08:55 AM – 09:00 AM (PST)

Opening Remarks

09:00 AM – 09:19 AM (PST)

Keynote Address 1

Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence in the USA Legal World

The session will discuss:

• Encouraging innovation and addressing transfer of technology challenges

• Cybersecurity – addressing legal and regulatory issues in business and in the workplace

• Technology and disputes: resolving technology-related disputes and utilising technology to resolve disputes

Jennee DeVore

Senior Counsel,

Exelixis,

USA

Teisha Johnson

Partner,

Baker McKenzie,

USA

09:21 AM – 09:44 AM (PST)

Keynote Address 2

The Accelerating Impact of Technology on Legal Services

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Kiwi Camara, founder and CEO of legaltech leader DISCO, discusses why the legal function is the last corporate function to have access to reliable full-stack technology solutions to deal with its complex business needs — how the technology industry is finally shifting to deliver advanced solutions to transform the practice of law. As legal teams accelerate digital transformation and emerging technologies continue to affect legal functions, Kiwi will reflect on the impact to the legal profession and the organizations they serve, and how the modern lawyer can embrace and thrive from these new paradigms.

Kiwi Camara

Founder and CEO,

DISCO,

USA

Sponsored by:

09:46 AM – 10:08 AM (PST)

Joint Case Study Presentation

(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)

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Innovative Techniques for Reducing Legal Spend in the Post COVID-19 World

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• Focusing on areas like legal operations, streamlining data privacy compliance and E-discovery activities

• Leveraging technology to automate legal activities and tasks

• Utilizing policies and procedures to drive real change in their legal department

Mark Henriques

Partner,

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP,

USA

10:10 AM – 10:32 AM (PST)

Joint Case Study Presentation

(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)

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Practical Issues in Litigation and Arbitration in the Post-Pandemic World:

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• Managing Virtual Hearings on Motions

• Perceiving How the Court Perceives the Hearing

• Evidentiary Hearings in the Virtual World

• Settlement Issues – Where Did the Courthouse Steps Go?

• Considerations in International Arbitration – Make Sure You Can Communicate With Your Team!

Gary Eisenberg

Partner,

Perkins Coie LLP, USA

10:35 AM – 10:50 AM (PST)

Virtual Q&A Session

10:52 AM – 11:28 AM (PST)

Joint Case Study Presentation

(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)

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Dispute Management During COVID-19: Moving from Litigation to Arbitration

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• Why is Arbitration less impacted by COVID-19 than litigation?

• How to initiate Arbitration proceedings?

• Impact on ongoing Arbitration proceedings

• Virtual hearings in International Arbitration

Joseph Dennis

General Counsel,

Arup Americas, USA

Emma Lindsay

Partner,

Withersworldwide, USA

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (PST)

Meetings: Networking Lounge & Exhibition Area

• Networking with speakers & delegates

• Meeting & live tech demo with key sponsors & exhibitors

11:47AM – 12:09 PM (PST)

Exclusive Case Study Presentation

(Service Provider makes Exclusive Case Study Presentation)

Future-Proofing Legal Practice Through Innovation

Case study with Seyfarth Shaw and DISCO

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Learn how Seyfarth Shaw and Partner Jay Carle are embracing emerging technology to supercharge legal outcomes for their clients. Jay and Cat will discuss the complex business needs driving change at Seyfarth, and the unique approach the firm is taking toward innovative technology that helps lawyers like Jay bring better legal outcomes for their clients.

Cat Casey

Chief Innovation Officer,

DISCO,

USA

Jay C. Carle

Partner, Deputy Chair, eDiscovery and Information Governance, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, USA

Sponsored by:

12:11 PM – 12:28 PM (PST)

Exclusive Case Study Presentation

(Service Provider makes Exclusive Case Study Presentation)

International Arbitration & Disputes: Practical Tips and Best Strategies

Robert Calico

Vice President, IP & Litigation, Arm, USA

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM (PST)

Virtual Q&A Session

12:47 PM – 01:42 PM (PST))

Joint Case Study Presentation

(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)

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Managing E-discovery in 2021: Trends, Challenges & Tech

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• 2021 Challenges

• Addressing the backlog

• Managing increased workloads

• Developing new skills

• Remote Engagement

Scott A. Milner

Partner,

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, USA

Cortney Starble VanDenburgh

Global eDiscovery Manager, CBRE, USA

David Stanton

Litigation and E-Discovery Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, USA

01:43 PM – 03:48 PM (PST)

Joint Case Study Presentation

(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)

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Sanctions for E-discovery Violations: Practice Tips for Protecting Your Clients and Your Reputation

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• Common issues related to E-discovery sanctions in recent case law

• Strategies and procedures for securing and managing ESI from the point duty to preserve is triggered through production

• Tips for preparing a defensible collection and ensuring preservation protocols are communicated to the proper people

• Recommended processes to avoid E-discovery sanctions

Colleen M. Kenney

Partner, Co-Chair - ediscovery, Sidley Austin LLP, USA

Ronni D. Solomon

e-Discovery Partner,

King & Spalding LLP, USA

David Cohen

Partner,
Reed Smith LLP, USA

Pamela Vidal

Managing Counsel,

Wood, USA

03:50PM – 04:05 PM (PST)

Virtual Q&A Session

04:05 PM – 04:10 PM (PST)

Closing Remarks & Thank You Note