On December 4, 2025, the global eDiscovery community will unite for E-Discovery Day, an annual celebration dedicated to the professionals, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of electronic evidence. Since the event’s launch in 2015, ACEDS has been involved from the very beginning, helping expand E-Discovery Day from an industry recognition moment into a worldwide movement supported by Exterro, EDRM, eDiscovery Today, and thousands of legal professionals across jurisdictions.
As the field evolves, driven by AI adoption, complex data types, and heightened regulatory expectations, the 2025 theme, “AI, Risk, and the Future of eDiscovery,” captures both the urgency and the opportunity ahead. With AI now embedded across workflows in law firms, corporate legal departments, service providers, and investigations teams, the need for technical competence, defensibility, and responsible innovation has never been greater.
This year’s educational programming brings together respected leaders, including Hon. Andrew Peck (Ret.), Miguel Villalobos, Bree Murphy, Ashley Picker-Dubin, Angela T. O’Neal, Fiona Campbell, Doug Austin, Kelly Twigger, Phoebe Gebre, Adam Wehler, and others who are shaping the future of digital evidence.
But what makes E-Discovery Day truly special for us is how ACEDS chapters bring the celebration to life worldwide through community events, collaborations, partnerships, and charitable impact. The global festivities begin in Australia and New Zealand before rolling across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
ACEDS chapters bring E-Discovery Day to life each year through educational programs, social gatherings, and community-driven initiatives, often in partnership with Women in eDiscovery, ILTA, and other leading legal technology organizations. Here’s what the ACEDS global community is hosting this year, beginning in the Southern Hemisphere:
Australia & New Zealand (December 4)
Kick off the celebration with the ACEDS ANZ community across three cities:
These events highlight collaboration, education, and community connection across the region.
United States & Canada
As the celebration moves West, chapters across North America are hosting dynamic events blending thought leadership, social connection, and charitable giving:
- Ohio Holiday Networking Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aceds-ohio-array-holiday-networking-event-tickets-1755236602929
- Texas Together Annual E-Discovery Day
- Chicago & Wisconsin ACEDS + WiE Holiday Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-wisconsin-aceds-wie-holiday-party-tickets-1968241238528
- eDiscovery Convergence 2025 in Toronto: https://ediscovery.aceds.org/ediscovery-convergence-2025
Giving Back Across the Globe
One of the defining elements of E-Discovery Day is its commitment to charitable impact. ACEDS chapters consistently step up during this week to support organizations doing meaningful work.
Highlights include:
- ACEDS Atlanta, Women in eDiscovery Atlanta & State Bar of Georgia partnership with Ronald McDonald House Holiday Party benefiting Ronald McDonald House
- Life Preservers Project – Hope for the Holidays Annual Fundraiser https://www.lifepreserversproject.org/event/hope-for-the-holidays-annual-fundraiser-2025/
- Additional chapter-led toy drives, community support events, and philanthropic collaborations across regions
These efforts underscore the heart of the eDiscovery community: technical excellence, compassion, and a drive to uplift others.
Why Professionals Should Participate in E-Discovery Day 2025
For anyone working in eDiscovery, legal operations, litigation support, forensics, cybersecurity, privacy, or information governance, E-Discovery Day offers unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute.
Professionals participate in:
- Strengthen their understanding of AI, risk, and defensibility
- Build technical competence essential for modern eDiscovery
- Hear from global thought leaders across legal and technology
- Expand their networks and reconnect with colleagues
- Support charitable initiatives that make a difference
- Take advantage of professional development opportunities during the ACEDS Annual Holiday Sale
Whether you’re a seasoned specialist or new to the field, the week provides insights and experiences that elevate your practice.
A Global Movement That Continues to Grow
E-Discovery Day is more than a holiday; it’s a reflection of what makes the eDiscovery community powerful: innovation, collaboration, generosity, and a shared commitment to progress. With AI reshaping the profession and data sources growing ever more complex, this year’s conversations and celebrations matter more than ever.
Attend one or all the webinars, gather your colleagues, participate in a charitable initiative, and join a global movement advancing the future of digital evidence.
