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SANS Forensic Summit - July 7-8 in D.C.

What LegalTech is to law firm technology and The Sedona Conference is to electronic discovery, the upcoming SANS WhatWorks Summit in Forensics and Incident Response is to the world of computer forensics.  I'm excited and humbled to be participating in a panel discussion called, "Forensic Challenges from the Court Room," and that's not just hype.  The folks speaking at the summit are known to me as the gurus whose names appear on the spines of the books in my forensics library.  Folks like Harlan Carvey and Eoghan Casey.  Other presenters wrote some of the tools that forensicists around the world use every day or are names in the news.  Makes me wonder if they brought me in as some sort of mascot.   Hmmmm. 

If you're interested in the world of computer forensics and incident response, the Summit takes place on July 7-8, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  The event is flanked by some pretty impressive training programs, too.  So register now, and come say "hi."  I'll be the one in the giant foam dongle costume.

Georgetown Law Center’s EDD Training Academy

The waiting is over!  The New York Rangers are the new Stanley Cup Champions!  And this one will last a lifetime!
Wait, wrong celebration :)

But the waiting is over!  After numerous months of meetings, debates, pilots and careful planning it is finally here. The first unbiased, academia based Georgetown Law Center’s week long E-Discovery Training Academy begins Monday.

 The Academy instantly becomes the most credible educational program given Georgetown Law Center's undisputed reputation as the nation's best Law School for Litigators.  Even the economy woes could not stop its momentum.  The academy, limited to 50 seats to assure maximum interaction between the faculty and the students, is completely sold out!

As one of the founding members of the Academy and a faculty member, I am a little biased.  However, few would dispute that finding proper education has always been a great challenge for our industry.  Those of us trying to learn about E-Discovery as well as educate our staff, attorneys and clients are well aware of the complete lack of such initiative despite the great need.   

Until now…

Congratulations to Dean Larry Center, Advisory Committee and Faculty of the Academy for realizing the dream!

 

Arkfeld's eLawExchange.com

We are excited to launch our new web site Arkfeld's eLawExchange.com (www.elawexchange.com) and its many free resources for the eLaw legal community.

The web site provides FREE access to:

•    State Ediscovery Caselaw and Rules - This database contains ediscovery caselaw and procedural rules from all 50 states. Check back often to see the status of ediscovery law in your state.

CLE Credit for "Ethical Issues in E-Discovery"

The ABA will be hosting a 90-minute teleconference and live audio webcast on "Ethical Issues in E-Discovery."  It will provide an ethics credit for CLE, and will take place Wednesday, June 4, at 12pm EST.  Go here for further information and registration.

CTSummation Litigation Support Boot Camp

Alonso Consulting and Training will be holding a CTSummation Litigation Support Boot Camp, May 20-22, in Orlando, Florida.  (Not planning on being in the area?  There are also upcoming June camps in North Carolina and Washington, D.C.)  It counts toward CLE.  More info and registration here. 

Sneak Preview: "FutureTech" at LegalTech LA

Campers:

I've been JUST a leetle distracted lately, putting the final touches on the upcoming, first-time ever  Law Technology News Presents FutureTech  at LegalTech West Coast.

We're calling it "The Trifecta" inside ALM, because it's the first time  we've conceived an effort that includes a live presentation, podcasts, and an LTN report.

Here's the 411:

April Training

* ALM offers Managing  Today's E-Discovery Process: The Evolving Role of Paralegals and Lit Support Professionals, April 24 in NYC  (I'm speaking).  411 here.

* Alonso Consulting & Training is offering three-day intensive "Boot Camps" in CT Summation. 411 here.  Upcoming  April courses will be held in Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., and Orlando.