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ProSearch

As an Engagement Manager at ProSearch, Kristen oversees the business management of an extensive discovery and compliance portfolio for a global Fortune 100 company. Kristen recruits, develops, and manages a dedicated client services team that support the demands, provides cutting edge solutions, and delivers white glove service to the client as well as their legal, risk management, and compliance teams. In her role, Kristen works vigorously to support the development of new solutions to address the ever-changing technology landscape and to create efficiencies and cost savings for her client. Kristen has an extensive background in delivering eDiscovery services to corporate legal departments and Am Law firms.  Kristen earned a BA in French from Loyola Marymount University.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Kelly is Counsel in the Information Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity team at Norton Rose Fulbright. She has extensive experience across all phases of eDiscovery, data breach, and cyber incident response and has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of eDiscovery and how to effectively leverage technology to optimize client outcomes in a defensible and efficient manner. Previously, Kelly served as a director at a leading corporate discovery management company where she served as an expert on TAR and analytics matters and lead the analytics and managed review division. Kelly is a member of The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 Steering Committee and the All-Sedona Diversity Committee. She holds a B.A. with honors in Politics & Government from the University of Puget Sound and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law, where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Willamette Journal of Internal Law and Dispute Resolution and the Note and Comment Editor of the Willamette Law Review.

Page Vault

Kara Bach is the VP of Strategic Initiatives at Page Vault, a leading legal-tech company specializing in public web-based evidence preservation. At Page Vault, Kara leads the services business, which supports high-volume and complex legal evidence projects. Under her leadership, the services group has scaled operations to handle over 1,600 projects annually.

Kara has over 15 years of experience driving cross-functional operations and strategy in startup environments. She’s known for combining data-driven insight with practical execution to bring clarity to ambiguity and deliver results. Kara holds a B.S. in Accounting and Management from Purdue University, where she graduated with highest distinction and was on the women’s varsity golf team.

Akerman

Emily Bartkowicz is a certified paralegal and certified eDiscovery specialist with over 20 years of legal experience.  Currently the Litigation Support Manager at Akerman LLP, she specializes in assisting clients and attorneys with a variety of eDiscovery and litigation support-related needs, including solutions consulting, forensic collection coordination, and eDiscovery lifecycle management.  Previously, Emily was a litigation paralegal at the firm, specializing in mass torts and products liability.  She is a co-founder of Journey for Justice, a project of the Miami-Dade Bar Foundation.  She also serves as the Director of Charity for Women in eDiscovery, sits on the advisory board for Broward College's Paralegal Studies program, and is a champion for promoting alternative legal careers and paralegal mentorship. 

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Lighthouse

Kamika is an Associate Director in Lighthouse’s Client Experience Group. She provides overall leadership and management to Lighthouse project management teams, ensures project management consistency across all of a client’s matters, and serves as an eDiscovery workflow expert to top Lighthouse clients. She has extensive experience with antitrust and Second Request matters, working in partnership with some of the world’s most renowned antitrust law firms.

Kamika has been working in the eDiscovery space since 2008. Prior to joining Lighthouse, she worked as a Senior Project Manager for an eDiscovery service provider where she was primarily responsible for day-to-day management of custodian collections, data processing and analysis, review, production, and process improvement for a large banking client with multiple class-action cases, internal and governmental investigations—including antitrust and Second Requests. Before that, she spent five years working as an eDiscovery Project Manager supporting multiple large corporate clients and their counsel. Kamika holds a BS in Communication Studies from Arizona State University.

Greenberg

Tessa Cierny is an associate with Greenberg Traurig, LLP. She advises companies on financial technology and data privacy issues. She has experience counseling companies on state and federal regulatory compliance, including existing and emerging privacy laws, such as the E.U.’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as financial and banking regulations. In addition, she assists clients in defending business disputes and data breach litigation.

Prior to joining GT, Tessa spent 13 years in in-house Information Governance developing and implementing email and data retention policies for global data privacy regulation compliance and data loss prevention, driving operational innovations and business development in enterprise-wide initiatives and legal operations. Her career spans several of the Fortune 500s, such as Delta, Mercedes-Benz USA, and WestRock. Her work includes the implementation and governance of Contract Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Content Management, Data Privacy, Data Retention, and eDiscovery and Legal Hold process improvements and solutions.

ProSearch

Odette has been immersed in legal data for over a decade and has found her passion in solving unique eDiscovery challenges. Her current role as Solutions Advisor at ProSearch harnesses her love of learning as she continues to test and implement the latest technologies in the market for her client teams. She advises on the best use cases for tools and workflows in fast moving investigations and leads Data Insights teams in accomplishing this effort. Prior to ProSearch, Odette worked at a variety of large and mid-sized legal service providers as a Project Manager and a Document Review Attorney. Odette has been involved in the Phoenix Chapter of Women in eDiscovery and is honored to be attending her first Women in eDiscovery Conference as a panelist!

Korein Tillery + EDRM 2.0 Project

Stephanie is the Director of Litigation Support at Korein Tillery, one of the country’s leading plaintiffs’ complex-litigation firms, where she leverages almost 20 years of experience in finance, consulting, and data analytics to manage massive litigation projects, as well as the firm’s e-Discovery platform. Working with all departments in the Firm, she understands how to bridge the gap between the legal teams and IT personnel to streamline discovery efforts and design cost-effective solutions for clients. She is responsible for the processing, analysis, review and production of hundreds of terabytes of ESI.

Stephanie is an ACEDS Certified e-Discovery Specialist and Relativity Expert. She is a Member Liaison for the St. Louis ILTA Community and the current Strategic Partner Liaison for ILTA and Relativity. She is also a member of Women in eDiscovery, the Sedona Conference, an EDRM 2.0 Project Trustee, and is on the Steering Committee for the St. Louis Relativity User Group. Outside the office, she tirelessly dedicates countless hours to several community organizations, including the Make-A-Wish® Foundation.

Brain Boutique Consulting

Leandreia Coates, J.D., is a dynamic force in the realms of business strategy, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and creative consulting. With over a decade of experience serving as a legal analyst, office and project manager, business strategist, and consultant for top corporations, law firms, and non-profits, Leandreia brings a wealth of expertise to the table. She has played a crucial role in building DEI foundations, establishing affinity groups, and driving high-impact initiatives in social media marketing, content creation, and corporate sponsorships.

As the owner and Executive Creative Disruptor of Brain Boutique Consulting, Leandreia serves as a trusted advisor and "help desk" for CEOs worldwide, empowering them to lead with clarity, purpose, and vision. Her innovative approach and leadership in the business world have earned her recognition as a trailblazer in both the legal and tech industries.

Most recently, during ALM's 2025 Legalweek, Leandreia was honored with the prestigious Horn Award for her outstanding contributions as a Leader and Trailblazer of Diversity in the Legal and Tech Industries, presented by the non-profit Blacks United in Legal and Technology.

When she's not shaping the future of business and diversity, Leandreia is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, and in her downtime, you’ll often find her diving into something new and nerdy. Leandreia’s unwavering commitment to empowering women, fostering inclusive workplaces, and creating lasting change is at the heart of everything she does.

Quislex

Cole Schotz

Amanda Cook (Relativity Master, Relativity Certified Trainer, Reveal Genius, CEDS) is the Associate Director of eDiscovery Project Management at Cole Schotz P.C. Amanda has over 17 years of experience as an attorney and eDiscovery practitioner who has worked in all stages of the EDRM lifecycle, including managed review, project management, litigation, staffing, consulting, information governance, knowledge management, business development, and managing collections. Prior to joining Cole Schotz, Amanda worked at both vendors and law firms and began her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Over the past 17 years, Amanda has watched data volumes and matter complexity grow exponentially and is passionate about using eDiscovery tools and optimizations to help achieve successful outcomes for her clients and case teams. Amanda is an eDiscovery evangelist advocating the use of analytics and pro-active matter management to tackle and tame the mountain of data each case brings. When Amanda is not climbing the eDiscovery mountain, she can be found at one of the many concerts that Chicago has to offer or enjoying a good book at home. 

Covington

With over a decade of experience in electronic discovery, Angela Desaulniers brings a wealth of expertise to handling a wide range of discovery related issues in complex litigations as well as federal, state, foreign, and internal investigations.

Angela regularly advises on discovery issues in White Collar defense and investigation matters as well as matters related to Antitrust Law, CFIUS, FDA approvals, Insurance and Commercial litigation, and Product Liability. Her clients have included leading technology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods companies, as well as numerous other publicly traded companies.

Angela routinely advises the firms’ clients on critical and nuanced aspects of eDiscovery, including data preservation, data collection, data processing, document review, complex privilege issues, spoliation, privilege logs, and the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in litigation strategy. She has a deep knowledge and understanding of technology and optimal uses for AI, including Technology Assisted Review (TAR) in complex matters. She is also an expert on privilege, privilege logs, and privilege law, which allows her to provide innovative and cost effective solutions to clients.

Angela has overseen numerous large scale data collection and review projects and has successfully coordinated and managed large teams of attorneys, contract reviewers, technology/legal professional staff, and third-party vendors. Angela’s expertise and ability to effectively lead and motivate team members ensures smooth execution during all phases of discovery – while minimizing risks, maximizing efficiency, and securing the best possible outcome for clients.

In addition, Angela develops and implements playbooks, processes, and strategies for clients on data review and management and on the efficient retention, migration, and disposal of legacy and duplicative data, helping clients streamline their practices during peacetime.

Contact Discovery

Staci Garcia is the Chief Strategy Officer at Contact Discovery Services. In this pivotal role, she spearheads the company’s strategic development and operational processes to support growth initiatives.

Staci brings over a decade of leadership experience in eDiscovery. Her passion lies in fostering organic growth within organizations by nurturing emerging leaders through mentorship. Before joining Contact, Staci served as a Vice President at an international eDiscovery provider, where she led a global client service’s team of over 300 employees.

Notably, Staci’s commitment to service extends beyond the corporate world. As a former United States Marine, she received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her exemplary dedication to her country. Staci holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and currently resides in Valencia, California, where she balances her professional career with raising her family.

Lighthouse

Dawn Garrison brings over a decade of expertise in eDiscovery, holding licenses to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. As the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Women in eDiscovery (WiE), she has also served as the Director of the Pittsburgh Chapter and Social Media Director for the Philadelphia Chapter, where she is dedicated to promoting and uplifting women in technology and law. At the last Women in eDiscovery national conference, she spoke on evolving data sources – the Metaverse.

Since joining Lighthouse in 2021 as a Senior Proposal Marketing Manager, Dawn has been instrumental in curating impactful proposals and content for clients. She presented and moderated the panel – the Future of eDiscovery – Choose Your Own Adventure at a Lighthouse Conference. She has conducted several CLEs and presentations to Lighthouse clients and internal stakeholders. Her previous experience at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where she specialized in eDiscovery and Data Privacy, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the field. At Orrick, she wore many hats including eDiscovery Vendor Client Consultant, Privacy in a Box Project Manager, Litigation Support Team Manager, Project Assistant Team Manager, and Analytics/Data Team Member.

Throughout her career, Dawn has engaged with every stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and has been passionate about enhancing organizational culture. Her roles have included information governance work with Orrick's Records Team and Preservation Hold Team Manager, collections work as the manager of Orrick's Discovery Response Team, processing experience as the Processing Team Manager including administration of Orrick's in-house Relativity instance, analytics work on the Orrick Data Team, review management experience as a Project Attorney, production work as a Project Attorney and Litigation Support Team manager, and presentation experience as Project Assistant Team Manager. At Orrick, she led a local LEAN IN Circle, chaired the Wheeling Office Parent's Forum, and actively participated in the firm's Women's Initiative.

At Lighthouse, she continues her work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through her involvement in employee resource groups (ERGs) such as WLEAD, Relationship and Family Ties (RAFT), and Military and Allies Standing Together (MAST), which she helped establish. She recently led the charge at Lighthouse to leverage the MAST community to facilitate, sponsor, and attend a Veteran’s Legal Career Fair in Washington D.C., devoted exclusively to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. Last year, she was also a finalist for the Relativity Innovation Award in the Inclusion category. Dawn also recently spoke at Relativity Rest on why ERGs are essential for better business.

Outside of her professional life, Dawn is devoted to her family, including her children Leah (6), Gage (10), and Isaac (17), her husband Jeremy, and their Goldendoodles, Teddy and Sky.

Elevate

Lenora is a Data Scientist at Elevate and is responsible for ensuring that Elevate’s analytics solutions meet customers’ needs. Her role includes designing and carrying out analyses of structured and unstructured data sets, building predictive models for technology-assisted review (TAR) workflows, implementing automation solutions, developing custom software, and engaging in collaborative research to advance understanding and innovation within the field.

Lenora’s two decades of experience in law firm project management and matter support includes eDiscovery, data management, and information governance roles involving organisational, research, technology, and analytics components.

After graduating with a BS in computer science from Florida Atlantic University, Lenora earned an MS in data science from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, where she was a Fellow of the National GEM Consortium. She also holds an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Miami Dade College.

OpenText

Angela Green is a dynamic, team-focused professional with extensive experience in legal operations, management, eDiscovery, and litigation support. Specializing in client service, skill development, and acting as a lit support concierge, she excels at identifying client needs, understanding the "why" behind those needs, and delivering the right solutions efficiently.

With in-depth knowledge of legal operations across various teams—such as IT, litigation support, attorneys, and both inside and outside counsel—Angela is adept at navigating complex eDiscovery challenges and software. She combines strong technical and project management abilities with a talent for explaining intricate technical concepts in simple, non-technical terms. Her skill set includes excellent negotiation, analytical, and drafting capabilities, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to client satisfaction with a keen sense of urgency.

Angela holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law.

Buchalter + EDRM 2.0 Project

Sheila Grela is a Litigation Paralegal at Buchalter and Director of the San Diego Chapter of Women in eDiscovery. Since 2020, she has hosted Virtual Lunch with Leaders, a weekly series featuring candid conversations with professionals across the legal industry.

She is also a published writer, contributing articles on eDiscovery trends, legal technology, and professional development. Her work emphasizes durable skills and advocates for making legal technology a seamless part of every legal professional’s workflow.

Sheila serves on the EDRM Global Advisory Council and the TERM Project Team, whose mission is to develop best practices for testimony management. In 2023, she received the Gayle O’Connor Spirit Award in recognition of her leadership and mentorship.

Through her writing, leadership, and active engagement with the legal community, Sheila is a driving force for professional growth and education.

Beacon Hill Legal

Ms. Griffith is a Senior Legal Account Executive who has been Beacon Hill Legal, for over eighteen years. In this capacity, she is responsible for working with clients to staff positions for all levels of temporary and contract legal professionals, including document and managed reviews, as well as specialized positions. She is experienced in consulting and delivering attorneys, project managers, paralegals, contract professionals and support staff to some of the most prominent law firms, as well as corporate clients and service provider partners. In addition, Ms. Griffith serves as a mentor to new hires.

Ms. Griffith is recognized for her ability to create specific and cost-effective solutions to fit her clients’ ever-changing needs. Prior to this, Ms. Griffith spent several years at a large international law firm where she specialized in managing complex litigation matters and government investigations. She is very active in the legal technology community serving on the Boards of Directors for Boston-area associations such as NELTP (New England Legal Technology Professionals) and Women in eDiscovery, as well as speaking on related topics.  Ms. Griffith is continually looking for ways to connect, learn with and learn from those around me.  She received her Juris Doctorate from American University, Washington College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from University of Massachusetts/Amherst in Political Science.

mmData

Melissa is the founder of mmData, an organization dedicated to spatial computing for the legal sector. She is a technology columnist for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Magazine, and serves as Of Counsel for Kidd Production LLP, a Texas-based oil company. She is the Director of Social Media and Brand Management for the nonprofit organization, Women in eDiscovery, and a Director at Large for the North Texas chapter of ACEDS. Melissa and her husband run an exotic animal farm outside of Dallas.

Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Melissa earned her J.D. from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, and her B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin. She has extensive experience leading cross functional legal teams and managing the execution of complex discovery matters. She also develops, implements, manages, and vets emerging legal and eDiscovery technology solutions - with a special interest in AI and spatial computing projects.

Array

Julia Helmer is an eDiscovery professional with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. Julia creates process flows for the enterprise eDiscovery workflow, from identification of relevant data sources to creation of legal holds, to execution of ESI collections, document review workflows and data productions and disclosures.  Julia consults clients in preferable collections, processing, review and production options to best meet their eDiscovery goals and conform to budgets and best practices.  Julia specifically concentrates on introducing Technology Assisted Review and Analytics into eDiscovery workflows to streamline review, promote efficiency and save on costs.  Julia’s strength in communication, customer service and team-building has led her to form lasting relationships with clients and Project Management teams alike in problem solving and driving success on many projects.  Julia has spoken on industry panels, presented at eDiscovery conferences and won the 2022 Leaders in Tech Law Award for Championing Diversity in Tech at LegalWeek.

Leyla

Lynda Hernandez is the founder and CEO of Leyla™, a legal talent platform helping law firms and in-house teams build and manage flexible, project-based support. A creative with a systems-minded approach and a background in business development, she’s on a mission to create more equitable pathways into legal work through tech, training, and community-driven support, along with bespoke tools designed for the evolving needs of modern legal teams.

DISCO

June Hunter is a Technical Enablement Lead for legal software company, DISCO, where she works daily to train and advise individuals on legal technology.  Prior to joining DISCO, June worked as a paralegal/IT services provider/eDiscovery Specialist at CGS3, LLP ‐ a boutique real estate firm in San Diego. She is equipped with a powerful combination of IT systems expertise and legal experience. She has a unique capability for recognizing and resolving the complex technology issues encountered in a law firm environment.

A graduate of the ABA‐approved Paralegal Studies program at UC San Diego, June has worked in the legal field for 30+ years in roles such as legal secretary, paralegal, litigation support, and computer software trainer. Her industry experience and talent has made her a go‐to provider of clear, hands‐on training for other legal professionals in how to use legal software effectively.

The MCS Group

I’m a litigation support veteran who witnessed the rise and evolution of legal technology over the course of my 35+ year career. After starting out as a paralegal in the 90s, I set out to learn and adopt emerging legal technologies that could advance the practice of law. By jumping on that bandwagon early, I ended up developing the first litigation support departments for three AmLaw 100 law firms, turning them all into revenue-generating departments.

Over the years, I held various roles at law firms and with legal service providers, sharing my expertise in legal technology and operations with law firms and corporate law departments nationwide. As a strategic partner, I help lawyers stay ahead of the curve, improve efficiencies, and save money.

I’ve always been passionate about giving back to the legal community in Philadelphia and beyond through various professional development efforts, including as a lecturer at Pierce College Paralegal Studies program. I enjoy sharing my experiences and knowledge with the next generation of paralegals and litigation support professionals, especially women in the industry. Those interests drove me to become the Founding Director of the Women in eDiscovery’s Philadelphia Chapter, where I currently act as Meetings Director.

OpenText

With nearly a decade of experience in eDiscovery and legal technology, I currently serve as an Account Manager at OpenText. I specialize in optimizing eDiscovery processes and information governance through innovative AI-powered solutions. My extensive background in account management and professional services has honed my ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet the complex needs of legal teams. In 2025, I joined the Women in eDiscovery (WiE) board as the Social Media & Branding Director for the Toronto Chapter. Since beginning my eDiscovery journey in 2016, I have been deeply committed to supporting and advocating for women in our field.

FTI Consulting

Wendy King brings more than 20 years’ experience in e-discovery practice support, working alongside legal and technology teams to find the most efficient use of litigation technology, analytics and artificial intelligence. Ms. King has worked with leading law firms, government agencies and corporate clients to respond to complex litigations, regulatory investigations and a range of large evidence management and litigation support projects.

Ms. King is a seasoned business and operational leader with an extensive background in legal technology design and deployment, project management and service delivery. She has led teams across a wide range of matters, including multiple Hart-Scott-Rodino second requests, international investigations, securities class actions, large-scale commercial litigation and product liability multidistrict litigations.

Advising corporations and law firms through investigations, complex multijurisdictional litigations and regulatory inquiries, Ms. King understands the importance of delivering exemplary client service alongside highly experienced experts that can solve complex challenges. Working with colleagues to bring new FTI Technology solutions to market, including responsible generative AI solutions, Ms. King is dedicated to ensuring clients have access to the most qualified representation with teams they can trust.

Prior to FTI Technology, Ms. King was Director of Products for Kroll Ontrack, where she led the global offering of Relativity, including the development of two Relativity Innovation Award-recognized solutions and an industry-recognized Relativity certification training program. In addition, she was Director of Practice Services for multiple Am Law 100 firms, including Alston & Bird and Seyfarth Shaw, guiding application of technology to the practice of law.

HaystackID

In 2017, Anya Korolyov joined HaystacklD and is currently the Vice President of Cyber Incident Response and Custom Solutions.

Anya has 19 years in the leg al industry 1includ ing 16 years of experience in eDiscovery, focusing on data mining, integrated complex workflows, and document review. As the Senior Vice President, Anya works on the development and implementation of the strategic direction of Cyber Incident Response, implementing existing and planned seiv ices; working closely with custom solutions, development, and data science departments; and overseeing projects being executed by the Cyb er Incident Response group. Anya also specializes in the support of Second Requests and largescale co mp lex litigations and is an expert in analytics with extensive experience leveraging existing methodologies.

Anya has successfully managed multiple large-scale complex litigations in health care, antitrust, and p atent infringement. She has provided expert consultation on matters involving global food processing company, global pharmaceutical companies, and commodities trading companies in an internal investigation of their business operations in Ukraine and Czech Republic with an emphasis on compliance with FCPA and the US anti-money laundering laws.

Anya has participated in legal education seminars, on topics of electronic discovery, e-discovery analyt.ics, Al and privacy laws, and managed review and has provided consultation and participated in negotiations with DOJ and FTC on the Ulse of analytics and is an active member of the Sedona Conference WG 11, where she participates in brainstorming and drafting teams on Al in law and cyber incident response.

Prior to joining HaystacklD, Anya worked in Managed Review and has substantial experience in managing large-scale anti-trust, product liability, and securities lending review projects involving millions of documents.

The DIVA Dialogue

Cassandra Lee, creator of the audio program D.I.V.A.BITS™: 24 Enlightening Tips to Conquer Communication Skills and the literary award-winning book, Put on Your R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Combat Boots! 10 Secrets to Jump-Start Your Career Success has been inspiring and motivating audiences for over 30 years. She is known as the “D.I.V.A. of Dialog™” because she uses “Divine Inspiration Vocally Applied™” to educate and empower her clients and audiences towards personal growth and career success. She is a legendary speaker, best-selling author, award-winning leader, certified virtual trainer, and career advancement strategist who has been profiled as an entrepreneurial leader and achiever in Who’s Who in Black Chicago. She is founder and CEO of a professional development training company, founding director of District 103 Toastmasters, and Associate Producer for Pretty Crazy, the movie. Cassandra has an “authentic” and “down-to-earth” approach that leaves professionals with “a learning good time.” 

Digital Mountain

Julie Lewis is President, CEO and Founder of Digital Mountain, a global provider of digital forensics, cybersecurity, and eDiscovery services. She has over 30 years of experience working in the high technology industry. Julie worked at VERITAS Software with next-generation storage, security and search companies. At VERITAS, she managed operations for new product releases across sales, marketing, product management, legal, engineering and customer support. Before joining VERITAS, Julie worked in the venture capital and investment banking industries. In addition, Julie worked for two of the Big 4 accounting firms doing financial and IT auditing, as well as M&A due diligence as a CPA. She earned an MBA under fellowship from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College and a BA in both Business Economics and Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Julie is a member of the High Tech Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), San Francisco Bar Association, Sedona Conference’s Working Groups on E-mail Management and Archiving (WG1) and Data Security and Privacy Liability (WG11), ISSA and has received her EnCE (Encase Certification in Computer Forensics). Julie is founding Director of the Silicon Valley Chapter of Women in eDiscovery and on the Advisory Board to the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference and San Jose State’s Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

DISCO

Alisa McLellan, Esq. has worked in the eDiscovery field for nearly two decades, and is DISCO's VP of Professional Services, overseeing the Forensics, Data Operations, Project Management, and Disco Desk teams. She is an energetic team leader with proven skills in cross-functional team building, quality performance, and productivity improvement. Alisa excels at developing client-driven workflows which leverage technology to reduce risk and cost. Alisa is a licensed attorney and she completed her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011, where she won CALI awards for excellence in Electronic Discovery and Civil Litigation. Alisa was also voted into the Order of the Coif—a prestigious national legal honorary society whose members are chosen based on exceptional academic performance while in law school. Alisa contributed on the Electronic Discovery Deskbook treatise and has managed large-scale litigation and second requests, including custodian interviews, collections, processing, document reviews, productions, privilege reviews, and privilege log creation on the law firm and vendor side. She holds multiple ediscovery certifications and is a subject matter expert on complicated and highly technical ediscovery workflows.

Cimplifi

As a Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS) with more than two decades of legal and business experience, Martie is adept at working with cross-functional teams, including outside counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success and meet all client requirements. She holds 22 industry-leading certifications and recognized as DISCO Wizard and Reveal -Brainspace Genius level.

Martie’s experience as a Senior Litigation Paralegal prior to joining Cimplifi has provided her with a unique perspective on the legal industry and has honed her project management skills. She has a strong understanding of legal processes, procedures, and compliance requirements, which allows her to navigate the complexities of eDiscovery with ease.

Martie holds a master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, a paralegal certificate, and is a Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS). She began her career as an Art Director for a national publication before becoming a Paralegal specializing in litigation. She enjoys utilizing her graphic art background to specialize in social media, marketing materials, and community engagement. She currently serves on Board of Directors as the social media Director at Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists and Women of eDiscovery, San Diego Chapters.

HaystackID

CollaborTech

Nilsa is a legal technology leader and a driving force for innovation, with over 20 years of expertise spanning law, technology, information governance, legal operations, and project management. Leveraging extensive experience in developing and delivering legal technology operations and strategic services for AM Law 200 clients, Nilsa has a proven track record of success in providing comprehensive Information Governance, including eDiscovery and litigation technology management solutions. Her expertise spans consulting, implementation, training on the latest legal technologies, forensics, and best practices in information governance and data management.

Currently, Nilsa is the founder of CollaborTech, LLC., where she merges cutting-edge technology with strategic expertise to enhance legal operations, ensuring that information governance is not only compliant but also a step ahead. CollaborTech integrates project management methodologies into information governance to create a cohesive environment where legal, IT, and compliance teams operate in harmony. This approach enhances the efficiency of information management and fortifies the legal frameworks necessary for comprehensive digital discovery.

Throughout her career at AM Law 200 law firms and professional consulting services firms, Nilsa has consistently managed projects for a diverse clientele, including corporations, government agencies, and law firms. She excels at developing and implementing policies and procedures that address critical challenges in information discovery, information governance, litigation readiness, data security, privacy, and risk avoidance. Nilsa’s ability to proactively mitigate risks and deliver value is paramount, along with a keen ability to anticipate and effectively manage change.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law

Katie Oliver is a NALA Certified Paralegal and Advanced Certified Paralegal in Discovery, eDiscovery and Trial Practice. She began her legal career in 2005, as a Paralegal at Patenaude & Felix, APC. In 2006, while working as a paralegal for Yellow Book USA, she assisted with the creation of a satellite legal department in San Diego, CA and worked with outside counsel on collection lawsuits. Through the years, she has held various paralegal roles working on immigration, employment, general civil, intellectual property cases, trademark litigation, and trust and probate litigation with various firms and corporations. In 2018, she relocated out-of-state to South Carolina where she kept her legal support skills sharp by working as a freelance paralegal to several solo-practitioners and working at a criminal defense firm in Beaufort, South Carolina.

In 2020, Katie moved to northern California and joined Scranton Law Firm as a Litigation Paralegal, a plaintiff-side personal injury firm. In July 2021, she relocated back to San Diego where she worked in house at EDF Renewables and currently works at Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law as a Litigation Support Coordinator.

Katie attended Maric College-San Diego where she was conferred her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies in 2005 and obtained an eDiscovery Program Management certificate in 2014 from the Organization of Legal Professionals, which was beneficial in implementing Relativity’s Litigation Hold platform at LG Electronics USA. She currently studies cybersecurity and project management. Katie is currently studying for different product certifications on the following eDiscovery Platforms: Everlaw, DISCO and Relativity.

Katie has served in various capacities with San Francisco Paralegal and San Diego Paralegal Association. She is currently the Treasurer on with the San Diego Chapter of ACEDS and on her second term as the Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing with the San Diego Paralegal Association. She is also a member of the San Diego chapter of Women in eDiscovery.

Katie served in the US Navy 1995-2003 and in the California Army National Guard from 2004 to 2007.

Exterro

As a former practicing attorney, Nancy understands the data difficulties, disclosures, and demands facing legal professionals and their counterparts each and every day.  Nancy specializes in eDiscovery and Data Privacy and keenly understands how legal technology can help wrangle the data beast that impacts all organizations across all industries.  For over a decade Nancy has worked for Exterro and is at her best when working side-by-side with clients to imagine new possibilities for solving a variety of challenges using a breadth of software solutions. Nancy also enjoys sharing her knowledge about emerging technology trends in a variety of settings, including training opportunities, webcasts, conferences, and other forums.

Prior to law school, Nancy worked in the Silicon Valley in a variety of fun and challenging jobs, mostly in HR and Finance, for small and emerging companies. Her experience working in the high-tech industry, coupled with legal education and eDiscovery plus Information Governance expertise, results in an unusual blend of skills and specialized knowledge.

Relativity

Meredith Perry is an attorney and legal technology strategist with 12+ years of experience in eDiscovery, investigations, information requests, and legal data intelligence. As Senior Program Manager, Public Sector Go-To-Market at Relativity, she drives AI adoption and strategic initiatives that align with mission-critical public sector use cases, including FOIA, e-litigation, investigations, and compliance. She specializes in bridging the gap between legal workflows and technology, ensuring legal professionals and government agencies can leverage AI and automation to navigate complex data challenges with limited resources. A recognized thought leader and advocate for mental health and workplace inclusion, Meredith has spoken at Relativity Fest, Masters Conferences, and the Digital Government Institute (DGI), championing accessibility, intuitive user experiences, and AI-driven legal technology.

Array

Christine Porras is a Director of Technology Solutions with over two decades of experience driving innovation in the legal technology landscape. At Array, she architects comprehensive solutions that transform legal service delivery through strategic technology initiatives. Known for her holistic approach to evaluating and integrating cutting-edge legal solutions, Christine translates complex technological capabilities into actionable insights that empower teams and drive operational excellence.

Her expertise includes strategic technology roadmap development, software partner relationship management, cross-platform solution integration, product evaluation and implementation, content creation and sales enablement, and workflow optimization and automation. Christine is passionate about leveraging technology to reshape the legal services industry while fostering innovation and driving measurable results. 

ACEDS

Maribel Rivera is an accomplished marketing and business strategy expert with diverse experience across multiple industries. As Vice President of Strategy and Client Engagement at ACEDS, she is responsible for strategic partner engagement, chapters, membership, and ACEDS event management. Her extensive business operations, sales, and marketing background, combined with her strategic and creative abilities, drives innovation and brings business ideas to life.

Maribel Rivera is a leader in the nonprofit sector, serving as the Director of Special Events on the Women in eDiscovery's leadership team. She also co-chairs the PR and Marketing Working Group for Operation Safe Spaces. Her active involvement in ILTA and representation of ACEDS on the Global Information Consortium further showcases her leadership skills. Maribel's commitment to social causes is evident in her role on the board of the anti-human trafficking nonprofit Life Preservers Project and her active publication of a LinkedIn newsletter focusing on DEI, personal branding, and marketing.

Maribel Rivera's commitment to charitable work is a significant part of her professional life. She serves on the board of the anti-human trafficking nonprofit Life Preservers Project and is an active member of ARMAMetro NYC. Her dedication to social causes is further demonstrated by her regular speaking engagements on marketing, diversity, and inclusion.

Maribel enjoys traveling, reading, continuing her education, and working out outside of her professional commitments. 

Relativity

Amanda Sabia is the Global Director, Sales Engineering at Relativity. With 15+ years in the legal technology space, she's cultivated a rich background in eDiscovery, Client Services and SaaS sales leadership. Amanda's global team specializes in product consulting, proposal management, and security. She is passionate about leadership in the intersection of innovative and ethical solutions and has remained a steadfast advocate for the growth and development of women in technology. Amanda has served as a moderator and speaker on topics ranging from AI Adoption, building effective global teams, data security, creating business impact through ERGs and leveraging tech to power legal workflows. She has served as a guest lecturer at 30+ higher education institutions, including USC and Yale.

Amanda is the Director of Boston’s Women in eDiscovery chapter, a leader in Relativity's Stellar Women global community and is the Senior Advisor for Relativity’s Women in the Workplace. She has championed Relativity’s Women in Engineering Future Leaders program as a speaker / mentor and leads DE&I trainings. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and member of Sigma Sigma National sorority. She's an avid golfer, was born and raised in Bellmore, New York and currently resides in Boston.

HaystackID

Dorothe Schuch joined HaystackID in 2019 and is currently Vice President of Forensic Logistics and Evidence Management on the forensic team. In this role, she serves as a primary point of contact between HaystackID and clients to plan and implement client forensic projects and to ensure that expectations are met for quality and timeliness.

Before joining HaystackID, Dorothe was in-house at the Chemours Company as eDiscovery manager and at McGuireWoods as a litigation paralegal and has substantial experience in managing large-scale multi-jurisdictional anti-trust, products liability, and securities litigation matters.

Dorothe has written and co-written articles on litigation and eDiscovery and has frequently spoken at paralegal conferences and continuing education platforms. She has served on the board of the Baltimore City Paralegal Association and The National Association of Legal Assistants.

Dorothe was instrumental in developing successful mentorship programs both at Chemours and HaystackID.

Seyfarth Shaw

Rachel See is a Senior Counsel in Seyfarth Shaw’s Labor & Employment Department, based in its Washington, DC office. She focuses her practice on AI risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance issues. Drawing on her experience as both a former government regulator and business leader, Rachel’s career at the intersection of law, technology, and policy informs her approach to helping employers navigate complex challenges relating to artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance.

She previously built and managed eDiscovery programs at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and in the private sector. For over 12 years, Rachel served in the federal government, leading enforcement, policy, and digital transformation initiatives. As an EEOC commissioner’s senior counsel for AI and Algorithmic Bias, she led AI policy initiatives emphasizing the applicability of employment discrimination laws to the use of artificial intelligence. Rachel also served as the EEOC's acting executive officer, a special assistant to the EEOC chair, and as the EEOC's assistant general counsel for Technology.

Rachel received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her law degree from the Duke University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in Ohio. An accomplished classical musician, she regularly performs with the Symphony of the Potomac in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra, and other ensembles in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Digital Mountain

Robyn has a dynamic background in eDiscovery, digital forensics, and legal analysis focusing on navigating complex data environments (i.e., GenAI), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining the highest levels of data integrity. She is a member of The Sedona Conference, where she recently spoke on The Future of AI panel at the inaugural meeting for Working Group 13 (AI and the Law. Beyond her legal career, Robyn brings a wealth of professional experience spanning medical devices, hazardous packaging, and retail analytics. Before transitioning to eDiscovery and digital forensics, Robyn served with the Wisconsin State Public Defender, where she addressed the scientific challenges of expert testimony, ensuring its accuracy and relevance in legal proceedings. She co-presented on probabilistic genotyping at the Wisconsin State Public Defender Annual Conference in 2023.  Additionally, she is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) and holds advanced certifications in digital forensic investigation, IT service management, and information security. Robyn is a licensed attorney in Wisconsin. She earned her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School, where she had the opportunity to study at Justus-Liebig University in Gießen, Germany.

PractiGal

Sonya L. Sigler is the founder of PractiGal and has been an IP and corporate lawyer for over 25 years. She started her career in-house at Sega and Intuit before moving to start-ups, including Cataphora which pioneered AI software for the legal industry beginning in 2002. 

Known as a high-energy and inspiring speaker and workshop facilitator for corporate teams and women’s networks, Sonya inspires her audiences to take action to reach their goals and make their dreams come true. In her private coaching and consulting work, Sonya works with corporate teams, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals to provide them with the tools and connections they need to succeed. 

Sonya is the best-selling author of WELCOME to the Next Level, and What’s Next for My Career?, both of which have accompanying workbooks and online courses available on demand. Her latest book is 30 Days to Better Self-Care. She is a certified Vistage speaker and her most popular workshops are AI for Productivity, Wellness for Busy Lawyers, and Authentic Personal Branding. She and her husband live in Vancouver, WA, where she is writing her next book, Set Yourself Up for Success - Master the 5 Essential Skills to Succeed in Any Job.

TCDI

Connie has been in the eDiscovery industry for over 10 years. Her prior experience as a practicing attorney laid the foundation for her ability to understand each aspect of the Discovery process.  Connie brings infectious optimism and energy when working with clients to identify key issues and develop the best strategies for success on individual projects and globally within an organization. Her background and involvement with corporate legal departments and law firms facing complex eDiscovery situations has positioned her as a well-established and trusted advisor within the eDiscovery industry.

FTI Consulting

Deedra D. Smith has dedicated nearly 20 years to assisting clients with all aspects of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) in projects involving information governance, compliance, data breaches, investigations, civil litigation and criminal litigation. Ms. Smith’s clients have included domestic and global corporations from industries such as aerospace, retail, security, automotive, energy, military, health care, hightech electronics, insurance, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil and gas, media and communications. She is experienced in responding to data and information requests from national and foreign government agencies.

Ms. Smith provides expertise in advanced structured data analytics, technology-assisted review and computer forensics. Developing new solutions that address challenges in complex legal matters, Ms. Smith’s work includes class action and civil litigation, as well as high-stakes regulatory inquiries and internal investigations. Ms. Smith also focuses extensively on antitrust matters and Hart-Scott-Rodino second requests.

Advising clients on strategic planning, process improvement and change management across the spectrum of Digital Insights & Risk Management, Ms. Smith has managed and executed extensive, multifaceted litigation projects and investigations on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. She has assisted clients with end-to-end litigation services from early case assessment through case closure. Her experience also includes Canadian supplementary information requests, multidistrict litigations, Securities and Exchange Commission investigations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and product liability matters. Additionally, Ms. Smith regularly manages projects utilizing multilayered analytics and predictive coding.

Prior to joining FTI Technology, Ms. Smith held leadership positions at consulting firms such as Ankura, Navigant and Alvarez & Marsal. She gained a broad technology background across computer forensics, intricate data challenges, enterprise networking, software design and development and system implementations.

Bluestar

Sarah Thompson (née Sims) is the Chief Product Officer at BlueStar Case Solutions, Inc., and Founder of Siemly, LLC. A finalist for the 2024 Relativity Artificial Intelligence Innovation Award, Sarah is a leading authority on AI applications in the legal field, Microsoft 365 legal compliance, and defensible ESI preservation and collection, with over 20 years of experience. She pioneered the first forensically sound remote computer and cloud collection platform and the first legal hold integration into Microsoft 365's eDiscovery platform. Currently, she is leading the development of BlueStar's Next-Gen AI solutions and Siemly's innovative Microsoft 365-based legal investigation platform. Sarah has held product leadership roles at renowned companies like iConect, Dataflight, LexisNexis, and Zapproved, and holds a BS in computer science from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. 

Relativity

CRISTIN K. TRAYLOR is the Senior Director of AI Transformation & Law Firm Strategy at Relativity, where she advises law firms, corporations, government entities, and partner organizations on business strategies and practices around the use of AI in e-Discovery and other core legal data intelligence use cases. She previously worked as Discovery Counsel at McGuireWoods LLP, where she led a diverse team of legal professionals providing discovery support and strategic guidance to firm clients. Cristin has written and spoken extensively on discovery topics, including generative AI. She is currently the Meetings Director of Richmond Women in eDiscovery and Project Trustee of the EDRM Discovery Workflows Project. She is a member of the Steering Committee of Sedona Conference Working Group 1 and holds the Relativity Master certification. She received her J.D. in 2000 from Quinnipiac University School of Law and is a member of the Virginia and DC Bar Associations. 

Epiq

With nearly 20 years of experience in the legal and eDiscovery space, Tiana is a dynamic executive known for her deep expertise in eDiscovery, AI, and strategic business leadership. Focused on driving innovation in AI and advanced solutions, she leverages her proven ability to execute operational strategies, foster meaningful client relationships, and lead teams through complex challenges. Tiana is a trusted advisor and creative problem-solver, renowned for delivering impactful, consultative guidance in evolving business landscapes.

Tiana has led the Canadian business at Epiq, where she played a pivotal role in expanding market share, optimizing profitability, and strengthening client relationships. Her deep expertise in eDiscovery, analytics, and AI has made her a go-to advisor for corporate and law firm clients, helping them navigate complex issues and implement innovative solutions that drive operational efficiencies.

Tiana is widely recognized as a leading figure in the industry, having been ranked Band 1 for eDiscovery Canada by Chambers in 2024, and consistently recognized by Lexology and Who’s Who Legal as a top expert in eDiscovery in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

An influential voice in the eDiscovery space, Tiana contributes to key industry initiatives, including serving on EDRM’s Global Advisory Council and Sedona Canada’s WG7, as well as helping to develop crucial guidelines such as the EDRM eMSAT, the ACEDS Canadian certification exam, and the Sedona Canada Principles Address Electronic Discovery, where she served as a drafting committee leader.

As a sought-after speaker, author, and lecturer, Tiana specializes in eDiscovery, analytics, leadership, AI, and document review. She also serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and Osgoode Hall Law School’s Certificate in eDiscovery program.

Tiana’s leadership extends beyond business growth, with a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusivity and belonging, notably through her role as Global Chair of Epiq’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee from 2022 to 2023.