Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals

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Benefits

Navigating the electronic discovery process is more critical than it ever has been before. Not only are data volumes skyrocketing, but judges are increasingly focused on evaluating parties' e-discovery efforts from preservation through to production. Indeed, the discovery stage of a matter often determines the outcome of the case, driving the parties toward settlement or trial. In light of these developments, the role of paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, is especially important. This live audio conference will provide an update for you to adapt to these changes, and effectively and efficiently manage discovery. This audio conference will trace the steps in the discovery process, from preserving evidence to review and production, providing basic information and tips for the most effective strategies in different situations. Real-life examples will be used to illustrate these concepts. Join us for an insightful analysis of the e-discovery process and best practices.


Agenda

Understanding the Duty to Preserve Evidence and Its Scope
  • What Should Be Preserved and When
  • Traditional vs. Electronic Discovery
  • Identifying the Sources of Potentially Relevant Information
  • Drafting and Distribution of the Litigation Hold Notice
  • Effective Preservation Strategies and Techniques
Document Review and Production
  • Choosing the Right Vendors
  • The Development and Use of Search Terms
  • Planning for and Managing the Document Review
  • Special Considerations Related to Document Production
Best Practices in Responding to Discovery Requests

Faculty

Jason Lichter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Jason Lichter
  • Senior counsel and east coast lead in the E-Discovery and Information Governance practice group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, resident in the New York office
  • Advised clients and colleagues on all major electronic discovery issues, both during and outside of litigation, including document preservation and retention policies, efficient approaches to document review, forensic collections, backup tape remediation strategies, cost shifting, vendor selection, and cloud computing initiatives
  • Also given presentations and published articles on a number of timely electronic discovery and legal technology topics
  • Named a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys in 2009
  • Member of the Sedona Conference’s Working Group 1 on Electronic Document Retention and Production
  • Prior to law school, worked as a software engineer for Sapient Corporation, an international IT consulting company
  • J.D. degree, Harvard Law School; B.A. degree, cum laude, Yale University
  • Can be contacted at jlichter@seyfarth.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for paralegals, legal assistants and attorneys.

CD & Manual - CD Set with bound 28 page manual
Podcast - 90 Minute MP3 with 28 page electronic manual - Immediate Access and No Shipping Cost