Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Carolyn Anger, President – Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists Toronto Chapter, Consilio
• Robin Cardillo, Director – Women in eDiscovery Toronto Chapter, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
• Matthew Maslow, Chair – Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Working Groups, Deloitte LLP

Sponsored by DEED

Handling litigation, regulatory inquiries, or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) involves unique considerations for eDiscovery professionals. Join us as we investigate tailored strategies from the start, ensuring the best possible results for your eDiscovery journey. We will explore how eDiscovery planning should be customized to the specific dynamics of each situation, focusing on initial approaches to guarantee the best results. 

Speakers:

• Tiana Corovic
• Jasmine Lam
• Edward Lynde
• Greg Sullivan

The process of effective data collection has shifted from merely collecting a computer to navigating a complex landscape of communication and storage. With platforms like Teams, SharePoint, Slack, and O365, expertise is essential. This session will explore the intricacies of collecting, preserving, reviewing, producing, and authenticating data from social media platforms, mobile encryption methods, Office 365, and modern attachments.

Speakers:

• Gretel Best
• Stephanie Corvese
• Mikaela Buttivant
• Kevin Lo
• Cezar Serhar

Sponsored by Women in eDiscovery

Not long ago the process was simple – search and review. However, as the way we communicate, technology and the legal landscape have continued to evolve, review strategies have shifted challenging eDiscovery practitioners to stay ahead of the newest  developments, such as portable AI models and the use of generative AI 

In this session, we’ll cover how to review other parties documents, identify manufactured documents, and account for the varied data types, using technology and process to accelerate your review.  

Speakers:

• Isabelle Bruce
• Jacqui Cummins
• Tatiana Lazdins
• Dawn Sullivan
• Ilan Tsekhman

Lunch

The eDiscovery community remained busy this year. All of our event sponsors will recap their year, drawing attention to how their work can help you in practice. 

Speakers:

• Robin Cardillo
• Ian Sinclair
• Chris Walker

Sponsored by ACEDS

As eDiscovery evolves, new challenges continually arise. How much can you learn from others’ successes and mistakes? Let’s find out! 

 In this rapid-fire session, each panelist will offer a brief glimpse into a recent challenge and their approach to managing it. The discussion will cover tackling issues in eDiscovery workflows and applying technology effectively. 

Speakers:

• Cheryl Curran
• Clare Mauro
• Sarah Millar
• Stephanie Williams

The courts are increasingly attentive to eDiscovery! Recent decisions in Canada have addressed core issues such as, proportionality, redactions, and cost recovery.  

In this session, our panelists will discuss recent case law and its potential implications for the future. 

Speakers:

• Michael Lalande
• Gordon Lee
• Marta Young

Closing Remarks from Co-Chairs

• Carolyn Anger
• Robin Cardillo
• Matt Maslow