Conference Program 2014
Technology in Practice 2014 is CPD Accredited. Sessions that qualified for Professional and Substantive hours are as indicated below. Alternatively, attendees who attended the full two-day conference will be able to claim up to 12 hr 30 min CPD.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
WELCOME RECEPTION & EARLY REGISTRATION
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Jasper Room
6:00 – 8:30pm (Note slight time change)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE & REGISTRATION
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
6th Floor Foyer
7:30am – 5:00pm
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast | 6TH FLOOR FOYER |
| 8:30 – 8:45am | Welcome & Opening Remarks | MAIN BALLROOM |
| 8:45 – 9:30am | KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
The Transformation of your Practice: Looking into the Crystal Ball
Big data and analytics are here to stay. This enlightening overview of the transformation of the world of discovery as we know it, is presented by seasoned litigator and well-known blogger, Ralph Losey, who brings humour, hands-on experience and insight to the ruminations and questions on the minds of industry leaders today. More… |
MAIN BALLROOM |
| 9:30 – 10:30am |
Abandoning the Fire Drill: The Emergence of eDiscovery as a Business Process
Learn how corporations in Canada are successfully transforming their business processes to take control of eDiscovery. More… |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Computer Forensics: Beyond the Basics
A comprehensive perspective on the science of forensics through a series of case studies spanning from cybercrime to the average case. More… |
LAURENTIAN I | |
Software Usability and Its Impact on Document Review
In a survey conducted by FTI Technology in 2013, 85% of respondents rated “ease-of-use” as “extremely important” when selecting e-discovery software. From fewer clicks, to better, more tightly integrated analytics, and finding the most critical documents first, the latest version of Ringtail is all about ease-of-use. In this session, you will learn and see how FTI has streamlined the Ringtail review experience through improved usability. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN II | |
| 10:30 – 10:45am | Coffee Break | 6TH FLOOR FOYER |
| 10:45am – 11:45am |
The Perfect Storm of Information Management: Data Security, Privacy and eDiscovery
In this session, a panel of Canadian and US experts will discuss factors that can put you and your client at risk, the elements of a data breach response plan and the intersection of data security, privacy, ediscovery and information governance. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Legal Services Innovation: The Imperative of Cost Management
Join us as we map out the key decision points at each stage of the discovery process and their impact on overall costs. More… |
LAURENTIAN I | |
Sliding Doors: Aligning Vendor Capabilities to Short and Long Term Needs
Learn approaches and strategies for aligning vendor capabilities against your own on a case-by-case basis and in supporting the evolution of law firm services. More… |
LAURENTIAN II |
LUNCH BREAK
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
6th Floor Foyer
11:45am – 1:00pm
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Predictions on Predictive Coding
An examination of case studies outlining the baseline workflows and conditions needed to yield an effective ROI and the role of the legal team in the predictive coding process. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Bridging Change: Technology Implementation Strategies for Law Firms
Take advantage of the wisdom and experience of this pioneering group of panelists as they share the ins and outs, challenges and successes of implementing next generation technology in their firm. More… |
LAURENTIAN I | |
ECA, Analytics & TAR: Changing the Way you Manage the Average Case
Join us and learn how these “new” technologies will impact your case strategy, budget and timelines. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN II | |
| 2:00 – 3:00pm |
Lawyer Project Leadership: The Evolution of Legal Project Management
A practical orientation to the baseline involvement, skills and expertise that lawyers need in order to successfully lead their client through the eDiscovery and Review phases of their cases. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Security 101: What You Really Need to Know About Information Security
This session will demonstrate real world examples of where your data could be at risk and what steps can be taken to avoid a security breach. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN I | |
Taming the Beast: How Technology is Streamlining the Discovery Process
This session will provide practical insight into how technology is streamlining the management of evidence in the corporate environment. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN II | |
| 3:00 – 3:15pm | Coffee Break | 6TH FLOOR FOYER |
| 3:15 – 4:30pm |
Mediating eDiscovery Disputes: A Canadian Perspective
Join us as this elite panel of legal community stakeholders discuss a uniquely Canadian alternative to the U.S. eDiscovery Master Role. More… |
MAIN BALLROOM |
eDiscovery in the Cloud: Why Managed Services?
Join us to gain a clear understanding of the options available for Managed Services, how it works and what organizations in the legal space are gravitating to. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN I | |
Maximizing your Review
Learn how to get the most out of your review, plan your workflows before you begin, take advantage of reporting features and improve your team’s performance on every case. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours and up to 0 hr 15 min Substantive Hours |
LAURENTIAN II |
NETWORKING DINNER
Blu Ristorante,
17 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
5:30 – 9:00pm
Friday, November 7, 2014
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
6th Floor Foyer
7:30am – 1:00pm
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast | 6TH FLOOR FOYER |
| 8:30 – 8:45am | Opening Remarks | MAIN BALLROOM |
| 8:45 – 10:15am | KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Star Power: How to Be Unstoppable Through The Nine Star Social Values
In this compelling program, Mike Lipkin will explore each of these defining Social Values with you. You will discover which ones you need to develop and how to do so. You will be inspired by Mike’s sparkling delivery. Most importantly, you will learn how to thrive in 2014 while you help everyone around you do the same. More… |
MAIN BALLROOM |
| 10:15 – 10:30am | Coffee Break | 6TH FLOOR FOYER |
| 10:30 – 11:45am |
Merging into the Fast Lane: Enhancing Results with Technology-Driven Review
This eye-opening and engaging session will demonstrate how the relationship between Analytics and First- and Second-Level Review is being transformed. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours and up to 0 hr 15 min Substantive Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Information Governance: Inherent Opportunities for Law Firms
Learn about the principles and technicalities of IG assessments and how to build a business case to demonstrate the benefits of this service offering to your firm. More… |
LAURENTIAN I | |
Making the Leap from iBlaze Power User to Ipro Guru
Join us to get a glimpse of what your world will look like with this intuitive and powerful technology. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours and up to 0 hr 15 min Substantive Hours |
LAURENTIAN II |
LUNCH BREAK
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
6th Floor Foyer
11:45am – 12:45pm
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 – 1:45pm |
Smart Phones: The Evidence in Your Back Pocket
Smartphones have become one of the most important sources of electronic evidence in business litigation. Learn how to collect, search and review this valuable evidence. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
Quick Wins with Relativity Analytics: How to Enhance Your Everyday Review
In this session, we’ll show you how to apply Relativity Analytics features in easy ways that provide great returns. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN I | |
| 1:45 – 2:45pm |
The Latest on EDRM Metrics: Trends in Proactive Cost Recovery Efforts
Join George Socha as he discusses the bleeding edge developments of the EDRM, and Tiana Van Dyk as she shares her firm’s findings on missing fees, cost recovery, formulating an effective value proposition and the best, most efficient and fair way to bill clients. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
MAIN BALLROOM |
CaseLogistix: Technology Workshop
This insightful session will show you how this lawyer-friendly, next generation tool is changing the way legal teams manage facts and organize their evidence on the average case. More… This program contains 1 hr 0 min Professionalism Hours |
LAURENTIAN I | |
| 3:00 – 3:15pm | Thank You & Conference Wrap Up | MAIN BALLROOM |
**Program is subject to change without notice.**