• 7th Circuit Electronic Discovery Pilot Program – Sean Byrne, Counsel, Project Leadership
• Organizational Data Protection: How to Protect Your Data Assets and What To Do If They Are Compromised – sponsored by iDiscovery Solutions
• Proactive Records Management & E-Discovery Preparedness – Jennifer Freeman, Senior Legal Consultant, Kroll Ontrack
• E-discovery in a Social Media World – Wayne A. Hill, Jr., Manager of Client Development, Merrill Corporation
• International E-Discovery – Christopher Toomey, Catalyst Repository Systems
• Cost Effective Management of E-Discovery for Small and Mid-sized Companies – Steve Akers, Founder and CTO, Digital Reef
A representative from each sponsoring company will either moderate or have a speaker on the panels, all of which also will include other industry experts and veteran practitioners.
The Masters Series for Legal Professionals will be held June 1st, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mid-American Club in Chicago. The event, entitled “Strategies for Spanning the E-Discovery Divide” will feature thought-leading speakers from across the industry and will focus on the challenges and developments in e-discovery, data protection, records management and more.
The June 1st event, designed specifically for litigation support professionals and attorneys from law firms and corporate legal departments, is free to attend, though in keeping with the Masters Conference format, space is limited. The educational event offers CLE credit as well.
The Masters Series for Legal Professionals offers two educational tracks that will be presented by corporate and law firm thought leaders. The first track covers the 7th Circuit Electronic Discovery Pilot Program, records management, e-discovery preparedness and international e-discovery. The second covers organizational data protection, social media and cost-effective e-discovery management for smaller companies. The Masters Conference provides practical, CLE education for lawyers and data-oriented professionals that is delivered with front-line experience. Masters Conference content is developed by an advisory cabinet of industry thought leaders. Attendees gain practical knowledge, presented by peers, on current issues that can be applied immediately to everyday practice.
To register online for the Chicago Masters Series for Legal Professionals event, visit www.themastersconference.com. For sponsorship information, contact marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com.
About Masters Conference
Since 2006, the Masters Conference has brought together experts and leading professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to discuss strategies, practices and resources for managing the information lifecycle. The Masters Conference is an intimate forum where legal industry professionals can share, collaborate and obtain master knowledge of the most relevant topics in the legal industry today. By limiting attendance, the Masters Conference is meant to be an exclusive opportunity to learn and network with the top legal professionals in the industry without battling large crowds and an overwhelming vendor hall. The Masters Conference offers other educational events, including its Masters Series for Legal Professionals, in various cities and via webinar. For additional information on the Masters Conference, please visit www.themastersconference.com.
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Masters Conference; Marilyn Gladden; Global Client Relations Director; 407-491-6911; Marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com
