We are now less than one week away from the 2^nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The event is being held in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza on the 19th of March. 

The event will provide an awareness of the evolving issues and complexities in managing electronic information, and importantly, provide delegates with a practical guide and tips to mastering the discovery process. To manage electronic evidence in all its forms and successfully conduct electronic discovery under the NZ discovery rules, it is essential for all involved in litigation to have a greater understanding of the entire electronic discovery process.

Who is attending

Currently there are over 90 delegates registered for the conference, with many more showing interest and still registering in the final few days.

Registered attendees include many law firms, barristers, corporate organisations and government departments with many organisations involved in litigation are represented in some capacity. Current firms attending include –

Anderson Lloyd, Auckland Council, AUT University, Bell Gully, Chapman Tripp, Commerce Commission, Crown Law, Deloitte, DLA Phillips Fox, Duncan Cotterill, Gibson Sheat, Financial Markets Authority, Gilbert Walker, Grove Darlow, Holland Beckett, Inland Revenue Department, Jones Fee, KPMG, Law In Order, McElroys, Michael Thornton, Ministry of Health, Minter Ellison, Modus eDiscovery, NuLegal, Price Baker Berridge, PWC, QCAT, Rice Craig, Russell McVeagh, Serious Fraud Office, Shieff Angland, Shortland Chambers, Simpson Grierson, Thomson Reuters, Thorndon Chambers, and Tompkins Wake.

The 2014 event will build on the success of the inaugural event in 2013 which attracted over 100 participants. The conference has now developed into New Zealand’s leading eDiscovery and legal technology conference, providing a platform for New Zealand legal professionals to develop their knowledge in this fast-changing area. The programme features new topics and speakers, including leading eDiscovery experts and practitioners from New Zealand and abroad.

The programme is available here

Confirmed Speakers

• International keynote – Tom Gelbmann, Principal – Gelbmann & Associates, LLC
• Judicial keynote – His Honour Judge Harvey – District Court
• Polly Pope, Litigation Partner – Russell McVeagh
• Paul O’Neil, Litigation Manager – FMA
• Brian Cusack, Director Digital Forensic Research Laboratories – AUT
• Warren Dunn, Partner – Head of Forensic Technology & Discovery Services – EY
• Andrew King, Legal Consultant – E-Discovery Consulting
• Jason Weir, Partner – Forensic – Deloitte
• Campbell McKenzie, Director – Forensic Services – PwC
• Chris Budge, Associate Director – Advisory/ RC – Forensic – KPMG
• Sarah Cordner, Senior Manager – Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services – EY 
• Jo Sherman, CEO & Founder – EDT
• Mark de Bruyn, Director & Founder – NuLegal
• David Quist, Business Development Manager – Nuix
• Tim Nelson, Senior Consultant – FTI Consulting
• Alan Watkins, Business Development Manager – eDiscovery – Symantec
• Martin Flavell, eDiscovery Manager – Law In Order
• Greg O’Reilly, Regional Manager – APAC – Recommind

Further Highlights  

• Sponsors/exhibitors include Nuix, EDT, FTI Consulting, InfocentriK, Law In Order, Recommind, Symantec and Streamlined Litigation Support.
• The New Zealand Bar Association confirmed as a supporting association of the event.
• Eligible to earn CPD hours towards lawyer’s mandatory Continuing Professional Development requirements.
• A Drinks Reception at the conclusion of the conference.
• Discounted accommodation rates have been secured at the Stamford Plaza

Registration

Spots are filling fast, but there are still tickets available to attend. Registration information and further details about the conference can be found on the dedicated conference page.