eDiscovery Day Canada

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eDiscovery Day, Canada!
June 17 & 19, 2025 | Free Online Event | Up to 6.5 CPD Hours Available

The Sedona Conference Working Group 7 (Sedona Canada) invites you to attend eDiscovery Day, Canada!, a two-day online program focused on electronic discovery and legal technology in the Canadian context.

Event Overview

Tuesday, June 17 – Introductory Session
Begin with eDiscovery 101, an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of eDiscovery. This session is ideal for legal professionals new to the field or those seeking a practical refresher on key concepts, terminology, and workflows.

Thursday, June 19 – Main Program
A series of expert-led sessions will examine critical issues in today’s eDiscovery landscape, including:

  • The application and implications of artificial intelligence in legal practice

  • Practical challenges in the collection of electronic evidence

  • Judicial perspectives and recent Canadian case law developments

  • The financial considerations of eDiscovery, including the use of large language models

Key Details

  • Free to attend

  • Up to 6.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit available

  • Sessions delivered in English, with French closed captioning

  • Attend online individually or join a watch party at a participating venue

  • Open to all interested participants—no geographic or professional restriction

  • Register for just one session or as many sessions as you want

eDiscovery Day Canada Agenda

Time  Session   
  Tuesday, June 17, 2025  
12:00 — 1:30 p.m. EDT [Session 1]  eDiscovery 101  
 

New to eDiscovery or curious about how it fits into the broader legal landscape? Join us for eDiscovery Foundations, a webinar designed for legal professionals, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of electronic discovery. We’ll break down key terminology, the major stages of the eDiscovery lifecycle, and discuss practical approaches to learning and career development in the eDiscovery industry —no prior experience required. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build your knowledge, this session will give you the essential building blocks to confidently navigate this important area of legal practice.

  
  Thursday, June 19, 2025  
12:00 — 1:10 p.m. EDT [Session 2]  Demystifying AI in Law: Your Essential Primer to Stay Ahead  
 

Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? Join us for an engaging webinar that breaks down our new AI primer—specifically designed for legal professionals. We'll explore different types of AI tools, how AI is transforming the legal landscape, from contract analysis and eDiscovery to litigation support, and equip you with the knowledge you’ll need to confidently join the conversation. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving AI-enabled, and AI-augmented, legal world!

  
1:30 — 2:40 p.m. EDT [Session 3]  Modern Challenges in ESI Collection  
 

This session will focus on overcoming challenges related to collecting ESI from mobile devices, cloud-based and other novel sources, and issues relating to so-called "modern attachments" also known as hyperlinked files.

  
3:00 — 4:10 p.m. EDT [Session 4]  Views from the Bench on Electronic Discovery  
 

This session will explore Canadian case law relating to electronic discovery, evidentiary disclosure, artificial intelligence, cost awards and cost shifting, including views from the judiciary on all these topics and more.

  
4:30 — 5:40 p.m. EDT [Session 5]  The Economics of Electronic Discovery  
 

This session will delve into the financial aspects of eDiscovery, covering essential components such as eDiscovery preparedness, data collection, processing, hosting, and document review. Additionally, we will examine the impact of Large Language Models on eDiscovery, discussing the benefits and potential cost implications.