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1 ediscovery2015 Be the first to learn how best practice applied to your discovery project will reduce your workload, time and expense. 2nd Annual La Touche Training ediscovery Conference Friday 13 November 2015 Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin 3 Earn up to 7 CPD Hours ediscovery 2015 a must see event for anyone working or planning to work in ediscovery. This event will bring together leading national and international speakers, including Judge James Francis (Microsoft privacy case), to discuss key developments, trends, judgments and technological advances in the area of ediscovery. ediscovery professionals will gain expert insight into project strategies, innovative technologies and international developments giving you the knowledge, skills and competitive advantage. Reduce your project workload, time and cost by applying best practice principles Understand the impact on cross-border discovery re: Microsoft Privacy; and other recent cases Gain expert insight into ediscovery tools and techniques to gain the competitive edge Stay on top of regulations and know how to maintain a defensible data collection process Recognise efficiencies in making digital document presentations in the courtroom Network with fellow ediscovery practitioners - sharing knowledge and raising your profile Have your questions answered by industry experts The CLAI Good Practice Discovery Guide will be launched at the conference and attendees will benefit from detailed presentations on how to get the best out of guides and protocols - both from a legal and technical point of view. There will also be detailed legal and technical presentations on TAR, analytics and predictive coding. The afternoon session will commence with practical workshops and key take away points on a range of matters. info@latouchetraining.ie Book before 23 October to avail of the early bird rate

2 Event Programme Breakfast Primer 1 Breakfast Primer 2 08:30-09:00 The fundamentals of ediscovery Danielle Rowe, Electronic Evidence Consultant, Kroll Ontrack This session will focus on those new to discovery, and those looking for a refresher on the process. It will provide a walkthrough of a typical discovery project and will provide attendees with the practical knowledge they will need to get the most of the remainder of the day in addition to the tools and guidance needed to take the first steps towards completing a successful discovery project Top tips for experienced ediscovery practitioners Tom Gilsenan, Informa and Sean McElligott, Philip Lee For those experienced in discovery, this session will provide a forum to discuss common challenges in discovery and how they might be avoided. The presenter will bring practical knowledge and key tips for improving work practice :20 Refreshment break ediscovery Conference 09:20-09:30 Conference opening and housekeeping 09:30-09:35 Launch of the CLAI Good Practice Discovery Guide Eileen Roberts, A & L Goodbody, Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland (CLAI) The CLAI Good Practice Discovery Guide has been cited in many matters and assisted even more practitioners since its original launch in March The eagerly awaited second version of the guide will be formally launched, along with a briefing of the drivers behind the guide and how practitioners may get the most of it. 09:35-10:10 Standards, Guides, Protocols, and the new CLAI Guide Simon Collins, EY and Richard Willis, Arthur Cox This session will give a brief overview of what standards, guides, and protocols are available to assist practitioners, both in Ireland and internationally. It will then provide a detailed walk through of the new CLAI Good Practice Discovery Guide and how it might be used, both from a practical and from a legal perspective. 10:10-10:40 US Developments in ediscovery Judge James Francis An American perspective on cross-border discovery Privacy versus justice: reconciling European data protection with U.S. discovery Changes in U.S. discovery rules and their impact on cross-border discovery U.S. discovery for foreign proceedings: Section 1782 Whose data is it anyway? The role of the internet service provider 10:40-11:00 Q & A Session 11:00-11:20 Networking break

3 Event Programme ediscovery Conference 11:20-12:00 TAR, Analytics and Predictive Coding, What are they all about? Technical Overview Graham Jackson, kcura When dealing with commercial disputes or regulatory investigations, law firms can help their clients keep e-discovery costs down, and meet tight production deadlines through the smart use of analytical technology. Graham will share with the audience some of the tools and techniques that law firms can utilise to gain a competitive edge over their rivals and help their clients achieve favorable e-disclosure outcomes. What does this mean in practice? Karyn Harty, McCann Fitzgerald As one of the leading practitioners in this area, Karyn is well placed to discuss the importance of TAR, Analytics and Predictive Coding from a legal point of view. Karyn will discuss how this works in practice and will look at its acceptance in the Irish Courts and some recent examples of this. 12:00-12:25 Data Collection practical demonstration of the importance of a robust collection strategy in an ediscovery Case William O Brien, Director, KPMG Forensic Practices The importance of maintaining a defensible data collection process The Importance of Metadata Case Study When Data Collection goes Wrong and the Impact on an ediscovery Conclusion 12:25-12:40 Q & A Session 12:40-13:40 Networking lunch Legal workshop Technology workshop 13:40-15:00 Cost Efficiencies in ediscovery Megan Anne Hooper and Paula Fearon McCann Fitzgerald A practical discussion about managing and budgeting for large scale ediscovery projects. The workshop facilitators will share their experiences and tips for bringing cost efficiencies to such projects while maintaining quality and minimising risk. Innovation in Internal and Regulatory Investigations Daniel Kavan, Kroll Ontrack An in-depth discussion on the use of technology in competition law and internal investigations. Daniel Kavan will share his experience of the uses of machine learning and other strategic technologies and the applicability of these technologies to Irish, European and international legal practice. Our audience will be encouraged to participate by asking questions and sharing their own experiences and views. Technical Masterclass for Lawyers Jonathan Maas, Heuron Legal Lawyers are often required to make technical decisions without the necessary technical know-how.this session will provide a practical discussion of what techies can teach lawyers. Trial Presentation Eugene O Neill, Geon Legal Solutions The final step in any discovery project is presenting documents at trial, a step which is almost always performed in the old-fashioned paper format. This session will provide an overview of what technology is available, how it all works between the parties and the court, and the significant efficiencies which can be gained by utilising technology in the court room.

4 Event Programme ediscovery Conference 15:00-15:20 Networking break 15:20-16:20 Judicial Panel Review Judge Francis and Judge Costello, Chaired by Chris Dale The afternoon session will finish up with Judicial panel review. Chris Dale from the ediscovery Information project will chair a discussion on key developments and important judgments in ediscovery. Judge Francis and Judge Costello will cover a range of topics and give a unique perspective from the bench. Topics include: Microsoft privacy/dublin warrant case Cross-border issues Key differences between Irish, UK, and US style discovery What the future holds Questions and Answers 16:20-16:35 Closing remarks 16:35 Drinks reception Conference Partners

5 Speakers The Honourable Mr Justice Frank Clarke, Irish Supreme Court Judge The Honourable Mr Justice Frank Clarke is a judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland. Mr Justice Clarke was appointed an Adjunct Professor in the Trinity College Dublin Law School in As a barrister he played a central role in many of the most notable recent cases in the High Court and Supreme court, as well as serving as counsel to the Laffoy Commission and the Flood Tribunal. In 2009 he chaired the Referendum Commission for the second Lisbon Treaty referendum. The Honourable Mr Justice James Francis, U.S. Magistrate Judge The Honourable Mr Justice James C. Francis IV is a United States Magistrate Judge. Along with his judicial duties Judge Francis currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Fordham University School of Law. In the field of electronic data and the law, Judge Francis is the author In re Warrant to Search a Certain Account Controlled and Maintained by Microsoft Corp. Judge Francis speaks frequently on electronic discovery and is a member of the Judicial Advisory Committee of The Sedona Conference, the Advisory Committee of the Georgetown Advanced E-Discovery Institute. The Honourable Ms Justice Costello, Irish High Court Judge The Honourable Ms Justice Costello was appointed a judge of the High Court in September She is assigned to the Commercial list of the High Court. She has dealt with a number of cases involving extensive edisdovery. She is also assigned to deal with examinership applications and is currently the bankruptcy judge. Prior to her appointment her practice as a senior counsel and junior counsel was predominantly in the area of banking and property law and general commercial litigation. She also practised in planning, probate and mental health law. Eileen Roberts, A&L Goodbody and CLAI Eileen Roberts is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of A&L Goodbody. Eileen is a very experienced commercial litigator specialising in large scale commercial disputes in particular in the areas of corporate disputes, property, financial, pensions, transport (maritime and aviation) and insurance disputes. Her clients include blue clip corporates and financial institutions. Eileen is chair of the sub-committee of the Commercial Litigation Association responsible for preparing the Good Practice Discovery Guide. Simon Collins, Ernst & Young Simon is a Director with EY specialising in the provision of ediscovery and Cybersecurity services to clients. He has acted as an expert witness on numerous occasions and led some of the most high-profile ediscovery and Cybercrime investigations, both in Ireland and internationally. In 2013, Simon led the development of the Good Practice Guide to ediscovery in Ireland, and has been a key contributor to the CLAI s Good Practice Discovery Guide. Simon has also been to lead contributor to the new International Standards Organisation (ISO) ediscovery and evidence collection standards. Richard Willis, Arthur Cox Richard is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of Arthur Cox with significant experience in domestic and international banking and financial services, professionalnegligence and shareholder litigation, as well as boardroom disputes and investigations. Richard established and oversees the firm s Discovery and Data Management Unit and is also a member of the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland sub-committee tasked with drafting the Good Practice Discovery Guide. Chris Dale, edisclosure Information Project Chris Dale qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and was a litigation partner in London before turning to commentary on electronic disclosure / discovery. He runs the edisclosure Information Project which disseminates information about the court rules, the problems, and the technology to lawyers and their clients, to judges, and to suppliers. He was involved in drafting Practice Direction 31B and the Electronic Documents Questionnaire. Daniel Kavan, Kroll Ontrack Daniel Kavan leads the Electronic Disclosure Consultancy team at Kroll Ontrack in EMEA. He and his team advise lawyers and their clients on how to effectively manage electronically stored documents in litigation, arbitration, and internal or regulatory investigations. Daniel provides consultancy and training to assist clients with the identification, preservation, collection, review and analysis of potential evidence in document-intensive cases.

6 Speakers Graham Jackson, kcura Graham joined kcura, developers of leading e-disclosure software Relativity, as an International Channel Manager in their London office. In his role, Graham is responsible for supporting the business development efforts of kcura s international network of Relativity Premium Hosting Partners (PHPs). Prior to joining kcura, Graham was a Legal Technologies Consultant at Kroll Ontrack, a leading global provider of e-discovery software and services. Graham s background in global technology sales and consultancy on the technical strategies and practical workflow in e-discovery cases has provided him with a strong understanding of customer technology needs and issues across numerous jurisdictions. Karyn Harty, McCann Fitzgerald Karyn s principal area of practice is complex commercial disputes. She advises companies and financial institutions on corporate disputes, regulatory compliance and investigations and the resolution of disputes through Commercial Court litigation and mediation. She is adept at managing large scale discovery and has a particular interest in electronic discovery and privilege. She is a co-author of the chapter on Discovery in the Law Society of Ireland Civil Litigation Manual 2nd ed (Oxford University Press) and lectures on Document Management on the Society s Diploma in Commercial Litigation. Paula Fearon, McCann Fitzgerald Paula practises in the firm s Dispute Resolution & Litigation Department of McCann FitzGerald. Paula has extensive experience in e-discovery having managed the discovery process, from discovery requests to production of the affidavit and documents, in numerous complex cases in the context of both High Court and Commercial Court proceedings. As part of this, Paula has managed review teams, advised on privilege issues and assisted clients with the identification and collection of documents and document management. Paula has also assisted clients in complying with document requests in the context of criminal proceedings as well as within the Central Bank Administrative Sanctions Procedure. Paula is a member of the McCann FitzGerald e-discovery group and has experience of using each of the key electronic discovery platforms including Relativity, Clearwell, Summation Pro, InControl and Eclipse. Megan Anne Hooper, McCann Fitzgerald Megan is an experienced litigator who became a partner in the practice in Megan has extensive experience in e-discovery in commercial litigation and regulatory investigations, electronic discovery platforms and legal professional privilege, having advised clients and lectured in each of these areas. She has experience dealing with discovery orders in the civil and criminal courts and has advised clients on all facets of the e-discovery life cycle and related legal issues (including data protection and customer confidentiality issues) and she has project managed a large number of complex electronic document review and production exercises. Jonathan Mass, Heuron Legal Jonathan has over 30 years experience in litigation support and the use of technology in litigation. He worked on some of the largest and most complex cases in the UK and internationally. In 2010 Jonathan joined EY s Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services team in London. In April 2014 Jonathan moved to Huron Legal in London. A highly regarded individual in the industry, Jonathan is recognised in the Global Tech Leaders Top 100 for his integrity in litigation support and standards work, and regularly speaks at international conferences. Eugene O Neill, Geon Legal Solutions Eugene O Neill is Managing Director of GEON Legal Solutions, an ediscovery and litigation support company specialising in electronic data and document processing for clients throughout Ireland and the UK. William O Brien, KPMG William O Brien is a Director within KPMG s Forensic practice. William specialises in the delivery of ediscovery and computer forensic investigation services. William has led work streams in a number of large and small scale projects throughout Europe, ranging from fraud, litigation, price fixing, insolvency, civil investigations and regulatory enquiries. He has also provided computer evidence and has given expert testimony in the Irish courts. William is a graduate of University College Cork where he studied Computer Science and he also holds a number of industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft and Guidance Digital Forensics Software.

7 Who should attend? This event is designed to meet the needs of these roles within law firms, organisations and government bodies. Solicitors General Counsel and In-House Counsel Barristers Judicial Members Government Bodies Computer Forensic Experts Records Management Professionals Compliance, Government and Risk Professionals Information and Knowledge Management Professionals Chief Information Officers Chief Operations Officers Legal Practice Office Managers IT Professionals Regulatory Investigators Legal Executives Information Security Leaders Service Providers to the legal industry Any professional with an interest in ediscovery Partner Information Informa KPMG Kroll Ontrack Geon Ricoh Informa are one of KPMG s Forensic Kroll Ontrack GEON Legal Solutions Ricoh are a total Ireland s leading Advisory Services specialise in is an ediscovery document and IT information professionals help providing innovative and litigation solutions provider management clients discover electronic evidence support company offering a range of solutions and facts underlying services to law firms specialising in services tailored to service providers. concerns about and corporate clients electronic data your specific needs, We provide cost fraud and other in most industry and document from streamlining effective services forms of misconduct sectors including processing for clients costs, to enhancing and solutions that and assists them financial services, throughout Ireland business processes assist companies to in assessing pharmaceutical, and the UK. At GEON and increasing improve efficiencies and mitigating energy and retail. we provide our staff productivity. and reduce costs in vulnerabilities to These services services in complete Safeguarding the manner in which such activities. include ediscovery, confidence, backed information is one of they handle, store, The firm provides digital forensics, with the resources the most important retrieve and share forensic services managed review and and expertise to ways in which we their paper and that help to consulting which are deliver accurate can support your digital information. prevent and resolve provided in order information. We business, running ediscovery commercial disputes to assist our clients are committed to security checks and processing - and provides expert in multiple practice providing the highest putting systems A u t o m a t e d witness services. areas including quality services to in place to ensure processing to dedupe, redact, OCR, sophisticated competition and management of information is It also deploys dispute resolution, our clients in the your company s code, categorise and technology tools to regulatory cases. Our large volumes of protected.and tag. We bring paper, help organizations clients rely on our data, paper and when it comes to , edocs, audio, address the risks deep understanding information. sustainability, our video & social media and costs involved of their legal needs environmental together so they with evidence and our technical record is second to can be reviewed and discovery expertise to comply none. For eight years centrally under the management, as well with discovery running, Ricoh has one platform. as the acquisition, obligations and been named as one management, and gain a strategic of the Global 100 analysis of large advantage in their Most Sustainable data sets, applying cases. Corporations in the advanced analytics World. to assist with the detection of fraud and misconduct.

8 Registration and payment Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return with full payment to La Touche Training. We accept credit card payments over the phone, payment by electronic funds transfer and cheques payable to La Touche Training. Payments must be received within 7 days of invoice date and no refunds will be made after 30 October Without payment in advance we cannot guarantee a place at the conference. Early registration is advised. An will be sent confirming your registration on receipt of registration form. The organisers reserve the right to alter any of the arrangements for this conference, including time alterations or the cancellation of the event, should unforeseen circumstances require such action. To book your place, simply info@latouchetraining.ie or fill in the form below and post or to La Touche Training Registration Form Name Title / Profession Organisation Address (for invoicing purposes) address Phone number Please indicate your choice of Breakfast Primer Session and Afternoon Workshop Breakfast Primer 1 Breakfast Primer 2 Legal Workshop Technology Workshop delegates 265 (early bird before 23 October 2015) 295 Full Conference Rate Conference Partners Delegate rates include All day conference pass Q&A session with industry experts Access to ediscovery service providers Complimentary lunch & refreshments Conference notes in electronic format Delegate rates 215pp - for group bookings of 3 or more from the same organisation, booked at the same time 265pp - Early bird rate, must book before 23 October Full conference rate Conference Contacts Adrian Kiernan La Touche Training Suite 329, The Capel Building Mary s Abbey, Dublin 7 Tel: akiernan@latouchetraining.ie About La Touche Training La Touche Training is a specialist legal training firm, delivering legal training programmes for Government Departments, Regulatory Bodies, Law Firms, Commercial Organisations and SME s. Since our inception in 1995 we have organised thousands of practical and informative conferences and training events for the Irish market. LTT175