TOPIC: "Predictive Equality and Coding Before Discovery": A Fresh Look at Retasking TAR Technology for Upstream Information Governance



SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will delve into the similarities, differences and symbiotic relationships between the technologies that drive today's core law firm functions. A moderated panel of experts will weigh in on the salient issues surrounding the recent emergence of predictive coding as a tool to harness information beyond its value in litigation, and will look at the implications of its use in technology aided review for eDiscovery. This is a joint dinner meeting, in conjunction with NYC Paralegal Association and PALS (Practicing Attorneys for Law Students). Dinner and drinks are included along with open beer and wine bar.



BIOS:

Moderator:  Rudy Moliere - Rudy is the Director of Records & Information at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. With more than 20 years of experience, He assisted firms develop leading practices and policies on records management. Before joining Morgan Lewis, Rudy was the Director of Information Governance & Records Management at White & Case, LLP. Prior to that Rudy was the Records Manager and Compliance Officer at Paul Weiss, where he helped develop and oversee the Firm's records retention policy and records management guidelines. While at Paul Weiss, he implemented innovative technology to manage the retention and disposition of Firm and client records.



Panelists:

Alan Winchester, Esq. - Alan is a member of the firm and leader of the e-infosm Electronic Information Counseling and Management Team, which provides comprehensive document management services for both transactional and litigation scenarios. He also practices within the Medical & Life Sciences Industry Team and in the Mass Torts & Industry-Wide Litigation Practice Group. As electronic discovery counsel, Mr. Winchester is experienced in all phases of information management relating to the development of document management strategies and policies, compliance with regulatory agencies, e-discovery, including the preservation, collection and production of documents, development of search criteria, review of documents for responsiveness and privilege, sampling of electronic documents for pre-litigation assessments, as well as the development of retention and disaster plans.



Joseph C. Bartolo - Joe was the Director of Legal Projects for Robert Half Legal in 2012. Joe is a former litigator in New York, having worked on complex mass tort cases, and having successfully argued appeals before the New York State Appellate Division. Joe is a subject matter expert in eDiscovery, and is a former working group leader in the EDRM organization. He is a certified Clearwell Administrator, and a Certified iCONNECT Administrator. Joe was formerly the National Technology Advisor for IKON. He has instructed CLE courses on eDiscovery topics for over 100 law firms, and corporate law departments, throughout the U.S. Joe is a published author, and an avid blogger, and is a co-founder of the Litigation Support Technology and News blog.



Hon. Ronald J. Hedges (retired) - Ron is the principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC and is of counsel to Corodemus & Corodemus. He has extensive experience in e-discovery and in the management of complex litigation and has served as a special master, arbitrator and mediator. He also consults on management and discovery of electronically stored information (“ESI”). Mr. Hedges was a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey from 1986 to 2007. While a magistrate judge, he was the Compliance Judge for the Court Mediation Program, a member of the Lawyers Advisory Committee, and both a member of, and reporter for, the Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Committee. From 2001 to 2005 he was a member of the Advisory Group of Magistrate Judges.



WHEN:          Thursday, April 11, 2013,  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

WHERE:         NBC Universal, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Studio 9C, New York, New York 10112

ATTIRE:          Business Attire

FEE:

Chapter member $50.00

Non-member $50.00

Walk-In:  $60.00

Student: $25.00

RSVP:             By Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at http://www.cvent.com/d/lvXHAAT9NECq6AdnzwA0GA/rn52/P1/1Q?





Fred

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Frederic J. Grevin

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