Our Insights on eDiscovery

As 2024 concludes, the eDiscovery and legal technology sectors have experienced significant advancements, particularly in the realms of modern data management and generative artificial intelligence (AI). In this article, we will explore what we have learned this year at the various thought leadership and industry conferences, how our innovations have benefited legal teams and how our partnerships allow our clients to have a fully streamlined experience with their eDiscovery and investigation challenges.

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How Data Processing Automation for Traditional and Modern Data Mitigates the Need and Cost to Manually Process Data

How Data Processing Automation for Traditional and Modern Data Mitigates the Need and Cost to Manually Process Data

Oxygen Forensics recently held their inaugural user summit in Alexandria, VA, featuring a packed agenda of timely, educational sessions addressing today’s pressing challenges in forensic data collections. The event was a blend of technical insights, networking opportunities, and interactive discussions, attracting experts from various sectors, including digital forensics, law enforcement, and legal technology.

On September 18th, I had the opportunity to attend The Masters Conference in Seattle, WA, for my second time, hosted by Perkins Coie. This year, I was struck by how much the technology landscape in eDiscovery has evolved, especially with the rapid integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI). While GAI was a major theme throughout the conference, one session stood out for its exploration of the broader challenges faced in modern eDiscovery.

With 27 billion text messages sent daily, smartphones had unsurprisingly become a top request in legal discovery, alongside email, corporate chat applications, and electronic files. Recognizing this trend, this webinar brought together experts Richard Clark and Brian Kelley from CloudNine, along with Keith Lockhart from Oxygen Forensics, to discuss practical solutions for reducing the time and cost associated with smartphone and device collections.

Nashville offers countless reasons to visit, but when you combine the city’s talent and energy with the legal community’s convergence at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, you create an unforgettable experience. ILTACON 2024 was a prime example of this magic, drawing together a remarkable crowd of over 4000 legal and IT professionals, marking one of the most well-attended conferences in our industry—even pre-pandemic. The week was filled with action, new connections, and insightful exchanges, and I had the privilege of experiencing much of it alongside our new partnership at Oxygen Forensics, stationed at booth 752.

The Masters Conference for Legal Professionals in New York City hosted by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP on July 24th was replete with insights on applying AI to eDiscovery, collecting and reviewing text and chat app data and information governance. A second conference the following day was held on “soft skills” provided valuable tips on enhancing your communication skills and your career was emceed by Rich Robinson of Toyota. My take on the conference highlights follows.