Technology in Litigation A collaboration between the prestigious Stetson University College of Law in Florida and the Law Society of Ireland 13 JULY 15 JULY 2015 INCLUSIVE Venue: the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin Page 1 of 10
WHO WE ARE The Law Society of Ireland is the professional, representative and educational body for its 12,000 solicitor lawyer members. The Law Society Education Department carries out the educational function of the Law Society. The Department is the sole provider of vocational education in Ireland for trainee solicitor lawyers, specifically at the pre-qualification stage. The Department is also responsible for postqualification education for solicitor lawyers through the provision of conferences, seminars, workshops and certified Certificates, Diplomas and Masters Awards, all of which are managed and delivered by Law Society Professional Training division. (LSPT) On an international level, LSPT designs and delivers training in collaboration with many international partners including the Academy of European Law (ERA), the American Bar Association (ABA) and European Bars. WELCOME Welcome to Law Society Professional Training s Legal Excellence Passport Programme, we are collaborating with Stetson University of Law in Florida to present Technology in Litigation 13 15 July 2015 Don't miss this opportunity to join Stetson Law and the Law Society of Ireland for 2 1/2 days of CPD training discussing the major challenges and benefits of technology and litigation. Whether you have tech clients or want to develop and grow your business network, this is the ideal opportunity for you to network with lawyers from leading US law firms and form business development opportunities for your firm. Come join us on our international legal excellence passport programme and share in a wonderful educational, historical, cultural and social experience. I look forward to meeting you in July. Yours sincerely, Attracta O Regan Attracta O Regan Head of Law Society of Ireland Professional Training Page 2 of 10
WHY CHOOSE LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EXCELLENT TEACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF Lecturers are experienced and respected solicitors, barristers and professional legal skills consultants with extensive practice and teaching experience. SUPERB TRAINING FACILITIES The Law Society Education Department has dedicated training facilities which are designed in an educational ergonomic manner having regard for best practice in training environments. We also offer Free Wi Fi, Library facilities and SMART TVs for an interactive learning experience. Participants of the Programme will be provided with all the reading and learning materials required for the Programme and will not need to buy any additional materials. SOCIAL PROGRAMME An optional social programme will be available to delegates. This will include tours to Dublin s main tourist attractions, tours to the Guinness Storehouse, Powerscourt waterfall and Johnnie Fox s Pub for traditional Irish entertainment and dinner. CITY CENTRE LOCATION Within walking distance to Dublin s vibrant City centre, serviced by the LUAS light rail line and numerous easily accessible bus routes. Page 3 of 10
THE LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND BLACKHALL PLACE, DUBLIN 7 Page 4 of 10
Legal Excellence Passport programme Stetson University College of Law in Florida & the Law Society of Ireland Silicon Valley of the USA meets the Silicon Valley of Europe Technology in Litigation Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July 2015 Monday, July 13 9.30 - Welcome & Introductions 10.00 - E-business Overview of the principal EU and Irish legislation relating to e-business Panel & Delegate discussion and Q & A Robert Corbett, Partner, Arthur Cox Solicitors 11.00-11.15 Tea & Coffee Break 11.15-12.15 Designs and Protection of Computer Programs and Databases Protection of databases under EU and Irish law Relationship between copyright and the database right Industrial design protection Distinction between a registered design and copyright Carol Plunkett, Partner, William Fry, Solicitors 12.15-1:00 Data Protection Analysis of the EU and Irish Rules concerning data protection Managing the legal risks associated with data protection Monitoring email and internet use in the workplace Jeanne Kelly, Partner Mason Hayes and Curran 1.00 2.00 Networking Lunch Page 5 of 10
2.00 2.30 How Technology has impacted the Law-Globalization of Legal Practice Client savviness and Client Demands Judge Porcelli & Professor Demers 2.30-3:00 Big Data Dump Electronic Discovery Issues Professor Demers 3:00-3:30 Privacy Rights and the 4 th Amendment related to Technology Google Earth issues Judge Porcelli 3.30-4:00 Panel Discussion USA and Ireland Comparisons on the Day s Topics Moderated by Professor Demers Tuesday, July 14 9.30 Welcome & Introductions 9.35-10:00 Evidence video surveillance police cameras car cameras cell phone video Professor Demers 10.30 11.30 Problems litigants Face as a Result of Technology Spoliation of the Evidence & Authenticity of evidence in metadata Judge Porcelli 11:30-12:30 Social Media in Litigation Impact on Jurors and the Discovery Process Judge Porcelli 12.30 1.00 Interactive Session 1.00 2.00 Networking Lunch 2.00 3.00 The Use of Social Media and Tablet Devices in the Workplace Oisin Tobin, Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitor 3.00 3.45 Panel Discussion Tours: Guinness Tour optional 19 Page 6 of 10
Wednesday, July 15 9.35 Welcome & Introductions 9.35 10.00 Technology in the Courtroom Theory and Design USA Professor Demers 10:00-10:30 Technology in the Courtroom Theory and Design Ireland (Speaker to be confirmed) 10.30-11.15 The Corporate Perspective on Technology and Data Protection Sarah Lennon, Legal Counsel, Google Ireland 11.15-11.30 Panel & Delegate Discussion & Q & A 11.30-12.30 Conferring of International Legal Excellence Passport Certificates President of the Law Society 12.30-1.30pm Graduation Lunch & Networking Tours: Powerscourt Waterfalls, Johnnie Fox s Pub with Irish Dancing & entertainment & dinner optional 60 Page 7 of 10
Our Lecturers Rob Corbet, Partner, Arthur Cox, Solicitors, Dublin, Head of Technology & Innovation Dr Susan Demers Dean College of Policy Ethics and legal Studies, St Petersburg College Jeanne Kelly, Partner, Mason Hayes and Curran, Solicitors, Dublin, Commercial Department Carol Plunkett, Partner, William Fry, Solicitors, Dublin, Judge Anthony Porcelli US Magistrate Judge, Middle District of Florida Oisin Tobin, Senior Associate, Mason Hayes & Curran, Solicitors, Dublin Our Programme Team Mercy Roberg, Director, Office of Professional Education, Stetson University College of Law JR Swanegan, Director of International Programmes, Stetson University College of Law Attracta O Regan, Head of Law Society of Ireland Professional Training Page 8 of 10
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EXCELLENCE PASSPORT PROGRAMME Technology in Litigation A collaboration between the prestigious Stetson University College of Law in Florida and the Law Society of Ireland Course takes place from 13 15 July 2015 inclusive 650 per delegate Name Address - block capitals Contact telephone number mobile Email address Litigation in Technology - 650 Optional Guinness Storehouse Tour - 19 Optional Powers Court waterfall, Johnnie fox s pub & Irish dancing Tour - 60 METHODS OF PAYMENT 1. By wire transfer Law Society of Ireland - Bank of Ireland Account College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland A/C number: 16304279 - IBAN: IE09 BOFI 90001716304279 Bank Identifier Code: BOFIIE2D Please complete the reference section by quoting LSPT for our records 2. I enclose a cheque in the sum of payable to LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (Please include the fee(s) for the optional tours if you wish to attend these activities. 3. You are authorised to charge to my credit card Page 9 of 10
Card No: Expiry Date: / CVV2*: LASER MASTERCARD VISA OTHER *(last 3 digits of security code on reverse of card) Cardholder s Signature*: Payment: Payment must accompany registration and be made by cheque, credit card or wire transfer. Please make sure all cheques are made payable to the Law Society Professional Training ONLY. Cancellation: Cancellations must be received in writing (email accepted) TEN working days before the training event. Cancellations received after this will incur the full training event fee. In this instance a copy of the materials will be posted out following the training event. Substitute Attendance: If you are unable to attend, a substitute from your firm may attend in your place. Please inform us of any changes in advance of the training event. Acknowledgement of Registration: If you have not received acknowledgement of your training event registration one week after payment, please telephone the Law Society Professional Training team in Dublin on 00-353-1 881 5727 or by e-mail: Lspt@lawsociety.ie CPD Hours: The number of CPD hours indicated in Law Society Professional Training brochures, are intended as a guide only. Actual attendance at CPD training events should only be claimed as part of your requirement. Please return this booking form along with payment or wire transfer receipt to: Law Society Professional Training Team, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, Ireland. Need assistance: P: 00-353-1-8815727, E: Lspt@lawsociety.ie, W: www.lawsociety.ie/lspt Page 10 of 10