Masters Conference Announces Intelligent Discovery Solutions as Presenting Sponsor

Sept. 30, 2011 - PRLog -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Masters Conference, an advanced legal educational experience, today announced that Intelligent Discovery Solutions (“iDS”) is a Presenting Sponsor of the conference. iDS is a premier provider of expert services in information management and e-Discovery to multinational corporations, financial institutions and law firms. As a sponsor at this level, the company will participate in regional events and at the national Masters Conference, Oct. 3-5, 2011, in Washington, D.C.

“iDS has participated in the Masters Conference for a number of years because we know its value as a forum for legal professionals to learn and network with their peers,” said Dan Regard, Managing Director of iDS. “Attendees at next week’s conference are going to experience high-quality educational sessions taught by experts in the field.  We’re pleased to participate.”

iDS representatives will be available at booth A in the conference’s exhibit hall throughout all three days of the event. iDS experts also will take part in the following panels at the conference:

•   Company use of personal equipment - 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 3 (Daniel L. Regard)
•   What is the true cost of cloud computing to litigation - War stories from those who have been there and done that – 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 3 (Neal Lawson)
•   A look at comprehensive policies, proactive penetration testing and d&o insurance considerations – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 4 (Mike Tyk)
•   Social Media - Planning for practical discovery while considering the landscape of recent case law and data privacy challenges - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 4 (Neal Lawson)
•   Implications of the cloud on international discovery and data privacy - 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5 (Tom Matzen)
•   Database Discovery: When, Why, How – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5 (Daniel L. Regard)

In addition to sponsoring both the national event in Washington, D.C. and several regional events throughout the year, iDS was also heavily involved in the educational aspects of the conference by serving on the Masters Conference Advisory Cabinet. Managing Directors Neal Lawson and Dan Regard and Director Tom Matzen have served on the cabinet this year. Along with the other cabinet members, these iDS experts were charged with collaborating on methods to improve management of the information lifecycle for the benefit of the legal community at large and with ensuring that the Masters Conference upholds its mission of providing an elite educational forum where all benefit from its educational message.

“We were very pleased to have Neal, Dan and Tom serving on the Masters Conference Advisory Cabinet this past year,” said Marilyn Gladden, Global Client Relations Director for the Masters Conference. “Their experience, insight and connections were invaluable when deciding on curriculum and selecting our expert speakers.”

The Masters Conference, which will be held at the Reagan Center in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 3 – 5, 2011, provides practical CLE education for lawyers and litigation support professionals that is delivered by experts with front-line experience. In addition to speaking during the sessions, Kroll Ontrack will have a booth at this event. Masters Conference content is developed by an advisory cabinet of industry thought leaders. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, presented by peers, on current issues that can be applied immediately to everyday practice.

To register online for the Masters Series for Legal Professionals events or for the Masters Conference in October, visit http://www.themastersconference.com. For sponsorship information, contact marilyn.gladden@themastersconference.com.  

About Intelligent Discovery Solutions, Inc.
Intelligent Discovery Solutions (iDS) is a strategic consulting and expert services firm specializing in providing unique solutions for complex litigation issues. With a number of testifying experts providing guidance, the company specializes in the following industries: Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Technology, Retail & Entertainment, and Energy & Environment. iDS works with clients to address complex investigative and advisory requirements, domestic and international discovery issues, data analysis, and expert testimony. For more information, visit http://www.iDiscoverySolutions.com.

About 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, 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. The Masters Conference offers other educational events, including its Masters Series for Legal Professionals, in various cities and via webinar.  For additional information on the Masters Conference, please visit http://www.themastersconference.com.

Media Contact:

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

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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.