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SUMMARY:Chicago & Wisconsin ACEDS & WiE Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive holiday party in Chicago with ACEDS & WiE to celebrate National eDiscovery Day. It’s going to be a blast!\n\n\nJoin us for a festive holiday party in Chicago with ACEDS Chicago & Wisconsin and Chicago WiE to celebrate National eDiscovery Day. It’s going to be a blast! \nCome celebrate the season with fellow professionals in the legal tech and eDiscovery fields at the lively venue\, Bandit. This joint holiday party brings together the Chicago & Wisconsin ACEDS chapters and the Chicago Women in eDiscovery (WiE) chapter for an evening of mingling\, networking\, and toasting to a successful year. \nEveryone is welcome—the more the merrier! Men or Women in the eDiscovery community\, we’d love to see you there. \nThis year’s event is made possible by our wonderful sponsors: \n\nAnnual ACEDS Chicago/Wisconsin Sponsor: Lineal\nEvent Sponsors: Exterro\, Everlaw\, Nextpoint\, Reveal\, and Celeritas\n\nDon’t miss out on this festive gathering!
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-wisconsin-aceds-wie-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Bandit\, 841 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL 60607\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, US
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SUMMARY:Women in eDiscovery 2025 Conference
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URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/women-in-ediscovery-2025-conference/
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SUMMARY:ACEDS In-Person & Virtual Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:This Coffee Break will be a hybrid event\, both in-person & virtual. The topic will be “What questions should I be asking about Gen AI?”\n\n\nACEDS Chicago and ACEDS Wisconsin are having our third coffee chat of 2025. This will be a HYBRID event so that those who want to meet up in person can\, and those who cannot join in person can still join the conversation. \nThe topic we will be chatting about is “What questions SHOULD I be asking about Generative AI? \nFor those of you who have not attended a coffee chat\, these meetings aim to share ideas and build community. We encourage you to join\, and if you have colleagues who are not yet ACEDS members\, they are absolutely welcome. \nIn-person space will be limited (30 people max)\, so we ask that vendors limit their attendance to one person/vendor. You must RSVP by 3/17/25 if you want to attend in person.  \nOnce we receive your RSVP\, we will share a TEAMS invite for you to join remotely or confirm that you are added to the McDonald’s security list.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/aceds-in-person-virtual-coffee-break/
LOCATION:1035 W Randolph St\, 1035 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL 60607\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, US
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SUMMARY:ACEDS Chicago - Monthly Virtual Coffee - October
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Future Proofing Your Career in the Shadow of GenAI\n\n\nWelcome to ACEDS Chicago – Monthly Virtual Coffee – October! Join us on Thu Oct 24 2024 at 9:00 AM for an engaging discussion on how to future-proof our careers in the evolving landscape of Generative AI. Together\, we’ll explore strategies\, share insights\, and identify skills that will keep us ahead in our rapidly changing field of eDiscovery.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/aceds-chicago-monthly-virtual-coffee-october/
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SUMMARY:Relativity Fest
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URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/relativity-fest/
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SUMMARY:Chicago ACEDS Chapter - Monthly Virtual Coffee Meeting - "Back to School"
DESCRIPTION:Grab your coffee and connect with fellow e-discovery professionals in a relaxed\, informal environment.\n\n\nJoin Us for an Interactive Discussion! \nThis month\, our Virtual Coffee Meeting will focus on the theme of “Back to School.” Whether you’re contemplating further education\, have already pursued certifications\, or simply want to learn from others’ experiences\, this is the perfect opportunity to share and gain insights! \n \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nWhat areas of further education or certifications are you considering or have completed that made a difference in your career?\nHow did you balance education with full-time work?\nIf you haven’t pursued further education\, what are your reasons?\n\n \nNo formal speaker this month! These meetings are designed to foster open conversations where everyone can interact\, share ideas\, and inspire one another.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-aceds-chapter-monthly-virtual-coffee-meeting-back-to-school/
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SUMMARY:ACEDS Chicago Monthly Virtual Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:ACEDS Chicago’s monthly Coffee Breaks\, where our community can come together virtually for engaging conversation and networking.\n\n\nACEDS Chicago is excited to announce our new monthly Coffee Breaks\, where our community can come together virtually for engaging conversations and networking. \n📅 Date: August 22⏰ Time: 9 AM CST \nOur first session will feature a discussion on Challenges with Microsoft Purview Collections. We are thrilled to have Anwya Acreque\, an Advanced Compliance Global Black Belt of eDiscovery and Data Governance at Microsoft\, join us to share her insights and answer your questions. \nThese Coffee Breaks are designed to be fluid and conversational\, allowing members to discuss the topic at hand\, share best practices\, and develop meaningful connections with other ACEDS members in Chicago. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and network with industry peers. Please join us for our inaugural Coffee Break in August\, and feel free to suggest other topics you’d like to explore in future sessions.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/aceds-chicago-monthly-virtual-coffee-break/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi Presents: The Great eDiscovery Debate
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some epic showdowns as Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi present The Great eDiscovery Debate on July 16th!\n\n\nJoin Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi  for The Great eDiscovery Debate event!  \nJoin us for a lively discussion and debate on 3 key topics that are currently challenging the eDiscovery community. This in-person event will take place at K&L Gates LLP on Tue. Jul 16\, 2024 at 3:30. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from industry experts and network with fellow eDiscovery enthusiasts. See you there! \nAfter the event\, please join us as we walk over to the WiE Chicago Summer Social event\, just a few blocks away.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-aceds-and-cimplifi-presents-the-great-ediscovery-debate/
LOCATION:K&L Gates LLP\, 70 West Madison Street ## 3300\, Chicago\, IL 60602\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, US
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SUMMARY:Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series\, Part III
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part III of our webinar series. We are bringing a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion.\n\n\nThe Judges Panel \nMidwest ACEDS Chapters are thrilled to bring a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion moderated by David Horrigan of Relativity. \nIn 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. \nJoin us on June 6\, 2024\, for the Judges Panel! \n \n\nPart 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???\nPart 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion\nPart 3 – 6/6: The Judges Panel\nPart 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session\n\n\n\nModerator:\nDavid 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. \n \nPanelists:\nHon. 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. \nHon. 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. \nHon. 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.
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SUMMARY:The Masters Conference: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Seyfarth Shaw will host the Chicago event on Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024. The day will feature keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. We provide an excellent platform for legal professionals\, technology experts\, and industry leaders to share their knowledge and insights while exploring innovative solutions to the challenges they face in the legal domain.\n\n  \nACEDS members: Save 20% on registration with code ACEDSCHI20\n  \n\nLearn more and register here
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/the-masters-conference-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part II of our webinar series. For April\, we have a panel discussion: Modern Musings & Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols.\n\n\nModern Musings and Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols – Things We Didn’t Have to Consider 5 Years Ago \nIn 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.  \nWhat’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. \nJoin us on April 18\, 2024\, for a lively and engaging panel discussion! \n \n\nPart 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???\nPart 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion\nPart 3 – 5/16: Judges Panel\nPart 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\nBrett Burney\, VP eDiscovery at Nextpoint Law Group \nAlways 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. \n \nPanelists:\nCraig 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. \n \nAndy 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. \n \nAnne 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.
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LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4-part webinar series designed to help you understand and improve your e-discovery practices and modernize your ESI protocols\n\n\nHave you been using the same ESI Protocols for the past three years? \nHave you been meaning to update it but haven’t yet? \nDo you feel uncertain about how to include some of the modern sources of discovery? \nLegal discovery has changed significantly in the past few years. The protocol you have been using may open the door to significant cost and admissibility issues that you are not anticipating. Join the Midwest Chapters of ACEDS for a special 4-part series designed to provide tales from the trenches\, discussion from experts and judges\, and then pull it all together with a working session to help you confidently implement updates and changes at your organization. \nLeap forward with us on February 29 (Leap Day!) at 12:00 CT for a lively discussion from two practitioners\, Angela Shapiro (Shareholder\, Butzel Long) and Doug Matthews (Partner\, Vorys) for a lively discussion of tales from the trenches and how ESI Protocols have impacted their cases! \n \n\nPart 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???\nPart 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider\nPart 3 – 5/16: Judges Panel\nPart 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session\n\n\n\n\nPart One Speakers:\nDoug Matthews\, Esq.  Doug is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a commercial litigator in the litigation group. His practice focuses on electronic discovery matters\, and he is the head of the firm’s electronic discovery practice group. Doug has represented numerous businesses with regard to the management and discovery of electronically stored information. He has represented both corporate and public entities in a variety of litigation matters\, including multiple putative class actions and complex antitrust matters.   \nDoug regularly speaks nationally and locally on electronic discovery issues.  Doug received his J.D. summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia.  Doug clerked for The Honorable Joseph P. Kinneary\, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and for The Honorable Alan Norris\, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. \n \nAngela Emmerling Shapiro\, JD\, CEDS \nAngela Emmerling Shapiro is a litigation shareholder with Butzel Long in Detroit.  A significant portion of Angela’s practice is focused on guiding the firm’s electronic discovery practice and AI initiatives. She also helps clients with global operations navigate evolving privacy laws. \n Angela is CEDS certified and has repeatedly been recognized as a Metro-Detroit “Top Lawyer” in the areas of Information Management\, eDiscovery\, and Information Technology Law by DBusiness Magazine. Crain’s Detroit Business named Angela to its inaugural class of Notable Women in Technology in 2018 and she was a 2020 recipient of Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly’s “Women in the Law” award. \n Angela is a member of Butzel Long’s Women’s Leadership\, Technology\, and Pro Bono Committees. She sits on the Board of Directors for the ACEDS Detroit chapter\, co-leads the EDRM TAR Protocol team\, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society for the Eastern District of Michigan.  \nAngela is a Spartan through and through. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and from the Michigan State University College of Law in 1998.
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SUMMARY:Chicago Women in eDiscovery & ACEDS Holiday Party
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SUMMARY:ACEDS Chicago Chapter - Fall Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Guardians of Generative AI: Upholding Ethics and Law in an Age of Unreliable Output\n\n\nEmbark on a transformative exploration of the converging domains of technology\, law\, and ethics with the ACEDS Chicago Chapter’s riveting roundtable event: “AI Unleashed: Navigating Legal and Ethical Frontiers in Generative Technology.” Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions alongside legal luminaries\, industry visionaries\, and forward-thinking minds\, as we delve into the intricate landscape where artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry. Engage with real-world scenarios\, uncover the ethical complexities\, and gain insights into the evolving regulatory framework guiding AI’s integration into law. Your participation in this event not only widens your understanding of AI’s implications for legal practice\, but also offers a chance to contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the responsible and equitable future of AI in the legal domain. Seize this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and pave the way for a pioneering approach to AI’s role in law.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/aceds-chicago-chapter-fall-roundtable/
LOCATION:Locke Lord LLP\, 111 South Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T170000
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SUMMARY:ACEDS Chicago Chapter - Summer Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Chapter of ACEDS for a networking event!
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/aceds-chicago-chapter-summer-social-event/
LOCATION:South Branch Tavern and Grille\, 100 South Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T200000
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SUMMARY:Chicago ACEDS - Spring Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a night of fun and frivolity with the Chicago Chapter of ACEDS.\n\n\nWe will have games\, cocktails\, and appetizers.  This is a free event sponsored by our friends at Purpose Legal.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-aceds-spring-networking-event/
LOCATION:Island Party Hut\, 355 Chicago Riverwalk\, Chicago\, IL 60601\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T130000
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SUMMARY:Chicago ACEDS - Judges Panel - Emojis in eDiscovery
DESCRIPTION:In person event featuring 2 federal judges discussing on how emoji are impacting discovery and recent case law – 1 hour CLE credit.\n\n\nAbout this event \nThe Chicago chapter of ACEDS will be hosting an in-person event at the law firm of Barack Ferrazzano\, in conjunction with the other mid-west chapters of ACEDS. \nKelly Twigger\, principal at ESI Attorneys\, will moderate a panel discussion featuring Judge Xavier Rodriguez\, W.D of Texas and Judge William Matthewman\, S.D. of Florida\, on how emoji are impacting discovery and recent case law decisions. \n \nPanelists: \nUnited States Magistrate Judge William Matthewman  \n\nAppointed to the federal bench in 2012 and sits in the West Palm Beach Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. \nAs a U.S. Magistrate Judge\, he handles both civil and criminal cases\, including pretrial matters and trials.  \nPrior to joining the bench\, Judge Matthewman was a very active trial attorney who handled both criminal and civil cases\, including high profile cases which were covered on live in-session Court TV\, Dateline\, 48 Hours\, and other programs. \nHe was Board certified by The Florida Bar in criminal trial practice before his appointment to the bench and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. \nHe has been a member of The Florida Bar and a trial lawyer since 1983\, handling numerous cases in state and federal courts.  \nHe received his B.S. degree and Masters degree from Florida International University in Miami\, and he received his Law Degree\, with Honors\, from the University of Florida College of Law. While at University of Florida Law School\, he was Research Editor of the University of Florida Law Review.\nHe has published several articles\, including most recently the following law review article: William D. Matthewman\, Towards A New Paradigm For E-Discovery In Civil Litigation: A Judicial Perspective\, 71 Fla. L. Rev. 1261 (September\, 2019). This Florida Law Review article deals with e-discovery and the 10 most important core concepts of the new e-discovery paradigm.\n\n \nXavier Rodriguez  \n\nFormer Texas Supreme Court Justice and currently sits on the bench as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. \nBorn in San Antonio\, Texas\, he received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University\, a master’s degree from the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas Law School. \nPrior to assuming the bench\, he was a partner in the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski (now known as Norton Rose Fulbright).\nJudge Rodriguez is a frequent speaker on continuing legal education seminars and has authored numerous articles regarding employment law\, discovery and arbitration issues. \nHe is the editor of Essentials of E-Discovery (TexasBarBooks 2d ed. 2021). \nHe is a member of The Sedona Conference Judicial Advisory Board\, the Georgetown Advanced E-Discovery Institute Advisory Board\, and serves as the Distinguished Visiting Jurist-in-Residence and adjunct professor of law at the St. Mary’s University School of Law. \nHe was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation.\nIn 2011 he was awarded the Rosewood Gavel Award for outstanding judicial service from the St. Mary’s University School of Law. In 2017\, he received the State Bar of Texas Gene Cavin Award for Excellence in CLE\, recognizing his long-term contributions to continuing legal education. \nIn 2021\, he was presented the Texas Bar Foundation’s Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award and TexasBarCle’s Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award. \nHe is the Immediate Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section\, Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section and Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education Committee.\n\nModerator: \n \nKelly Twigger is a practicing attorney\, software developer\, consultant\, writer\, and speaker on issues in electronic discovery\, the development and implementation of legal technology\, and how to effectively use data in planning for and during litigation. \n \nShe is a co-author of Electronic Discovery and Records and Information Management\, and host of Case of the Week at eDiscovery Assistant. As Principal at ESI Attorneys\, Kelly manages the boutique eDiscovery and information law firm that acts as operational business partners with its clients to advise law firms\, corporations\, and municipalities on all areas of electronic information including eDiscovery\, privacy\, cybersecurity\, and information governance. \n \nKelly is also the CEO of eDiscovery Assistant — a SaaS-based practical resource for litigators handling eDiscovery — that curates discovery decisions\, rules\, and additional content. She is developing an online academy to provide on-demand education for lawyers and legal support professionals to stay abreast of changes in the law and technology that affect litigation and clients’ obligations to respond. \n \nYou can reach Kelly at kelly@ediscoveryassistant.com\, join her Facebook community group at Let’s Talk eDiscovery\, or connect with her on Twitter @kellytwigger.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-aceds-judges-panel-emojis-in-ediscovery/
LOCATION:Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum\, 200 West Madison Street #Suite 3900\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220915T203000
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SUMMARY:Top 3 Ways to Use AI & Machine Learning on Every Case
DESCRIPTION:Join the ACEDS Chicago Chapter\, Relativity\, and Cimplifi for a panel discussion followed by an ACEDS membership drive and networking event.\n\n\nJoin the Chicago eDiscovery community for an interactive panel discussion focused on the basics of leveraging AI & Machine Learning.  This 45 minute discussion will be followed by food\, drinks and networking on the rooftop of Relativity HQ in downtown Chicago.  Sponsored by Cimplifi\, Relativity\, and ACEDS. \n \nSponsored by:
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/top-3-ways-to-use-ai-machine-learning-on-every-case/
LOCATION:Relativity\, 231 South La Salle Street\, Chicago\, IL 60604\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
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SUMMARY:Emojis in E-Discovery: A Four-Part Webinar Series
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URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/emojis-in-e-discovery-a-four-part-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220818T170000
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SUMMARY:Chicago ACEDS Networking Event - August Edition
DESCRIPTION:Chicago ACEDS Monthly Networking Event\n\n\nThis is a monthly gathering of Chicago eDiscovery Community.   We will plan on the Third Thursday of every month.  These are casual events and a chance to bring the community together and build a collaborative group of eDiscovery professionals.
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/chicago-aceds-networking-event-august-edition/
LOCATION:South Branch Tavern and Grille\, 100 South Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105936
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SUMMARY:Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/spring-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T180000
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SUMMARY:Fall Meeting ACEDS Chicago Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually or in person for an evening of eDiscovery debates\n\n\nJoin us virtually or in person for an evening of eDiscovery debates Thursday\, September 23rd from 6pm-8pm at Reveal Global Headquarters 145 S. Wells
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/fall-meeting-aceds-chicago-chapter/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T130000
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SUMMARY:How To Prepare for Cybersecurity and Respond to a Data Breach
DESCRIPTION:Join the ACEDS Chapters of Chicago\, Denver\, Detroit\, Ohio\, Twin Cities and Wisconsin for a panel discussion. \n\n\n\nConsilio\, SecureIT360 and Polsinelli will take a deep dive into responding to a cyber-attack and data breach. Learn about what to expect when you arrive on the scene following a cyber incident\, and best practices for what should happen next. Gain confidence and understanding around incident response management processes\, ransomware\, forensics and recovery\, negotiating with bad actors\, and informing appropriate authorities. The panel of experts will also share proactive recommendations to safeguard your organization and your clients from experiencing a cyber security incident—and examine the legal\, financial\, and reputational impacts of failing to prepare. \nModerator:\n\n\nMaureen O’Neill\, Senior Vice President\, Strategic Engagement\, Consilio \nWorking within Consilio’s Experience organization\, Maureen engages with key clients to ensure a world-class client experience that incorporates the highest levels of quality\, value\, and responsiveness. She partners with the company’s service delivery and account management teams to deploy best practices that embed Consilio’s commitment to service excellence in every aspect of our work. \nDrawing on more than 25 years of experience as an attorney and consultant\, Maureen also works with Consilio’s clients to find practical\, strategic solutions to a range of legal discovery\, information governance\, and data privacy problems. She leverages her expertise with complex litigation and ediscovery to develop effective\, cost-efficient discovery strategies. She brings together litigants\, outside counsel\, and technologists to implement defensible protocols for TAR and other analytics tools. And she analyzes the risks posed by personal\, private\, and other sensitive information in legal matters\, and crafts strategies to mitigate those risks.  \nSpeakers:\n\n\nJames Jansen\, Senior Director\, Consilio \nFor over 12 years\, James has provided eDiscovery project management and comprehensive document review solutions to clients across a wide variety of industries including the financial services\, energy and risk management sectors.  James assists corporate and law firm clients with strategic process development and technology implementation to meet eDiscovery needs\, minimize risk and achieve maximum quality and cost efficiencies. Additionally\, James spearheads Consilio’s Data Incident Response Review offering to clients impacted by cyber incidents. James also provides regional leadership and operational management to multiple discovery centers across the U.S.  \nJames frequently leads CLEs and participates on panels covering various eDiscovery topics. James is also an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Law where he teaches a course on eDiscovery to prepare law students for the evolving expectations and challenges facing new attorneys. \n\n\nDavid Forrestall\, Managing Partner\, SecureIT360 \n \n\n\nBruce Radke\, Shareholder\, Polsinelli
URL:https://acedschicago.gp.barbri.dev/events/how-to-prepare-for-cybersecurity-and-respond-to-a-data-breach/
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