Time for the 2025 CLOC Global Institute Conference! To kick off eDiscovery Today’s coverage, let’s look at eDiscovery Today 2025 CLOC partner happenings!

Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC)’s conference – CLOC 2025 – will be conducted this week from May 5th through May 8th at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. It kicks off today with pre-event educational sessions and here is a word cloud we generated last week based on the agenda.

Between sessions, meetings and networking events, expect a busy week! Each day, eDiscovery Today will preview notable sessions to check out for legal and eDiscovery professionals. From an eDiscovery perspective, partners of eDiscovery Today reflect a terrific cross-section of the industry, so I thought I would preview eDiscovery Today 2025 CLOC partner happenings!

KLDiscovery

KLDiscovery is a Platinum sponsor and will be exhibiting at booth 607. They will also be conducting this session:

May 7, 2025

8:00 AM-8:45 AM

KLDiscovery Roundtable: AI in Legal Ops: Transforming Challenges into Strategic Wins (Pinyon Ballroom 3)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how legal operations professionals tackle today’s challenges and uncover strategic opportunities. In this interactive roundtable, we’ll explore both the risks and potential benefits of AI, from enhancing compliance initiatives to creating compliance headaches, from detecting potential cyber threats to being the cyber threat, while also streamlining workflows, and managing contracts with precision—all while navigating the evolving data, regulatory, and legal landscapes.  

From ethical considerations to practical implementation strategies, this session offers insights tailored to legal operations professionals looking to take their role to the next level.  

Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or already leveraging advanced tools, you’ll leave with actionable ideas and real-world examples to drive efficiency and innovation and enhance defensibility. Join us to connect, share ideas, and discover how AI can help you transform challenges into strategic wins.

Speakers: Eric Mandel, Director, Global Advisory Services, KLDiscovery; Eric Robinson, VP, Global Advisory, Services & Strategic Client Solutions, KLDiscovery; Aditya Mirza, Managing Director, India, KLDiscovery; Oscar Vega, EVP. Global Sales & Marketing, KLDiscovery.

Cloudficient

Cloudficient is a Gold sponsor and will be exhibiting at booth 609. They will also be conducting this session:

May 6, 2025

8:00 AM-8:45 AM

Cloudficient Roundtable: Foundational eDiscovery: Optimizing the Left Side of EDRM (Pinyon Ballroom 8)

Join us for an intimate, strategic roundtable with the authors of the recently published book “Foundational eDiscovery: A Practical Guide to Early Case Management.” Explore how to transform your organization’s approach to early case management.  

Learn how effectively integrating information governance, identification, preservation, and collection can dramatically reduce eDiscovery costs while improving outcomes. 

This interactive session demonstrates how legal operations, IT, and business teams can collaborate to build more efficient, defensible workflows. 

Key discussion areas include:

• Reducing downstream review costs through effective information governance
• Streamlining early case management with modern technology
• Addressing emerging data challenges in collaboration platforms
• Creating effective cross-functional communication strategies 

Led by industry veterans with decades of combined experience spanning legal, IT, and business operations, this discussion provides practical insights into strategic planning, risk mitigation, and cost control in today’s rapidly evolving eDiscovery landscape.  

Perfect for legal operations professionals involved in eDiscovery decisions or those who want to learn how to take action to reduce overall eDiscovery spend and risk, this roundtable offers a collaborative environment to share experiences and explore innovative solutions. Limited seating ensures an intimate setting for in-depth discussion and networking.

Speakers: Brandon D’Agostino, VP of Product, Cloudficient; Doug Austin, Editor, eDiscovery Today; Daniel Miller, Senior Counsel – e-Discovery and Information Governance, Coinbase; John Price, Principal Technologist, Cloudficient.

Relativity

Relativity is a Gold sponsor and will be exhibiting at booth 214. They will also be conducting this session:

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Relativity Solution Lab: From Tipping Point to Turning Point: Closing the Gap on Generative AI Adoption (Pinyon Ballroom 7)

As legal departments face growing demands, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure to innovate generative AI has emerged as a powerful ally. As legal operations leaders, you understand this better than anyone — the proof is undeniable.   

There are tipping points and there are turning points. For legal operation professionals, the tipping point arrived two years ago with ChatGPT. As we adopted this technology into our personal lives, the legal profession took notice when ChatGPT passed the bar exam. The defining moment for generative AI – the true turning point – is now. Adoption is happening faster than previous technologies.  

A widening gap is emerging between organizations that have embraced generative AI and those that haven’t. You’re either in or out; and if you are out, it’s costing you time, money, and accuracy. The challenge is clear: you want to adopt it, but roadblocks stand in your way. With each passing month, the gap in understanding and optimizing generative AI solutions is growing. How do you clearly communicate generative AI’s benefits to your stakeholders and close the gap?  

In this session, you’ll hear from peers who have successfully prioritized generative AI, secured internal buy-in, and are now reaping the benefits, including:   

• Substantial cost and time savings   
• Enhanced productivity and job satisfaction  
• Positioning legal as a driver of innovation, giving your company a competitive advantage

Speakers: Rachel Hull-Murphy, Director, Legal Operations, Relativity; E.J. Bastien, Director of Discovery Programs, Microsoft; Kyle Dobbs, Sr. Manager – Legal Functional Excellence, Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cecil A. Lynn, III, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Global Head of eDiscovery, Paypal.

Casepoint

Casepoint is the Fishbowl Discussion Sponsor and will be exhibiting at booth 11. They will also be conducting this session:

May 6, 2025

12:30 PM-1:15 PM

Casepoint Fishbowl Discussion: Shaping the Future of eDiscovery and Legal Compliance: Collaborative Approaches to Consolidation, Cost Savings, and Risk Reduction in the Enterprise (Pinyon Ballroom 1)

The future of eDiscovery is here, and it’s not just about technology—it’s about collaboration and real-time solutions. In this interactive session, geared for the corporate and government sector, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of legal compliance and eDiscovery, focusing on how consolidation can lead to cost savings, reduced risk, and greater control. Participants will drive the conversation, sharing experiences and insights as we delve into the differences between law firms’ and enterprises’ approaches to eDiscovery and how legacy approaches to eDiscovery in the enterprise are being replaced by modern strategy and programs. Together, we’ll unpack the challenges of transitioning to a unified, streamlined model and brainstorm actionable strategies to overcome them. Whether you’re part of an in-house team or managing external counsel, join us for a dynamic dialogue on how to prioritize key investments, optimize eDiscovery processes, and future-proof your approach. This is your chance to contribute your perspectives, ask questions, and collaborate with peers to shape the future of eDiscovery.

Fishbowl Format: A dynamic and interactive discussion designed to foster engagement and collaboration among attendees. A small group of thought leaders will start a discussion around a provocative topic while inviting attendees to join the discussion whenever inspired.

Speakers: Andrew Konunchuk, Litigation Case Manager, NXP; Heather Nash-Harmann, eDiscovery Specialist, Starbucks; Chris Kruse, Chief Revenue Officer, OPEXUS + Casepoint.

Cimplifi

Cimplifi is a Silver sponsor and will be exhibiting at booth 427. They will also be participating in this session:

May 8, 2025

9:00 AM-9:45 AM

Fishbowl Discussion: Navigating Career Growth, Pathways, and Success (Juniper Ballroom 3)

With the evolving legal profession landscape, there are many questions on career pathways, challenges, and opportunities for growth. This interactive fishbowl-style discussion will engage participants in a dynamic conversation discussing these questions and sharing real-world experiences, tips and lessons learned. 

Attendees will gain insights from professionals in the legal community who have navigated different career trajectories—whether transitioning from legal practice, moving into leadership roles, or pivoting into specialized areas. The fishbowl format encourages open participation, allowing audience members to step into the discussion, ask questions, and contribute their own perspectives.

Fishbowl Format: A dynamic and interactive discussion designed to foster engagement and collaboration among attendees. A small group of thought leaders will start a discussion around a provocative topic while inviting attendees to join the discussion whenever inspired.

Speakers: Marla Crawford, General Counsel, Cimplifi; Carl Morrison, Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals; Christina Wojcik, Head of Innovation & Partnerships, Pierson Ferdinand LLP.

ProSearch

ProSearch is a Silver sponsor and will be participating in this session:

May 6, 2025

2:45 PM-4:45 PM

Skill Builder: Grit Happens – Crafting Your Role and Empowering Your Team (Pinyon Ballroom 3)

As technology and artificial intelligence rapidly reshape the legal landscape, jobs, roles, and required skills are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how lessons from Angela Duckworth’s Grit can help legal professionals thrive amidst these changes. Grit, a book that explores the power of passion and perseverance for long-term goals, teaches us that success is not about talent alone, but about the ability to stick with a goal and see it through, even when faced with challenges.

Knowing who you want to be and where you want to go is critical in a world being transformed by innovation—without a clear destination, it’s easy to be swept up by the tides of change. This session will guide attendees in crafting their highest-level goal and using it to shape their career path with intention. Additionally, participants will learn how to inspire and empower their teams to adapt to these changes with resilience and purpose.

This session will cover:

• The key principles of Grit and why they are essential for long-term personal and professional success in a changing landscape.
• How to identify and define your highest-level goal to serve as your compass in navigating career and life.
• Strategies for “job crafting”—adapting your role in alignment with your personal goals while thriving in an era of technological disruption.
• Techniques for fostering a grit-fueled culture in your team, encouraging them to develop perseverance and purpose amidst change. 

Attendees will gain practical insights on leading and inspiring their teams through transformation, learning how to align their daily work with their goals and lead with resilience amidst evolving technology and job requirements. 

Speakers: Matt Davidson, Director, Client Partnerships, ProSearch; Maribel Rivera, VP, Strategy and Client Engagement, ACEDS; Sadie Khodorkovsky Koyfman, Global Head of eDiscovery, Legal Operations and Knowledge Management, JPMorgan Chase; Carl Morrison, Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals.

As you can see there are a lot of eDiscovery Today 2025 CLOC partner happenings this week! Hope to see you there!

So, what do you think? Are you going to CLOC this week? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

Disclosure: All the above listed companies are Educational Partners and sponsors of eDiscovery Today

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