--- title: "eDiscovery Convergence 2024: From Basics to Breakthroughs in eDiscovery" description: Bringing together leading experts and professionals to share valuable insights and explore the rapidly evolving digital evidence landscape. image: https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/2024%20DEED%20Conference%20%281%29.png --- [Skip to content](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#main-content) ![barbri_logo-ACEDS_color_RGB](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ACEDS%20Partner%20Resources/2024%20ACEDS%20Logos/barbri_logo-ACEDS_color_RGB.png?width=150&height=57&name=barbri_logo-ACEDS_color_RGB.png "barbri_logo-ACEDS_color_RGB") ![2024 DEED Conference (2)](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/2024%20DEED%20Conference%20(2).png?width=2000&height=1000&name=2024%20DEED%20Conference%20(2).png "2024 DEED Conference (2)") [Register](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#buy-now) [Agenda](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#agenda) [Speakers](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#speakers) [Sponsor](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#sponsors) [Add to Calendar](https://cal.et/xv4chgax) ### **Join Us for eDiscovery Convergence 2024!** **Date**: Wednesday, November 20, 2024  •  8:30 am - 6:00 pm EST **Location**: Deloitte Canada, 8 Adelaide St W #200, Toronto This event is proudly organized by the [Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Working Group (DEED)](https://digital-evidence.ca/) and the Toronto Chapters of [The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS)](https://toronto.aceds.org), and [Women in eDiscovery (WiE)](https://womeninediscovery.org). These organizations are dedicated to advancing the Canadian eDiscovery community. The conference will bring together **leading experts and professionals** to share valuable insights and explore the rapidly evolving digital evidence landscape. Expect discussions around **significant changes** in eDiscovery fundamentals and how evidence handling has transformed across the **EDRM continuum**. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry leaders in the region.**Register now to secure your spot!** ## Continuing Education Credits This program has been approved for 4.25 CEDS CEU by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists. ![CEDS Canada](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Art_Banners_Images/Badges/CEDS%20Canada/2021-23_CEDS%20Canada%20Badge_300dpi.png?width=200&height=200&name=2021-23_CEDS%20Canada%20Badge_300dpi.png "CEDS Canada") ![CEDS](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/044-18_Badge_352x352-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=044-18_Badge_352x352-1.png "CEDS") **This program contains 1 hour and 45 minutes of Professionalism content, and 3 hours of Substantive content.** ![law-society-of-ontario-accredited](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/law-society-of-ontario-accredited.jpg "law-society-of-ontario-accredited") Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024) ## Register to Attend General Admission #### $125 CAD\* - Check-in opens at 8:30 AM EST - Paid parking at venue - Breakfast and lunch included [Sold Out](https://aceds.org/) *\*Discounted pricing available to members of ACEDS, DEED, and WiE. Check your email for promo code or email your member association to request the code. * #### Agenda 8:30 AM—9:00 AM: Breakfast Breakfast 9:00 AM—9:10 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks 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 9:10 AM—10:00 AM: Mastering eDiscovery: Strategic Planning for Various Legal Scenarios 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 10:00 AM—10:55 AM: Collecting Data: Adapting to Modern Communication and Storage 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 10:55 AM—11:10 AM: Networking Break Networking Break 11:10 AM—12:00 PM: Document Review: Adapting to Change 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 12:00 PM—1:10 PM: Lunch Lunch 1:10 PM—2:00 PM: DEED, ACEDS and WIE Updates 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 2:00 PM—2:50 PM: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned 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 2:50 PM—3:05 PM: Networking Break Networking Break 3:05 PM—3:55 PM: Case Law Update 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 3:55 PM—4:00 PM: Closing Remarks from Co-Chairs Closing Remarks from Co-Chairs - Carolyn Anger - Robin Cardillo - Matt Maslow 4:00 PM—6:00 PM: Networking Reception Networking Reception [Get tickets](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2024#buy-now) ## Conference Chairs ![Carolyn Anger](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Carolyn%20Anger.png) ### Carolyn Anger President – ACEDS Toronto Chapter Senior Director at Consilio ![Robin Cardillo](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Robin%20Cardillo.png) ### Robin Cardillo Director – WiE  Toronto Chapter Sr. Law Clerk at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP ![Matthew Maslow](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Matthew%20Maslow.png) ### Matthew Maslow Chair - Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Working Groups Director at Deloitte LLP ## Our Esteemed Faculty ![Gretel Best](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Gretel%20Best.png) ### Gretel Best Director, Litigation Support & eDiscovery at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP  ![Isabelle Bruce](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Isabella%20Burce.jpeg) ### Isabelle Bruce Senior Manager, Legal Project Solutions, Strategy, Risk & Transactions at Deloitte ![Mikaela Buttivant](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mikaela%20Buttivant.jpeg?width=353&quality=high) ### Mikaela Buttivant Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting   ![Tiana Corovic](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Tiana%20Corovic.png) ### Tiana Corovic Privacy, Tech & Cybersecurity Counsel ![Stephanie Corvese](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Stephanie%20Corvese.png) ### Stephanie Corvese Senior Manager, Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Grant Thornton LLP ![JACQUELINE CUMMINS](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/39%20JACQUELINE%20CUMMINS_083%20(1).jpeg) ### **Jacqueline Cummins** Senior Law Clerk at Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP ![Cheryl Curran](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Cheryl%20Curran.png) ### Cheryl Curran Director, eDiscovery at BLG Beyond ![Tatiana K Lazdins](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Tatiana%20K%20Lazdins.png) ### Tatiana K. Lazdins Digital Evidence Lawyer at Hicks Morley ![Michael LaLande](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/LALANDE_michael_BIO-1.png) ### Michael LaLande eDiscovery Counsel at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP ![Jasmine Lam - Law Clerk Case Manager Singleton Urquhart](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Jasmine%20Lam%20-%20Law%20Clerk%20Case%20Manager%20Singleton%20Urquhart.jpeg) ### Jasmine Lam Law Clerk & Case Manager at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP ![Gordon Lee](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/LEE_gordon_cropped.jpeg) ### Gordon Lee Senior Director, Technology at FTI Consulting ![LO_kevin_bio_2311](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/LO_kevin_bio_2311.jpeg) ### Kevin Lo Senior Director at MT>3 ![23280-edward-lynde-toronto-partner-pose3-sel](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/23280-edward-lynde-toronto-partner-pose3-sel.jpeg) ### Edward W. Lynde Partner with Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP ![Clare Mauro](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/MAURO_clare_bio.jpg) ### Clare Mauro Director, Litigation Services at Torys LLP ![Cezar Serhar](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Cezar%20Sehar.jpg) ### Cezar Sehar Senior Manager, Digital Forensics at Deloitte ![Ian R. Sinclair](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chapters/Toronto/Toronto%20Chapter%20Event/Ian%20R.%20Sinclair.png) ### Ian R. Sinclair Counsel and Director of E-Discovery for the B.C. Region at Fasken ![Dawn Sullivan](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/dawn-sullivan-large.jpeg) ### Dawn Sullivan eDiscovery Counsel at Siskinds, LLP ![PJL-5153g-adjusted sample-7 megs](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/PJL-5153g-adjusted%20sample-7%20megs.jpeg) ### Gregory Sullivan, LL.B., LL.M. Partner and National Co-Leader of Discovery and Legal Project Solutions at Deloitte ![Ilan Tsekhman](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Ilan%20Tsekhman.jpeg) ### Ilan Tsekhman Sr. Legal Counsel, Information Governance & eDiscovery ![Marta Young](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Marta%20Young%20Headshot.jpg) ### Marta Young eDiscovery Case Manager at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP   ![Chris Walker](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/Chris%20Walker.jpg) ### Chris Walker Senior Manager, Forensic Technology at KPMG and Vice President of ACEDS Toronto ![Stephanie Williams Director of eDiscovery at Ellwood Evidence Inc.](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hubfs/SNW%20D_C09508-1.jpg) ### Stephanie Williams Director of eDiscovery at Ellwood Evidence Inc. ## Thank You to Our Host [![Deloitte-Logo-color](https://ediscovery.aceds.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sponsored%20By/Deloitte-Logo-color.png?width=250&height=67&name=Deloitte-Logo-color.png "Deloitte-Logo-color")](https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/home.html) - [Visit ACEDS.org](https://aceds.org/) ---