As the eDiscovery industry has grown and matured over the past decade, eDiscovery professionals in corporate legal departments, law firms, and service providers have become more focused on pro bono service and on the promotion of diversity. In this panel, we will outline opportunities for eDiscovery professionals to utilize their skills to serve indigent clients, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. We will also describe concrete actions that eDiscovery professionals can pursue to promote diversity in their teams and the teams that they work with. This webcast will be of particular interest to professionals having a desire to give back to their communities.
Webcast Highlights:
+ Defining Pro Bono Service in the eDiscovery Industry
+ Lessons Learned from Leaders in Promoting Diversity in the eDiscovery Industry
+ The Business Case for Pro Bono and Diversity Promotion
+ Challenges to Achieving Greater Diversity and Strategies to Overcome those Challenges
Presenting Experts:
+ Ashish Prasad
As VP and GC for HaystackID, Ashish is regarded as among the leading experts on discovery in the US. He has served as Litigation Partner, Founder and Chair of the Mayer Brown LLP Electronic Discovery and Records Management Practice, Founder and CEO of Discovery Services LLC, and VP and GC of eTERA Consulting.
+ Todd Haley
As VP of Strategic Solutions for HaystackID, Todd provides consulting and operational guidance to help legal departments and law firms address matters related to the planning, management, and execution of eDiscovery.
+ Vazantha Meyers, Esq.
As Director of Review Services for HaystackID, Vazantha has extensive experience in advising and helping customers achieve their legal document review objectives.