Electronic Evidence for Paralegals: An A-Z Guide With Checklists
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
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6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
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6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
Thu, May 07, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Thu, May 07, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Discover Proven Approaches to Managing ESI That Minimize Errors
In this full-day program, our dynamic faculty equips you with step-by-step checklists and actionable workflows for collecting, organizing, and preserving electronic evidence without stress. Work through the legal hold process step by step, uncover practical guidance for cataloging and indexing digital evidence, and much more - register today!
- Formulate strategies for collecting and preserving digital evidence.
- Discover the dos and don'ts of coordinating with vendors and forensic experts.
- Upgrade your ESI organization and documentation tactics.
- Determine how to review and redact electronic evidence properly.
- Produce ESI confidently using checklist-driven best practices.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
- ESI Organization and Documentation: Must-Try Tips
- Practical Guide to Redacting and Producing ESI
- Preparing Electronic Evidence for Use at Trial
- Handling Sophisticated Types of ESI
- Dealing With Deleted and Ephemeral Content
- Clicks, Caution, and Care: Ethics of Handling Electronic Evidence
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
- Navigating Legal Duties and Timelines for ESI Preservation
- The Legal Hold Process (Drafting, Issuing, Tracking, Compliance)
- Recognizing the Uses of Different ESI File Types and Media
- Methods for Preserving Key Sources of ESI
- Proper Collection Techniques to Maintain Chain of Custody
- Collecting ESI Across Multiple Custodians and Locations
- Tracking Notices, Acknowledgements, and Preservation Status
- When a Custodian Deletes Data Before Preservation Steps Are Implemented
- Coordinating With IT Personnel, Vendors, and Forensic Experts: The Paralegal's Role
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ESI Organization and Documentation: Must-Try Tips
- Cataloging and Indexing Electronic Evidence
- Creating Usable Logs and Indexes
- Folder Structures and Naming Conventions
- Managing Large Sets of ESI
- Handling Overlapping Custodian Data Without Duplication
- Practical ESI Reduction and Workflow Techniques
- Filtering Duplicates
- Minimizing Unnecessary Data
- Supporting Attorneys in Relevancy and Sampling Determinations
- Using Project-Management Methods to Streamline Review
- Prioritizing/Categorizing ESI to Make Attorney Review More Efficient
- Maintaining Searchable ESI Repositories: Helpful Tools and Software
- Documenting ESI for Admissibility and Defensibility
- Cataloging and Indexing Electronic Evidence
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Practical Guide to Redacting and Producing ESI
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Preparing Electronic Evidence for Use at Trial
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Handling Sophisticated Types of ESI
- Non-Traditional ESI Sources: AI, the Cloud, etc.
- Dealing With Metadata, Encrypted Files, and Form of Production Issues
- Collecting Evidence From Wearable Devices
- Obtaining Evidence From Business Communication Apps
- Tips for Staying up to Date on Emerging Sources of Electronic Evidence
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Dealing With Deleted and Ephemeral Content
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Clicks, Caution, and Care: Ethics of Handling Electronic Evidence
- Duty of Tech Competence
- Best Practices for Maintaining Confidentiality When Handling ESI
- Inadvertent Disclosures
- Ensuring Ethical Communications With Clients
- Mitigating Spoliation and Sanction Risks: Ethical Best Practices
- Balancing Efficiency, Diligence, and Thoroughness: Ethical Considerations
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to bring attendees up to speed with the latest guidance for handling electronic evidence. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Michael A. Bragg
is a Florida registered paralegal with Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., where he works as a paralegal in the technology and products liability department. He has been in the legal profession for more than 25 years and has been involved in aviation, automotive, products liability, personal injury cases, and litigation support. Mr. Bragg has worked for major automotive manufacturers, handling seat belt and airbag litigation. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association and the Paralegal Association of Florida, Hillsborough Chapter. Mr. Bragg has earned his bachelor's degree from Madonna College in Michigan.
Speaker bio
William Hartzell
is a paralegal with O'Connor, Carnathan & Mack. He works with case management from client intake all the way through to trial and appeals. Mr. Hartzell took a lead role in standardizing the firm's electronic file name conventions, and in migrating the firm's IT to a cloud-based system. He earned his B.A. degree from Berklee College of Music and his paralegal certificate from Northeastern University.
Speaker bio
Casey S. Erick
is a partner with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and a member of the Labor & Employment practice. He focuses on commercial litigation and employment law. Mr. Eric has represented clients in both litigation and transactional matters that span across commercial law, labor and employment, real estate, consumer protection, and general litigation; including, but not limited to breach of contract, corporate trade secret theft, tortious interference, defamation, personal injury, fraud, and various other kinds of civil litigation. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Dallas Bar Association, and is board-certified in civil trial law. Mr. Eric earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi and his J.D. degree from Baylor School of Law.
Speaker bio
Kristina Cervone
is founding partner at Cervone Law, P.C. Her practice focuses on domestic litigation and appellate law. Ms. Cervone earned her B.S. degree from the University of Phoenix and her J.D. degree from Phoenix School of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, State Bar of New Mexico and Maricopa County Bar Association. Ms. Cervone is licensed to practice in Arizona and is inactive in New Mexico.
Speaker bio
Jennifer J. El-Kadi
is a litigation attorney and founder of JEK Law, where she advocates for survivors of sex abuse and human trafficking, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents. Her practice is rooted in the belief that those who have been silenced or harmed deserve fierce, trauma-informed legal representation-and she brings both compassion and precision to every case she handles. Ms. El-Kadi has built her career fighting for plaintiffs who cannot fight for themselves. She previously served as Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Babin Law, where she led the firm's Human Trafficking Department and helped file the first civil TVPRA lawsuit in the country. Under her leadership, the docket expanded from 100 to more than 2,100 active cases. She helped coordinate national litigation strategy across jurisdictions after the denial of MDL centralization, spearheading complex multi-defendant actions against corporate enablers and contributing to early case law development under the TVPRA and CAVRA. In addition to her leadership in sex abuse litigation, Ms. El-Kadi provides high-quality co-counsel support to firms nationwide-stepping in on an overflow or project basis to draft complaints, discovery, and motions, and guide litigation strategy in high-stakes cases. Her background spans personal injury, mass torts, and trauma-informed justice alternatives. As COO at Babin Law, she scaled national dockets involving Uber, Lyft, NEC, Hernia Mesh, CPAP, Hair Relaxer, and Valsartan, optimizing intake workflows and CRM systems. She also clerked under Judge Zottola in Pennsylvania's Veterans Court, where she supported diversion programs for justice-involved veterans facing service-related trauma.
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