COST: The cost to attend is $100.00. COALSP members will be admitted for FREE! If you are not a member, you can become a
CLE CREDITS: Colorado Bar Association credits approved (8 general credit hours) NALA National Association of Legal Assistants credits approved (6 hours) NFPA National Federation of Paralegal Association credits approved
(SORRY, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.)
“What You Need to Know about eDiscovery: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Mistakes” Craig Ball, Esq. is a board certified trial lawyer and certified computer forensic examiner, and is one of the leading eDiscovery consultants and expert witnesses in the country. This presentation will discuss recurring ediscovery problems, and provide attendees with some solutions and recommended preventative measures to avoid common pitfalls in litigation.
• MAGISTRATE JUDGE BOYD N. BOLAND, USDC, DISTRICT OF COLORADO
“Garcia v. Berkshire; Qualcomm v. Broadcom; and New Colorado Bar Association Formal Ethics Opinion 119--A Minefield for Litigation Support Professionals (and the lawyers they assist).” Magistrate Judge Boland will speak about sanctions that can result from ediscovery issues, and the duty of lawyers to adequately train and supervise support staff in connection with such tasks.
• MARK BRENNAN, ESQ., PARTNER, BRYAN CAVE, LLP, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
“Litigation Support as a Business” Mr. Brennan’s presentation will include business considerations relating to ediscovery, and the changing face of legal services offered by law firms.
• TODD NUNN, ESQ., PARTNER, K&L GATES, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON “The K&L Gates e-DAT Group: Forging a Path in eDiscovery Practice”
Mr. Nunn will discuss the cutting edge practice of K&L Gates, and their e-DAT group, well known for its extensive ediscovery blog, www.ediscoverylaw.com, and state of the art ediscovery practice. Mr. Nunn will also discuss emerging trends in ediscovery.
• JASON PRUSSMAN, ESQ., IAALS, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
“Updates and Trends in Law Regarding Data Retention Policies” Mr. Prussman’s presentation will include a brief overview of the e-discovery landscape and discuss the myriad advantages of adopting and enforcing a document retention policy. He will also provide an update on the state of law, discussing the intersection between recent court decisions and corporate retention procedures.
• ANN AUERBACH, CISA, MANAGER IT COMPLIANCE, CIMAREX ENERGY CO., DENVER, COLORADO
“eDiscovery Best Practices: How to Retrieve the Tentacles of the Octopus and Still Stay Sane CASE STUDY” Ms. Auerbach will present practice tips for coordinating electronic discovery projects and improving communication between parties from the corporate legal department perspective.
VENDOR SPONSORS:
A vendor booth area will be available outside the conference area in the foyer. Thanks to the following vendors and professional associations for participating this year!