Navigating the Intersection of Cloud Technology and eDiscovery Practices
Cloud computing has revolutionized the field of eDiscovery, offering a meaningful advance in efficiency to the litigation process. As our digital dependence continues to increase both in the workplace and at home, cloud-based eDiscovery solutions provide legal teams with a scalable and cost-effective tool to manage and analyze vast amounts of electronic information generated through our phones, laptops, or the IoT. Cloud computing platforms allow data to be stored, accessed, and seamlessly processed by a team, regardless of each member’s physical location. This technology also offers security measures, such as data encryption, that ensure the protection of sensitive information and maintain confidentiality throughout the eDiscovery process. By leveraging the power of cloud computing, legal professionals can significantly streamline the eDiscovery workflow, enhance efficiency, and gain valuable insights to build stronger cases for their clients. Understanding this technology may also help legal teams comply with data storage regulations that often differ across jurisdictions. Attorneys today will find knowledge of cloud computing platforms’ function, advantages, and drawbacks a useful and increasingly necessary tool for the eDiscovery process.
In this online seminar, our expert panelists begin by reviewing the key characteristics and functions of cloud computing. They also review the different types of cloud services and organizations’ motivations for using them. Next, our speakers dive into the key attributes of the cloud that benefit the eDiscovery process, including ease of access, security, cost, and scalability. Finally, our speakers conclude their discussion by assessing the potential drawbacks of using the cloud for eDiscovery storage and ways to mitigate these issues or risks.
Topics covered in this webinar:
Overview of Cloud Computing
Benefits of Using the Cloud in the eDiscovery Process
Potential eDiscovery Drawbacks of Storing Data in the Cloud
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LAW & FORENSICS LLC – FOUNDER; JAMS – NEUTRAL; HARVARD – ADJUNCT;
Danie Garrie, Esq., is the Co-Founder of Law & Forensics LLC, where he heads the Computer Forensics and digital discovery Cybersecurity teams. Daniel has been a dominant voice in the computer forensics and cybersecurity space for the past 20 years, as an attorney and technologist. He is an adjunct professor at Harvard for Computer Forensics, and prior to Law & Forensics, he successfully built and sold several technology start-up companies. Since co-founding Law & Forensics LLC in 2008, Daniel has built it into one of the leading boutique firms specializing in cybersecurity and forensic engineering. He is a mediator, arbitrator, and e-discovery special master for JAMS and is a partner and head of Cybersecurity practice at Zeichner, Ellman & Krause LLP. Daniel earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science from Brandeis University, as well as a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Daniel has led cyber and forensic teams in some of the most visible and sensitive incidents in the United States. He and his team have worked globally for two of the top five banks and dozens of the largest private and public companies in the world. In addition, Daniel has been awarded several patents for advanced cybersecurity and forensic platforms he built with his team, including TableTop.AI, CustodyTrack.IO, and Forensic Scan. Daniel is also well-published in the cybersecurity space and has authored more than 200 articles and books. His work is cited by Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed. defining the terms 'software', 'internet', and 'algorithm'. Lastly, he has been recognized by several United States Supreme Court Justices for his legal scholarship and is a trusted source and thought leader for cybersecurity articles and opinions, cited over 500 times to date.
Bailey & Glasser – Partner and ESI Practice Group Leader
Kate Charonko assists clients and attorneys in implementing structured and conceptual analytic functionality for numerous aspects of e-Discovery, including document review strategy, the use of technology and technology-assisted review (TAR), collection and preservation strategy, Electronically Stored Information (ESI) protocols, and training and implementation of e-Discovery practices. She provides consulting services for all Bailey Glasser e-Discovery case managers and attorney case teams to drive analytics adoption at the firm, resulting in significant time and cost savings for clients. In addition to her e-Discovery practice, Kate serves as part of Bailey Glasser’s multidistrict litigation (MDL) teams focusing on automotive and medical device product liability actions across the country. She was appointed to serve as liaison director of e-Discovery and ESI on several MDL leadership committees and creates case-specific document review workflows. Kate frequently speaks on various e-Discovery topics, including ESI, TAR, and legal ethics. In 2019, she was invited to share her “lessons learned” about her path to becoming a lawyer in Nora Riva Bergman’s book, “50 Lessons for Women Lawyers From Women Lawyers.”
Reed Smith LLP - Counsel
Patricia focuses on managing e-discovery. With a background in general litigation, including commercial matters, business torts, and product liability defense, Patricia brings a wealth of experience in resolving a wide range of discovery issues. She advises clients regarding concerns that arise prior to litigation, including legal holds and preservation, and throughout litigation, including early case assessment, ESI protocols, collections, review, privilege issues, and productions. Patricia has been involved in all phases of litigation, including management of large-scale discovery, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and alternative dispute resolution. She has coordinated electronic and hard copy record collection and managed large-scale review projects in numerous complex litigation matters, working closely with case teams to prepare comprehensive and defensible collection and review strategies. Additionally, Patricia has written and spoken extensively on various discovery topics.
