Every year, the UF Law E-Discovery Conference brings together professionals who live at the intersection of law, technology, and data. But this year’s theme “Own the Data. Earn the Seat.” lands differently. It reflects a reality ACEDS members know well: credibility today is earned through fluency, governance, and the ability to lead conversations about data with confidence.
That’s why ACEDS is proud to actively participate in the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference, not just as a supporting organization, but as a contributor to the ideas, skills, and discussions shaping the future of e-discovery.
For ACEDS members and subscribers, this conference isn’t about passive learning. It’s about sharpening judgment, strengthening professional influence, and staying relevant as AI, automation, and evolving data sources continue to redefine legal work.
Moving AI Conversations from Curiosity to Credibility
AI remains one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in legal. While experimentation is everywhere, structured adoption is not. That gap is exactly where one of the conference’s most anticipated sessions lives.
Guardrails, Governance, and Growth: Leading Lawyers into the AI Era
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM ET | Virtual and In-Person
Moderated by ACEDS President Michael Quartararo, this panel brings together voices ACEDS members already trust:
- Scott Cohen of Lineal, an ACEDS Global Advisory Board member
- Richard Robinson of Epiq, and an ACEDS North Texas board member
- Angela T. O’Neal of Maynard Nexsen’s Nextra Solutions, and a member of ACEDS Code & Counsel
Rather than focusing on tools alone, this session addresses the real barriers ACEDS professionals see every day: skepticism around accuracy, concerns about ethics, disruption to workflows, and the pressure to “do something” without clear direction.
Attendees will hear how law firms and legal departments are creating practice-aligned use cases, building repeatable workflows, and establishing governance models that allow innovation without compromising trust. It’s a session grounded in reality, designed for professionals who need AI to enhance, not undermine, the lawyer’s role.
Career Growth Is a Skill and It Deserves a Seat at the Table
Technical expertise is essential, but it’s not the only factor shaping modern legal careers. Visibility, communication, and intentional professional presence matter more than ever, especially in an increasingly digital industry.
That’s why ACEDS is also represented in the conference’s Nuts & Bolts: Future Ready lightning session, where Maribel Rivera, ACEDS’ Vice President of Strategy and Community Engagement, will lead a presentation on professional positioning.
Stand Out. Show Up. Shape Your Career: Mastering LinkedIn with Purpose
1:30 PM – 1:40 PM ET
This isn’t about chasing algorithms or performing online. It’s about using LinkedIn as a strategic tool, one that supports credibility, community engagement, and long-term career growth.
Participants will walk away with practical ways to engage meaningfully, avoid the spam trap, and use LinkedIn’s evolving features to amplify their voice inside their organizations and across the broader eDiscovery and legal ecosystem. Because owning your story isn’t always about the next job; it’s about earning your seat, every day.
Capturing the Voices that Shape the Industry
Community storytelling returns to the conference this year with the revival of the ACEDS eDiscovery Storybooth, a favorite among attendees and viewers alike.
Michael Quartararo, alongside ACEDS Global Advisory Board members David Horrigan and Tom O’Connor, will be interviewing speakers and in-person attendees, capturing candid insights from across the legal data landscape.
These conversations highlight something ACEDS has always valued: the shared experiences behind the work. If you’re new to the Storybooth—or want a refresher—you can watch interviews from the last in-person event here:
Education Without Barriers
One of the reasons the UF Law E-Discovery Conference continues to resonate with the ACEDS community is its commitment to access.
The conference is free to attend, with:
- Two weeks of early access to community discussion forums and curated resources
- Six months of on-demand access to recorded sessions
For those tracking professional requirements, the value goes even further:
- Florida State Bar CLE approval, with reciprocal credit in 13 states, thanks to the generosity of Gunster
- 12.33 ACEDS credits approved, applicable toward CEDS certification and recertification
This makes the conference an exceptional opportunity for learning, compliance, and professional development, without financial barriers.
A Conference Built by the Legal Data Community
The conference is supported by organizations that actively invest in education, innovation, and the future of legal data, including ACEDS affiliates Relativity, eDiscovery AI, Reveal, and Page Vault, alongside affinity partners, training partners, legal technology providers, and law firms committed to advancing the profession.
If you work in e-discovery, forensics, litigation, legal operations, information governance, Legal IT, or legal data intelligence (or you’re looking to grow into these areas) this conference was built with you in mind.
Registration is open: https://reg.eventmobi.com/ufediscoveryconference-2026/register
ACEDS looks forward to connecting with you at the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference and continuing the conversations that help our community own the data and earn the seat.
