PREX 2021
Driving Ediscovery Innovation
PREX is more than a conference. It is a community. Since 2011 it has been the place for legal tech professionals to talk shop, connect with peers, and learn from each other.
September 28th, 2021 10 AM – 6 PM ET
Innovative Ideas
Breakout sessions that are carefully curated to deliver actionable strategies as well as earn CLE credits.
Thought-Provoking Keynotes
Featuring the luminaries of ediscovery, come to get inspired, leave feeling compelled to move your career forward.
Engaging Speakers
The brightest minds in the field, from judges to corporate ediscovery veterans.
All-Access Networking
Meet, connect, and mingle with your industry colleagues from leading companies at one of our networking events.
Keynote Speaker
David McCraw
Author and Senior Vice President & Deputy Counsel, The New York Times
David McCraw serves as the lead newsroom lawyer for The New York Times. Mr. McCraw has been at The Times for 19 years and currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In addition to advising the newsroom on libel and other legal issues, he is one of the nation’s most prolific litigators of Freedom of Information cases, having brought more than 85 suits against the federal government over the past decade.
Agenda
All times below are in Eastern Time.
Conference Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 AM-10:15 AM
Judicial Roundtable
10:15 AM-11:15
Our panel of judges will explore their take on competence, proportionality, cooperation, and the practical limits of judicial oversight for solving today’s most pressing ediscovery challenges.
Conference Keynote – Lies and Liberty: The Future of Free Speech in a Divided America with David McCraw
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
There’s no denying that there has been a seismic shift in the information ecosystem in recent years. We’ve seen the rise of disinformation, social media platforms’ fumbling attempts to moderate content, the “fake news” attacks on mainstream media, and the growing movement to rethink the First Amendment.
As Deputy General Counsel at The New York Times, David McCraw has spent almost 20 years as the newspaper’s top newsroom lawyer. In this keynote, David brings his vast experience to the evolving issues of free speech – including what’s coming next.
Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture
12:00 PM-12:30 PM
Enterprises have started to hold their outside counsel accountable for diversity amongst their staff, but how has this push for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture translated to in-house teams. Our panel will cover how to advocate for diversity to executive leadership, what happens when you have an inclusive culture, as well as discuss successes and failures in the journey to more equitable teams.
Innovation Track
The Role of Legal across Innovation and Global Centers of Excellence
12:30 PM-1:15 PM
These hot new roles are popping up across corporations, but what does it mean to be a Legal Innovation Leader? Join us as we explore what it takes to build a center of excellence
The Sustainability Factor: Making Processes and Cost Predictable in an Unpredictable World
1:15 PM-2:00 PM
Legal Departments have already undergone a massive shift in recent years with mandates to behave more like traditional business units. New regulations seem to be coming constantly, along with new privacy, security, and compliance requirements. How do you take on all of these new mandates in a sustainable way, on time, and on budget? This session will explore ways to increase your process efficiency, reduce costs, increase predictability, and identify core metrics to track.
Technology Track
Notification and Preservation in the Age of Cloud Collaboration
12:30 PM-1:15 PM
As the number of unique systems you use across your enterprise have expanded, Legal Hold Management has grown to include not simply notification, but also preservation in place across a variety of systems and sources. In this session, we’ll explore what’s reasonable, what’s expected, and what’s feasible, with a special focus on cloud collaboration tools like Office 365, Slack, and Workspace.
Picking Up the Slack: Demystifying Modern Collections
1:15 PM-2:00 PM
Collection from the most common data sources, such as email, is often straightforward these days. But there’s no single system or vendor that collects for the entire universe of potentially responsive data sources. Learn how others are managing a comprehensive collection playbook that addresses their needs in a repeatable, defensible way.
Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture
2:00 PM-2:15 PM
Enterprises have started to hold their outside counsel accountable for diversity amongst their staff, but how has this push for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture translated to in-house teams. Our panel will cover how to advocate for diversity to executive leadership, what happens when you have an inclusive culture, as well as discuss successes and failures in the journey to more equitable teams.
Innovation Track
Modernizing your Information Governance Approach
2:15 PM-3:00 PM
Often Information Governance policies, procedures, and even data maps are riddled with ROT (redundant, outdated, or trivial info). Our panelists discuss ways to avoid the sins of the Info Gov past when putting together or revitalizing your strategy.
Global Privacy and the New World of Consumer Rights
3:00 PM-3:45 PM
Privacy regulations are everywhere, and the only thing you can be sure of is that they are different across states, industries, and sometimes even cities. How do you make sure you are compliant, especially with privacy often being a very new function within the legal department?
Technology Track
Understanding AI and Machine Learning: Dos and Don’ts for the Innovative Legal Department
2:15 PM-3:00 PM
AI and ML might win for buzzwords of the year, but what do they actually mean? Why do they matter, and what problems can they solve for you? We’ll talk about the best and worst uses for AI and ML, and provide tips for leveraging these technologies to maximum effect!
Getting the Greenlight: How to Secure Legal Project Funding
3:00 PM-3:45 PM
Whenever budget is involved, things can get complicated. Often, legal teams aren’t purchasing software or managing system integrations or upgrades frequently enough to effectively advocate for what they need. This session takes a practical approach to building a proper business case for a legal project, securing funds, and getting the project team up to speed as quickly as possible.
The People’s Court: Point, Counterpoint, Judgment
3:45 PM-4:00 PM
Back by popular demand! Lawyers debate the merits of various ediscovery quandaries, with the audience voting for the most compelling argument. Who will triumph when you hold the gavel?
Conference Wrap-up
4:00 PM-4:10 PM
Closing Reception
4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Judiciary Panel
Hon. Bernice Donald
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Hon. Ron Hedges (Ret.)
Dentons
Hon. Frank Maas (Ret.)
JAMS, Inc.
Hon. Kristen L. Mix
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Hon. Andrew Peck (Ret.)
DLA Piper
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Speakers
Gottschall, McKesson • Maura Grossman, University of Waterloo • Marcy Hernandez, The Capital Group • Taylor Hoffman, Swiss Re • Jenifer Johnston, City of Portland • Sonya Judkins, T-Mobile • Dan Kulakofsky, Travelers • Glen McFarlane, JPMorgan Chase • Scott Milner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius • Constance Mockaitis, Abbvie • Dan Nichols, Harris Berne Christensen • Farrah Pepper, Marsh McLennan • Kimberly Quan, Juniper Networks • Jonathan Redgrave, Redgrave LLP • Richard Robinson, Toyota Motor North America • Amy Sellars, Cardinal Health • James Sheppard, Southwest Airlines • Barbara Squires, Home Depot • Allison Stanton, Facebook • Cortney Starble VanDenburgh, CBRE, Inc. • Brett Tarr, Collibra • Jeane Thomas, Crowell & Moring • Scott Vannice, Procter & Gamble • Michael Voutsinas, Phillips 66 • Paul Weiner, Littler Mendelson PC • Florence Yee, Prudential Financial, Inc. • Ryan Zilm, USAA
September 28, 2021
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
