Relativity Fest 2025 starts today, with sessions this afternoon! Here’s what you can expect from Relativity Fest 2025 Tuesday sessions!

The conference is being conducted at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for the fourth straight year and begins with afternoon sessions and activities today before a full day tomorrow and Thursday. As usual, I’ll be covering educational sessions at the conference and reporting on whatever else seems interesting. Here are Relativity Fest 2025 Tuesday sessions of note (location in parenthesis):

3:00 PM-3:45 PM CT

Exploring EDRM Innovations: Update on EDRM 2.0, Project Team Showcases & Open Calls for Contributors, Grand Hall IJ

We invite you to join EDRM for a dynamic and engaging discussion during Relativity Fest. This panel is designed to highlight the pioneering work being done by various EDRM project teams. The EDRM 2.0 project team is reimaging the modernization of the iconic EDRM model, join in the discussion!

The panel will offer an exclusive look into the latest advancements and accomplishments in eDiscovery, AI, information governance and more. Leaders from EDRM project teams will present their recent work, diving into their processes, methodologies, challenges faced, and their innovative solutions.

But this isn’t just a showcase – it’s also an invitation. Each presenter will also make an open call for new contributors to their project, should they need new contributors- providing a unique opportunity for attendees to get involved in cutting-edge EDRM work. Prospective contributors will gain insights into the specific needs and collaboration opportunities within each project, offering a direct route to meaningful participation in the EDRM community.

This is an exceptional chance to hear from the innovators shaping the future of eDiscovery and beyond, understand the current landscape of eDiscovery, and potentially find a project that aligns with your own professional interests and aspirations. Whether you’re an industry veteran, a novice eager to contribute, or someone interested in the intersection of law and technology, this discussion is sure to inspire and motivate.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this vital conversation, helping shape the future of eDiscovery and beyond. Join us, explore the ongoing projects, and you may just find the perfect opportunity to further engage with the Global EDRM Project Community.

Speakers: David Cohen, CEO, ATJustice; Khryshna McKinney, Principal, K L McKinney; Stephanie Clerkin, Director of Litigation Support, Korein Tillery; Shannon Bales, Senior Manager of Litigation Support, Munger Tolles and Olson; Sheila Grela, Sr. Paralegal | Certified eDiscovery Specialist, Buchalter.

From e-Discovery to AI Governance: How Legal Data Intelligence Leaders Are Shaping the Next Transformation, Crystal A

As generative AI accelerates enterprise transformation, legal, compliance, and governance teams face a familiar challenge: catching up to technology that’s already reshaping the business. This session explores how Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) professionals—those with deep expertise in e-discovery, privacy, legal operations, and information governance—are uniquely equipped to lead the charge in AI governance.

Drawing parallels to past inflection points like GDPR and the rise of short message data in e-discovery, panelists will unpack the emerging AI governance landscape and offer a practical roadmap for building resilient, cross-functional governance frameworks. Attendees will gain insight into how LDI skillsets translate into strategic leadership roles in AI oversight, and why this moment represents a new frontier for legal data professionals.

Speakers: Lourdes Fuentes, CEO, Karta Legal; Adam Rouse, Senior Counsel and Director of eDiscovery Operations, Walgreens; Brian Corbin, Global Head of Strategic Services, QuisLex; Jason Kairalla, Lawyer in Residence, Prevail Legal, Inc.

Turning Audio and Video Evidence into Action (1 of 2), Regency B

From virtual meetings and voice recordings to bodycam and dashcam footage, audio and video content is showing up in nearly every kind of matter and is quickly becoming a standard part of the legal data mix. In this session, we’ll explore how teams are using RelativityOne’s advanced audio and video review capabilities to make sense of growing volumes of media, drive more efficient reviews, and stay ahead of the curve. We’ll also share best practices and a preview of what capabilities are coming next to help your team manage this emerging data type with confidence.

Speakers: Alex Abbott, Product Manager, Relativity; Scott Alameda, Litigation Project Manager, ArentFox Schiff; Manjot Jassal, Associate Product Manager, Relativity.

3:00 PM-4:00 PM CT

The International Panel, Regency C

This session may be CLE eligible.

For the 11th edition of The International Panel, we welcome the members of ‘The I-Team,’ the podcast on international data law and speakers from around the world. With perspectives from four continents, in this CLE session, we’ll examine international legal issues and update you on important legal developments from around the globe, including the latest on the law of artificial intelligence, how jurisdictions around the world are regulating the use of personal data, and how artificial intelligence issues are affecting different areas of the law and the latest on e-discovery and other data law topics.

Speakers: Jonathan Armstrong, Partner, Punter Southall Law; Fiona Campbell, Director, Fieldfisher; Hilary Goodier, Partner and Global Head of Ashurst Advance, Ashurst; David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel & Legal Education Director, Relativity; Linda Sheehan, Head of intelligENS, ENS; Emma Young, Regional Manager (APAC) – Electronic Data Management, DLA Piper.

4:15 PM-5:00 PM CT

Empowering Client Success: Strategies for Enhancing End-Client Outcomes in an AI and Cloud World, Crystal B

Join us for an exciting panel session where we’ll dive into innovative strategies to elevate client outcomes and experiences. Discover how to master change management in the era of AI and cloud technology, learn compelling techniques to pitch new technologies to end-clients, and uncover best practices for tracking and measuring success. Our panel of seasoned experts will share their invaluable insights to improve end-client outcomes, effectively advocate for their LDI teams, and implement change management strategies related to AI and cloud technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and actionable tips!

Speakers: Katelyn Heffernan, Senior Client Success Manager, Relativity; Seth Magaw, Senior Director of Client Experience, Array; Samantha Murphy, Lead Customer Success Manager, Relativity; Jonathan Solomon, Director, Operational Development, Complete Discovery Source.

Fearless Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Psychological Safety for Your Team, Crystal C

Psychological safety is essential for innovation, trust, and team resilience—especially in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. This session continues the important conversation around Operation Safe Space, a movement focused on fostering inclusive, emotionally intelligent workplaces where every individual feels empowered to speak up, take risks, and be themselves.

We’re honored to welcome a distinguished guest speaker: an active duty military leader with a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Drawing on both military experience and psychological expertise, our speaker will offer a unique perspective on building cultures of psychological safety, even in traditionally hierarchical or high-stakes settings.

Through compelling insights, practical frameworks, and lived experience, attendees will explore how psychological safety can serve as a strategic advantage—enabling stronger collaboration, more ethical decision-making, and deeper inclusion across teams and organizations.

Speakers: Dr. Demetrius Booth, Chief Vision Officer, and Founder of Elevating Purpose Consulting, Elevating Purpose Consulting; Maribel Rivera, VP, Strategy and Client Engagement, ACEDS.

Generative AI in e-Discovery: How to Test, Trust, and Thrive in a New AI Era, Crystal A

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 AI-powered workflows, as well as considerations for legal defensibility when using AI. Join experts as they explore how to set up effective and robust testing frameworks, implement statistically informative sampling, and choose appropriate metrics. 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.

Speakers: Tara Emory, Special Counsel, Covington; Robert Keeling, Partner, Redgrave LLP; CJ Mahoney, Cleary; Ben Sexton, Vice President of eDiscovery, JND; Cristin Traylor, Senior Director, AI Transformation and Law Firm Strategy, Relativity.

Govern, Don’t Guess: Using AI to Drive Smarter Legal Data Decisions, Grand Hall IJ

Legal teams often talk about the burden of discovery, but what if you could lessen that burden before it even begins? In this engaging, forward-looking session, ACEDS President Mike Quartararo facilitates a lively conversation with leading experts on how AI-powered summarization and categorization may be used to transform information governance and legal data intelligence.

Attendees will learn that summarizing and categorizing documents in the first instance will drive smarter, more proactive use of an organization’s data. The panel will explore how integrating AI from the outset enables legal teams to govern data and e-discovery processes more intelligently as they identify, preserve, collect and review data.

Speakers: Aaron Crews, Partner at Holland & Knight; Jim Sullivan, CEO, eDiscovery AI; Michael Quartararo, President, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).

Mastering Risk Management and Data Protection in a Dynamic Regulatory Landscape, Regency C

This session may be CLE eligible.

In today’s rapidly changing regulatory landscape, organizations must stay ahead of the curve to effectively manage risk and ensure data protection. This session will explore the latest regulatory developments, their implications for businesses, and strategies for compliance. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for safeguarding sensitive information, mitigating risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance in an ever-evolving environment. Join us to learn how to navigate these challenges to protect organization and customer data assets.

Speakers: Kelly Atherton, Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright; Mark Bussey, Senior Counsel Data Protection and Commercial Transactions, Relativity; Taryn Crane, BDO; Scott Margolis, Managing Director, FTI Consulting.

Pricing is available here for either in-person or digital pass, with registration links for each option as well. If you’re here at the conference, say hi!

So, what do you think? Which Relativity Fest 2025 Tuesday sessions are you attending? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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