Executive Counsel Institute and Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat Announce Strategic Alliance

March 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Executive Counsel Institute’s conferences, E-Discovery for the Corporate Market “The Exchange” are two day, highly interactive colloquiums, that provide attendees with a deep understanding and practical advice regarding major e-discovery challenges faced by organizations today Likewise, the Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat will offer attendees opportunities to interact personally with industry experts in a collegial atmosphere. The retreat has been developed with an emphasis on breakout sessions and workshops, tailored to the needs of attendees. This similarity in mission has led the Executive Directors of the two organizations, Neil Signore and Christopher La Cour (ECI and CVEDR respectively), to support each other’s efforts in a strategic alliance.

Both “The Exchange” and Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat have a specific goal in mind – to enhance the overall attendee experience. “There are a number of eDiscovery related events across the United States. How do you decide which ones to attend when often times, you hear the same speakers, talking about the same topics. The question both Neil Signore and I are attempting to answer in 2011 is, ‘How do we improve the attendees’ experience?’” stated Christopher La Cour (Founder & Executive Director of Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat).

There are distinctive differences between the two events, though.  E-Discovery for the Corporate Market Conferences ‘The Exchange” attracts in-house counsel and attorneys from the mid and large firms while the Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat is aimed at all members of the eDiscovery industry: judges, inside counsel, outside counsel, IT professionals, paralegals, litigation support staff, records management and compliance professionals to name a few. Because it utilizes a round-table format, Signore limits his events to 100 attendees. Carmel Valley Ranch is family-friendly and includes resort activities, so La Cour welcomes attendees and their families, and will provide a full agenda of formal/informal learning opportunities and social events.

For information about these events, visit the websites: http://www.executivecounselinstitute.com/ or http://www.carmelvalleyediscoveryretreat.com/

About the Executive Counsel Institute
The Executive Counsel Institute is the conference division of Executive Counsel Magazine, the only publication that reaches Corporate and General Counsel, CEO’s, CFO’s and Chairmen of the top 10,000 US companies and the top 500 US law firms and also Canada.  The e-Discovery for the Corporate Market Conferences, “The Exchange”, are a NEW type of e-discovery event designed to be a highly interactive colloquium that provides a deep understanding and practical advice regarding major e-discovery challenges facing organizations today. http://www.executivecounselinstitute.com/

About Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat
The Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat will be a premier resource for industry practitioners who wish to focus on the complexities and practicalities of eDiscovery. Whether you’re new to eDiscovery, or want to increase your existing expertise, the retreat will allow you to explore this critical topic with established industry leaders and your peers - all in one of the most stunningly beautiful areas of the United States, Carmel, California. http://www.carmelvalleyediscoveryretreat.com/

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The Carmel Valley eDiscovery Retreat will be a premier resource for industry practitioners who wish to focus on the complexities and practicalities of eDiscovery.