[EDRM Workshop] Discovery at a Crossroads: Global Perspectives on Emerging Challenges (April 29, 2026)
[EDRM Workshop] Discovery at a Crossroads: Global Perspectives on Emerging Challenges (April 29, 2026)
Discovery stands at a pivotal juncture, reshaped by technological acceleration, expanding data ecosystems, regulatory evolution, and AI’s widespread adoption. These forces operate globally, yet their implementation and impact differ substantially across jurisdictions. In the upcoming EDRM workshop, sponsored by HaystackID®, recognized authorities from diverse international markets will analyze how discovery practices are changing, identify points of convergence and divergence among legal frameworks, and clarify the implications for legal, compliance, and investigative professionals.
Through substantive analysis and forward-focused examination, the expert panelists will explore our industry’s most pressing challenges, such as:
- Transnational data transfers.
- Evolving data privacy requirements and cyber risk.
- The operational realities of modern ESI management.
Event Details
Join the workshop to get tactical approaches to executing discovery across borders so your team can respond effectively, work collaboratively, and succeed amid ongoing disruption.
+ Date: April 29, 2026
+ Time: 10 AM CDT / 11 AM EDT / 4 PM GMT
+ Registration Link
Expert Panelists
+ Bryant Isbell
Managing Director, Global eDiscovery and Data Advisory Group, Baker McKenzie
Bryant Isbell is the Managing Director of Global eDiscovery and Data Advisory at Baker McKenzie. Bryant is an industry expert with more than 20 years of experience focusing on information governance, data privacy, full EDRM lifecycle execution and management, and data analytics. He has extensive experience in a variety of practice areas, including Civil and Criminal Litigation, White Collar Crime, International Trade, Anti-Corruption and Compliance, and Antitrust. During Bryant’s career, he has worked on countless disputes and investigations. He handles all aspects of e-discovery and forensics globally for the firm. Additionally, he provides consultative advice to clients on the preservation, collection, processing, hosting, and production of ESI. Bryant has successfully implemented analytics and Technology Assisted Review (TAR) workflows into client engagements to defensibly and efficiently reduce data volume and project cost. Bryant is an expert in data privacy and international collection logistics, and has managed multiple complex projects in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia involving hundreds of millions of documents and thousands of reviewers worldwide. He is responsible for the strategic selection and implementation of electronic discovery tools for the firm, as well as training and professional development of the litigation support professionals. Bryant is also responsible for managing and overseeing the firm’s use of LLPOs and contract attorney teams. Bryant is a member of the Sedona Conference Working Group on International Electronic Information Management and Disclosure, as well as Electronic Document Retention and Production. Bryant is also a frequent panelist on topics of project management, electronic discovery, and information governance at ILTA Con and Legal Tech New York. Bryant is also an adjunct professor for the eDiscovery Distance Learning Program, a member of the UK Board of Directors for the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists, and a member of the Executive Advisory Board of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA).
+ Mary Mack
CEO, Chief Legal Technologist, EDRM
Mary Mack leads the EDRM, a project-based organization, and is the former Executive Director of a certification organization. Mack is known for her skills in relationship and community building as well as for the depth of her eDiscovery knowledge. Frequently sought out by media for comment on industry issues, and by conference organizers to participate, moderate a panel, lead a workshop or deliver a keynote. Mack is the author of A Process of Illumination: The Practical Guide to Electronic Discovery, considered by many to be the first popular book on eDiscovery. She is the co-editor of the Thomson Reuters West Treatise: eDiscovery for Corporate Counsel. Mack was also recently honored to be included in the book; 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cyber Crime published by Cyber Ventures in May 2019. Mack has been certified in data forensics and telephony. Mack’s security certifications include the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and the CIAM (Certified Identity and Access Manager).
+ Martin Nikel
Independent Consultant
Martin Nikel is an independent consultant with decades of experience in eDiscovery, disclosure, and Privacy Review, advising clients on legal and regulatory technology matters, including cybersecurity, privacy, and data mapping, litigation, and investigation support. He has been involved in some of the largest and most complex investigative projects globally, dealing with petabytes of data and hundreds of technologies across multiple jurisdictions. He has also acted as an expert witness in high court cases regarding eDiscovery oversight. He holds an Executive MBA with a focus on operational leadership, data science, and law, and is a certified eDiscovery specialist and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He is passionate about innovating and adapting AI/AL/ML/GenAI and eDiscovery technologies to enhance incident response and information governance.
+ Inés Rubio
Senior Director, Technology, FTI Consulting
Inés Rubio is a Senior Director in the Information Governance, Privacy and Security Practice, specializing in data investigations and post-security incident analysis. Inés has worked extensively in e-discovery, data privacy, and consulting services, supporting clients in legal firms and corporations by creating workflows that will help reach the full potential of people and technology. Inés provides analytics and AI expertise, designing workflows for the identification, review, and extraction of sensitive data. Inés is an industry thought leader, regularly speaking at industry events discussing the crossover between e-discovery, data privacy, and security awareness. Inés has also participated in webinars and podcast series on furthering education and security awareness for legal professionals. A great coordinator of people and complex engagements, Inés focuses on how to create value for customers, ensuring an understanding of their needs but also encouraging them to build on what FTI provides, facilitating a long-lasting solution. Inés was the recipient of the 2022 Security Innovation Award by Relativity and the 2019 Security Leader award by the Women in Tech Awards, organised by the Dublin Tech Summit.
+ Jeff Shapiro
Managing Director, Europe, HaystackID
Jeff Shapiro is the Managing Director for Europe at HaystackID where he oversees the development and growth initiatives across the region. Shapiro, a seasoned legal and technology professional, brings extensive experience advising on complex, multijurisdictional matters spanning eDiscovery, information governance, cybersecurity, litigation, investigation, and regulatory response. His career includes tenures at several industry-leading professional service firms, including a top global consultancy and a Magic Circle law firm. Jeff has a reputation for objective, consultative leadership and a proven track record in building large-scale operations. Jeff has long focused on giving back to the legal technology community in London, including his ACEDS UK volunteer work and vice president position as well as his past roles as the ILTA UK Litigation Support Chair and a Relativity User Group steering committee member.
+ Mary Bennett [Moderator]
Senior Director, Content Marketing, HaystackID; Senior Director, Content and Community Initiatives, EDRM
Mary Bennett, HaystackID’s Director of Content Marketing, focuses on the power of storytelling to educate the legal technology industry on pressing issues impacting practitioners. With nearly 10 years of content marketing experience, Bennett joined HaystackID after working at an agency to help B2B tech startups grow their marketing engines through content that drove audiences through the marketing funnel. Before her agency experience, Bennett worked at Chicago-based Relativity as a Senior Producer on the Brand Programs team. She was a founding member, host, and producer of Relativity’s Stellar Women program and producer of the company’s documentary series, On the Merits. In her role, Bennett crafted and socialized important stories that elevated the eDiscovery community and illustrated technology’s potential to make a substantial impact.
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About HaystackID®
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