eClaris announces a new interactive 3-Part eDiscovery Workshop with LAPA’s Litigation Section. The hands-on workshops will occur on March 13, March 27 and April 24 at Maria's Italian Kitchen in Downtown Los Angeles with each session qualifying for 2.0 hours of MCLE credit.  8:00 – 9:00a.m. Registration, Networking & Breakfast | 9:00 – 11:15a.m. Workshop. 

What will be covered? 

Session 1: Preparing For eDiscovery: An introduction to eDiscovery, including early considerations, project management, identifying custodians, locating where ESI is located, preserving information to be produced, ethical considerations and more.

Session 2: What To Do During eDuscovery: Computer forensics and processing data collections; preservation and chain of custody concerns, and other behind-the-scenes information on how to process, review and produce ESI, including working with load files. There will also be a discussion on drafting effective eDiscovery documentation, i.e., protective orders, objections and joint defense agreements.

Session 3: What To Do After eDiscovery: Creating and maintaining discovery logs; presenting exhibits, transcripts and expert reports at trial; risk and ethical issues; sanctions and spoliation; working with colleagues & consultants; planning & budgeting.

For additional information, please email service@eclaris.com or call (866) 626-LAPA

 

 

eClaris has been selected as a panelist at this year's Women Lawyers of Los Angeles Litigators Forum which will take place on 3/15/10 at LACBA.  Senior Consultant Sheryl Katz, Esq., EnCE, will appear on the second panel, which focuses on how technology is shaping the practice of litigators, with Hon. Stephen E. Haberfeld (Ret.), JAMS and Daniel Garrie, Esq., ARC.  Some of the issues discussed will include the California Electronic Discovery Act, ethical implications triggered by the Act and technological advancements.  MCLE credit will be available.  For more information please visit http://www.wlala.org/cde.cfm?event=299538 or email service@eclaris.com

 

eClaris has been selected as a panelist at an upcoming Nevada Justice Association event that will focus on how to prepare for litigation that involves electronic evidence.  eClaris personnel will impart practical strategies, review risk management protocols, and provide best practices for conducting Electronic Discovery by covering applicable state and federal law and the process itself.  This Nevada Justice Association Trial Academy will take place on 2/25/10 in Las Vegas, NV.  For more information about this event and to register please log on to http://www.nevadajustice.org/NV/index.cfm?event=showAppPage&pg=events&eventsAction=eventsDetail&eventid=2620

eClaris will be present an Electronic Discovery seminar specifically designed for record managers at an upcoming ARMA Central Coast event.  The presentation will take place on 2/16/10 in Oxnard, CA.  For more information please email service@eclaris.com 

 

 

eClaris' Founder and President Jacques Nack Ngue was recently profiled by the Los Angeles Business Journal.  The article centers around how foreign-born business owners have made it in America.  Jacques discusses his experiences here http://labusinessjournal.com/article.asp?aID=97456172.9337839.1866839.8792323.7005411.701&page=1

Sheryl Katz and Jeff Steve of eClaris will be speaking at the 2010 Central California CLE Day organized by Baker Manock & Jensen.  Sheryl and Jeff will lead the Electronic Discovery session from 1:10-2:10pm on January 22, 2010 at Piccadilly Inn University in Fresno, CA.  To view Sheryl and Jeff's bios please see http://www.eclaris.com/Aboutus/Management.aspx and for more information on the CLE Day please see http://www.bakermanock.com/pubs/mcle2010reg.pdf 

eClaris Senior eDiscovery Consultant Sheryl Katz, Esq., EnCE will be speaking at the January meeting of the Women in eDiscovery San Diego chapter.  The meeting will take place at 1/28/10 from 12-1pm in downtown San Diego; CLE credit will be provided.  Sheryl will be discussing the logistics of forensic collections.  For more infomation or to rsvp please email service@eclaris.com

eClaris' newly released software as a service (SaaS) eDiscovery platform was unveiled by Jacques Nack Ngue, CISA, Founder and President of eClaris, in a recent interview with Lawyers USA.  Nack Ngue focused on how the platform enables attorneys on a case to process, review and produce data found in discovery for opposing counsel on time and on budget.  Security is based on SSL technology and data stored on the SaaS application can only be accessed through a personalized PIN number that only the attorney will possess.  To read more about Nack Ngue's conversation with Lawyers USA -- entitled "eDiscovery in the clouds" -- visit http://www.dolanmedia.com/view.cfm?recID=547625

Former Litigation Support Manager and Industry Veteran, Jeff Steve, Boosts eClaris’ Internal Electronic Discovery Expertise

eClaris, Inc.today announced the addition of Jeff Steve to its eDiscovery team.  Steve joins eClaris as a Senior eDiscovery Consultant in its Los Angeles office and has 18 years of experience in litigation technology.  Litigation support managers will benefit directly from Steve’s seasoned experience helping AmLaw 200 law firms and Fortune 500 companies effectively manage the discovery of electronically stored information.    

As Senior eDiscovery Consultant, Steve is responsible for the growth and service of eClaris' network of customers and partners. He will promote the company's consulting and data management practices while providing essential input in shaping eClaris’ strategy in the eDiscovery marketplace. In Steve, litigation support personnel now have one of their own who understands their challenges and knows how to drive down the costs and risks associated with eDiscovery.

Prior to joining eClaris Steve worked extensively in litigation technology, most recently as West Coast Litigation Support Analyst at Seyfath Shaw.  In that capacity Steve consulted attorneys, staff and clients on current eDiscovery litigation technologies, project management and cost analysis.  Steve was also responsible for helping to design and implement firmwide support and infrastructure and managing vendors. 

Before Seyfarth Shaw Steve contributed to Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold in Los Angeles as Litigation Support Manager.  He was charged with setting up the firm-wide litigation support infrastructure and creating a Litigation Support Group of analysts.  As a member of the IT department, Steve helped design the network infrastructure to implement all of the litigation support applications that the firm adopted.  Steve has also acted as a private consultant for various law firms helping to set up electronic litigation support systems for review, production and trial support. 

“Jeff has a strong background in litigation and discovery that will serve our clientele, particularly litigation support managers, quite well as they leverage eClaris to manage their case load.  His litigation experience, technology expertise and eDiscovery acumen will be instrumental to eClaris’ success in broadening its reach and market share,” said Jacques Nack Ngue, CISA, Founder and President of eClaris, Inc. “We are delighted to welcome him to our team.”

"I am thrilled to develop and implement eClaris' new business development efforts and believe that my familiarity with this industry will indeed benefit our customer base," said Steve upon accepting the position. "In particular, I look forward to maximizing our innovative technologies and our consulting expertise to meet the evolving needs of our clients."

Steve is an active member of the Association of Litigation Support Professionals.

eClaris is pleased to be attending the 3rd annual eDiscovery Summit organized by the COALSP.  The symposium will take place on October 30, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Denver, Colorado.  eClaris looks forward to participating in this exciting educational seminar on electronic discovery and evidence with its dynamic set of speakers which include leading judges, attorneys and litigation support personnel.  To schedule a time to meet with eClaris at this conference please email service@eclaris.com and for more on the Colorado Association of Litigation Support Professionals eDiscovery Summit see http://www.coalsm.org/Ediscovery_Summit_2009.html