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Law Times • OcTOber 6/13, 2008 CANADIAN LAW & TECHNOLOGY FORUM Closing the legal tech knowledge gap Conference hits Toronto in November BY AIDAN COWBURN For Law Times cies, and reduce costs in legal practice is a trend that is growing at a rapid pace — as are the sup- porting industries. That's the focus of an upcoming U tilizing information tech- nologies to improve re- sults, expedite efficien- conference in Toronto, delivered by Insight Information, a leading pro- vider of continuing education for senior executives and professionals. It's the inaugural Canadian Law & Technology Forum, a comprehen- sive event showcasing emerging directions and innovations in legal technology to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Nov. 17 to 18. Kramer Henderson Sidlofsky LLP Legalwise Outsourcing Inc. Lerners LLP LexisNexis Discovery Services, U.S.A. McCarthy Tétrault LLP McMillan LLP Micrapol Associates Ltd. Miller Thomson LLP Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Philips Speech Processing Platinum Legal Group Inc. Potter Farrelly & Associates Torys TVA | The Legal Outsourcing Network Leaders in the development and use of these technologies, from both Canada and the U.S., will be on hand to give conference attendees the latest information on what is available. There will also be opportunities to discuss what's current in technology use- age and best practices, and to an- swer individual questions. This unique event will showcase: • Electronic discovery and record management; • Office management systems and efficiencies; • Outsourcing and cost containment; • The electronic courtroom. Conference attendees will have a chance to hear from practice leaders such as: • Risk reduction and data controls; Adobe Systems Inc., U.S.A. Baker & McKenzie LLP Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Canadian Association of Litigation Support Professionals (CALSP) CourtCanada Ltd. Deloitte Dimock Stratton LLP Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Heenan Blaikie LLP ii3 Inc. • Knowledge management and information systems; • Litigation support and case management; conference includes exhibits and new technology displays in addition to the value- packed presentations. It's all about top-notch learning along with networking. Those who should attend WeirFoulds LLP Wortzman Nickle Professional Corp. This Insight Information Sandra Potter will open the Canadian legal technology conference with the keynote address. include: • General and in-house counsel; • Chief and senior counsel; • VPs, directors, senior manag- ers of legal and litigation departments; • Technology lawyers; • Compliance and risk officers; • Chief information/privacy officers; • Litigation lawyers and litiga- tion support specialists; dian businesses are grappling with many issues as they conduct operations in the U.S. and other outsourcing countries. The ses- sion will zero in on: • The array of privacy and data protection requirements in col- lecting evidence; • The challenges of centralizing e-discovery data in cross-bor- der cases; the opening keynote address by Sandra Potter, managing direc- tor, Potter Farrelly & Associates, who will focus on e-Courts, "A Planned Approach." The first day's sessions will be centred on litigation support and knowl- edge management. The discussion, "Cross Bor- What's the • Services and product suppliers. The event gets underway with Stewart, partner, analytic and forensic technology at Deloitte; Jack Walker, partner, analytic and forensic technology at De- loitte, U.S.; and Ethan A. Berg- hoff, partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP. They'll look at how Cana- der e-Discovery. Difference?" features David tures David Outerbridge, coun- sel at Torys LLP, and D. Lynne Watt, partner at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. They'll focus on strategic considerations at each stage of the e-discovery process; making the best use of technol- ogy; keeping e-discovery costs in check; model e-discovery prec- edents; checklist of e-discovery steps. • Best practices in assisting multi- national corporations with liti- gation hold and data collection. Strategizing e-discovery fea- of (Un) Scrabble: Maximizing your Search Capabilities," will be led by Corey Fotheringham, associate partner, analytic and forensic technology at Deloitte, and Phil Fodchuk, senior man- The session entitled, "The Art Looking for an easier way to attract attention? The presentation will also include examples and a demonstration of "next-gen- eration" search technologies now available and in use in Canada. Norman G. Letalik, a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, and Aida Van Wees, consultant, of market development and general counsel at ii3 Inc., will talk about "Twenty Ways to Sue a Law Firm — Reducing the Risks." The first day will be rounded off with a discussion of "Best Defence Strategies for Collec- tion, Preservation, and Privileged Data Protection: Revolutionary Tools for Electronic Discovery." Christopher Naudie, a partner at Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, and Frank Walwyn, a partner at WeirFoulds LLP, will take a close look at this subject that includes key considerations, such as: • Preservation, defensible data collection procedures, records retention, maintenance and de- work, will discuss "Containing Electronic Discovery Costs." The session will include detailed dis- cussion of strategies to employ to minimize costs of electronic dis- covery; key decisions that need to be made to develop an effective plan of attack; and how to choose a record retention and manage- ment system. Joshua Fireman, vice president The Legal Outsourcing Net- TVA | ager, analytic and forensic technology, at Deloitte. The session will look at how counsel needs to be aware of and understand the risks and benefits derived from search- ing electronic data. Attendees will learn about: • The importance of the "meet and confer" process with external vendors and experts in establishing the information search protocols; • Going beyond "keyboards." How much information search methodologies are evolving. • Effectively ham; Karina Guy, partner, enter- prise risk services, Deloitte; and Susan Nickle of Wortzman Nickle Profession Corp. The session covers the essen- • Preserving privilege across tech- nology and boundaries. The second day focuses on "Litigation Support and Knowl- edge Management," with the opening panel session, "Starting from the Beginning — Record Management and Onwards." Speakers include, Fothering- • Realities of collecting data across multiple jurisdictions; using technology to enable search abilities; letion procedures, and the do's and don'ts of data collection; planning and PAGE 19 tials of records management and what you need to do to ensure that your processes work now and will not come back to haunt you 20 years from today. Those on hand will benefit from the practical advice on such issues as: • Why record management poli- cies and procedures are a must; • Developing checklists for effective interaction with the IT division; • Processes for establishing best practices and workable protocols. Lisa C. Munro, partner, Lerners LLP, and Gregory R. Azeff, presi- dent, CourtCanada Ltd., will tackle "Managing Mega Cases." They will discuss: • Tips for successful project management and traps for the unwary; • Building your team; • Moving away from paper; • Capitalizing on new revenue opportunities created by technology. Rick Borstein, business devel- opment manager, legal and life science markets, Adobe Systems Inc., U.S.A., will look at "The Best of Technology for Your Of- fice." Points of interest in this See Roundtable, page 20 • Project management and checklists; it's easy. JobsInLaw_sailing_half.indd 1 www.lawtimesnews.com10/2/08 4:29:48 PM

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