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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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.
Substantive | 25h |
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Professionalism | 7h 45m |
EDI | 45m |
Total | 33h 30m CPD |
LAWPRO Risk Management Credit | Yes |
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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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