Unlocking the Power of AI in eDiscovery: A comprehensive overview

Anthony J. Diana | Reed Smith LLP

Anthony is a partner in the Tech & Data Group and focuses his practice on commercial litigation, internal and regulatory investigations, electronic discovery and information governance, and data privacy and security.

E-Discovery and Information Governance

Anthony is a recognized leader in e-discovery and information governance issues, nationally ranked in this area by Chambers. Anthony has counseled large financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers on all aspects of the discovery and management of electronic information, including: the development of policies and procedures for the preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information; the development of policies and procedures regarding the governance of information within various technologies, including internal and external social media, WiFi, BYOD, among others; the development of data source catalogues, disclosures, and responses relating to electronically stored information; the remediation of large volumes of legacy data (paper and electronic); and the defense of electronic discovery and information governance policies and procedures before federal regulators and the courts. Anthony has been an editor of the Electronic Discovery Deskbook, a treatise published by PLI, since its original publication in 2009. He is a frequent speaker on electronic discovery and information governance issues and has published numerous articles on these topics.

Data Privacy and Security

Anthony has counseled clients on policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive information and comply with various laws and regulations throughout the world, from storage, to transfer, to production to third parties. Anthony has represented clients before courts to ensure adequate protections are in place for this information, or to defend the protections that the clients have implemented. Anthony also has conducted investigations regarding data breaches and assisted in the remediation of the breaches.

Litigation

Anthony has represented clients in complex litigations, including class actions and multi-district litigations, involving alleged violations of state and federal securities laws, antitrust and anti competitive laws, and RICO laws. He has prosecuted and defended breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and lender liability claims, and counseled clients regarding mass tort liability, settlement strategy, and potential claims against plaintiffs’ counsel and experts. He has also represented creditors in prosecuting claims against debtor’s estate, and defended parties in adversary actions involving preference claims, fraudulent conveyance claims, and commercial non-bankruptcy law claims.

Investigations

Anthony has conducted numerous internal investigations for potential liability and violations of laws and/or regulations on behalf of audit committees and general counsel offices in connection with inquiries from regulators, auditors, and plaintiffs. Anthony has presented and defended the findings of investigations before regulators, including FINRA, the Federal Reserve, SEC and PCAOB, and auditors.

Kiriaki Tourikis | Reed Smith LLP

Kiriaki is an associate in the Tech & Data group, focusing her practice on enterprise data risk management and information governance, data privacy, records and e-discovery. Kiriaki advises large financial services institutions on enterprise data risk management strategies to manage legal and regulatory issues associated with both traditional and innovative technologies and data sources. Kiriaki’s practice involves advising clients on lowering risk associated with using and storing information across jurisdictions. In her role, Kiriaki counsels large financial institutions, on all aspects of data risk management and the discovery and management of electronic data, including: data migrations; technology implementation and management; the policies and procedures regarding the governance of information in various technologies; eDiscovery strategy and management; the use of data analytics for eDiscovery, compliance and risk management; the development of data source catalogues, disclosures, and responses relating to electronically stored information; and the remediation of legacy data (both paper and electronic).

Kiriaki brings over 15 years of experience advising on cutting edge technologies. Prior to Reed Smith, Kiriaki was an Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Discovery Management Group and subsequently the Responsible Banking and Data Group at JP Morgan Chase & Co. Before JP Morgan, Kiriaki worked at
WilmerHale and Paul Weiss.

Lauren R. Weaver | Reed Smith LLP

Lauren Weaver (she/her) represents clients in high-stakes litigation and enforcement matters, particularly those implicating data privacy, consumer protection, and cybersecurity issues. Lauren blends her experience in complex commercial litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, and privacy counselling to provide clients with practical, strategic advice. As a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Lauren guides businesses in navigating evolving consumer protection and data privacy laws and regulations. She advises a range of clients, including those in the technology, financial services, retail, and healthcare industries.

Lauren’s recent experience includes:

• Advising companies building compliance programs and growing business on U.S. data privacy and protection compliance issues, including FTC rules and consent decrees, state privacy laws, and emerging laws and regulations.
• Providing diligence counseling for mergers and corporate transactions related to data and privacy risks.
• Representing clients in federal and state court civil litigation and settlement negotiations involving contract interpretation, consumer protection statutes, tort liability, False Claims Act issues, data privacy and security laws and regulations, and constitutional questions.
• Assisting companies in responding to subpoenas and inquiries from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and state attorneys general, and representing clients in investigations before those bodies.
• Conducting internal investigations regarding the False Claims Act, data security, fraud, and executive and employee malfeasance.

Marcin M. Kreiger | Reed Smith LLP

Marcin is a founding member of Reed Smith’s Records & E Discovery Group. With more than twelve years of experience in e discovery law, a background in computer science, and a Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) credential he brings a unique perspective to the Records & E-Discovery Group.

I. Essence of AI | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. Practical applications in eDiscovery | 2:15pm – 2:30pm

III. AI use in identifying privilege, highly confidential business information, and personal data | 2:30pm – 2:45pm

IV. eDiscovery preservation and collection obligations | 2:45pm – 3:00pm