Upcoming Kroll Ontrack Certification Courses

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Advanced Electronic Discovery Certification Course

November 8-9 (Registration is closed)

Kroll Ontrack Headquarters
9023 Columbine Road
Eden Prairie, MN

Course Overview
This course was developed specifically for litigation support professionals with advanced electronic discovery experience and is based on feedback received from the general Electronic Discovery Certification Course attendees. The course is designed as a logical next step for past attendees of that course, but also is open to others who have demonstrated considerable expertise in electronic discovery processes and procedures. Some of the topics to be covered include: tactics to leverage keyword and concept searching capabilities; search and production strategies for metadata; and electronic discovery project management techniques.

Course Schedule: Subject to Change
This is a sample agenda from our 2006 Certification Course . Future course schedules may vary from this sample.

7:45 am	Bus Transportation Board bus from Hilton Downtown Minneapolis to course location.

8:30 – 8:45 am	Registration & Light Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 am	Welcome & Introduction

9:00 – 10:15 am	Demystifying Metadata Metadata can be a valuable litigation and internal investigation tool, yet like other forms of electronically-stored information it implicates a variety of new concerns. This session will expose common metadata myths and reveal various approaches for properly handling metadata. Topics to be discussed include: Emerging legal standards relating to metadata Using metadata in legal discovery & internal investigations Metadata filtering and searching tips Including metadata in a document review Avoiding metadata production issues Metadata scrubbing and other spoliation considerations

9:45 – 10:30 am	Managing an E-discovery Project You have been asked to prepare the electronic document collection so that legal review may commence. What are the key steps; what information will you need to know; and how can you manage against the deadline? During this session you can expect to learn: How to assess the skills and ability of your internal team How to select and work with external experts Strategies for coordinating large-scale document reviews Techniques for crisis management and handling the aftermath

10:30 – 10:30 am	Break

10:30 am – 11:30 pm	Federal Rules Changes: An Overview of the Practical Impacts for Legal Teams New Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure addressing the discovery of electronically stored information became law in December, 2006. The new Rules provide legal teams with additional guidance for dealing with issues surrounding electronic discovery including production, scope and cost considerations. Join us to learn more about these provisions and their expected implications for legal teams.

11:30 – 12:15 pm	Electronic Data Search Practices Electronic search tools can be employed at various phases of the e-discovery process to sort, sift and prioritize data sets. This presentation will discuss various search considerations and techniques that may be employed for: Reducing the data set through pre-review filtering and processing Selecting an appropriate online review tool, focusing on searching capabilities How and when to consider using conceptual search and review technologies Post-processing searching and sorting during review

12:15– 1:15 pm	Lunch: Share Your E-Discovery Project Management Strategies Pick up your lunch and join a small group to discuss some of your past electronic discovery project management challenges and the tips and tricks you have learned along the way.

1:15 – 2:00 pm	Native File Productions Are you under a court order to produce native files? Do the potential cost savings of a native file production interest you? What are the looming native file production pitfalls? In this session we will cover the pros and cons of requesting and producing files in native format. Topics to be discussed will include: Benefits, drawbacks and cost considerations File numbering methods & post-production management of the document set When to seek native production from an opponent Tips for educating lawyers and judges on the best course of action when it comes to native file production

2:00 – 2:15 pm	Break

2:15 – 4:00 pm	Electronic Evidence Case Study Explore computer forensic and e-discovery scenarios through a hypothetical case study. This session will hone the skills you need to proactively identify critical project issues and recommend an appropriate course of action, in light of data preservation, budget and time considerations.

4:00 pm	Bus Transportation Board bus to return to Hilton Downtown Minneapolis

6:30 - 9:30 pm	Complimentary Networking Dinner (Optional) You are invited to socialize with other attendees and Kroll Ontrack staff for a private event. RSVP required.

Day Two

8:30 - 8:45 am	Light Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 am	Planning & Coordinating an Online Review Coordinating the details behind a large-scale document review takes additional planning and organization. In this session you will gain the knowledge to handle the technical and not-so-technical details of your next online review. Topics to be covered include: Developing a review plan: people, facilities, technology and costs Estimating the time needed to complete the review Addressing technical and security issues when setting up online review workstations Evaluating network connectivity needs Assembling and training a review team

9:45 - 10:00 am	Break

10:00 – 11:30 am	Long-term E-Discovery Project Management What happens after the electronic documents are collected, filtered, reviewed, and produced? Explore the events that occur after you complete your e-discovery work, as the case continues and possibly proceeds to court. Topics to be covered in this session include: Long-term e-discovery case management activity - what’s your role? How do you archive the production set of electronic documents? The importance of team-wide communication post-production The possibility of recycling previous data sets for future related litigation

11:30 am – 12:30 pm	Lunch

12:30 – 2:30 pm	Real World Challenges Break into small groups to consider potential solutions to some e-discovery challenges. Attendees will be invited to pre-submit scenarios reflecting their real-life challenges for this discussion. Nominate a group spokesperson and rejoin the large group at 1:15 pm to discuss your answers.

2:30 – 2:45 pm	Certificate Presentation/Course Wrap-up

2:45 pm	Bus Transportation Board bus to return to Hilton Downtown Minneapolis or airport.

Travel and Accommodations
Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for airfare and hotel accommodations. Please reference the Kroll Ontrack room block when making your reservations.

Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
Kroll Ontrack room block cut-off: 2 weeks prior to event
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
1-800-HILTONS
612-376-1000 Phone
612-397-4875 - Fax
Visit the Hilton Minneapolis at http://www.minneapolis.hilton.com
Online Hotel Booking: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/mspmhhh_krt/index.jhtml

Reference info:
The Kroll Ontrack room block
Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
1001 Marquette Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(Room Rate: $155.00/night)

This room rate includes:
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The Metrodome, Target Center, Orchestra Hall, Walker Art Center and Nicollet Mall are all located within a few minutes.
High speed internet access, in-room coffee makers, express service kiosks, full service business center and 24 hours access to the on-site health club.
Transportation to and from hotel to the course location.

Course Information
Course Location: Kroll Ontrack Headquarters
8939 Columbine Road, Eden Prairie, MN

Tuition: $1500 ($995 early bird rate available for each course if you register at least 3 weeks prior to the event).
This fee is non-refundable but may be credited for future events.
Tuition includes all course materials, lunch, and refreshments while at the training facility and transportation between the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown Hotel and course location.
Please RSVP on the registration form regarding the complimentary networking dinner.

Registration Information
If you would like to register now for one of the courses, please click on the date you would like to attend and follow the online registration process.

November 8 & 9 Sorry, registration for this course is closed.


Electronic Discovery	Computer Forensics	Paper Discovery
Manage large volumes of electronic information and quickly find evidence that could mean the difference between winning and losing your case.	Find hidden or hard-to-find data, recreate past computer-related conduct, or access data that you think is forever lost.	Integrate your discovery solutions to address all your document review and management needs.