ACEDS

ACEDS NY Metro Chapter’s Inaugural Annual Kickoff Meeting
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178, New York, NY, 10178, US
Join the ACEDS NY Metro Chapter together for an engaging and forward-looking session. providing an opportunity to connect and collaborate.

✅ Ignite Your Involvement – Get inspired and discover ways to engage with the chapter.✅ Shape the Future – Hear insights from our member survey and how they’re guiding our direction.✅ Network with Peers – Meet and connect with fellow eDiscovery and legal professionals.✅ Hear from Chapter Leadership – Learn about our long-term vision and upcoming initiatives.

Open AI and ACEDS New York present: Behind The Scene in Legal AI Today
2025-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012, New York, NY, 10012, US
Please join ACEDs New York for an exciting evening and get a glimpse into how OpenAI is transforming the future of Legal Technology today

Please join ACEDs New York for an exciting evening graciously hosted at the Open AI Manhattan headquarters in the Beautiful Puck Building, where we will get a glimpse into how the legal industry is transforming their businesses with AI today, and how OpenAI is shaping the future of technology. This will be a chance for those who are interested in legal tech to gain a better understanding of what advances are being made in the world of AI, and how those technologies may be incorporated into your own everyday practice. Doors will open at 5:30PM and the presentation will begin at 6:00PM. Look forward to seeing you there.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Highlights & Insights from Legalweek 2025
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1375 Broadway 19th floor, 1375 Broadway #19th floor, New York, NY 10018, New York, NY, 10018, US
Get ready to dive into the most important highlights and insights from Legalweek 2025 – it’s going to be a game-changer!

Join ACEDs New York Chapter for an engaging panel discussion hosted by Beacon Hill Legal as we share thought-provoking moments, trends and innovations witnessed at Legal Week 2025.
Our panelists will highlight key sessions, showcase groundbreaking legal technologies, and explore the shifting landscape of the legal industry.
Whether it’s new strategies, emerging challenges, or game-changing solutions, this session will offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives from one of the year’s most anticipated legal events.
Our panelists are as follows:
-Oren Leib, Head of Growth at TrueLaw – With over two decades of experience as a lawyer, LegalTech evangelist, and dealmaker—including prior leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and ALM—Oren is driven by a relentless commitment to continuous education and solving high-impact challenges with innovative solutions. He thrives on engaging with customers and peers to advance the business of law. Most of all, Oren takes the greatest pride in being a father to his three amazing kids.

-Yuliya Pekhman – Director, Forensic Technology Services Yuliya Pekhman is a Director with Alvarez & Marsal ‘s Forensic Technology Services team in New York. Yuliya specializes in large, complex matters and data management strategy development. She is a subject matter expert in the use of analytics and technology assisted review tools with a focus on Antitrust litigation.
With over 20 years of eDiscovery expertise, Yuliya has an in-depth understanding of the litigation lifecycle and has spent her career working with clients in various industries,including healthcare, financial services, and information technology. She offers a valuable and unique perspective into project management design, strategy, and best practicesacross the industry.
Yuliya holds a bachelors degree from Binghamton University, a master’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and is a Relativity Certified Master.

-Jennifer Negron – Discovery Attorney – BakerHostetler, LLP and ACEDs NY Board Member – Jennifer Negron is a seasoned Discovery Attorney at the New York City office of BakerHostetler, where she is a valued member of the E-Discovery Advocacy and Management (EDAM) practice group. With 14 years of experience in the field, Jennifer has established herself as Certified eDiscovery Specialist and gives back to the eDiscovery community by leading ACEDS certification study groups. She excels in project management, overseeing off-site vendor-assisted document review teams and litigation support teams. Jennifer is adept at designing comprehensive eDiscovery workflows, from processing to production, across a wide range of legal topics. Her expertise ensures efficient and effective management of complex legal matters.

ACEDS New York Metro Chapter End-of-Summer Social
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | A to Z Rooftop on Fifth, 16 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016, New York, NY, 10016, US
We’re kicking off the season with our Back to Work Happy Hour Networking Event!!!

Join Us for ACEDS New York Metro Chapter End-of-Summer Social!
We’re kicking off the season with our Back to Work Happy Hour Networking Event — the perfect way to wrap up summer and get energized for fall.
📅 September 24th | 5–7 PM📍 A to Z Rooftop, 16 East 39th Street
What to Expect:

Delicious food & refreshing drinks
A lively rooftop atmosphere to mix, mingle, and reconnect
A chance to meet new faces and grow your professional network
A sneak peek into exciting ACEDS New York Metro Chapter fall events coming up during the next few months

This event is proudly sponsored by ALTORNEY and Reveal — and additional sponsorships available! It’s a great opportunity to get your name in front of the local eDiscovery and legal tech community.
Don’t miss out — this is more than just a happy hour; it’s a can’t-miss networking night to recharge, connect, and set the stage for a successful fall season.

A Primer on Privilege Logs
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Privilege logging is an essential but increasingly burdensome aspect of litigation.

Privilege logging is an essential but increasingly burdensome aspect of litigation. As data volumes grow, the process has become costly, complex, and cumbersome. At the 2024 Legal Week Judges Debate keynote, Judge Peck noted, “[n]ow the privilege logs are like little novels, and there may be 10,000 or more entries. That is very expensive and is often useless to the other side in figuring out what is or isn’t privileged.” This program will examine the fundamentals of privilege determinations, explore cost-effective logging strategies, and assess how emerging technologies can streamline the process.

Data Breach and Incident Response: The new Litigation and Document Review
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion on data breach management and incident response, featuring an expert panel of industry lea

Join us for an insightful discussion on data breach management featuring industry
experts:
■ Harry Buck | Founder and CEO of Legal Outsourcing 2.0, Inc.
Harry is an experienced litigator, and the Founder and CEO of Legal Outsourcing 2.0.
where oversees the operations in the United States from New York.
■ Cara Dempster | Director of Cyber Incident Response at Cognicion
Cara has experience in the corporate legal industry managing data, problem solving,
building strong relationships and identifying operational inefficiencies to develop more
efficient, scalable standard operating procedures.
■ Chuck English | Information Security Counsel at Point72
Chuck is a technology and privacy lawyer with over a decade of experience in financial
services, consumer goods and services, and healthcare, with expertise in Information
Security, Data privacy, AI Governance & Regulatory Compliance.
■ Doug Kaminski | Chief Revenue Officer at Infinnium.
Doug has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry spanning four continents. He
specializes in helping organizations of all types and sizes understand their data and
how to extract more value from it.
Our discussion will delve into the nuances of document review and compare them with
DataBreach and Incident Response, highlighting growth prospects in the field. We will
explore the fundamentals of data security, risk assessment, and control measures,
shedding light on the essential skills and tools required for effective operations.

Discover the lifecycle of a data breach, dissecting the key players and their respective
roles in managing such incidents as we uncover pathways for professionals with
document review expertise to excel in the cybersecurity domain.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into data breach management and
the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

ACEDS NY Metro Chapter – Inaugural Annual Kickoff Meeting
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
ACEDS NY Metro Chapter Kickoff — Feb 26 @ Deloitte NYC. Lunch, chapter updates & open eDiscovery/legal tech discussion. All welcome!

Join us for the ACEDS NY Metro Chapter’s Inaugural Annual Kickoff Meeting!
As we kick off 2026, we’re bringing the chapter together for an engaging and forward-looking session. This new annual event will set the tone for the year ahead — providing an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of our chapter.
Agenda 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Arrivals, Catered Lunch & Informal Networking 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Chapter Update, Member Survey Insights & Plan for the Year 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Moderated Open Discussion — Current eDiscovery & Legal Technology Topics
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to ACEDS, this is your chance to get involved, share your ideas, and help shape the future of the chapter.
A special thank you to Deloitte for generously sponsoring and hosting this event!
We look forward to seeing you there. — ACEDS NY Metro Chapter Board
Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Deloitte, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10020

Legal and Support Practices in the Age of Advanced Analytics – a Roundtable
2026-05-18 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | BakerHostetler, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, New York, NY, 10111, US
Join us for an informative roundtable diving into how analytics is shaking up legal and support game plans.

Legal and Support Practices in the Age of Advanced Analytics – a Roundtable Discussion and Networking Event

Monday, May 18, 2026
Registration – 5:30-6:00 PM EST
Networking Reception – 6:00-7:00 PM EST
Roundtable Discussion and Questions – 7:00-8:00 PM EST
BakerHostetler’s NY Offices, 45 Rockefeller Center

Please join us for a reception and an informative, educational, and entertaining roundtable discussion on what’s next in the evolution of legal and support practices. Panelists from industry, government, law firm, and support services backgrounds will discuss how legal professionals can balance competing concerns that include emerging data privacy laws and regulations, client and company pressures to use new technologies, workforce displacement, and global technology trends.

Participants:

Varun Aggarwal, Co-Founder and COO at Lua Legal
Yohance Bowden, Deputy General Counsel at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Mark Resnick, Sr. Director, AI & Data Analytics Consulting at Consilio
Marina Kaganovich, Americas Financial Services Executive Trust Lead at Google Cloud
James Sherer (Partner, BakerHostetler) – Moderator

Discovery Decoded Webinar Series, Session 1: Building Defensible AI Review
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
A practical introduction to aiR for Review, Relativity’s AI-powered review platform, and walks through defensible AI workflow

The Discovery Decoded Webinar Series, Session 1: Building Defensible AI Review Workflows
Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM Eastern | Live via Zoom
Hosts: ACEDS New York Metro Chapter and BakerHostetler
About This Session:
AI-assisted document review has moved from concept to standard practice, but defensibility still trips up legal teams who adopt these tools without a clear workflow. This session offers a practical introduction to aiR for Review, Relativity’s AI-powered review platform, and walks through the workflow that makes the results stand up in front of a court, an adversary, or a client.
Attendees will leave with a foundational understanding of how AI-assisted review fits into the EDRM, how to develop and iterate on issue prompts, how results are statistically validated, and how the platform can be applied to complex litigation matters. The session is designed for legal professionals who are AI-curious but not yet comfortable putting AI review into production. If you have ever asked whether the output is reliable enough to certify, this session is for you.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to explain what aiR for Review is and how it fits within the eDiscovery lifecycle, describe the AI review workflow from issue prompt development through validation, set up a project and iterate prompts for quality results, identify use cases where AI review provides efficiency advantages over traditional linear review, and recognize the role of statistical validation in defensible AI-assisted review.
Featured Speakers:
Rachel Koy
Director of Innovation & Strategy, JND eDiscovery. A 2026 Relativity AI Visionary and Relativity Master, Rachel designs AI-driven review workflows for corporate, law firm, and government clients and has helped clients review millions of documents using aiR for Review across some of the most complex litigation matters in the country.
Yitzy Nissenbaum
Project Manager, vdiscovery. Yitzy works directly with litigation teams on document review strategy and platform implementation, including AI-assisted workflows in active matters.
CLE Credit:
CLE accreditation has been applied and pending for in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Final accreditation status will be confirmed prior to the event. Attendees seeking CLE credit should register with the email associated with their bar admission.
Registration:
Registration is open through Eventbrite. The Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees the day before the event. Space is limited.
Thank you to our sponsor Cimplifi.
Thank you to Cimplifi for your continued support of the ACEDS New York Metro chapter and for making programming like the Discovery Decoded series possible.

Summer Nights - Summer Charity Fundraiser
2026-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
