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Digital Evidence and Technology in MDL Litigation

Master digital evidence handling in mass tort litigation, covering authentication, ESI protocols, preservation duties, and HIPAA/GDPR compliance essentials.

2025-12-10 11:00:00

Program Details

2025-12-10 11:00:00

Program Details

2025-12-10 11:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-12-10 11:00:00

Course Overview

Mastering Digital Evidence in Mass Tort Litigation

2025-12-10 11:00:00

Participants will learn to authenticate, preserve, and produce digital evidence while navigating complex privacy regulations. These skills ensure defensible discovery practices and ethical compliance in modern mass tort cases.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
Authentication
Authentication establishes evidence is what proponents claim; seek stipulations early.
02
Digital Evidence
Modern data includes cloud collaboration, hyperlinked documents, ephemeral messaging, and mobile data.
03
ESI Protocols
Protocols must address platform-specific considerations, short messages, and searching methods.
04
Ethical Duties
Lawyers must be competent in digital evidence and supervise all team members.
05
HIPAA Compliance
Protected health information requires encryption, security protocols, and proper destruction after litigation.
06
GDPR Requirements
Global privacy requires data minimization, in-country review, and thorough compliance documentation.

Program schedule

clock 11:00 am - 11:20 am EST

Defining and Classifying Digital Evidence in Litigation

This session explores the expanded universe of digital evidence beyond traditional emails, including cloud collaboration data, mobile apps, and shared drives. Participants will learn how to identify key custodians, understand format requirements, and establish proper guardrails for evidence collection.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 11:20 am - 11:40 am EST

Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence

Learn the critical steps for issuing effective legal holds and maintaining preservation obligations throughout lengthy mass tort litigation. This session covers best practices for avoiding spoliation, coordinating with IT, and creating comprehensive audit trails for defensible collection.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 11:40 am - 12:00 pm EST

Authentication and Admissibility Standards for Digital Evidence

Understand the distinction between authentication and admissibility under the Federal Rules of Evidence, including business records exceptions and self-authenticating documents. This session examines common bars to admissibility such as hearsay and privilege, along with practical strategies for stipulating authentication.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 12:00 pm - 12:10 pm EST

Break

A brief intermission allowing participants to refresh before continuing with the afternoon sessions. Use this time to review materials and prepare questions for upcoming discussions.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm EST

Ethical Obligations and HIPAA Privacy Considerations

Explore lawyer competency requirements for handling digital evidence and supervisory responsibilities under ABA Model Rules 5.1 and 5.3. This session also covers HIPAA compliance essentials including ePHI handling, de-identification requirements, and security protocols for protected health information.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 12:30 pm - 12:50 pm EST

Global Privacy Considerations and GDPR Compliance

Navigate the complexities of cross-border discovery when custodians are located outside the United States, with emphasis on GDPR requirements. Learn practical strategies including data minimization, in-country review, phased discovery approaches, and documentation best practices for regulatory compliance.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
clock 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm EST

Emerging Trends in ESI Protocols and Technology

Examine the evolution of ESI protocols to address modern challenges including hyperlinked documents, encrypted messaging, and cloud collaboration platforms. This session covers negotiating platform-specific provisions, handling mobile data collection, and implementing technology-assisted review methods.

Christopher G. Campbell.Christopher G. Campbell.
Jessica C. WilsonJessica C. Wilson
Jennifer M. FeldmanJennifer M. Feldman
Stephanie PeatmanStephanie Peatman
Antonious E. SadekAntonious E. Sadek
Christopher G. Campbell.

Christopher G. Campbell.

DLA Piper LLP

Jessica C. Wilson

Jessica C. Wilson

DLA Piper LLP

Jennifer M. Feldman

Jennifer M. Feldman

DLA Piper LLP

Stephanie Peatman

Stephanie Peatman

DLA Piper LLP

Antonious E. Sadek

Antonious E. Sadek

DLA Piper LLP

Christopher G. Campbell.

Christopher G. Campbell.

DLA Piper LLP

Jessica C. Wilson

Jessica C. Wilson

DLA Piper LLP

Jessica Wilson concentrates her practice on the defense of pharmaceutical, life science and medical device companies in products liability litigation, consumer fraud, medical monitoring and environmental litigation.

Experience

Has led every stage of litigation, including strategic assessment and planning, motion practice, discovery, expert development, trial and resolution. Advises life science clients on research and development, risk management and mitigation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and other regulatory and compliance issues.
Jennifer M. Feldman

Jennifer M. Feldman

DLA Piper LLP

Jennifer Feldman is an eDiscovery practitioner and litigator who is chair of DLA Piper’s eDiscovery and Information Management practice and head of the firm’s eXplore eDiscovery Resource Center. She serves as lead eDiscovery counsel on complex national and international litigation and investigation matters.

Professional Involvement

Speaks to clients and industry groups on electronic discovery, data retention and preservation and information governance.

Experience

Extensive experience in government investigations, internal investigations and securities litigation. Background in securities litigation representing corporations and their officers and directors facing government investigation and/or class action and derivative litigation. Experience conducting corporate internal investigations and representing clients in connection with SEC, DOJ and FINRA investigations.
Stephanie Peatman

Stephanie Peatman

DLA Piper LLP

Antonious E. Sadek

Antonious E. Sadek

DLA Piper LLP

Christopher G. Campbell.

Christopher G. Campbell.

DLA Piper LLP

Jessica C. Wilson

Jessica C. Wilson

DLA Piper LLP

Jessica Wilson concentrates her practice on the defense of pharmaceutical, life science and medical device companies in products liability litigation, consumer fraud, medical monitoring and environmental litigation.

Experience

Has led every stage of litigation, including strategic assessment and planning, motion practice, discovery, expert development, trial and resolution. Advises life science clients on research and development, risk management and mitigation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and other regulatory and compliance issues.
Jennifer M. Feldman

Jennifer M. Feldman

DLA Piper LLP

Jennifer Feldman is an eDiscovery practitioner and litigator who is chair of DLA Piper’s eDiscovery and Information Management practice and head of the firm’s eXplore eDiscovery Resource Center. She serves as lead eDiscovery counsel on complex national and international litigation and investigation matters.

Professional Involvement

Speaks to clients and industry groups on electronic discovery, data retention and preservation and information governance.

Experience

Extensive experience in government investigations, internal investigations and securities litigation. Background in securities litigation representing corporations and their officers and directors facing government investigation and/or class action and derivative litigation. Experience conducting corporate internal investigations and representing clients in connection with SEC, DOJ and FINRA investigations.
Stephanie Peatman

Stephanie Peatman

DLA Piper LLP

Antonious E. Sadek

Antonious E. Sadek

DLA Piper LLP

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