Discover the Knowledge and Skills You Need to Excel at E-Discovery

We live in an information age, and the practice of law is built on the ability to access that information efficiently and accurately. Rapid advances in technology mean that the volume of data being generated is immense, and the task of staying on top of it is increasingly more difficult.

If your work involves electronic discovery, legal data and information management, records governance and privacy law, the Osgoode Certificate in E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to remain at the top of your game. Navigating large amounts of information in the course of litigation or transactional matters will become much easier once you are well-versed in the latest developments, trends, best practices and tools in E-Discovery.

There has never been a more critical time to manage E-Discovery efficiently and cost effectively.

Led by Program Director, Susan Wortzman of MT>3, and an Advisory Board consisting of Lisa Alleyne, Senior Legal Counsel, Information Governance & eDiscovery, Scotiabank; Rachael E. Chadwick, Head of E-Discovery and Information Governance, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP; Maura R. Grossman, Maura Grossman Law, Buffalo, NY and Research Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo; and Kevin Lo, Managing Director, Froese Forensic Partners Ltd.; a multidisciplinary faculty of leading experts from law and industry will address key topics, including:

• The legal and technology issues in E-Discovery
• How to identify best practices for the preservation of evidence
• Strategies to collect, store and process e-documents
• How to conduct an effective case assessment
• Tactics for analyzing discovery plans: the pros and cons
• How to manage expectations of clients and the Courts
• Tools for project management in litigation and due diligence, from start to finish
• Privacy, confidentiality, cybersecurity and AI issues in legal information
• The struggle between privacy and data retention
• How to develop information governance strategies now and in the future

Over five modules and delivered in an online, interactive format, this unique, practical and skills-based program provides focused, instructional sessions, a learn-by-doing information governance workshop, and live demonstrations of the latest tools used in all stages of the E-Discovery process. You will be able to get individualized feedback from the experts and gain practical insights and practice management tips from acknowledged leaders.

The next Osgoode Certificate in E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy runs on February 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, 2023.

Here’s what past attendees have said:

“Excellent program. Great content, workshops and materials.”

“Online experience was excellent.”

“I think it’s fantastic that there is a university program in Canada dealing with eDiscovery, as education in this area is severely lacking. It’s a difficult area to come to grips with. The Osgoode program covers more than just E-Discovery, it also delves into the areas of information governance and privacy which are very important in every E-Discovery matter.”

Register now to take advantage of this comprehensive program. Newly licensed (within the past 2 years) and group rates available.

Financial assistance is also available. For more information, please contact financialaid-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca.