E-Discovery Conference
June 17, 2004
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City

Conference Chaired by
Adam I. Cohen, Esq., Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York

          Aspen Publishers

Conference Agenda

June 17, 2004

8:00
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
Adam Cohen, Weil Gotshal & Manges

8:45
Latest Developments in E-Discovery
• An up to the minute update on the most recent cases and news in e-discovery
Adam Cohen, Weil Gotshal & Manges

9:15
Duty to Preserve Electronic Information
• Defining the timing & scope of the duty to preserve electronic documentation
• Consequences of failure to preserve documents that fall under the duty to preserve
Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day

10:00
Morning Break

10:15
Review of Electronic Discovery-Specific Procedural Rules and Status of Potential Rules Changes
• Will electronic discovery require new rules — and why?
• Preview of possible changes to Rules 16, 26 and 34.
Moderator: David Isom, David K. Isom Law Offices
Honorable John Hughes, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Michael Finley, Electronic Discovery Specialist, LexisNexis Applied Discovery
Steven Kaiser, Cleary Gottlieb Stein & Hamilton

11:15
Document Retention Policies and Electronic Discovery
• How does technology help or hurt?
• What impact does having a policy have on litigation?
• How does an ongoing business with pending litigation address document retention?
Deidre Paknad, President & CEO, PSS Systems, Inc.
Kevin Brady, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

12:15
Networking Luncheon

1:45
The Nuts & Bolts of E-Discovery
• Gathering data from the client
• Tactical issues
• Developing a cost-effective e-discovery plan - common mistakes to avoid & strategies that work
• From preventative maintenance to preparation of electronic documents for production
• Practical aspects of use of electronic discovery
• Getting organized
• Reviewing documentation
• What functionality should software have?
Carmen Oveissi, Preproduction Manager, Applied Discovery
Matthew Cohen, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

2:45
Afternoon Break

3:00
Hard Disk Inspections
• When are they warranted?
• What protocols should be followed?
Kelly “KJ” Kuchta, CPP, CFE, Managing Member, Forensics Consulting Solutions
Kenneth Koch, Manager, Forensic Technology Services

4:00
Cost-shifting Issues
• Overview of Zubulake
• Reactions to Zubulake
• Practical Advice on technical experts, best practices, sampling techniques
• Real LIfe Examples
• Predictions for the Future
David Lender, Weil Gotshal & Manges
Edward Grass, Shaw Pittman
Larry Kunin, Morris Manning & Martin

5:00
Adjourn

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Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast, attendance at all conference sessions, a copy of the conference handbook on CD, and coffee breaks. The registration fee is $795 for the first attendee.

How to Register
Fax is the best way to enroll, allowing us to attend to your registration immediately. Please fax this form to (610)768-0303, call 1-800-MEALEYS, (610)768-7800, e-mail mealeyseminars@lexisnexis.com or mail this form with payment to Mealey Publications, P.O. Box 62090, King of Prussia, PA 19406-0230. Receipt of payment guarantees your registration.

Special Discounts
• Additional registrants from the same firm or company — $150 off — $645
• Government employees — one third off — $530
• Sitting judges — attend free
• Paralegals — two thirds off — $265

Special Needs
Should you have any special needs, please contact Mealey’s at least three weeks prior to the conference, to allow us time to make reasonable accommodations.

Pentagon City Conference Hotel Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is located at 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA, just 10 minutes from downtown Washington. Attendees should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling (703) 415-5000. When making reservations, indicate that you are attending Mealey’s E-Discovery Conference, June 17, 2004. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a rate of $225 a night for a single or double room. The cut-off date for this rate is May 26. After that date, this rate will be offered based on space availability. Please note, there are a limited number of rooms in our room block so make your reservations early. For alternative hotels and rates, please call us at (610) 768-7800.

Cancellation Policy
Registrants who cancel on or before June 3 will receive a full refund. Registrants cancelling from June 4-10 will receive a full credit towards another Mealey’s conference. Cancellations made after June 10 will be subject to a 25% administrative fee; the remaining amount will be credited towards another Mealey’s conference. Credits must be used within one year of the date of issuance. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Conference on Audiotape
If you cannot attend this conference, take advantage of our new audiotape conference service. For more information call 1-800-MEALEYS or e-mail mealeyseminars@lexisnexis.com

CLE Credit
Credits will be available from all states with mandatory requirements. For more information visit www.mealeys.com and click on ‘Conferences’, or call 1-800-Mealeys.

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