Let the games conclude! Two great days of eDiscovery education end today! Here are the Thursday 2026 UF Law eDiscovery conference sessions!

The 13th annual UF Law eDiscovery Conference conducted by the University of Florida Levin College of Law (UF Law) will be held today and tomorrow! This year’s conference features speakers, panels, and presentations from a broad group of global lawyers, eDiscovery and legal technology experts, and judicial officials. Once again, it’s literally a “who’s who” of eDiscovery experts once again this year!

With that said, here are the Thursday 2026 UF Law eDiscovery conference sessions – all times ET:

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Day 2 Opening Remarks

Welcome back to Day 2 of the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference! We’ll kick off the day with key highlights from Day 1 and a look at what’s ahead: dynamic sessions, expert discussions, and hands-on insights designed to help you turn data into influence. Whether you’re just starting out or leading strategy, this is your opportunity to deepen your expertise and continue learning how to Own the Data and Earn the Seat.

Speakers: Prof. William Hamilton

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

A Conversation with Judge Paul Grimm: Truth, Technology, and the Integrity of the Record

Managing AI-Generated Evidence and Hallucinations in Modern Litigation

Artificial intelligence now affects not only how evidence is created and managed, but also its authenticity and reliability, sometimes improving clarity, sometimes undermining it. In this focused one-hour program, retired U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm tackles the two issues that matter most right now: AI-generated or altered evidence and AI hallucinations in filings and opinions.

With questions from Judge Ralph Artigliere and Rose Hunter Jones, Judge Grimm will translate doctrine into practice: how to evaluate authenticity and reliability when data may be synthetic or edited, how to frame and decide admissibility challenges, and how to apply case management that sets clear expectations for disclosure, authentication, and preservation. He will then turn to the responsibilities of counsel and the court when generative tools are used in drafting, including verification of citations and facts, appropriate sanctions when things go wrong, and proportional guardrails for chambers and law offices.

You will leave with concrete takeaways you can implement on your next matter: practical language for protocols and orders, triage steps when AI is suspected, and ethical checkpoints for teams using AI. Designed for judges, litigators, and eDiscovery professionals.

Speakers: Hon. Paul Grimm; Hon. Ralph Artigliere (Ret.); Rose Hunter Jones

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Beyond the Buttons: Foundational Skills Before Functional Execution

Too often, practitioners focus on pushing buttons without fully understanding the “why” behind their work. We will explore the essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that must come before the technical execution of eDiscovery tasks. The panelists will demonstrate how mastering these foundational skills leads to better decisions, stronger collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

Join us for a scenario-driven discussion that will ensure practitioners at every level bring real value beyond functional execution.

Speakers: Julianna Bacchus; Stephen Dooley; Amanda Evanson; Leonard Impagliazzo IV; Nirav Shah (Moderator)

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Handling Collaboration Data in Investigations and Discovery

As collaboration platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, and Zoom replace email in the modern workplace, they’ve become central to investigations and discovery, but they bring unique challenges. This session explores how to identify, collect, review, and produce data from these dynamic systems. With insights from in-house , private practice, and government, attendees will learn how to preserve ephemeral messages, reconstruct context, navigate technical hurdles, and meet legal standards. If your matters involve chat, reactions, or cloud-based teamwork, this session is essential.

Speakers: David Gaston; Cecil Lynn; Clinton Sanko; Dan Regard (Moderator)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Nuts & Bolts: AI in Practice and Accountability

Day 2 of Nuts & Bolts Essentials keeps the future-ready momentum going with five high-level, rapid-fire 8–10 minute presentations on what’s happening now—practical AI in eDiscovery, how it pairs with proven analytics, and the accountability and ethics that keep your work defensible—setting the stage for an afternoon focused on AI.

Our Nuts & Bolts session is designed as a quick overview rather than a deep dive, each talk is crafted to whet your appetite with valuable tips, emerging trends, and essential skills for success in e-discovery. With a fresh twist each year, this dynamic session ensures you leave with practical, must-know information to inspire your growth and support your professional journey.

Excel, The Original eDiscovery Analytical Tool 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM

Long before AI entered review workflows, Excel was doing the heavy lifting – and still is. Learn how Excel powers eDiscovery analytics with 10 practical project management tips and tricks, and why the most powerful tools aren’t always the newest.

Before AI, There Was AI 1:10 PM – 1:20 PM

GenAI has entered the chat. NLP and the rest of AI would like a word. A fast, practical look at how proven AI methods can be feathered with GenAI to create tech-enabled delivery of services that are right-fit for legal.

Introducing AI to your Team. Or how your opponent will beat you using AI 1:20 PM – 1:30 PM

Thinking about AI as a tool that can achieve greater efficiency is not enough. AI has the potential to provide litigators to rapid access to information that has been hard to access, because it was buried in a huge data volumes. We needed opaque machine learning tools, large teams of document reviewers, or clumsy search terms to achieve an inkling of what the data means to your case. As a litigator, are considering what it means for opponent to have this access to this insight? There are important implications for litigation strategy, tactics, and budgeting. Understanding these will drive adoption.

From Uncertainty to Possibility: A Framework for AI Flourishing 1:30 PM – 1:40 PM

Drawing on 30 years leading legal teams through tech disruptions, this talk from Ruth Hauswirth explores why AI success depends on human flourishing, not solely efficiency, presenting four pillars for human-centered AI adoption that prioritize psychological safety, curiosity, and sustainable growth.

The Appellate View of GenAI: Ethics and Disciplinary Consequences 1:40 PM – 1:50 PM

Justice Kennedy will discuss when GenAI misuse constitutes professional misconduct, the referrals to attorney grievance committees that followed, her experience as a member of a judicial panel that imposed discipline for such misconduct, and practical guidance on responsible AI use to avoid disciplinary consequences.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Guardrails, Governance, and Growth: Leading Lawyers into the AI Era

Generative and agentic AI are reshaping legal practice, but adoption requires more than enthusiasm, it demands strategy, governance, and trust. Legal professionals continue to wrestle with skepticism around accuracy, ethics, and workflow disruption, even as clients and competitors push ahead. This panel will examine how law firms and legal departments can move from hesitation to structured adoption by focusing on practice-aligned use cases, repeatable workflows, clear governance, and effective change management. Attendees will gain practical insights into balancing innovation with risk, building internal confidence, and ensuring AI enhances rather than undermines the lawyer’s role.

Speakers: Scott Cohen; Angela O’Neal; Richard Robinson; Michael Quartararo (Moderator)

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

GenAI for Review: Table Stakes and Advanced Options

The use of generative AI to enhance document review is the most talked about advance in eDiscovery ever. Lots of discussion, however, doesn’t necessarily mean clarity.

Join us as we examine the state of GenAI for review, lay out the elements that rapidly are becoming table stakes, and discuss the capabilities emerging with the rapid development and growing adoption of GenAI for review. Our speakers will share their experiences, insights, and suggestions – providing you with valuable tools to help you assess options, chart paths, and perhaps begin using one of the growing number of options available today.

Speakers: Mike Gaudet; Chad Roberts; Susan Wortzman; George Socha (Moderator)

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Curtain Call: AI, Discovery & Privilege on Trial

Are AI prompts discoverable? Do thy resemble search terms or review guides? Are we on the verge of repeating the TAR transparency debate, and can we get it right this time? Join us for an exciting mock oral argument featuring seasoned experts from both sides of the “v”. Afterwards, we will delve deeper into the strategies for safeguarding privilege, confidentiality, and privacy when leveraging AI.

Speakers: Lea Bays; Hon. Gary Jones; Tessa Jacobs; Meribeth Banaschik

5:25 PM – 5:30 PM

Closing Reflections: Own the Data. Earn the Seat.

Join us as we close the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference with reflections on two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. We’ll recap key insights, celebrate the community that makes this conference thrive, and look ahead to the future of e-discovery. Leave empowered to apply what you’ve learned, champion data-driven strategy, and continue to Own the Data and Earn the Seat.

Speakers: Prof. William Hamilton

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