EMC to sponsor CLE Session at LegalTech 2012 on the issues, risks and benefits of bringing more e-Discovery in-house. 

“Although the FRCP amendments were enacted back in late 2006, their practical application is an evolving process for business, information technology, and legal professionals, as both  Discovery technologies and case law mature.”, notes David Yerich, Esq., Director of eDiscovery at Minneapolis based UnitedHealth Group and Advisory Board Member of CEDS.  “At its core eDiscovery is about technology, and technology is constantly evolving.  Taking a wait-and-see strategy, for the proverbial eDiscovery dust to settle, before addressing an organization’s litigation needs around electronically stored information (ESI), isn’t a good risk reduction strategy.  Judicial eDiscovery expectations around handling the ever changing types of ESI continue to increase. So by remaining static and not moving your organization forward, you are actually falling behind.”  Yerich notes that LegalTech is a great event to explore and learn about these risks, and potential ways to help minimize them.  “The LegalTech event offers a huge number of opportunities to discuss emerging legal challenges, showcase new technologies, and share best practices, so frontline business managers can develop concrete plans to help reduce litigation exposure in managing ESI.  I’m looking forward to attending.”

The LegalTech Session:

Overcoming the FUD to Bring More e-Discovery In-House   10:30 am – 11:30 am

Bringing more of the eDiscovery process in-house can result in substantial savings and better control over the process.  Yet many corporate IT and in-house counsel are afraid to assume the responsibility for the process.  Listen to a panel of experts discuss the most common concerns and how to overcome them to improve your process.

Speakers:

David Yerich, Esq., Director of eDiscovery, UnitedHealth Group

Ian Campbell, Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer, iCONECT Development, LLC

James D. Shook, Esq., Director eDiscovery and Compliance Practice,  EMC Corp.

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