Women in eDiscovery Announces Expert Panels and Networking Opportunity at LegalTech New York

Jan. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Women in eDiscovery, a non-profit organization that brings together businesswomen interested in technology related to the legal industry, today announced that it will have three separate educational sessions and a networking opportunity at LegalTech New York. Every year, Women in eDiscovery offers its members and other LegalTech attendees the opportunity to participate in panel discussions that demonstrate the knowledge and expertise of this organization.

There is a full schedule of activities for all LegalTech attendees, exhibitors and Women in eDiscovery members to attend on Tuesday, February 1, at the Hilton New York Hotel.

Topic: Making the Most Out of You AND Your E-discovery Career; How to Get and Stay ahead of the Pack
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Petit Trianon
Speaker: Robin Thompson, Houston Chapter Director

Topic: Trends from the Trenches: Update on Current Case Law and Events
Time: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Petit Trianon
Panelists: Allison L. Brecher, Senior Litigation Counsel and Director of Information Management & Strategy, Marsh & McLennan Companies; Farrah Pepper, Of Counsel & Vice Chair of Gibson Dunn's Electronic Discovery and Information Law Practice Group, Gibson Dunn; Susan V. Watson, Partner, Wallace King Domike & Reiskin, PLLC
Moderator: Shawnna Childress, co-founder of Women in eDiscovery

Networking/Break
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Petit Trianon

Topic: Round the Table with Women in eDiscovery: No issue-skirting allowed
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: ILTA Track
Panelists: Cynthia Bateman, Director, Forensic Technology Services, KPMG; Babs Deacon, Director of Data Analytics Consulting, Integreon; Joanne Lane, Director - eDiscovery Strategy & Litigation Support, MetLife; Emily Cobb, Discovery Attorney, Ropes & Gray LLP; Alison Grounds, Of Counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP; Ellen Kuplic, Discovery Coordinator, BP America Inc.

Since its inception, Women in eDiscovery has grown to more than 4,000 members and 28 chapters. The organization’s members comprise women from all walks of life, including general counsel, law firm partners, associates, chief operating officers, paralegals, litigation support and e-discovery professionals.

“LegalTech New York is January 31-February 2, 2011, at the Hilton New York, and we are very thankful to Henry Dicker, LegalTech, and the entire staff for their hospitality,” stated Shawnna Childress, co-founder of Women in eDiscovery. “Our members should be very excited about this year’s trade show as we have worked hard to assemble great panels and panelists that will no doubt put energy into their professional and personal endeavors.”

LegalTech is offering Women in eDiscovery a discounted full conference pass. Please visit the Women in eDiscovery LinkedIn page or contact Amy Juers for more details at pr@womeninediscovery.org.

For more information on Women in eDiscovery, visit www.womeninediscovery.com.

Register to attend LegalTech New York at www.legaltechshow.com.

About Women in eDiscovery
Women in eDiscovery is a national organization bringing together businesswomen across the world interested in technology related to the legal industry and provides opportunities to help them and other businesswomen grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. For more information on Women in eDiscovery’s free membership and its local and national events, visit www.womeninediscovery.com.  

Contact:
Amy Juers
National Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Women in eDiscovery
651.450.9090
pr@womeninediscovery.com

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Women in eDiscovery is a national organization bringing together businesswomen across the world interested in technology related to the legal industry and provides opportunities to help them and other businesswomen grow personally and professionally.