ACEDS Networking Event
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Clayton Utz Level 15, Clayton Utz 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Sydney, 2000, AU
Please join the ACEDS Australia and New Zealand Chapter for our first IN PERSON networking event in Sydney!

ACEDS ANZ Chapter board members would like to invite you to join us for our first in-person networking event sponsored by Clayton Utz happening on Tuesday, 13 September from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. AEST in Sydney.
Lunch will be provided at 12.30 p.m. and will finish promptly at 1.30 p.m. for those of you attending the Relativity Spotlight event it is a short walk between venues.
Registration is limited, please don’t wait – get your complimentary ticket before space runs out. We can’t wait to see you in Sydney!

Relativity Spotlight : Australia and Newzealand
2022-09-13 14:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Relativity Spotlight: ANZ event is happening on 13th September at the Hilton Sydney. There are some interesting sessions scheduled followed by a networking reception. On top of everything it is a free, in-person event.
Registration is limited, so don’t wait – get your complimentary ticket before space runs out. For more information and registration please click here

Crypto Conundrum: Panel Discussion
2022-09-27 11:45 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
If you work for an EDT client, a regulator or justice agency in New Zealand you may want to join a thought-provoking lunchtime panel discussion about crypto investigations, regulatory trends and unique legal issues posed by this asset class. Our expert panelists will deep dive into topics such as recent AML sanctions, crypto enforcement actions, and evidentiary challenges in blockchain investigations. For more details and registration click here
Panelists
– Dr Allison Stanfield, Chief Legal & Compliance, EDT
– Alex Perkins, Head of Compliance, Easy Crypto
– Dr Alice Tregunna, Chief Executive, TIC Company
– Jo Sherman, Chief Executive, EDT

LawFest 22
2022-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
ACEDS members can use the code LFACEDS22 to receive $200 off the standard ticket prices for our 28 September event. This code will be active and able to be used from Monday, 1 August.
Learn more and register here

Reveal in APAC – October User Group Community Chapter Event
2022-10-07 15:30 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland)

Forensics: The Foundation of eDiscovery
2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
No, it’s not CSI… but learn why lawyers & ediscovery practitioners should deploy basic forensic principles at the outset of every matter.

Join us for a one hour webinar on eDiscovery Day where our panel of experts in Forensic Technology, eDiscovery, Software and Government explain why a solid approach and simple considerations to collecting data for eDiscovery are required on every matter to avoid lost time, cost and spoilage of useful data.
Learn about the fundamentals of computers and data management (what happens when I create, move or delete a file on a computer or the cloud) and why it is imperative to understand this to run a dispute involving electronic documents. What commercial decision making should I adopt when a matter starts and how do I get my client on board? And what happens in the real world, what have our experts seen, what do the courts and regulators say you must do at a minimum?
Take away 5 key tips for getting evidence and data management for eDiscovery right.
O﻿ur Panellists
David Kerstjens – Director, CFDS
Dave has over 15 years experience working in Investigations across the Financial, Education and Computer Crime sector. He began his Digital Forensic career at Victoria Police eCrime Unit before moving to ATO Computer Forensics Team. Since then he has worked at Law In Order in Legal Services and he is currently the Director of Digital Forensics for CDFS Digital Forensic Services establishing their Melbourne office who offer Forensic services & training to Government, Law Enforcement & Private companies.
B﻿lare Sutton – Partner, McGrath Nicol
Blare is a Technology & Cyber professional who regularly manages highly sensitive engagements involving internal and external stakeholders, financial institutions and regulators.
Leading the Technology & Cyber practice in Melbourne for McGrathNicol, Blare has a passion for breaking through the hype and jargon of the technology industry to help his clients achieve their goals. He specialises in understanding business processes, risk and regulatory frameworks and jurisdictional requirements to provide practical solutions to technological issues. With a background in IT Advisory and Implementation, Blare specialises in Technology Advisory, Cyber Risk & Resilience and Crisis Management.
A﻿ngela Bunting – Director of Customer Experience at EDT
A﻿ngela is a recognised as one of the leading eDiscovery experts in Australia, pioneering and innovating unstructured data solutions and associated technologies. This experience has been drawn from roles at the Australian Federal Police, Nuix, an eDiscovery service provider and at Law Firm King & Wood Mallesons. If eDiscovery has been done right (or wrong) Angela has likely seen it and solved it.

Pre-Christmas Catchup
2022-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
ACEDS ANZ invites you to an informal pre-Christmas online catch up.

ACEDS ANZ invites you to an informal pre-Christmas online catchup Tuesday 13 December @ 11am Brisbane/12noon AET/2pm NZST.
There is no agenda for this meeting, just a chance to meet the ANZ board, ask questions, give feedback or simply shoot the breeze.

Spotlight: ANZ
2023-03-09 13:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

ACEDS X EDRM Duplicate Identification Project | Message Identification Hash
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney)
What is Message ID Hash? Hear why our local industry experts believe you should request the MIH in your next document exchange protocol.

Currently, no means of cross platform email duplicate identification exists.
The EDRM Message Identification Hash (MIH) Specification takes a simple but effective approach to cross-platform email duplicate identification by computing the MD5 hash value of a standard, obligatory email metadata field called the Message-ID.
Speakers will share their technical expertise regarding the issue, how the solution was formed and what they think our region should know when implementing this solution.
Speakers:
C﻿raig Ball, Attorney, Certified Computer Forensic Examiner and Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law
B﻿eth Patterson, Director ESP Connect
M﻿atthew Golab, Director, Legal Informatics and R&D, Gilbert + Tobin
Gavin Wingfield, Director, Applied Legal Technology, King & Wood Mallesons
E﻿mma Young, Head of eDiscovery Delivery, Sky Discovery

LawFest 23
2023-06-01
Join the ACEDS Australia New Zealand Chapter at this year’s LawFest and save NZ$200 on registration with code: LF23200
LawFest is New Zealand’s premier legal innovation and technology conference and trade expo and will be held June 1 2023 at the Cordis Hotel, Auckland.
Learn More and Register

Managing Discovery in Arbitration
2023-10-24 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Our experts explain how to efficiently manage documents and Discovery in Arbitration using eDiscovery technology and techniques.

S﻿ky Discovery in partnership with the ACEDS UK Chapter and ACEDS ANZ Chapter have brought together a panel of experts who will talk all things Discovery in Arbitration.

F﻿or Organisations – How do I make discovery in arbitration more cost effective?
F﻿or Lawyers and eDiscovery Professionals – What do the rules say?
F﻿or Everyone – What technology can I leverage to reduce the time and cost of document management and/or Discovery in Arbitration.

O﻿ur panel consists of:
E﻿mma Young – Head of Consulting Delivery at Sky Discovery & President of ACEDS ANZ Chapter
F﻿iona Campbell – Director, Fieldfisher
R﻿achel McAdams – Senior Consultant, Sky Discovery
L﻿ucy Preston – Managing Associate, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Arbitration document management challenges exist globally, therefore wherever in the world you are tuning in from we hope you take away tips and tricks to make your next matter run smoothly.

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day Breakfast - Auckland
2023-12-07 09:00 - 10:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | MC Centre – Auckland, 8 Hardinge Street Level 7, MC Centre, Auckland, Auckland 1010, Auckland, 1010, NZ
A little soiree for eDiscovery Day!
Join together with industry peers, network and discuss all things eDiscovery on a day made just for us!

ACEDS Australia New Zealand is a platform for IT and Legal professionals to learn, share, and connect with each other on the topic of E-Discovery. We aim to foster best practices in this field through various opportunities for education, training, and networking. To celebrate eDiscovery day, we invite you to join us for a light breakfast networking event, hosted by Meredith Connel and ACEDS ANZ. Our speaker is Daniel Kalderimis, an expert in Civil Disclosure, who will share his insights and experiences on Access to Civil Justice.
Our agenda is informal and flexible, but it will include:

An introduction to ACEDS ANZ

A presentation on Access to Civil Justice

A light breakfast sponsored by our hosts

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day Lunch - Brisbane
2023-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Herbert Smith Freehills (Brisbane), 480 Queen Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Brisbane City, 4000, AU
A little soiree for eDiscovery Day!
Join together with industry peers, network and discuss all things eDiscovery on a day made just for us!

L﻿unch and drinks will be provided.
Special guest speaker will be a forensic expert who will be giving a short demonstration of mobile phone forensics and imaging including a short Q&A and availability to answer any questions you have in relation to mobile phone imaging, challenges and options.

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day Drinks - Sydney
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | FTI Consulting, 600 Bourke Street Level 50 Melbourne, VIC 3000, Melbourne, 3000
A little soiree for eDiscovery Day!
Join together with industry peers, network and discuss all things eDiscovery on a day made just for us!

T﻿he ACEDS ANZ Chapter Supported by Relativity will be hosting a drinks event in Sydney.
D﻿rinks will be on the house (for a while at least) – and we will confirm the CBD location a little closer to the time.
C﻿ome to drink, chat, network and celebrate eDiscovery Day 2023.

AI and eDiscovery: Unplugged
2024-03-06 17:30 - 2024-03-26 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hotel DeBrett, 2 High Street, Auckland, Auckland 1010, Auckland, 1010, NZ
Legal minds, tech enthusiasts, and curious souls converge. No suits—just good vibes, great conversations, and a glass of your favorite drink

Legal minds, tech enthusiasts, and curious souls converge. Theme? AI and eDiscovery: Unplugged. No suits—just good vibes, great conversations, and a glass of your favorite drink. 🥂

With guest facilitator Phil Smith

Phil Smith is the Head of Client Experience at EDT and has 20 years’ experience in managing complex multijurisdictional data challenges for investigations, data breaches, and regulatory responses. He has extensive experience using machine learning and sentiment analysis technologies and developing solutions for managing emerging structured and unstructured data for regulatory investigations and litigation.

Phil will be sharing his practical insights and war stories from leading TAR reviews and investigations for the past 10 years. Including best practices, how to identify risks and how to take actions to ensure a positive outcome.

Unique Journeys of eDiscovery!
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online Event
Three trailblazing women share their stories, on what got them started and has keep them on their journeys of eDiscovery!

Three trailblazing women share their stories, and an anecdote or two, on what got them started and has keep them on their journeys of eDiscovery. We’ll also hear about some of their wins and challenges along the way, as well as their views on the future of the industry.

Panel
John Wallace, Moderator, Director at Large, ACEDS ANZ Chapter, Australia
Angela Bunting – Manager, Litigation & Practice Transformation, Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Australia
Niika Komokallio – National Litigation Support Manager, Russell McVeagh, New Zealand
Lizan van Niekerk – Senior Community Enablement Specialist, Relativity, Australia

About the Panelists

John Wallace. With over 30 years leadership experience in government regulatory and law enforcement settings, John is a recognised thought leader and adviser driven by opportunities to support organisations to be data-informed and intelligence-led through the utilisation of AI and legal technology. In his previous role with Australia’s corporate regulator ASIC, John established and led a range of specialist investigation and support functions, a number of which have been modelled by other agencies. As ASIC’s inaugural Chief Data Officer, he developed the regulator’s Data Strategy and foundational data governance frameworks. Other portfolio responsibilities included risk management, procurement and Regional Commissioner, Victoria. John has advised and partnered with national and international regulators in relation to data and analytics initiatives, as well as legal technology transformation programs. He has held senior executive roles in Victoria Police in corporate services and forensic science.
John’s current appointments include Government Advisor, Asia Pacific with Relativity and Director at Large on the Board of ACEDS, Australia New Zealand Chapter.
Niika Komokallio is the National Litigation Support Manager at Russell McVeagh, leading the Litigation Support teams in both the Auckland and Wellington offices. She has over 17 years of experience in various legal support roles at Russell McVeagh.
Niika has worked on a range of discoveries from small to large scale in the High Court, as well as assisting with arbitrations, cases on appeal to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and tax and other regulatory investigations. She works closely with the firm’s legal and support teams, and is an expert on various aspects of the discovery process, such as how to use relevant software, application of the High Court Rules and best practices. She has a particular interest in streamlining the e-discovery process for the legal teams and the firm’s clients through practical solutions and appropriate use of technology.
Lizan van Niekerk is a senior community enablement specialist at Relativity, and is based in Hunter Valley, Australia. As a community enablement specialist, she educates and advise customers to make the best use of Relativity. Having worked in the Digital Forensics and eDiscovery industry for the past 10 years, her background includes Big 4 consulting firms in South Africa where she gained hands-on experiences across all the phases of EDRM, with a focus on forensic collections, processing, and review workflows. Lizan holds a Master of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy degree from the North-West University, South Africa. She moved to Australia in 2019 to work on a multi-billion dispute world class project. Lizan is also a certified Relativity Master and member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Expand the Value of Your Practice - a New Approach to Legal Data Challenges
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online Event
The Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) Model is a new framework & vocabulary describing the expanding role of many eDiscovery professionals.

Expand the Value of Your Practice with a New Approach to Legal Data Challenges
A fundamental challenge facing the legal industry today is the explosion of data volumes, variety, and sources. The glut of raw data has escalated from a nuisance to a universal problem across almost every legal task: from litigations and investigations to data breach responses and regulatory requests. Still, we have yet to see a strategic, unified, and process-oriented approach to solving them. Until now.

Key Learnings:
1. See the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) model: a new process framework and vocabulary that empowers teams to proactively tackle common legal data challenges across a range of use cases.
2. Understand the role that technology — particularly generative AI and LLMs — plays in this new paradigm.
3. Learn how to use this model to expand the scope of your role and provide greater value to your organization and your clients.

Panel

John Wallace, APAC Adviser, Relativity / Director at Large, ACEDs ANZ​
Emma Young, Regional Manager (APAC) – e-discovery, DLA Piper / President, ACEDs ANZ​
Ashley Christakis, Senior Manager of e-Discovery and Legal Operations at CrowdStrike / LDI founding member
Owen Bourke, Partner of Forensics & Technology at Clayton Utz

Introducing 'Ask': Transforming Legal Technology with Generative AI
2024-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | MinterEllisonRuddWatts – Auckland, 15 Customs Street West Level 22, Auckland, Auckland 1010, Auckland, 1010, NZ
Join us for networking, camaraderie & unveiling of Reveal’s groundbreaking ‘Ask’ GenAI tool for legal pros by Jay Leib at “Let’s Get Social!

Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie at our “Let’s Get Social!” Happy Hour Event! In conjunction with the NZ ACEDS chapter and Reveal Data.
Reveals Head of Strategy, Jay Leib, will unveil ‘Ask,’ Reveal’s groundbreaking innovation designed for legal professionals. ‘Ask’ is a cutting-edge Generative AI (Gen AI) tool set to revolutionize how lawyers and investigators interact with data.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and enjoy a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.

Nuix XLR8/24
2024-09-04

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day Breakfast - Auckland
2024-12-05 08:45 - 10:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Simpson Grierson, 88 Shortland Street #27, Auckland, Auckland 1010, Auckland, 1010, NZ
A little soiree for eDiscovery Day!
Join together with industry peers, network and discuss all things eDiscovery on a day made just for us!

ACEDS Australia New Zealand is a platform for IT and Legal professionals to learn, share, and connect with each other on the topic of E-Discovery. We aim to foster best practices in this field through various opportunities for education, training, and networking. To celebrate eDiscovery day, we invite you to join us for a light breakfast networking event, hosted by Simpson Grierson and ACEDS ANZ. Our speaker is Daniel Kalderimis KC, an expert in Civil Disclosure, who will share his insights and experiences on Access to Civil Justice.
Our agenda is informal and flexible, but it will include:

A light breakfast sponsored by our hosts
An introduction to ACEDS ANZ
A presentation on Access to Civil Justice (with a focus on disclosure)

Our Speaker – Daniel Kalderimis KC

Daniel Kalderimis is a barrister at Thorndon Chambers (Wellington), Richmond Chambers (Auckland) and Twenty Essex (Singapore and London). He practices as a barrister in New Zealand and England and Wales. He is also qualified in New York.
Daniel has approaching 25 years’ advocacy experience, at all levels of the New Zealand court system and before international arbitral tribunals. Formerly a senior litigation partner at Chapman Tripp, Daniel founded and led the firm’s international law team. He regularly appears as an advocate in significant commercial litigation before New Zealand courts, including the Supreme Court cases of Bathurst v LMCH (contract) and Smith v Fonterra (tort).
Relevantly for this conference, Daniel is a member of the Rules Committee, the statutory body responsible for New Zealand’s civil procedure rules, as well as the Convenor of the New Zealand Law Society’s Civil Litigation and Tribunals Committee. In these capacities, he has been closely involved in the access to justice rules reform process presently underway. Daniel has also, since 2015, taught civil procedure at Victoria University of Wellington Law School

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day - Brisbane
2024-12-05 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | DLA Piper Brisbane, 480 Queen Street #level 28, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Brisbane City, 4000, AU
Event details to be added

ACEDS ANZ is hosting an eDiscovery event for all Brisbane eDiscovery people. Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee and morning tea as well as a presentation on the eDiscovery challenges of working with emerging data types, presented by Scott Gillard of FTI Consulting

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day - Sydney
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Control Risks, 80 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000, The Rocks, 2000, AU
Event details to be added

eDiscovery Day – 5th DecemberJoin us for an insightful panel discussion on the importance of certifications in the eDiscovery industry. Our panelists, who hold various certifications, will explore the benefits of training, education, and obtaining certifications. You’ll learn about certifications from the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) and Relativity, which validate your expertise and commitment to industry standards. Hosted by Control Risks and sponsored by ACEDS ANZ and Relativity, this event will offer valuable insights and guidance on how certifications can enhance your career in eDiscovery.

ACEDS ANZ eDiscovery Day - Melbourne
2024-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | FTI Consulting, 600 Bourke Street Level 50 Melbourne, VIC 3000, Melbourne, 3000
Event details to be added

eDiscovery Day – 5th December
Join us for a presentation and networking session to celebrate eDiscovery day.

In keeping with managing complexity through eDiscovery, come and join ACEDS to hear about changes to the Australian Privacy landscape and what it means for you. In this session you will hear from FTI Managing Director and privacy lawyer Tim de Sousa who will share details around the changes announced and the impact on eDiscovery and data breach investigations plus a glimpse into what’s coming in the privacy space.
The session will be hosted by ACEDS ANZ and FTI Consulting.

Conquering the New NZ chronology obligations simply with EDT
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hotel DeBrett, 2 High Street, Auckland, Auckland 1010, Auckland, 1010, NZ
Legal minds, tech enthusiasts, and curious souls converge. No suits—just good vibes, great conversations, and a glass of your favorite drink

Legal minds, tech enthusiasts, and curious souls converge. Theme? Chronologies!. No suits—just good vibes, great conversations, and a glass of your favorite drink. 🥂

Join us as Kylie Peterson takes us through Chronologies, the what, the why and the whats next.

LawFest
2025-03-06
Visit the ACEDS Australia New Zealand Chapter in Booth #38 at this year’s LawFest, New Zealand’s premier legal innovation and technology conference and trade expo.
Learn More and Register Here

Relativity Fest Sydney
2025-04-08

LDI - Navigating Modern Data Types in Litigation and Beyond
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
ACEDS complimentary webinar

Legal Data Intelligence - Mitigating and Managing Data Breach Incidents
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online Event
Webinar by ACEDS ANZ

Overview:
The world of data and tech are advancing at lightning speed. Associated with this, governments and regulators are imposing more robust frameworks and legislative requirements to help safeguard organisations and the data they hold. In this ACEDS sponsored webinar, our panel will delve into some key considerations and good practices in data breach incident identification and containment, including sharing some of their own experiences and lessons learned. They will also explore the role of cyber forensic analysis in understanding the nature of breaches and identifying their sources.
Why attend:
Our panel brings a diverse perspective, combining technical and investigative expertise to provide attendees with a well-rounded understanding of how to effectively identify, respond to, and contain data breaches. Whether you’re a legal professional, compliance officer, or IT specialist, this session will offer actionable insights on managing incidents in line with regulatory expectations, leveraging cyber forensic tools, and implementing lessons learned from real-world breach scenarios
Panel:
John Wallace – Regulatory Adviser & Consultant
Avram Lum – eDiscovery and Cyber Forensic Manager, Wotton Kearney
John Karamoschos – Forensic Technology Director, BDO
Rolf Behrens – Sales Engineering Manager, Relativity

eDiscovery & Legal Data Intelligence for Tomorrow’s Legal Professionals
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Discover the future of law! Join our panel on eDiscovery & LDI to learn why tech skills are crucial for modern legal careers. Get hired. Go

Are you a law student, legal professional, or simply curious about the future of the legal industry? Join us for an eye-opening panel discussion that will demystify the high-tech, high-demand world of eDiscovery and Legal Data Intelligence (LDI).
In today’s digital age, legal professionals face a new challenge: finding critical evidence hidden in a digital haystack of data, from emails and social media to countless other digital files. eDiscovery and LDI are the powerful tools and skills used to find that “needle.”
What You’ll Learn:

What is eDiscovery and LDI? Get a clear, practical understanding of these essential legal tech fields.
Why Should You Care? Learn why these skills are no longer a niche, but a core competency for modern legal professionals.
Career Paths & Opportunities: Hear directly from a diverse panel of experts, including industry professionals and university professors, on how they got started and what it takes to succeed.
Essential Skills: Discover the key traits and skills—both technical and non-technical—that will make you invaluable in this field.

This session is designed to inspire you by showcasing the incredible career potential at the intersection of law and technology.

Discovering eDiscovery Careers, Skills & Opportunities
2025-10-29 12:30 - 2025-11-19 13:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online Event
Discover the future of law! Join our panel on eDiscovery & LDI to learn why tech skills are crucial for modern legal careers. Get hired. Go

Are you a law student, legal professional, or simply curious about the future of the legal industry? Join us for an eye-opening panel discussion that will demystify the high-tech, high-demand world of eDiscovery and Legal Data Intelligence (LDI).
In today’s digital age, legal professionals face a new challenge: finding critical evidence hidden in a digital haystack of data, from emails and social media to countless other digital files. eDiscovery and LDI are the powerful tools and skills used to find that “needle.”
What You’ll Learn:

What is eDiscovery and LDI? Get a clear, practical understanding of these essential legal tech fields.
Why Should You Care? Learn why these skills are no longer a niche, but a core competency for modern legal professionals.
Career Paths & Opportunities: Hear directly from a diverse panel of experts, including industry professionals, on how they got started and what it takes to succeed.
Essential Skills: Discover the key traits and skills—both technical and non-technical—that will make you invaluable in this field.

This session is designed to inspire you by showcasing the incredible career potential at the intersection of law and technology.
