Pre-Conference Workshops: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
11:15 - 2:15 Workshop B: Pre-Trial Preparation and Cross-Examination of the Corporate 30(B)(6) Witness
11:00 a.m Registration (Lunch will be served)
It is more important than ever that companies have an effective Early Case Assessment Capability and a strong 30(B)(6) witness for the corporation. The ability to assess ESI proactively and early in the case coupled with a strong corporate witness is critical for a successful Meet and Confer and defending an electronic discovery production.
How You Will Benefit:
- You will learn tips on effective early case assessment and why it is important
- You will learn ECA best practices
- You will become a top-notch corporate 30(B)(6) witness and learn what to expect on both examination-in-chief and cross-examination
- You will learn how to avoid the pitfalls inherent in this process
- You will discover how the right pre examination preparation can prepare you for the witness box, giving the answers that will help, rather than hinder your case
What We Will Cover:
- Legal overview
- Current challenges
- Witness obligation
- Witness preparation
- Witness deposition topics
- Proactive approaches to identifying qualified witness
- Alternatives to deposition
- Proactive approaches to identifying qualified witnesses
- Alternatives to deposition
Workshop Leaders:
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Daniel Lim Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel GUIDANCE SOFTWARE INC |
Kenneth Sewell Manager, Legal Technology ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION |
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Alistair Dawson Partner, BECK REDDEN & SECREST |
John McLeod Manager, Professional Services GUIDANCE SOFTWARE INC. |
2:30 - 5:45 Workshop C: How to Evaluate eDiscovery Vendors: Finding the Truth When Everyone is Screaming eDiscovery
2:15 p.m Registration
This session will walk you through how to evaluate eDiscovery vendors for each phase of the eDiscovery process. You will learn what the critical capabilities are, how to maximize your investment and how to sift through the sales talk to get to the truth. Session attendees will also walk away with a detailed set of product evaluation criteria.
How You Will Benefit:
- Learn which critical capabilities your eDiscovery solution must have
- Discover how these critical capabilities can deliver dramatic ROI
- Learn how to evaluate eDiscovery vendors to find the right solution for you
- Walk away with a detailed set of product evaluation criteria
What We Will Cover:
- What different vendors can provide to you
- The critical capabilities of each
- Finding the right eDiscovery vendor for your organization
- The details in product evaluation
- Maximizing your investment for full potential
Workshop Leader:
Brian H. Karney
Chief Operating Officer
ACCESSDATA CORPORATION
