Applying the Electronic Discovery Reference Model in Practice: Discovery Management and Rapid Response for Paralegals

Discovery no longer begins when a complaint is filed. From the moment an incident occurs, paralegals and litigation support professionals are on the front lines of the discovery process — tasked with preserving critical evidence, coordinating data collection, and ensuring compliance in litigation or pre-litigation response.

Each EDRM stage — identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, production, and presentation — carries risk in a rapid-response environment. Miss a preservation step, and critical evidence is lost. Mishandle a collection, and compliance suffers. Timely action and informed decision-making improve outcomes; delay puts client interests at risk.

This program provides a practical framework for applying every EDRM stage in real-world scenarios. Attendees walk away with actionable strategies to manage discovery efficiently, collaborate effectively with counsel and vendors, and minimize risk in the early stages of litigation — illustrated through realworld case examples.