APRIL 2, 2025
8:30am – 3:15pm ET

Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

22nd Annual E-Discovery, Records and Information Management Conference

Join us for an immersive one-day in-person conference dedicated to unraveling intricacies of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Records Management in the public sector at the 22nd annual eDiscovery/Records & Information Management Conference. This event brings together government officials, legal experts, FOIA and records management professionals to explore the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in eDiscovery, FOIA and electronic records management programs. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of best practices for preserving, collecting, and reviewing electronic information.

Registration Check-In/Continental Breakfast: 7:45am – 8:30am ET
Conference Program: 8:30am – 3:15pm ET

Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Road Reston, VA 20190

Parking: The facility has ample free parking. Upon entering the building, you will be escorted to the 5th floor, where there will be signs directing you to the registration desk.

Metro: The Wiehle-Reston East (Silver Line) Metro stop is 0.7 miles away from the venue. Plan your trip via Metro.

Nearby Hotels: List of nearby hotels

Meals: Lunch will be provided. Coffee and water will be provided throughout the day.

Approved for 5 CMP credits

AGENDA

8:30am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Mike Smoyer
President, Digital Government Institute

8:30am

Leading the Way with Legal Data Intelligence

Industry leaders from some of the world’s largest companies, law firms and service providers have joined together to help legal teams bring more value to their organizations through power of data analysis. The culmination of their efforts is the Legal Data Intelligence initiative. Legal Data Intelligence empowers the legal industry with a vocabulary, framework, and best practices to manage legal data, and ultimately accelerates the dispensation of legal advice and the pursuit of justice.

Adam Rouse
Senior Counsel and Director of eDiscovery Operations, Walgreens and Founding Member, Legal Data Intelligence

9:15am

Validating AI Outputs: Ensuring Accuracy, Compliance and Trust

As generative AI transforms e-discovery, ensuring its outputs are accurate, consistent, and legally defensible is paramount. This session dives into the critical validation methods organizations can use to build trust in generative AI-powered workflows. Join experts as they explore new qualitative validation methods that complement traditional statistical validation methods and open up generative AI to more legal use cases than ever before. We’ll cover how to set up effective and robust validation frameworks, identify when to choose qualitative and quantitative validation methods, as well as how to identify and mitigate bias. This session is ideal for legal data intelligence teams looking to confidently implement generative AI solutions. Walk away with actionable insights to validate your AI systems and maximize their potential while minimizing risk.

Kelly Wehbi
Senior Manager, Expert Product Services, Relativity

Benjamin Sexton
Senior Vice President, Innovation and Strategy, JND Legal Administration

9:45am

Coffee Break / Visit Exhibits

10:30am

Unpacking Modern Attachments & Embedded Links: Best Practices for RM, eDiscovery, and FOIA Compliance

This panel will explore the challenges and solutions associated with managing modern digital content, including attachments and embedded links, within government records management and eDiscovery compliance frameworks. Learn from government experts about the latest tools and methodologies to ensure accurate and efficient handling of digital records, while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This session will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to help government agencies navigate the evolving landscape of digital information management.

Glenn Melcher
Special Counsel for eDiscovery and Information Governance, Office of Enforcement, CFPB

Aurora Bryant
Senior Counsel for eLitigation, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice (pending agency approval)

Maria Salacuse
Assistant General Counsel for Technology, EEOC

11:00am

The Next Five Years in Records Management

Dan Feith
President, Feith Systems

11:30am

Navigating the Complexities of eDiscovery and an End-to-End FOIA Process

As governments increasingly rely on digital data, the challenges surrounding eDiscovery and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are more critical than ever. This session will delve into the complexities of managing vast volumes of data, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and addressing the technical and logistical hurdles that agencies face when responding to FOIA requests and conducting eDiscovery. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for data management, the latest tools for improving efficiency, and strategies for mitigating risks related to data retention, security, and privacy. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of government data management and fulfill their legal obligations in a timely and secure manner.

Rebecca Conner
Records & Information Management Manager, Amtrak

Liam Fitzgerald
Director of Solutions Engineering, OPEXUS + Casepoint

12:00pm

Attendee Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits

12:45pm

Academic Insights: Navigating AI, FOIA, eDiscovery and RM in the Digital Age

Jason R. Baron
Professor of the Practice, College of Information, University of Maryland

Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Facciola
Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University

1:30pm

From Chaos to Clarity: AI for Faster Evidence Retrieval and Analysis

Navigating the sea of audio and video evidence can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to fulfilling public records requests, handling criminal investigations, or managing legal matters. But what if there were a better way? Join us for a special panel session and hear from fellow legal, eDiscovery, and records management colleagues from across different federal government agencies as they share insights on the challenges of managing vast amounts of audio and video evidence. Discover best practices, learn from real-world experiences, and gain valuable strategies for streamlining workflows. In this session, we’ll also explore how cutting-edge AI technology is transforming the legal, eDiscovery, FOIA, and investigations process by empowering organizations to sift through mountains of data in minutes—finding critical evidence that would otherwise take days or even weeks. Don’t miss out on this game-changing discussion!

Karenna Soto
Federal Sales Manager, Veritone (moderator)

Rob Gerber
Solutions Engineer, Veritone; former Homicide Investigator, Antioch CA Police Department

Paul Haag
Director of Partnerships and Capture, Contact Government Services; former Unit Chief, Strategic Vehicle Technologies Unit, FBI

Eddie Wagner
VP Federal Business Development, MissionRT; former Assistant Chief, Border Patrol HQ, DHS

2:00pm

From Storage to Strategy: Mission-Driven AI Powered by Agency Archive Data

Government agencies store vast amounts of unstructured data—emails, reports, chat logs, and more—yet much of it remains siloed and underutilized. This session explores how harnessing archived data can enrich AI models, improving their accuracy, contextual understanding, and overall impact. By applying AI-powered analytics to agency archives, organizations can uncover unique insights, from detecting emerging risks to identifying operational efficiencies and enhancing mission-critical decision-making. Join us to discover how unlocking the power of unstructured data can turn passive records into a strategic advantage for AI-driven innovation.

Angela Kovach
Head of Public Sector, ZL Technologies

2:30pm

Innovative Approaches to FOIA: Achieving More with Limited Resources

This session will explore the strategies and tools government agencies can leverage to enhance their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processes. The panel will highlight practical solutions for streamlining requests, improving transparency, and maximizing efficiency, even with constrained budgets and resources. Attendees will gain valuable insights from case studies and expert discussions, equipping them with actionable ideas to implement in their own organizations.