery managed services (EMS) differ from managed review? How will EMS affect your career? How educated do you need to become about EMS? We'll address these questions and many more in this open forum discussion about the hottest topic in e-discovery!

Presenter:
Derrick Logan, a Regional Director at Iris Data Services, has over 10 years of information systems, operations management and legal technology development and deployment experience. Working directly with in-house counsel, senior executives and legal teams, he has affected the collection, processing, review and production of electronically stored information in SEC and IRS investigations, and in multiple large corporate litigation matters with an emphasis on white collar criminal defense, intellectual property, employment, product liability, mass tort and multi-district litigation. Derrick regularly consults attorneys on electronic discovery best practices, assists in developing discovery plans and participates in departmental professional development and attorney education. Contact him at dlogan@irisds.com.

Location:
McCarthy Tetrault LLP
TD Bank Tower
66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300
Toronto ON M5K 1E6

Host: Belinda Burnett
(416) 601-7561
bburnett@mccarthy.ca

The Agile Approach to Software Development - Taking a Closer Look

Lunch Sponsor: CC Pace

Description:
In the highly competitive legal services industry, it's no secret that software can set you apart from the rest. Effectively developed and deployed, custom software can reduce in-house costs, provide enhanced and timelier service to clients, and differentiate you from your competitors. However, many firms find themselves frustrated with a development project that is over budget and/or behind schedule, and end up with a lot of functionality that adds no value -- but certainly adds to the final cost of the project.

Due to these factors and more, the popularity of Agile methodologies has skyrocketed over the last decade. Among other things, Agile development reduces risks, increases transparency and ultimately gives you a final product that has a better chance of being on-time, under budget and without all the pricy unnecessary functionality.

This overview will lend a better understanding of why so many development projects are 'going Agile'. You'll learn the differences between Agile and traditional development practices and get a sense of the history and framework. Roles, challenges and team dynamics that impact the traditional development mindset will be addressed, and we will also look at the role Agile development has played in firms within the legal industry.

Presenter:
Kuryan Thomas, the CTO at CC Pace, is primarily responsible for the company's custom application delivery practice, including maintaining its record of client satisfaction and successful delivery in custom software projects. He engages as a lead developer on some projects, actively writing and delivering code to keep his skills fresh, and helps the entire company understand the implications of technology for both clients and internal operations. Kuryan has over 35 years of programming experience including numerical software simulations, systems programming, operating system internals and enterprise-class business process software. He holds a doctorate in condensed matter physics and is a Certified Scrum Master.

Location:
Keller and Heckman LLP
1001 G Street, NW
Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20001

Host: TJ Whelan
(202) 434-4150
whelan@khlaw.com

Chicago Summer Social

Food and Beverage Sponsors: CDW and Iris Data Services

Description:
Take a break from the daily grind; it's summertime! Please join us for a fun evening of drinks and hors d'oeuvres while you meet, mingle and network with your peers and industry representatives.

We look forward to seeing you!

Location:
John Barleycorn
149 West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(773) 348-8899

Host: Lori Chavez
(312) 460-6201
lchavez@seyfarth.com

Utilize Social Media for Background Search & Investigation

Lunch Sponsor: Froese Forensic Partners

Description:
Social media can be a good source of information for your background research or investigation, and we'll demonstrate how to make the most of it. In addition to the commonly known social media platforms, we will also discuss other not-so-well-known platforms and how to extract useful information from them. Referencing our experience in this domain and discussing case examples, we'll provide a pragmatic framework for utilizing open source databases, social media platforms such as Twitter and similar search aggregators.

Presenter:
Kevin Lo is the Managing Director of the electronic discovery practice at Froese Forensic Partners, where he focuses his practice on electronic discovery and digital forensics. He is a Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), Project Management Professional (PMP) and an EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE). Kevin is the Chair of the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, the First Vice President of the Toronto Chinese Business Association and the immediate past president of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association Ontario.

Location:
Bank of Montreal
100 King Street West
21st Floor (Legal, Corporate and Compliance Group)
Toronto, ON M5S 9L3

Host: Gerard (Jed) Cawthorne
(416) 867-2520
gerard.cawthorne@bmo.com

Roundtable Discussion - NetDocs

Please bring your own lunch.

Description:
Please join us for this brown bag lunch event as we hold an open discussion focused on NetDocs. You'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with your peers as you bring your questions and experiences to the table for what is sure to be a lively conversation. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Maschoff Brennan
201 South Main Street
Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Host: Jessica Garcia
(435) 252-1360
jgarcia@mabr.com

Win More Business, Boost Profits and Increase Client Satisfaction with Predictable E-Discovery Services

Lunch Sponsor: Logikcull

Description:
Today, every new case has the potential for involving e-discovery. Clients who have experienced traditional e-discovery (i.e., discovery version 1.0) workflows know the drill -- and the pain that comes with it. Unpredictable document volumes, shockingly high and seemingly random vendor bills, and the prolonged time it takes to sift through mountains of data are all too common themes. Clients who have yet to experience this pain are in for a rude awakening if their law firms and vendors are working in a discovery 1.0 world.

We will explore how modern law firms can not only embrace discovery version 2.0 for better client delivery services, but also boost profits by becoming the go-to firm for discovery 2.0. We'll tackle the traditional discovery workflows that are full of client friction. There are hundreds of steps in the discovery 1.0 process, and each step can cause untold delay -- resulting in more and more client unhappiness and risk. We'll discuss how you can reduce many steps in the discovery process by embracing discovery 2.0.

Special Door Prize: Drawings will be held after the presentation, with lucky winners receiving Logikcull t-shirts.

Presenter:
Todd Eastman is the VP of Business Development & Partnerships at Logikcull, where he is responsible for driving new revenue growth and developing strategic partnerships. Since 2007, he has helped the company become an industry leader. Todd can be contacted at todd.eastman@logik.com.

Location:
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
1221 Main Street, 18th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201

Host: Mike Kirton
(803) 753-3435
mkirton@mcnair.net

Bring Your Own Topic Roundtable

Lunch Sponsor: CDW

Description:
Please join us, along with a CDW representative, for lunch as we hold an open discussion on legal IT topics of interest to Orlando area members. Whether you'd like to get input on an IT pain point, share something new you've learned or just talk shop and glean some insight, this is the event for you. To get the conversation started, send a topic you'd like to talk about to Josh Lazar at josh.lazar@lowndes-law.com.

Open topic sessions are always interesting and useful, so please plan to attend and bring your topic to the discussion!

Location:
Mateer Harbert
Suite 600, Two Landmark Center
225 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Main entrance to parking garage is at the back of the building on Ridgewood St. Parking will be validated by Mateer Harbert at reception after the meeting.

Host: Bryan Fowler
(407) 425-9044
bfowler@mateerharbert.com

Roundtable Discussion

Lunch Sponsor: Givens Pursley, LLP

Description:
Please join us for lunch to discuss current trends, issues and topics of interest to Boise area ILTA members. We'll get an update on federal courts technology from Douglas Ward, and Jessica Reitz will fill us in on the LegalTech conference in San Francisco.

You'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with your peers as you bring your topics and questions to the table for what is sure to be a lively conversation. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Givens Pursley, LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702

Host: Patti Henderson
(208) 388-1200
pattihenderson@givenspursley.com

Controlling E-Discovery Costs Is Easier than You Think

Breakfast Sponsor: Iris Data Services

Description:
With the continual increase in data, demands to decrease litigation costs, variances in service provider costs and ongoing struggles to decide whether to invest in technology in-house, there has to be a better way to reduce cost, risk, probability of sanctions and uncertainties. In this fast-paced and informative session, you'll learn how to reduce costs and increase control as we cover topics such as:

• Learning to prepare early
• Negotiate and collaborate with opposing counsel
• How to effectively recover costs

Presenter:
Daniel Gold is the Director, Sales Engineering at Iris Data Services, where he provides client consulting to law firms and corporate legal departments on the complexity of e-discovery and the benefits of managed services. Daniel also educates about advancements in litigation technology through consulting, writing and public speaking at trade conferences. Contact him at dgold@irisds.com.

Location:
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
411 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Host: William Caraher
(414) 276-1122
bcaraher@vonbriesen.com

Washington, DC Spring Social

Food and Beverage Sponsors: Advanced Discovery, Cisco, Contact Discovery and Core BTS

Description:
With summer almost here, it's time for happy hour with your ILTA peers! Please join us for a fun evening of drinks and hors d'oeuvres while you meet, mingle and network with your peers and industry representatives.

We hope to see you there!

Location:
Woodward Table
1426 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-5353
Located one block from McPherson Square Metro

Host: Chad Papenfuss
(202) 824-6971
chad.papenfuss@kirkland.com

Happy Hour Roundtable: Mobility - Phones and Apps

Description:
Join us for happy hour as we discuss mobile phones and the apps we use to secure and protect them, as well as apps we find useful for daily tasks. Mobility experts will be on hand to share their knowledge and experience with the group. It's a great opportunity to share, learn and mingle with your peers in a social setting. We hope to see you there!

*This is a cash bar event.

Location:
Z's Bar & Restaurant
168 Louis Campau Promenade NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-3141

Host: Stacy Whalen
(616) 752-2485
swhalen@wnj.com

ILTA / PACO Columbus Clippers Night Out

Sponsored By: Secure Discovery

Description:
Let us take you out to the ballgame!

Join Secure Discovery, along with local PACO and ILTA members, for a night of juicy hot dogs, fresh roasted peanuts, ice cold beverages and an exciting baseball game! Come out and root for our hometown Columbus Clippers as they take on the Louisville Bats at one of America's best places to catch a ball game, Huntington Park. Family members are also welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the ballpark!

Register for tickets HERE.
Your tickets will be sent to your work address the day before the game.

Location:
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park Lane
Columbus, OH 43215

Host: Skylar Branstool
(614) 464-8249
srbranstool@vorys.com

Los Angeles Social

Food and Beverage Sponsors: Crowther Consulting, Advanced Discovery, Parker+Lynch and eQ

Description:
Please join us for a fun evening of eats and libations as we meet, mingle and network with our peers and industry representatives. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Border Grill Downtown LA
445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(Across the street from the Bonaventure)

Hosts:
Stephanie Petrbok
(213) 830-2007
spetrbok@sheppardmullin.com

Nick Laurent
(310) 552-6576
nicolasl@ziffrenlaw.com

Bring Your Own Topic Roundtable

Lunch Sponsor: CDW

Description:
Please join us for lunch as we hold an open discussion on legal IT topics of interest to Orlando area members. Whether you'd like to get input on an IT pain point, share something new you've learned or just talk shop and glean some insight, this is the event for you. To get the conversation started, send a topic you'd like to talk about to Josh Lazar at joshl@clsmf.org.

Open topic sessions are always interesting and useful, so please plan to attend and bring your topic to the discussion!

Location:
Mateer Harbert
Suite 600, Two Landmark Center
225 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Main entrance to parking garage is at the back of the building on Ridgewood St. Parking will be validated by Mateer Harbert at reception after the meeting.

Host: Bryan Fowler
(407) 425-9044
bfowler@mateerharbert.com

Manitoba Roundtable

Lunch Sponsor: D'Arcy & Deacon LLP

Description:
Please join us for lunch as we discuss who's planning to attend ILTACON 2015 and topics of interest for those who can't be there, as well as our current and future projects. You'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with your peers as you bring your topics and questions to the table for what is sure to be a lively conversation. We hope to see you there!

Location:
D'Arcy & Deacon LLP
2200 - One Lombard Place
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7

Host: Dan Shushkewich
(204) 977-0327
dshushkewich@darcydeacon.com

Microsoft Surfaces in the Law Department and Law Firm

Lunch Sponsor: CDW
 
Description:
Please join us at HarborCenter for a roundtable discussion on how the Microsoft Surface can re-energize your mobile attorney. Come see the benefits of the Surface over other iOS and Android solutions. Topics to be covered include licensing, security and applications; and Surfaces will also be available for you to try as well.

Location:
HarborCenter
6th Floor Meeting Room
7 Scott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(If driving, please enter the parking ramp on the Washington Street entrance. If stopped by the parking attendant, say you are there for the event hosted by CDW on the 6th floor in the rinks meeting room.)

Host: Kathy Krieger
(716) 848-1613
kkrieger@hodgsonruss.com

Information Management Roundtable Discussion

Lunch Sponsor: Kelly Legal Managed Services

Description:
Please join your colleagues for an informal lunch discussion about information management. We will share the perspectives of law firms, corporations and vendor services. Come prepared to have an interactive discussion about current hot topics. We hope to have participation from a variety of legal professionals working in all different areas of expertise.

Location:
Automation Alley
2675 Bellingham Drive
Troy, MI 48083-2044

Host: Suzanne Alfastsen
(248) 952-0539
alfassy@kellyocg.com

LTC4 Roundtable: The 3 B's of Legal Technology Core Competency Programs - Buy-In, Building and Benchmarking

Lunch will be provided.
 
Description:
Most firms know that their users should be more technically competent, but what is the best way to go about achieving this? This roundtable discussion will promote an in-depth dialogue regarding strategies for legal technology core competencies, giving you the opportunity to share and discuss what peer law firms are doing. The discussion should prove useful for senior law firm managers, directors, administrators, managing partners and others who are concerned about the technology skill levels of their staff and attorneys, and the impact this has on the competitiveness and profitability of the firm. Topics will focus on how firms are...

• Gaining stakeholder buy-in
• Building a program that addresses unique firm needs
• Benchmarking and measuring results to prove program success
• Addressing client efficiency requirements
• Understanding the differences between the Legal Tech Audit, LTC4 and firm assessments

Moderated By:
The Legal Technology Core Competencies Certification Coalition (LTC4), a non-profit organization offering a technology certification program for law firms, aims to build a culture of continuous improvement in the use of technology among legal professionals. The organization provides a workflow-based training program to teach and evaluate to the industry standard for efficient and secure use of technology. For more information on LTC4, visit http://www.ltc4.org/.

Location:
Hunton & Williams
951 East Byrd Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Host: Pamela Hart
(804) 344-7948
phart@hunton.com

IT Challenges from a State Government Point of View

Please bring your own lunch.
 
Description:
Join us for this brown bag lunch event as a state government CIO takes us through the challenges of implementing and maintaining information technology initiatives, both day-to-day and long-term, in a state government environment.

Presenter:
Charlie Case, the CIO at the Mississippi Secretary of State's office, has worked in state government for 10 years. He is also an adjunct professor at Hinds Community College, where he teaches a variety of online technical courses. In addition, Charlie is a technical trainer to state employees as a contract instructor for Mississippi Information Technology Systems.

Location:
Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy, LLP
200 South Lamar Street, Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201

Host: David Parris
(601) 973-5977
david.parris@formanwatkins.com