Program Chair

Susan Wortzman

MT>3

Eligible for

As rapid advances in technology have made the sheer volume of electronically stored information immense, there has never been a more critical time to manage e-Discovery efficiently and cost effectively.

Discover the knowledge and skills you need to excel at e-Discovery.

To navigate and successfully manage the seemingly endless information involved in litigation and transactional matters, you must stay on top of the latest developments in electronic discovery, records governance and privacy law.

Designed by a multidisciplinary faculty of leading experts from law and industry, and delivered in 5 modules, this comprehensive, practical and skills based Osgoode Certificate delivers the information, tools and strategies required to successfully address the legal and technology challenges in e-Discovery.

In addition to focused, instructional sessions, you will have the added benefit of participating in a learn-by-doing information governance workshop, see live demonstrations of the latest tools used in all stages of the e-Discovery process, and get valuable individualized feedback with practical insights and practice management tips from the experts.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Gain an in-depth understanding of the legal and technology issues in e-Discovery

Hear how generative AI will impact legal practice and digital evidence

Learn best practices for the preservation of evidence and how to collect, store and process e-documents

Understand the pros and cons of discovery plans

Learn how to conduct an effective case assessment

Get proven strategies for managing the expectations of clients and the Courts

Learn the steps for successful project management in litigation and due diligence

Identify common privilege issues

See how forensics and analytics tools are used

Identify and address the privacy, confidentiality, cybersecurity and AI issues in legal information

Understand the struggle between privacy and data retention

Learn how to develop information governance strategies now and in the future

Recognize emerging challenges in records management in the legal context

Hear about important developments in case law and legislation

Who Should Attend

Litigators: civil, administrative, and criminal

Litigation support professionals

Law Clerks

Legal project managers

Knowledge management professionals

Records management professionals

Information officers

In-house counsel

Legal technology professionals

Forensic accountants

Faculty

Program Chair

Susan Wortzman

MT>3

Advisory Board

Lisa Alleyne

Senior Legal Counsel, Information Governance & eDiscovery, Scotiabank

Maura R. Grossman

Maura Grossman Law, Buffalo, NY, and Research Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo

Kevin Lo

Senior Director, MT>3, a Division of McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Instructors

Stéphanie Laws

technicienne de soutien aux opérations / Operations Support Technician

“Every instructor and presenter were so well prepared, spoke well, and every presentation was very useful.”

Agenda

View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.

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$3,995 + TAX

Time

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Printable Registration Form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

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Certificate Requirements

To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all 5 modules, either live or by watching the recorded archive, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.

Justyna Rudny

Paralegal at New SRO (formerly IIROC)

“Very positive online experience. Program well prepared for online learning.”

CPD and Accreditation

Please Note

Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon. 

OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive25h
Professionalism7h 45m
EDI45m
Total33h 30m CPD
LAWPRO Risk Management CreditYes

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

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