Seyfarth Shaw is proud to sponsor the 2025 Masters Conference, a premier boutique legal event hosted in cities across the U.S., as well as in Toronto and London. The conference will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Seyfarth’s Chicago office and will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Topics will include eDiscovery, Artificial Intelligence, Information and Data Governance, Legal Project Management, Forensics and Investigations, Knowledge Management, and Cybersecurity.
Seyfarth partners Jay Carle, Matthew Christoff, and Jason Priebe will share their insights as featured panelists throughout the day. Additional information about their panel topics is outlined below.
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Maximizing Data Collection and Preservation for Litigation Success
9:45 am Central – 10:45 am Central
Join Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions experts as they explore the key strategies and tools needed to navigate the challenges of modern data collection and preservation in litigation. The team will highlight solutions for tackling growing investigation volumes, accessing diverse modern data sources, including messaging data and encrypted chat data, and obtaining data from the widest range of devices. Attendees will learn how they can:
- Accelerate time to resolution while maintaining compliance with global regulations
- Access and extract key messaging and chat application data to provide a greater range of data sources to investigate
- Gain deep access to all device data, including highly secure areas, deleted data, and application artifacts to support court cases
- Enable remote, disruption-free, employee-led data collection for dispersed teams
This session will equip participants with the knowledge to streamline investigations, support cases with the highest level of data defensibility, and ultimately ensure strong litigation outcomes.
Panelists:
Adam Sandman, Senior Sales Director, Enterprise Solutions, Cellebrite
Jeff Hedlesky, SE, Cellebrite
Chris Bojar, Director of eDiscovery & Litigation Support, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP
Matthew Christoff, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Integrating Data Law: Bridging eDiscovery, Privacy, Cyber, Records, Analytics, AI Advisory, and Beyond
11:00 am Central – 12:00 pm Central
This panel explores the growing need for a unified “Data Law” practice that integrates eDiscovery, data privacy, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, records and information management, and AI legal advisory services. Panelists will discuss how these historically siloed disciplines increasingly overlap in modern legal matters, from litigation to regulatory compliance. The discussion will highlight practical examples of cross-functional collaboration, the efficiencies gained through integrated workflows, the advantages of centralized coordination and the strategic value for clients in approaching data-related legal issues holistically. The panel will also address how law firms and legal departments can build multidisciplinary teams to meet the complex demands of the data-driven legal landscape.
Panelists:
Jay Carle, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Natalya Northrip, Associate General Counsel, Medalia
Amanda Metts, Deputy General Counsel, Baxter
Paul Noonan, Managing Counsel – eDiscovery, United Airlines
Jenny Hamilton, General Counsel, Exterro
Jason Priebe, Chief Privacy Officer and Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Assembling an A-Team: Essential Skills for High-Performing Discovery Teams
12:50 pm Central – 1:50 pm Central
Success in eDiscovery isn’t just about individual expertise. It’s about how well teams collaborate across legal, technology, and operations. As data volumes explode and legal processes become more complex, the most effective teams function like a well-oiled machine, integrating eDiscovery with broader business strategies. Join our expert panel as we explore the evolving mix of legal, technical, and process-driven skills needed to optimize workflows, control costs, and drive efficiency. From AI adaptation to cross-functional collaboration, we’ll discuss how to future-proof your team for the next era of legal tech and data-driven decision-making.
Panelists:
Amanda Sabia, Director, Sales Engineering, Relativity
Diane Diaz, eDiscovery Manager, McDonald’s Corporation
Mubashir Hussain, Leader, Business Operations, Cisco
Jay Carle, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Jennifer Clarke, eDiscovery Manager, CNA
Cybersecurity Trends and How to Mitigate
4:20 pm Central – 5:15 PM Central
Join us for an engaging panel exploring today’s most pressing cybersecurity trends—from ransomware and supply chain vulnerabilities to cloud security gaps, insider threats, and the shifting regulatory landscape. Our expert panelists will dive into the legal, technical, and strategic challenges organizations face during and after a cyber incident, offering real-world insights on how to prepare for and respond to a breach. We’ll discuss emerging mitigation frameworks, the evolving role of cyber insurance, and how to align legal and IT teams for faster, more effective incident response. Expect practical takeaways, breach response playbooks, and a dynamic discussion that will leave you better prepared for what comes next.
Panelists:
Kevin Clark, CEO, Right Discovery
Rick Halm, Senior Attorney, Clark Hill
Jason Priebe, Chief Privacy Officer and Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Ryan Stanley, Director: Cyber Services, Beazley Security
Jerry Bui, Founder and CEO, Right Forensics
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