Masters Conference and Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists form Strategic Alliance

Sept. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- ORLANDO, FL - The Masters Conference, an advanced legal educational experience, announced today that it formed a strategic alliance with the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). ACEDS is the first and only credible membership organization to utilize a quantifiable, psychometric approach to train and certify professionals in e-discovery. The ACEDS and Masters Conference alliance provides the perfect combination of unsurpassed certification and education. Attendees will be at the forefront of the dynamic and fluid legal field.

ACEDS is the first membership organization devoted to the professional interests of the entire e-discovery community. Its mission is to enhance competence through a certification that is extended to candidates who successfully complete a rigorous psychometrically sound examination. Successful candidates will earn the credential of Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS). ACEDS also provides high quality online and live training, connects ACEDS members with experts through various forums to facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions to problems, and produces practical, timely information.

Through its strategic alliance, ACEDS is extending a special offer to all Masters Conference attendees, as they will be eligible for up to 14 CEDS credits with proof of attendance.

Gregory J. Calpakis, ACEDS Executive Director, states, “We are very excited about this strategic alliance. Our entities complement each other and now Masters Conference attendees will have a jump-start on ACEDS’ comprehensive e-discovery certification program. The alliance will provide a wide range of educational options for legal professionals. Together we form an incomparable combination of certification and education.”

The Masters Conference theme this year is “Litigation and Discovery in a World of Technology,” and will be held October 4-6, 2010 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. It brings together leading experts and professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to develop strategies, practices and resources for managing the information lifecycle. This year’s conference will focus on how corporations can protect themselves against the risks associated with global, mobile and cloud-based opportunities and challenges. It delves into legal hold strategies, international privacy laws, high profile scandals, security breaches, IP threats, increased litigation, audits and regulatory investigations.

To register online for the Masters Conference, visit www.themastersconference.com. For sponsorship information, contact marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com.  

For further information about ACEDS, visit www.ACEDS.org or contact Lanny Morris, ACEDS Senior Account Executive, at 305-490-2933 or by email at lmorris@ACEDS.org.

About the Masters Conference
Since 2006, the Masters Conference has brought together experts and leading professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to discuss strategies, practices and resources for managing the information lifecycle. The Masters Conference is an intimate forum where legal industry professionals can share, collaborate and obtain master knowledge of the most relevant topics in the legal industry today. By limiting attendance to 350 delegates, the Masters Conference is meant to be an exclusive opportunity to learn and network with the top legal professionals in the industry without battling large crowds and an overwhelming vendor hall. For additional information on the Masters Conference, please visit www.themastersconference.com.

About the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
ACEDS is the first membership organization devoted to the professional interests of the entire e-discovery community. Its mission is to enhance competence through a certification that is extended to candidates who successfully complete a rigorous psychometrically sound examination. Successful candidates will earn the Certified E-Discovery Specialist, or CEDS, designation. ACEDS also provides high quality online and live training, connects ACEDS members with experts through various forums to facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions to problems, and produces practical, timely information. For additional information about ACEDS, please visit www.ACEDS.org

Media Contacts:
Masters Conference                   
Marilyn Gladden                  
Global Client Relations Director             
407-491-6911                  
Marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com

ACEDS
Isabel Aria
Editorial Director
786-517-2714

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Since 2006, the Masters Conference has brought together experts and leading professionals from law firms, corporations and the bench to discuss strategies, practices and resources for managing the information life cycle.