National eDiscovery Leadership Institute
A partnership of UMKC School of Law, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Complete conference info and speaker bios at www.ediscoveryleadership.org
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 • 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
PIERSON AUDITORIUM
ATTERBURY STUDENT SUCCESS CNTR
5000 HOLMES
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110-2499
(816) 235-1644
CLE Credit: Missouri – 9.6 Hours (2.4 ethics) / Kansas – 8.0 hours (2.0 ethics)
Pierson Auditorium, Atterbury Student Success Center, UMKC Volker Campus
4 WAYS TO PRE-REGISTER:
Cost: $275 KCMBA Member / $295 Non-Member
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast sponsored by Nixon Peabody LLP
8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45 AM
Practical Tips to Make ESI Work for You
Top litigators from both the defense and the plaintiffs’ bar will
present on common authentication hurdles of electronic data and
ways to overcome them, practical guidance on litigation holds, best
practices in data collection and review, clawback and quick peak
agreements and the benefits and risks of using computer assisted
review, cost shifting and prevailing party costs.
Panel:
Todd M. McGuire, Stueve Siegel
James L. Moeller, Lathrop & Gage LLP
Denise J. Talbert, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.
Christopher Q. King, Dentons
Moderator: Robin E. Stewart, Lathrop & Gage LLP
10:15 AM In-House Counsel Panel
In house counsel will discuss the most pressing eDiscovery issues
affecting their businesses. The discussion will include successful
internal processes for handling large preservation and data collection
requests, and how outside counsel can best assist in this area.
Panel:
Jeff Kruse, Boston Scientific Corporation
John Nickerson, Republic Services, Inc.
Bill Mann, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Scott T. Lashway, MassMutual Financial Group
Moderator: Richard N. Bein, Lathrop & Gage LLP
11:45 AM Break; Pick up box lunch
1. Online at
www.ediscoveryleadership.org
2. Mail completed registration form
with payment to UMKC Law
School, 500 East 52nd Street,
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
3. Phone (816) 235-1644
4. Fax (816) 235-5276
Parking is available on campus with
a parking hangtag. Tags will be
mailed to individuals registered more
than one week in advance of the
event. Later registrants will receive a
parking hangtag at the registration
desk on the day of the event.
Directions and parking info available
at http://www.umkc.edu/maps/.
Cancellations received 48 hours or
more prior to the start of the event
may receive a cash refund minus a
$25 processing fee, or a credit
voucher in the full amount of fees paid
which will be valid for one year from
the date of the event.
Substitutions for paid registrations
are accepted. Credit vouchers are
transferable.
No shows will not receive a refund or
credit voucher. No shows requesting
refunds due to emergency or hardship
must be received in writing no more
than 30 days after the event date.
Special accommodations can be
12 noon
Lunch and Presentation by Iris Data Services
This presentation will provide fascinating insights into the latest
eDiscovery technologies. The benefits of using these cutting edge
technologies will amaze you.
Schedule continued on page 2
*Course materials will be provided in electronic format only on day of event.
made by contacting UMKC Law
School prior to the program date.
UMKC Law School (816) 235-1644
National eDiscovery Leadership Institute
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
1:00 PM
Judicial Panel Discussion re: Recent Decisions, Federal Rule Amendments and Ethical Perspectives
This judicial roundtable will provide insight into the benches’ approach to eDiscovery topics, such as
cooperation among counsel, proper eDiscovery planning, review and production, computer assisted
review, and appropriate sanctions awards for spoliation. The new proposed federal rule amendments
will also be discussed along with ethical issues involving eDiscovery. This is a unique opportunity to hear
from judicial leaders who are known for their judicial opinions on key eDiscovery topics.
Panel:
Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin, U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York
Hon. Andrew J. Peck, U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York
Hon. David J. Waxse, U.S.D.C. District of Kansas
Hon. James P. O’Hara, U.S.D.C. District of Kansas
Moderator:
Jonathan Sablone, Nixon Peabody LLP
3:00 PM
Snack Break sponsored by Dentons
3:15 PM
Behind the Scenes of the Proposed Federal Rule Amendments
This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most respected deans of the eDiscovery bar and the
chair of the committee that drafted the proposed federal rule amendments, which have garnered much
discussion, and, in some instances, sewing controversy. In addition to covering key proposed federal
eDiscovery rule amendments, Judge Grimm will give us a behind the scenes peek at the rule making
process, the controversy surrounding the rule changes, the evolution of the current proposed federal
rule amendments and share his thoughts on the likelihood of passage and their ultimate implications.
Presenter:
Hon. Paul W. Grimm, U.S.D.C., District of Maryland
4:15 PM
eDiscovery Ethics
Ethical considerations in eDiscovery and social media use will be explored, including the handling of
inadvertently produced data, the viewing of juror and adverse party social media accounts, “friend”
requests to adversaries and the use of social media in hiring decisions.
Presenter:
Ellen Y. Suni, Dean and Professor of Law, UMKC School of Law
5:15 PM
Closing Remarks
5:30 p.m.
Cocktail reception sponsored by Lathrop & Gage LLP
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National eDiscovery Leadership Institute
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 • Pierson Auditorium, Atterbury Student Success Center
UMKC Volker Campus, 5000 Holmes, Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Registration 8:00 AM • Seminar 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
WAYS TO PRE-REGISTER:
1. Online at www.ediscoveryleadership.org
2. Mail completed form with payment to UMKC Law School, 500 East 52nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
3. Phone (816) 235-1644
4. Fax (816) 235-5276
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