Spring Social
2022-05-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)

Chicago ACEDS Networking Event - August Edition
2022-08-18 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | South Branch Tavern and Grille, 100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Chicago ACEDS Monthly Networking Event

This is a monthly gathering of Chicago eDiscovery Community. We will plan on the Third Thursday of every month. These are casual events and a chance to bring the community together and build a collaborative group of eDiscovery professionals.

Emojis in E-Discovery: A Four-Part Webinar Series
2022-09-08 11:00 - 2022-12-08 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Top 3 Ways to Use AI & Machine Learning on Every Case
2022-09-15 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Relativity, 231 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604, Chicago, IL, 60604, US
Join the ACEDS Chicago Chapter, Relativity, and Cimplifi for a panel discussion followed by an ACEDS membership drive and networking event.

Join the Chicago eDiscovery community for an interactive panel discussion focused on the basics of leveraging AI & Machine Learning. This 45 minute discussion will be followed by food, drinks and networking on the rooftop of Relativity HQ in downtown Chicago. Sponsored by Cimplifi, Relativity, and ACEDS.

Sponsored by:

Chicago ACEDS - Judges Panel - Emojis in eDiscovery
2022-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum, 200 West Madison Street #Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
In person event featuring 2 federal judges discussing on how emoji are impacting discovery and recent case law – 1 hour CLE credit.

About this event
T﻿he Chicago chapter of ACEDS will be hosting an in-person event at the law firm of Barack Ferrazzano, in conjunction with the other mid-west chapters of ACEDS.
Kelly Twigger, principal at ESI Attorneys, will moderate a panel discussion featuring Judge Xavier Rodriguez, W.D of Texas and Judge William Matthewman, S.D. of Florida, on how emoji are impacting discovery and recent case law decisions.

Panelists:
United States Magistrate Judge William Matthewman

Appointed to the federal bench in 2012 and sits in the West Palm Beach Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
As a U.S. Magistrate Judge, he handles both civil and criminal cases, including pretrial matters and trials.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Matthewman was a very active trial attorney who handled both criminal and civil cases, including high profile cases which were covered on live in-session Court TV, Dateline, 48 Hours, and other programs.
He was Board certified by The Florida Bar in criminal trial practice before his appointment to the bench and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.
He has been a member of The Florida Bar and a trial lawyer since 1983, handling numerous cases in state and federal courts.
He received his B.S. degree and Masters degree from Florida International University in Miami, and he received his Law Degree, with Honors, from the University of Florida College of Law. While at University of Florida Law School, he was Research Editor of the University of Florida Law Review.
He has published several articles, including most recently the following law review article: William D. Matthewman, Towards A New Paradigm For E-Discovery In Civil Litigation: A Judicial Perspective, 71 Fla. L. Rev. 1261 (September, 2019). This Florida Law Review article deals with e-discovery and the 10 most important core concepts of the new e-discovery paradigm.

Xavier Rodriguez

Former Texas Supreme Court Justice and currently sits on the bench as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, he received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, a master’s degree from the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas Law School.
Prior to assuming the bench, he was a partner in the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski (now known as Norton Rose Fulbright).
Judge Rodriguez is a frequent speaker on continuing legal education seminars and has authored numerous articles regarding employment law, discovery and arbitration issues.
He is the editor of Essentials of E-Discovery (TexasBarBooks 2d ed. 2021).
He is a member of The Sedona Conference Judicial Advisory Board, the Georgetown Advanced E-Discovery Institute Advisory Board, and serves as the Distinguished Visiting Jurist-in-Residence and adjunct professor of law at the St. Mary’s University School of Law.
He was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation.
In 2011 he was awarded the Rosewood Gavel Award for outstanding judicial service from the St. Mary’s University School of Law. In 2017, he received the State Bar of Texas Gene Cavin Award for Excellence in CLE, recognizing his long-term contributions to continuing legal education.
In 2021, he was presented the Texas Bar Foundation’s Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award and TexasBarCle’s Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award.
He is the Immediate Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section, Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section and Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education Committee.

Moderator:

Kelly Twigger is a practicing attorney, software developer, consultant, writer, and speaker on issues in electronic discovery, the development and implementation of legal technology, and how to effectively use data in planning for and during litigation.

She is a co-author of Electronic Discovery and Records and Information Management, and host of Case of the Week at eDiscovery Assistant. As Principal at ESI Attorneys, Kelly manages the boutique eDiscovery and information law firm that acts as operational business partners with its clients to advise law firms, corporations, and municipalities on all areas of electronic information including eDiscovery, privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance.

Kelly is also the CEO of eDiscovery Assistant — a SaaS-based practical resource for litigators handling eDiscovery — that curates discovery decisions, rules, and additional content. She is developing an online academy to provide on-demand education for lawyers and legal support professionals to stay abreast of changes in the law and technology that affect litigation and clients’ obligations to respond.

You can reach Kelly at kelly@ediscoveryassistant.com, join her Facebook community group at Let’s Talk eDiscovery, or connect with her on Twitter @kellytwigger.

Chicago ACEDS - Spring Networking Event
2023-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Island Party Hut, 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, Chicago, IL, 60601, US
Come out and enjoy a night of fun and frivolity with the Chicago Chapter of ACEDS.

W﻿e will have games, cocktails, and appetizers. This is a free event sponsored by our friends at Purpose Legal.

ACEDS Chicago Chapter - Summer Social Event
2023-08-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | South Branch Tavern and Grille, 100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Join the Chicago Chapter of ACEDS for a networking event!

ACEDS Chicago Chapter - Fall Roundtable
2023-09-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Locke Lord LLP, 111 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Guardians of Generative AI: Upholding Ethics and Law in an Age of Unreliable Output

Embark on a transformative exploration of the converging domains of technology, law, and ethics with the ACEDS Chicago Chapter’s riveting roundtable event: “AI Unleashed: Navigating Legal and Ethical Frontiers in Generative Technology.” Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions alongside legal luminaries, industry visionaries, and forward-thinking minds, as we delve into the intricate landscape where artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry. Engage with real-world scenarios, uncover the ethical complexities, and gain insights into the evolving regulatory framework guiding AI’s integration into law. Your participation in this event not only widens your understanding of AI’s implications for legal practice, but also offers a chance to contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the responsible and equitable future of AI in the legal domain. Seize this opportunity to connect, learn, and pave the way for a pioneering approach to AI’s role in law.

Chicago Women in eDiscovery & ACEDS Holiday Party
2023-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)

Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Join us for a 4-part webinar series designed to help you understand and improve your e-discovery practices and modernize your ESI protocols

Have you been using the same ESI Protocols for the past three years?
Have you been meaning to update it but haven’t yet?
Do you feel uncertain about how to include some of the modern sources of discovery?
Legal discovery has changed significantly in the past few years. The protocol you have been using may open the door to significant cost and admissibility issues that you are not anticipating. Join the Midwest Chapters of ACEDS for a special 4-part series designed to provide tales from the trenches, discussion from experts and judges, and then pull it all together with a working session to help you confidently implement updates and changes at your organization.
Leap forward with us on February 29 (Leap Day!) at 12:00 CT for a lively discussion from two practitioners, Angela Shapiro (Shareholder, Butzel Long) and Doug Matthews (Partner, Vorys) for a lively discussion of tales from the trenches and how ESI Protocols have impacted their cases!

Part 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???
Part 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider
Part 3 – 5/16: Judges Panel
Part 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session

Part One Speakers:
Doug Matthews, Esq. Doug is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a commercial litigator in the litigation group. His practice focuses on electronic discovery matters, and he is the head of the firm’s electronic discovery practice group. Doug has represented numerous businesses with regard to the management and discovery of electronically stored information. He has represented both corporate and public entities in a variety of litigation matters, including multiple putative class actions and complex antitrust matters.
Doug regularly speaks nationally and locally on electronic discovery issues. Doug received his J.D. summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. Doug clerked for The Honorable Joseph P. Kinneary, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and for The Honorable Alan Norris, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Angela Emmerling Shapiro, JD, CEDS
Angela Emmerling Shapiro is a litigation shareholder with Butzel Long in Detroit. A significant portion of Angela’s practice is focused on guiding the firm’s electronic discovery practice and AI initiatives. She also helps clients with global operations navigate evolving privacy laws.
Angela is CEDS certified and has repeatedly been recognized as a Metro-Detroit “Top Lawyer” in the areas of Information Management, eDiscovery, and Information Technology Law by DBusiness Magazine. Crain’s Detroit Business named Angela to its inaugural class of Notable Women in Technology in 2018 and she was a 2020 recipient of Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly’s “Women in the Law” award.
Angela is a member of Butzel Long’s Women’s Leadership, Technology, and Pro Bono Committees. She sits on the Board of Directors for the ACEDS Detroit chapter, co-leads the EDRM TAR Protocol team, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Angela is a Spartan through and through. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and from the Michigan State University College of Law in 1998.

Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series, Part II
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Join us for Part II of our webinar series. For April, we have a panel discussion: Modern Musings & Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols.

Modern Musings and Present-Day Pitfalls for Protocols – Things We Didn’t Have to Consider 5 Years Ago
In some ways, the current day challenges with ESI Protocols are the same as they’ve been for years – counsel is hesitant to address eDiscovery issues and resolve them early in the matter. On the other hand, there are new and unique data types and file formats popping up everywhere that are difficult to navigate.
What’s the best way to oversee information governance with Microsoft 365? What’s the best approach to collecting and parsing text messages from mobile devices? What’s the most efficient and effective means of combing through social media channels for relevant communications? Join us for an engaging and practical panel discussion regarding modern-day protocols, how to request the data you need, and avoid agreeing to unreasonable ESI discovery requests.
Join us on April 18, 2024, for a lively and engaging panel discussion!

Part 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???
Part 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion
Part 3 – 5/16: Judges Panel
Part 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session

Moderator:
Brett Burney, VP eDiscovery at Nextpoint Law Group
Always anxious to encourage legal professionals to take better advantage of the technology available to them, Brett primarily helps law firms and corporate legal departments successfully navigate their e-discovery challenges. Brett co-authored the eDiscovery Buyers Guide designed to help small- and mid-sized law firms understand the options available for their e-discovery needs. Brett is also the eLaw Evangelist at Nextpoint where he helps to educate lawyers and law firms on the duties and responsibilities around collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information. Brett also serves at the Vice President of eDiscovery Consulting at the Nextpoint Law Group.

Panelists:
Craig Ball, Texas Attorney and Forensic TechnologistCraig Ball hails from Texas, works in Austin, and happily calls the Big Easy home. A graduate of Rice University and the University of Texas School of Law, Craig is a trial lawyer and certified computer forensic examiner. Licensed in Texas since 1982, Craig is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law and at Tulane Law School, teaching Electronic Evidence and Digital Discovery. Craig is an expert in digital forensics, emerging technologies, visual persuasion, electronic discovery, and trial tactics, limiting his practice to service as a court-appointed Special Master in Electronically-Stored Information. An energetic speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs for the bench and the bar throughout the world, Craig is also an instructor in computer forensics and electronic evidence to multiple law enforcement and security agencies. Craig’s articles frequently appear in the national media. For nine years, he wrote the award-winning column on computer forensics and eDiscovery for American Lawyer Media called “Ball in your Court,” and still pens a popular blog of the same name at ballinyourcourt.com.

Andy Keck, President at ProFile DiscoveryAndrew Keck, Chief Technology Officer, is a Co-Founder and Equity Partner of ProFile Discovery, a litigation support company based in Columbus, Ohio. Developing and leading the electronic discovery practice for ProFile Discovery for the last twelve years and has over eighteen years working in the litigation support profession, a background in electronic discovery, and holds a MS in Cybersecurity. He continues to serve as an expert witness for court cases involving forensics and other technical issues with complex IT infrastructures.

Anne Costello, Sr. Information Governance Consultant at EpiqAnne Costello joined Epiq in 2021 and is a Senior Information Governance Consultant. At Epiq she provides Microsoft 365 Information Governance consulting, training, and best practices solutions to corporations and government entities. Anne has over 30 years of experience supporting technology in litigation practice. Anne has broad and deep experience with many commonly used legal software applications and litigation practice support. She believes that technology is key to the efficient delivery of legal services today and to successfully support a legal practice, a technology leader must endeavor to understand the business and practice strategy of the organization and use that understanding to set the IT direction for the firm.

The Masters Conference: Chicago
2024-05-15
Seyfarth Shaw will host the Chicago event on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The day will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. We provide an excellent platform for legal professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to share their knowledge and insights while exploring innovative solutions to the challenges they face in the legal domain.

ACEDS members: Save 20% on registration with code ACEDSCHI20

Learn more and register here

Leaping Forward: Evolving ESI Protocols Webinar Series, Part III
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Join us for Part III of our webinar series. We are bringing a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion.

The Judges Panel
Midwest ACEDS Chapters are thrilled to bring a fantastic panel of judges together for an insightful discussion moderated by David Horrigan of Relativity.
In previous sessions, we have discussed challenges derived from poorly written or out-of-date ESI protocols from practitioners and industry specialists and their advice on how to modernize protocols to fit modern discovery. In this session, we will hear from the judges as they share their perspective on how ESI protocols affect proceedings, trends they are seeing, and their opinions on where we are going. It is our privilege to have U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Barksdale (M.D. Fla.), U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard (S.D. Cal), and U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Richlin (C.D. Cal.) joining us for this session.
Join us on June 6, 2024, for the Judges Panel!

Part 1 – 2/29: I Agreed to What???
Part 2 – 4/18: Modern Pitfalls to Consider: Panel Discussion
Part 3 – 6/6: The Judges Panel
Part 4 – 7/18: Putting it All Together – A Working Session

Moderator:
David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at RelativityDavid Horrigan is Relativity’s discovery counsel and legal education director. An attorney, award-winning journalist, law school guest lecturer, and former e-discovery industry analyst, David has served as counsel at the Entertainment Software Association, reporter and assistant editor at The National Law Journal, and analyst and counsel at 451 Research. The author and co-author of law review articles as well as the annual Data Discovery Legal Year in Review, David is a frequent contributor to Legaltech News, and he was First Runner-Up for Best Legal Analysis in the LexBlog Excellence Awards. His articles have appeared also in The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The New York Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, The Washington Examiner, and others, and he has been cited by media, including American Public Media’s Marketplace, TechRepublic, and The Wall Street Journal. David serves on the Global Advisory Board of ACEDS, the Planning Committee of the University of Florida E-Discovery Conference, and the Resource Board of the National Association of Women Judges. David is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, and he is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/US.

Panelists:
Hon. Patricia Barksdale, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Middle District of FloridaPatricia Barksdale was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge in 2013. Judge Barksdale received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida. Judge Barksdale clerked for Circuit Judge Emmett Cox, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and later for District Judge Timothy Corrigan, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She worked in private practice at a national law firm and as in-house counsel for a large corporation before serving eight years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida. Through an appointment by Chief Justice John Roberts, she recently served as the Magistrate Judge Observer to the Judicial Conference. She has served as Chair of The Florida Bar Federal Practice Committee, President of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and President of the Chester Bedell American Inn of Court. She currently serves on the University of Florida Law Center Association Board of Trustees and the Case Management Modernization Board.
Hon. Allison Goddard, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of CaliforniaJudge Allison Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in August 2019. She graduated from Boston College in 1993 and received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Judge Goddard spent the first half of her legal career representing corporate defendants in litigation at Cooley LLP and her own law firm, Jaczko Goddard LLP. In 2011, she shifted her practice to representing plaintiffs in complex and intellectual property litigation. She has tried several cases, including class actions and patent infringement disputes. Judge Goddard speaks regularly on eDiscovery and technology in the law. She teaches trial practice and coaches a mock trial team at a local high school. She is a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of San Diego School of Law and the Executive Board of the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court.
Hon. A. Joel Richlin, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Central District of CaliforniaJudge A. Joel Richlin was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California in July of 2023. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2006. Judge Richlin began his career serving as a law clerk to three judges in the Central District of California for nearly five years, working at both the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the U.S. District Court. Judge Richlin then worked in the Los Angeles Office of international law firm, Foley & Lardner LLP, where he was a Senior Counsel in the Business Litigation Group. Judge Richlin ultimately left Foley & Lardner LLP to serve as in-house counsel for Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest hospital systems. Judge Richlin served as the Chief Litigation Officer and then General Counsel for Prime Healthcare, where he led a national legal department of more than 30 attorneys and 19 support staff and was responsible for all litigation on behalf of the company’s hospitals and other business units, which included a real estate development firm and medical school. For the past 16 years, Judge Richlin has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School Los Angeles where he has taught various classes involving appellate brief writing and oral advocacy.

Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi Presents: The Great eDiscovery Debate
2024-07-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | K&L Gates LLP, 70 West Madison Street ## 3300, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL, 60602, US
Get ready for some epic showdowns as Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi present The Great eDiscovery Debate on July 16th!

Join Chicago ACEDS and Cimplifi for The Great eDiscovery Debate event!
Join us for a lively discussion and debate on 3 key topics that are currently challenging the eDiscovery community. This in-person event will take place at K&L Gates LLP on Tue. Jul 16, 2024 at 3:30. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from industry experts and network with fellow eDiscovery enthusiasts. See you there!
After the event, please join us as we walk over to the WiE Chicago Summer Social event, just a few blocks away.

ACEDS Chicago Monthly Virtual Coffee Break
2024-08-22 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
ACEDS Chicago’s monthly Coffee Breaks, where our community can come together virtually for engaging conversation and networking.

ACEDS Chicago is excited to announce our new monthly Coffee Breaks, where our community can come together virtually for engaging conversations and networking.
📅 Date: August 22⏰ Time: 9 AM CST
Our first session will feature a discussion on Challenges with Microsoft Purview Collections. We are thrilled to have Anwya Acreque, an Advanced Compliance Global Black Belt of eDiscovery and Data Governance at Microsoft, join us to share her insights and answer your questions.
These Coffee Breaks are designed to be fluid and conversational, allowing members to discuss the topic at hand, share best practices, and develop meaningful connections with other ACEDS members in Chicago.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and network with industry peers. Please join us for our inaugural Coffee Break in August, and feel free to suggest other topics you’d like to explore in future sessions.

Chicago ACEDS Chapter - Monthly Virtual Coffee Meeting - "Back to School"
2024-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Grab your coffee and connect with fellow e-discovery professionals in a relaxed, informal environment.

Join Us for an Interactive Discussion!
This month, our Virtual Coffee Meeting will focus on the theme of “Back to School.” Whether you’re contemplating further education, have already pursued certifications, or simply want to learn from others’ experiences, this is the perfect opportunity to share and gain insights!

Key Discussion Points:

What areas of further education or certifications are you considering or have completed that made a difference in your career?
How did you balance education with full-time work?
If you haven’t pursued further education, what are your reasons?

No formal speaker this month! These meetings are designed to foster open conversations where everyone can interact, share ideas, and inspire one another.

Relativity Fest
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27

ACEDS Chicago - Monthly Virtual Coffee - October
2024-10-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Topic: Future Proofing Your Career in the Shadow of GenAI

Welcome to ACEDS Chicago – Monthly Virtual Coffee – October! Join us on Thu Oct 24 2024 at 9:00 AM for an engaging discussion on how to future-proof our careers in the evolving landscape of Generative AI. Together, we’ll explore strategies, share insights, and identify skills that will keep us ahead in our rapidly changing field of eDiscovery.

ACEDS In-Person & Virtual Coffee Break
2025-03-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 1035 W Randolph St, 1035 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL, 60607, US
This Coffee Break will be a hybrid event, both in-person & virtual. The topic will be “What questions should I be asking about Gen AI?”

ACEDS Chicago and ACEDS Wisconsin are having our third coffee chat of 2025. This will be a HYBRID event so that those who want to meet up in person can, and those who cannot join in person can still join the conversation.
The topic we will be chatting about is “What questions SHOULD I be asking about Generative AI?
For those of you who have not attended a coffee chat, these meetings aim to share ideas and build community. We encourage you to join, and if you have colleagues who are not yet ACEDS members, they are absolutely welcome.
In-person space will be limited (30 people max), so we ask that vendors limit their attendance to one person/vendor. You must RSVP by 3/17/25 if you want to attend in person.
Once we receive your RSVP, we will share a TEAMS invite for you to join remotely or confirm that you are added to the McDonald’s security list.

MO Test Event
2025-05-05 14:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 4545 N Ravenswood Ave, 4545 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, 60640, US
Vamos testar a diversão nesse evento MO Test Event!

MO Test Event
Welcome to the MO Test Event! Join us for a fun and interactive in-person gathering at 4545 N Ravenswood Ave. Get ready for a day filled with exciting activities, engaging talks, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the scene, this event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, grow, and have a great time. See you there!

Women in eDiscovery 2025 Conference
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-14

ACEDS Chicago & WI CLE + Cubs/Brewers Tailgate + BB Game
2025-07-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. for CLE and American Family Field for tailgate/ball game, 833 East Michigan Street #1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, US
Join us for a morning CLE discussing Hot AI Cyber Security and Privacy & then a tailgate and Cubs/Brewers ballgame at American Family Field

Join ACEDS Chicago & Wisconsin Chapters CLE + Cubs/Brewers Tailgate and Baseball Game proudly sponsored by Lineal. Get ready for a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment. The CLE sessions will be held at Godfrey & Kahn where you can expand your knowledge and earn those important credits. Afterward, we’ll head over to American Family Field for a tailgate party before catching an exciting baseball game between the Cubs and Brewers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and enjoy America’s favorite pastime!

What is Agentic AI? ACEDS Chicago and Wisconsin Chapter Virtual Coffee Break
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Time: Sep 25, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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ACEDS Chicago Presents - Legal Power Skills Workshop
2025-11-04 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 1035 W Randolph St, 1035 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL, 60607, US
Join us for an interactive Legal Power Skills Workshop by ACEDS Chicago – sharpen your legal skills and network with industry professionals!

ACEDS Chicago Presents – Legal Power Skills Workshop
Join us for an exciting Legal Power Skills Workshop hosted by ACEDS Chicago! This full-day event is designed to help eDiscovery professionals strengthen the soft skills that drive long-term career success including Leadership, Collaboration, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Emotional Intelligence, and Communication.

Registration Note: Space is limited to 50 attendees. All registrations will initially be placed on a waitlist, and tickets will be released individually on a rolling basis.

Legal Power Skills encompasses the essential soft skills that enable professionals to thrive in their careers. Whether you’re a lawyer, technologist, in-house counsel, or service provider, these skills often play a pivotal role in either accelerating or hindering career growth.

While subject matter expertise is important, it’s not enough on its own. The ability to communicate effectively, adapt to constant change, and collaborate across disciplines is what truly sets professionals apart. Without these capabilities, even the most knowledgeable experts can struggle to gain traction.

This workshop brings together seasoned professionals from across the legal community to share how they’ve cultivated and applied six critical soft skills throughout their career journeys.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights and practical strategies to strengthen the skills that matter most for long-term success.

General Schedule of the Day and Format of Sessions:
The day will kick off with coffee, breakfast (generously sponsored by Evidenceia), networking, and a quiz! This short, interactive quiz is designed to help attendees identify which Legal Power Skills they already excel in and which ones may benefit from further development. It’s a fun and insightful way to set the tone for a day of learning, reflection, and growth.
Then we will have a keynote address from Rich Robinson, Director Legal Operations and Litigation Support at Toyota North America, the original creator of the Legal Power Skills workshop. Following the keynote, we will explore six core Legal Power Skills through a series of alternating session formats: Individual Speakers (TED Talk-style) and Panel Sessions.

ACEDS Chicago Nourishing Hope Volunteering Event
2025-11-20 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Nourishing Hope, 1716 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60622, Chicago, IL, 60622, US
Come join us at the ACEDS Chicago Nourishing Hope Volunteering Event where we’ll be preparing food boxes for clients and packing orders.

ACEDS Chicago Nourishing Hope Volunteering Event
Come join us at Nourishing Hope for a day of giving back! Our ACEDS Chicago chapter is hosting a volunteering event to help Nourishing Hope prepare food boxes for clients and pack orders for Nourishing Hope’s Online Market, as well as other miscellaneous warehouse tasks.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing since sometimes packing can get a little messy. We have 20 spots open for the event so the first 20 to register are in and then we will start a waiting list.
There is a separate registration process for each volunteer with Nourishing Hope that we can follow-up with each person that registers for the event.

Chicago & Wisconsin ACEDS & WiE Holiday Party
2025-12-04 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Bandit, 841 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL, 60607, US
Join us for a festive holiday party in Chicago with ACEDS & WiE to celebrate National eDiscovery Day. It’s going to be a blast!

Join us for a festive holiday party in Chicago with ACEDS Chicago & Wisconsin and Chicago WiE to celebrate National eDiscovery Day. It’s going to be a blast!
Come celebrate the season with fellow professionals in the legal tech and eDiscovery fields at the lively venue, Bandit. This joint holiday party brings together the Chicago & Wisconsin ACEDS chapters and the Chicago Women in eDiscovery (WiE) chapter for an evening of mingling, networking, and toasting to a successful year.
Everyone is welcome—the more the merrier! Men or Women in the eDiscovery community, we’d love to see you there.
This year’s event is made possible by our wonderful sponsors:

Annual ACEDS Chicago/Wisconsin Sponsor: Lineal
Event Sponsors: Exterro, Everlaw, Nextpoint, Reveal, and Celeritas

Don’t miss out on this festive gathering!

ACEDS CHICAGO CLE - ONSITE & ONLINE
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
CLE Topic: Deepfakes: Authenticity On-Trial. Identifying and Defending Against Manipulated Media in eDiscovery

Deepfakes: Authenticity On‑Trial — Identifying and Defending Against Manipulated Media in eDiscovery.
This CLE gives a practical, plain‑language look at how generative AI is transforming digital evidence. Attendees will learn:

How AI‑generated audio, images, and video are created
How synthetic media can surface in investigations and litigation
Why traditional assumptions about “authentic” evidence no longer hold

What the session covers:

Common signs of manipulated or AI‑generated content
Key preservation and discovery issues when deepfakes are involved
Professional‑responsibility duties related to technological competence

Takeaways
Participants will leave with:

Clear, defensible workflows for spotting manipulated media
Steps to protect evidence integrity
Practical guidance for navigating a rapidly evolving, increasingly synthetic eDiscovery landscape

You can join us in person at Blue Star Headquarters – 230 West Monroe
Or
Online: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d01e8512-2199-49fa-8ee1-21e9012aecdd@f53cae43-cb5a-4073-a6c7-b756e735c8b1
Please accept the Eventbrite invitation AND indicate if you plan to attend in person or virtually. If you plan to attend virtually, you will ALSO want to register on the teams webinar link above.

Is the Speed of AI Outpacing Budgets?
2026-06-18 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Virtual
Join us for our next ACEDS Chicago/Wisconsin virtual coffee chat on Thursday, June 18th at 9:00 AM Central!
This month, we’re excited to have an open discussion about AI and BUDGETS.

With all the great tech out there, how do you get things approved?
What are alternative ways to leverage outside counsel to evaluate tech?
Other ideas?

Come ready to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what questions you’re still trying to figure out. No slides, no sales pitches — just a candid peer conversation with one of the best in the business guiding the discussion.
Contact chicago@aceds.org for information on how to join.
