Your Community for E-Discovery and Legal Data Intelligence
Engage. Learn. Connect. Deepen your ILTACON experience with ACEDS training, certification, and a global network of eDiscovery professionals.
As part of the ILTA community, ACEDS is proud to bring our passion for e-discovery and legal data intelligence to ILTACON 2025. Whether you're exploring certification, curious about cutting-edge workflows, or looking to connect with others navigating the same legal tech challenges, ACEDS is your go-to hub. Meet our vibrant community of practitioners, leaders, and affiliate partners, all working together to advance knowledge, innovation, and careers. Meet with us to learn how we support professionals across the legal spectrum with trusted resources, collaborative programs, and a shared commitment to excellence in legal data. Let’s build the future of e-discovery, together.
Celebrate 15 Years of ACEDS at Our ILTACON Community Reception!
Tuesday, August 12  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Maryland 2
Sponsored by ACEDS Affiliate Partners Relativity and ReVia, with additional support from Mmdata
Raise a glass to 15 years of connection, collaboration, and community! As part of our year-long anniversary celebration, ACEDS is bringing the energy to ILTACON 2025 with our annual ACEDS Community Reception, and you’re invited.
Join legal professionals, e-discovery experts, and legal tech leaders for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections, and a whole lot of community spirit. This special event is made possible through the generous support of our Affiliate Partners and friends in the industry, and is a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of e-discovery and legal data intelligence.
Let’s celebrate where we’ve been, and where we’re going together.
See you there!
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Spotlight Sponsors
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities AvailableÂ
Contact Maribel Rivera at [email protected] for more information.Â
Schedule a Meeting with Our Executive Team at ILTACON
Are you interested in group enrollment, team training (virtual or in-person), chapters, or our partnership programs? Schedule a meeting with our executive team during ILTACON to discuss how ACEDS can support your organization’s needs and goals.Â
How to Schedule a MeetingÂ
To arrange a meeting with one of our executives, please follow these steps:Â
- Email Us: Send an email to [email protected] with your preferred date and time, along with the topics you’d like to discuss.Â
- Use Our Online Scheduler: Click here to access our online scheduling tool and book your meeting directly.Â
Why Meet with Us?Â
Discussing your needs in person with our executive team will provide you with tailored insights and personalized solutions. Whether you're looking to enroll a group of employees, offer companywide discounts, train your team, establish a new chapter, or explore partnership opportunities, our experts are here to help.Â
Discussion Topics:
- Group Enrollment: Learn about our special rates and benefits for group enrollments in our certification programs.Â
- Team Training: Explore our flexible training options, including virtual and in-person sessions designed to fit your team's schedule.Â
- Chapters: Discover how to start or join a local ACEDS chapter to connect with like-minded professionals in your area.Â
- Partnership Programs: Discuss opportunities for collaboration and partnership to advance eDiscovery and legal technology education.Â
We look forward to meeting you at ILTACON and discussing how ACEDS can help your organization achieve its training and certification goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our executive team and take your professional development to the next level.Â
Visit Booth 1513
Learn about training, certification, and membership enrollment, and get answers to your questions regarding your continuing legal education path.
Becoming an Upstander: Fostering Safety, Belonging, and Meaningful Action
Tuesday, August 12 • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Maryland 2
Join ACEDS’ Maribel Rivera for a powerful conversation with the DC Peace Team as part of Operation Safe Spaces at ILTACON 2025. This session begins with an inspiring fireside chat on what it means to be an upstander in today’s workplace, followed by a 75-minute interactive bystander intervention training. You’ll walk away with practical tools to safely and effectively respond to harassment, bias, and microaggressions and help create a more inclusive legal tech community. Participants who complete the full session will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Operation Safe Spaces.
Visit the ILTACON Agenda to learn more and add this important session.
Here's Where to Find Our Partners
ACEDS is proud to support our incredible affiliates as they take the stage and the show floor at ILTACON! From thought-provoking sessions to must-visit booths, our affiliate network is bringing its expertise, innovation, and energy to the forefront. Explore the lineup below and make the most of your ILTACON experience by connecting with the ACEDS community throughout the event.
Monday
eDiscovery & Litigation Support Roundtable: From TAR to Generative AI
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
National Harbor 2/
Speakers:
- Janis Cheston - Lead, eDiscovery Services - Operations, Miller Thomson LLP
- David Horrigan - Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director, Relativity ODA LLC
- Scott Milner - Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, L.L.P.
- Melissa Weberman - Counsel | Head of eData, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
- Phil Weldon - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support Technology, Hecker & Fink LLP
In the 2015 edition of The Roundtable, we examine how legal teams have handled rapid changes in technology. Critiques of keyword search in the first decade of this century set the stage for the 2012 landmark opinion and order in Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe, which opened a new era for technology assisted review (TAR)—with another new era beginning in November 2022 with release of ChatGPT. What impact have these changes had on the world of eDiscovery and litigation support? How are legal teams using generative AI and other advanced technologies? How does it differ from how they worked with TAR? What are the differences between small, mid-size, and larger firms? Find out as practice group, litigation support, and legal operations leaders discuss the impact of these technological changes and what they mean for your career. As always, The Roundtable is your opportunity to join the discussion.
Wednesday
Gain Every Advantage with AI-Enhanced Workflows
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Speakers:
- Florinda Baldridge - US Director, Global eDiscovery & Litigation Technology, Norton Rose Fulbright
- James Bekier - Senior Director of Litigation Services, Baker & Hostetler LLP
- Tiama Hanson-Drury - Chief Product and Technology Officer, Opus 2
- Caroline Sweeney - Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Dorsey & Whitney
At every stage of litigation, law firms are rethinking how they manage, prepare for, and win cases. Dispute teams that are most successful at leveraging AI and other legal tech innovations will stand apart for years to come.
The speakers will discuss how law firms are gaining a meaningful edge by embracing AI-enhanced case strategy, preparation, and management. You’ll also discover how to successfully navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape with a more intelligent, collaborative, and integrated approach.
Lead the Change: Don’t Miss the ILTACON 2025 Keynotes
We know that the future of legal tech is being shaped not just by innovation but by bold, human-centered leadership. That’s why we’re excited to highlight the ILTACON 2025 keynote sessions, which promise to deliver powerful insights on navigating transformation, fostering resilience, and championing well-being in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
These thought-provoking sessions align closely with our mission to build a more inclusive, empowered, and mentally healthy legal tech community. Whether you're focused on the next wave of technology or creating spaces of belonging, the keynotes will challenge and inspire you to lead with purpose.
Make space in your schedule. You’ll want to be in the room for these conversations.
Monday Keynote: What's Your Pink Cadillac? The Transformational Power of Prioritizing Joy
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Dive into the joy-fueled resilience hidden in our hobbies, interests, and simple pleasures. In a fast-paced world where our challenges are relentless and the solutions seem out of reach, Ryan delivers a message of accessible, attainable change. From the highs of a world record-breaking expedition to the most unimaginable low of a plane crash and paraplegic diagnosis, Ryan uses his story to highlight the realities of adversity and the role of resilience.
Speaker:Â Ryan Campbell, Leading Mental Health and Resilience Keynote Speaker
Wednesday Keynote: Helping the Legal Industry to Create a Sustainable Future
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDTÂ
Reena is a long-time analyst, writer, consultant and thought-leader in the global legal industry. For nearly thirty years, she has consulted to law firms, law companies, the Big Four accounting firms and general counsel on strategy, innovation and how to be relevant in a rapidly changing world. She founded RSG Consulting in 2001 and built it into a leading legal sector brand.
Speaker:Â Reena SenGupta, Founder of RSGI Limited
Thursday Keynote: G100/G200 Recap
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDTÂ
For nearly two decades, ILTA has provided a full day of programming at ILTACON dedicated to G100 CIOs – the CIOs of the 100 largest law firms in the world, as measured by gross revenues. In 2022, ILTA added a day dedicated to G200 CIOs, the CIOs of law firms 101-200. In addition to firms ranking in the G200, this event is open to each country’s largest law firms. In this session, we will provide an overview, including key discussion points and takeaways, of this year's G100 and G200 programs at ILTACON.