Commonwealth Legal - The National Litigation Technology Conference

The National LITIGATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE HOTEL NELLIGAN, MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC SEPTEMBER 27–29, 2007 Session Plan All sessions, unless otherwise noted, will take place in The Ballroom at Hotel Nelligan. Agenda is subject to change. Speakers will be added as their attendance is confirmed.
DAY 1 – Thursday, September 27^th, 2007

6:00pm	Early Conference Registration Begins (Mezzanine, Hotel Nelligan)
6:00pm to 9:30pm	Welcome Reception (Lower Level, Banquet Room, Hotel Nelligan)

DAY 2 – Friday, September 28^th, 2007

8:00am	REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
8:45am	Opening Remarks
9:00am	Profile of the New Litigator	The Honourable Justice Gerald P. Moir, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia – Steering Committee of the Nova Scotia Rules Project Dominic Jaar, LL.B., Beaudin Legault, Bell Canada Kelly Webster, LL.B., Advocates LLP	Today's litigator is a team leader and is required to stay on top of the shifting expectations of clients and courts while mitigating risks and dealing with the challenges of technology. This session profiles the new litigator and his/her team.
10:30am	BREAK (Coffee, Bottled Beverages and Snacks Available.)
10:45am	The New Smoking Gun – ESI for Litigators	Tom Howe, Esq., Legal Technology Group	What every litigator should know about contemporary evidence and its potential impact on your case. How to handle Electronically Stored Information (ESI) such as email, voicemail, websites, spreadsheets, databases and more. A session not to be missed!
12:00pm	LUNCH (Location: Méchant Boeuf)
1:00pm	Secrets for Dealing with the Other Side	Martin Felsky, Ph.D. J.D., CEO, Commonwealth Legal Inc. Cheryl Curran, Professional Services Consultant, Commonwealth Legal Inc.	Dominate the case from the outset and make e-Litigation work for you. Strategies for controlling E-Discovery costs, winning favour with the courts, negotiating with other parties and using the emerging standards and requirements to your advantage.
2:45pm	BREAK (Coffee, Bottled Beverages and Snacks Available.)
3:00pm	Litigation without Borders	Sandra Potter, Director, Potter Farrelly & Associates Cliff Shnier, J.D., Esq., Electronic Discovery Consulting Martin Felsky, Ph.D. J.D., CEO, Commonwealth Legal Inc.	Client matters are crossing borders and so is the discovery process. Gain insight into the key issues and strategies for managing evidence and protecting your client's interests in a global landscape.
	Litigation Support Tracks	Professional Services Team, CL Juridique/Commonwealth Legal Inc.
4:00pm	WRAP UP
4:00pm to 5:00pm	TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
6:00pm	DINNER (Galiano's)	Join us for a casual dinner at Galiano's: exquisite dining, nestled in the heart of Old Montréal. Sponsored by CT Summation.

DAY 3 – Saturday, September 29^th, 2007

8:00am	BREAKFAST
8:45am	What to Do in the First 48 Hours	David Outerbridge, LL.B, Torys LLP Clifford F. Shnier, J.D., Esq., Electronic Discovery Consulting Dominic Jaar, LL.B., Beaudin Legault, Bell Canada Richard Wessel, E-Discovery Project Manager, Commonwealth Legal, Inc.	Now that you have been retained, what do you do next? A walk through three key scenarios and the various approaches to: creating, communicating and upholding Litigation Holds and Preservation Letters; tracking Chain of Custody; managing Anton Pillers and assessing the potential need for Forensics.
10:15am	BREAK (Coffee, Bottled Beverages and Snacks Available.)
10:30am	The New Review Paradigm	Alice Burns, Consultant, Baker Robbins & Company Sandra Potter, Director, Potter Farrelly & Associates	Perform reliable subjective reviews – meet deadlines, get a handle on the evidence and be confident in your results. A walkthrough of practical tools and approaches to help you set up your review, integrate your team with the technology and launch strategies to make reviews more manageable.
12:00pm	LUNCH Location: Méchant Boeuf. Sponsored by CT Summation.
1:00pm	Selecting and Managing Vendors	George Socha, J.D., President, Socha Consulting LLC Tom Howe, Esq., Legal Technology Group	Daunted by choosing an e-discovery vendor? Let experts, including George Socha (co-author of The Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey), help make the selection and outsourcing process easier – including when and how to use RFPs/RFIs.
2:15pm	BREAK (Coffee, Bottled Beverages and Snacks Available.)
2:30pm	Beyond the Evidence – Creating a Roadmap for your Firm	Alice Burns, Consultant, Baker Robbins & Company Sandra Potter, Director, Potter Farrelly & Associates	Advanced Project Management principles and practices are critical to ensure your evidence stands up in court. Take this opportunity to reflect on how your firm can benefit from the more formalized approach to documentation and processes that is being adopted throughout the industry. Learn how to coordinate your most important assets: People, Processes and Technology.
3:30pm to 4:00pm	WRAP UP and QUESTIONS
6:00pm	RECEPTION & DINNER Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History.	Bringing together the old and new of Montréal, we will begin the evening with a reception in Ancienne-Douane (the Old Custom House). Then explore the roots of Montréal as we are guided through the archaeological site beneath Place Royal to the award-winning and modern Éperon Building to enjoy a gourmet dinner on the top floor overlooking the scenic St. Lawrence. Sponsored by FTI/Ringtail.

The dress code for the entire event is Business Casual.
If you have questions about this event please contact Susan Cooper at 1-866-LAW-SCAN – (529-7226) or email 2007conference@commonwealthlegal.com © Copyright 2007 Commonwealth Legal Inc. All rights reserved.

Session Plan