eDiscovery Chicks Podcast

🎙️"New model, who dis?"😮 The EDRM just got its biggest rework in 25 years. Mary Mack, CISSP, CEO and Chief Legal Technologist at EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model, walks us through EDRM 2.0 — the circular-vs-linear fight, the "exploding megabyte," and the live redraw of the model's relevance nexus in front of 100+ global professionals.🗣️ We also talk about what it actually takes to bring a non-homogeneous, global group to consensus — and how to get involved with EDRM yourself.🎧 Listen now

🔥Hot of the Presses!📰Episode 3 of the Playbook Series is out. Join Bree and Angie as they talk about Phones! ➕PLUS: Hear from our extra special guest Connie Brenton who popped in to talk about LegalOps.com and Running Legal Like a Business Conference. 💡 We're breaking down what actually has to be in a mobile device policy before litigation (or the FTC) forces the question; 💡Tips on what your eDiscovery Playbook should include; 💡And what to actually say when you need someone to hand over their phone.#FlockOn Friends 🐔

Part 2 of our Litigation Hold Playbook Series - Hold Me Maybe?Angie and Bree go back to basics while sharing what needs to be a part of the Legal Hold Playbook including....⏰ The trigger problem: Decide how you'll handle them before you're making that call at 11pm.🔴 Nobody owns the kill-switch. If you can't name who turns off auto-delete when a trigger hits, that's a hole in your plan.📋 Custodians still sitting on holds from matters closed 18 months ago — that's not clutter, that's a liability.Check us out at www.ediscoverychicks.com!83c733edc7ce63fe985a0e57342f09f3ddecfa2c

🪦RIP to RFPs (at least that's the dream...)In this episode, Angie (a/k/a Princess Donut) and Bree chat with Kelly Pritchard, Head of Litigation PM & Paralegal Services at BP, and Mary Ferguson, Head of Legal Operations at BP, to talk about the RFP process from both sides of the table.If you're wondering about anything RFP related; What it is? Why they are so painful? ...this conversation is for you and it's packed with practical insights, candid perspectives, and a few laughs along the way.

Part 1 of our eDiscovery playbook series is live.If your litigation program lives inside one person's head, you don't have a program — you have a liability. In this episode we break down:🔍 The three "chaos agents" that hit teams without a playbook 📌 What a playbook actually is (the format doesn't matter — the single source of truth does) ✅ Why post-matter closeout is the step almost nobody does, and every team needs#eDiscovery #LegalTech #LegalOperations #LitSupport #eDiscoveryChicks #WomenInLegalTech #LegalTechnology #Podcast #NewEpisode #FlockOn #LegalInnovation #InHouseCounsel #LitigationSupport #LegalCommunity

This week, we're sitting down with the one and only Debbie Reynolds — aka the Data Diva 👑 — and we are talking ALL things data mapping. 🗺️Here's what we're getting into:📌 How data maps directly impact your eDiscovery process📌 How organizations are tackling data maps AND leveling up their cross-collaboration efforts📌 AND... a little pantry analogy you didn't know you needed — think chickpeas. 🫘 IYKYKDebbie brings the expertise, we bring the energy, and together we're breaking it all down in true eDiscovery Chicks fashion. 💅Whether you're deep in the data world or just getting started, this one is for YOU!

☕OUT NOW ☕Allison LaBarbera Dowd and Jennifer Salvadori Crumblish drop in to chat about what to expect next month at Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference! Its not too late to register now and join us there!!🫖Later the tea is spilled....Twenty years ago, one case changed eDiscovery forever. Last month, another one did it again.🍵 Bree revisits Zubulake v. UBS — the landmark eDiscovery ruling everyone should know (preservation, cost-shifting, sanctions).🧋 Angie breaks down Morgan v. V2X (D. Colo. Mar. 30, 2026) — a major AI-in-discovery decision: risks of uploading confidential materials to consumer AI, need for AI-specific protective orders, and limits on withholding your AI tool identity.👂 Listen now — one case built the foundation, the other just cracked it open. #flockon 🐔#jointheflock#ediscovery

🦾 This episode is for anyone who’s tired of AI panic and ready for AI competence.📣 Out now! 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 (𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)! Angie and Bree are re-visited by our favorite Ralphs! This episode with Ralph Losey and Hon. Ralph Artigliere (Ret.) on AI literacy, is basically a survival guide for practicioners who want to use modern tools without becoming a cautionary tale.Highlights:✅Sanctions headlines: what courts are actually punishing vs. what we fear✅“Verification” that isn’t vibes and isn’t performative✅Why banning AI doesn’t eliminate AI, it just makes it sneakier✅The credibility problem: when the prose gets stronger than the facts#FlockOn Friends! 🐔

“This quarterly nothing burger coulda been an email.” If your QBR feels like a deck, a data dump, and a whole lot of acronyms being thrown around like alphabet soup (KPIs, CBRs, RACI… we see you 👀), we’ve got you.In this episode of the eDiscovery Chicks podcast 🎙️🐔, we’re breaking down the actual components of an effective QBR — what these acronyms mean, how to use KPIs to drive decisions, how RACI creates accountability, and how to give your QBR a real glow up ✨. We’ll also cover who should be at the table 👥 to make these meetings collaborative, strategic, and worth everyone’s time.Because once you know the recipe🍳, you can stop clucking around 🐔 and start serving up something egg-ceptional 🥚🔥

Legal ops is the difference between: A legal team running on strategy and a legal team running on vibes and late-night fire drills.With Jessica Vander Ploeg, we get brutally practical about:Priority management when you’ve got 20–30 “top” prioritiesPartnerships as currency across the businessProving value (including the messy reality of quantifying “soft savings”)How to diagnose a role before you accept it

It’s live: our 2026 State of the Industry episode with Doug Austin.If GenAI is “transformative,” why does adoption still look like a secret hobby?Because the problem isn’t the robot. It’s the fact that half our workflows exist as oral tradition.In this episode, we get specific about:The adoption gap—and what it’s really exposingGovernance as the true gatekeeper (who owns the risk, who approves, who verifies)Incentives: why some sectors sprint and others clutch their pearlsDefensibility: validation methods that hold up when someone asks, “prove it”And yes: we talk about prompts—work product, strategy, and the upcoming disputes that will feel very familiar to anyone who has lived through search term negotiations.

📣 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞: 𝟓 𝐀𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬.”If you’re still prompting like it’s Google, you’re going to keep getting essays when you wanted work product.💡 The fix is boring and powerful: 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫.Angie and Bree break down 𝟓 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 (output not topic, role + rubric, earn confidence, dictation, chunking) and then show how to turn those habits into 𝟑 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 you can build today (decision support, email drafting, meeting transcript → workflow artifacts).🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬.

If your system is chaos, AI doesn’t fix it. It just makes your chaos faster.Out now with Nicole Mott, author of The Undeniable Power of Movement and the person who built enablement from scratch at Exterro. We talk about getting unstuck, protecting focus, building discipline without waiting for motivation, and managing perception so you can push back without getting labeled “difficult.”Where are you stuck right now: distraction, indecision, or lack of structure? Listen wherever you get podcasts.

Identification and preservation are where eDiscovery cases quietly get won—or quietly get set on fire.This episode is for in-house counsel, legal ops, and eDiscovery leaders who are tired of legal hold theater and surprised-by-retention-policy disasters. We break down Identification + Preservation (EDRM style), what “reasonable steps” under Rule 37(e) looks like in the real world, and why mobile/messaging data is now the main character.#FlockOn Friends!

The eDiscovery Chicks are back — 🐔✨Join Angie & Bree as they break down the rapid changes AI is bringing to our industry, what’s real vs. what’s… well… a little cluckin’ dramatic, and how these shifts might reshape your role and even the billable hour. ⏱️⚖️💛 Feeling behind the flock already? Don’t stress — you’re not alone.💛 And of course, you won’t want to miss the entertainment (and chaos) as the Chicks explore what ChatGPT can really do. 🧠🐣

Sweetie, your prompt is showing… 👀Generative AI has gone from shiny toy to discovery minefield. Courts are sanctioning lawyers for hallucinated citations, bar associations are issuing new guidance, and regulators are rolling out rules with teeth.In our next episode, we dig into:Some everyday tips and tricks for using AIThe patchwork problem of AI ethics and regulationPrompting as the new literacy for legal prosWhat governance and readiness really mean in 2025🎙️ Tune in Thursday for a witty, no-nonsense guide to AI in eDiscovery — because the last thing you want is your chatbot testifying against you.

Forensic video expert Melissa Kimbrell joins the eDiscovery Chicks to unpack the future of video evidence:Deepfakes in the courtroomMetadata as the “fingerprints” of digital filesLessons from real testimony where evidence was tossed outTools that track every step from crime scene to courtroomIf you’ve ever wondered how experts prove what’s real — and how lawyers challenge what isn’t — this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now: link in comments.✨ Tag a trial lawyer, forensic nerd, or courtroom techie who needs to hear this!

Your smart speaker wasn't designed to be a witness—but that doesn't mean it won't end up in court.In this episode of eDiscovery Chicks, we dive into the wild world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its growing role in legal discovery. From Fitbits that contradict alibis to Ring doorbells reconstructing timelines, we explore how connected devices are quietly reshaping civil and criminal litigation.Angie and Bree break down:What counts as IoT—and why it matters in courtReal-life cases where smart devices became key evidenceWhy context is everything when interpreting IoT logsThe eDiscovery headaches (and opportunities) IoT createsHey! And speaking of the worlds of Forensics and eDiscovery colliding, the Chicks are joined by Allison Dowd and Jennifer Whether you're a legal tech pro, a curious litigator, or just someone side-eyeing your smart fridge—this one's for you.

In Memory of our dear friend, Kaylee Walstad.Join Angie and Bree as they sit down with the Queens of eDiscovery - Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad. They will discuss:The origin of the EDRM and where its going.Why they do what they do.And "Fun Facts" you will NOT want to miss!

This week, the eDiscovery Chicks let a Cat into the Henhouse! Angie and Bree are thrilled to welcome the unstoppable Cat Casey — a true trailblazer who’s been shaking up eDiscovery and Legal Tech (and making it look easy).In this episode, Cat dives into:eDiscovery and Legal Tech: How it all got startedAI: game changer or overhyped buzzword?Crushing Imposter SyndromeBuilding a personal brand that’s impossible to ignoreWhether you’re a seasoned pro or still figuring out where you fit in, this episode packs the kind of no-fluff advice you actually want to hear.Don’t miss it! #FlockOn Friends.#eDiscoveryChicks #LegalTech #AIinLaw #CatCasey #WomenInLegal #LitigationSupport #LegalOps #ImposterSyndrome #PersonalBranding #InfoGov

On this episode of the eDiscovery Chicks podcast, Angie and Bree dive into Data Mapping from the Corporate perspective.What the flock is a data map anyway?Who is responsible for managing it?How am I involved and why do I care?Answers to these questions and some eDiscovery Chick banter is all instore! If you like what you hear, remember to follow us on LinkedIn and check out previous episodes anywhere you get your podcasts! We'd also love to hear from you at [email protected] next time.... #FlockOn friends !

What the flock do missing people have to do with eDiscovery? Check out this newest episode to find out!Angie and Bree sit down with Mel Turnquist, CEO at Texas Center for the Missing to discuss the state of missing people in Texas, Amber and related alerts, DNA processes, and much more. Did you know… 1,500 children are reported missing daily?Did you know… 79% of online sexual solicitations occur on home computers and personal digital devices?Did you know… HOUSTON’S AMBER ALERT is credited with saving 221 children out of the 1,271 recoveries directly attributed to the Amber Alert nationwide?Listen in to be informed and to learn how you can help!Resources:www.fb.com/TXCenterlinkedin.com/company/texas-center-for-the-missingInsta: @txcenterforthemissingyoutube.com/user/theTXCenterCase Management intake flowchart: https://centerforthemissing.org/case-management/

Join Angie and Bree as they discuss the intersection of murder and eDiscovery. Plus - two special guests drop by to talk about the Techno Security Conference happening in Wilmington, NC in June!

Just dropped! 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫What if the world isn’t built for how you think? And what if that’s not a problem—but a superpower?In this powerful episode, Bree and Angie sit down with 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 to unpack the complexity, beauty, and challenges of neurodivergence in the legal world.We cover: ◈ Defining what it means to be neurodivergent (and why it’s not just about diagnoses). ◈ How sensitivity, perception, and communication differ across neurotypes. ◈ The pressure to “mask” in legal spaces—and how to find empowerment instead. ◈ Why empathy and environment matter more than you think.💬 Whether you’re ND yourself or want to better support your colleagues, this one’s for you. What resonated most? Let’s talk in the comments.Resource recommendations “Empire of Normality” by Robert Chapman “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture” by Gabor Maté MD (Author), Daniel Maté (Author, Narrator)“The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” by Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD“How to be You: Say Goodbye to Should, Would and Could So That You Can” by Ellie Middleton“Un-Typical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and WHat We Should All Do About It” by Pete Wharmby“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing” by Bruce D Perry and Maia Szalavitz “Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff🐔 Flock on, followers!

The eDiscovery Chicks sit down with legendary ✨Doug Austin✨ to get the skinny on the 2025 State of the Industry Report! Angie and Bree will discuss the latest trends, thoughts on growth, the current state of eDiscovery and Legal Tech from a variety of perspectives, and hear Doug's take on what makes 2025 unique! If you don't know what the flock this report is - or have FOMO because you missed it - 🤖 check it out here: https://ediscoverytoday.com/2025/01/30/2025-state-of-the-industry-report-is-out-heres-how-to-get-it-ediscovery-trends/

💾 A single floppy disk. That’s all it took to bring down one of America’s most notorious serial killers.In this episode of 𝐅𝐎𝐖𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘, we dive into how 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 became the key to unmasking 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐓𝐊 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, after three decades of evading capture.We explore: ◗ The 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 that exposed Rader’s identity. ◗ How a seemingly innocent floppy disk contained 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥. ◗ The 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 in modern investigations—whether in criminal cases or corporate eDiscovery.𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬!

🐔In this episode, the eDiscovery Chicks report back from their trip to Houston. They share their experiences and insights from the streets of H-Town including a corporate training and presentation, an ACEDS event, and an unexpected twist. Tune in to this shortie episode to hear all about their adventures,✨The link to the episode is in the comments below! 🎧

🔄 Feel like your workday is a never-ending game of whack-a-mole? A solid workflow can change everything.📈 In this episode, we break down the art and science of workflows, covering: ✔️ Building effective workflows that cut inefficiency. ✔️ Key components like triggers, milestones, and end goals. ✔️ How collaboration and tech tools like Slack, Relativity, and Asana supercharge your processes.🚀 From eDiscovery professionals to entrepreneurs, these insights will help you go from chaos to precision.🐔 Flock on, followers!

🎭 Deepfakes aren’t just for movies anymore—they’re showing up in courtrooms. But how can judges and attorneys distinguish fact from fiction when reality itself is on trial?⚖️ In this episode, we explore the 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 with two industry legends: 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐲, Esq., a pioneer in eDiscovery, and 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞, a retired judge and expert in evidence law. From 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 to the evolving Federal Rules of Evidence, this episode tackles the cutting-edge intersection of AI and the courtroom.🐔 Flock on, followers!Referenced Articles"The Problem of Deepfakes and AI-Generated Evidence: Is It Time to Revise the Rules of Evidence? (Part One)"Author: Ralph LoseyPublished: September 19, 2024"The Problem of Deepfakes and AI-Generated Evidence: Is It Time to Revise the Rules of Evidence? (Part Two)"Author: Ralph LoseyPublished: September 23, 2024"Warning: The Evidence Committee Will Not Change the Rules to Help Protect Against Deep Fake Video Evidence"Author: Ralph LoseyPublished: December 4, 2024"Real or Fake? New Law Review Article Provides a Good Framework for Judges to Make the Call"Author: Ralph LoseyPublished: June 13, 2023"Legal Professionals Should Embrace Generative AI Now and Join a New Era of Co-Intelligence"Author: EDRM TeamPublished: October 2024"Civil Procedure Rules Can Change for the Better, But It Takes Work"Author: EDRM TeamPublished: May 2024"Rise of the Machines II: A Deeper Dive into Transition to Generative AI in Law Practice"Author: EDRM TeamPublished: March 2024

📱 Did you know cell phone location data can pinpoint which side of a house someone is on? This tech marvel is a powerful tool in criminal cases, but how does it go from 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 to 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬?👨‍⚖️ In this episode of 𝐅𝐎𝐖𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘, we sit down with 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐤, a Senior King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, to unpack the journey of 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬. From search warrants and admissibility hurdles to the critical role of experts in interpreting this evidence, David shares insights gained from handling over 50 criminal trials.🐔 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰🎉 Surprise! Bree and Angie are taking a moment to reflect on moments of 2024—and share an exciting preview of what’s in store for 2025.Don’t miss this special wrap-up episode where we:🎇 Reflect on takeaways from 2024🎇 Share personal aspirations and goals🎇 Discuss NYE 2024!🐔 Flock on, followers and thank you all for your support this year! We can’t wait to see what the new year has in store… 🥂

🎙️ 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭! 🐥🍸The eDiscovery Chicks are thrilled to announce a special crossover episode with 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 hosted by the incomparable 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭! We’re combining forces for an episode packed with insights, laughs, and all things eDiscovery.📍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:A lively discussion on hot topics in eDiscoveryBehind-the-scenes stories from both podcastsA blend of professional expertise and laid-back vibes🛋️ Whether you tune in for the eDiscovery know-how, the witty banter, or just to see what happens when two podcasts collide, this episode is not one to miss.

🆕 The latest episode of 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 is live! Hosts Bree Murphy & Angie Nolet dive into the importance of cross-functional collaboration.★ In this episode, Bree and Angie tackle one of the biggest challenges in eDiscovery: breaking down silos and fostering cross-team collaboration. Whether it’s bridging the gap between legal and IT, communicating across departments, or creating a culture of teamwork, we’re sharing practical tips and real-world examples to help you turn silos into synergy..💡 Subscribe today and never miss an episode!

🐔 The latest episode of 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 is live! Hosts Bree & Angie dive into overcoming adversity while working in the eDiscovery and legal fields.▶️ In this episode, Bree and Angie talk glass ceilings, breaking down barriers, bias, building your network, tackling imposter syndrome, and finding balance.💘 A lot of heart was put into this episode. Its vulnerable and real. 👇 Click the link in the comments below to listen now and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

👻 Don't get spooked by Info Gov... 🧙‍♀️Wrapping up our EDRM Series today! In the latest episode of 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬, hosts Bree & Angie dive into Information Governance with Hanover’s Assistant Vice President - Information Governance, eDiscovery, and Legal Operations, 🧹Linda Luperchio, CEDS!🪄 Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and entertaining discussions! Listen now and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.🕸️🕷️ Visit our website: http://ediscoverychicks.com. 🎃Happy Halloween🎃!

Get ready, eDiscovery enthusiasts! In this brand-new episode of 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬, hosts Bree Murphy & Angie Nolet dive into the wacky world of Mobile Devices! They discuss how this data source compares with traditional data sources, how mobile device data has evolved, the challenges associated with it, and what the future holds!Stay tuned, follow our page, and get ready to enhance your eDiscovery knowledge like never before! Make sure to subscribe to 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 on your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with all our latest episodes and never miss out on the valuable content we share.

In this episode of eDiscovery Chicks, Bree Murphy and Angie Nolet explore the pivotal role of Information Governance in eDiscovery. They delve into the challenges of navigating global data privacy laws, the importance of cross-communication, and data retention. Tune in to discover practical strategies for building a robust IG framework that keeps your organization compliant and efficient in the ever-evolving legal landscape.

Join Bree Murphy and Angie Nolet on this episode of eDiscovery Chicks as they dive deep into the world of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Protocols. Explore the evolution of these protocols, discover best practices for negotiating them, learn how to balance scope and proportionality, ensure data privacy and security, and understand the impact of emerging technologies. This episode is packed with insights to help both novice and seasoned professionals navigate the complexities of ESI with confidence.

In this episode, Bree and Angie dive into the Presentation phase of the EDRM and discover how to master the art of presenting electronic evidence effectively. Expect insights, laughs, real-world examples, and advice as we explore the art of presenting electronically stored information (ESI) in legal proceedings. From organizing your data to making a compelling case, we’ve got you covered.Stay tuned, follow our page, and get ready to enhance your eDiscovery knowledge like never before!👉 Follow our LinkedIn page for more updates, comment your thoughts below, and subscribe to 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 on your favorite podcast platform!🌐 Visit us at https://www.ediscoverychicks.com/

In this episode of eDiscovery Chicks, hosts Bree Murphy and Angie Nolet dive deep into the critical importance of retaining text messages from both legal and forensic perspectives. Discover why you should never delete your texts, learn about the legal implications, and explore the role of forensic experts in recovering deleted messages. Plus, get insights into how BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies affect data preservation and compliance.Key Topics Covered:Legal Implications and Evidence Preservation:Importance of text messages in divorce, corporate litigation, and criminal cases.Consequences of spoliation and how to avoid legal pitfalls.Real-world examples of cases impacted by text message retention or deletion.Overview of legal requirements for preserving electronic communications.Best practices for compliance and implementing a text message retention policy.Forensic Analysis and Data Recovery:The role of forensic experts in digital investigations.Technical challenges in recovering deleted texts and innovative solutions.Ensuring data integrity during forensic analysis and the importance of chain of custody.BYOD Policies:Definition and overview of BYOD policies.Legal and compliance implications of BYOD in the workplace.Best practices for implementing effective BYOD policies, including technical controls and employee training.Why Listen? This episode provides essential knowledge for eDiscovery professionals, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in digital forensics. Whether you are dealing with legal cases, corporate compliance, or data security, understanding the importance of text message retention is crucial. Gain practical insights and learn best practices to ensure you are prepared for any legal or forensic challenges related to electronic communications.Call to Action:Follow our LinkedIn page for more updates and insights.Comment on this episode to share your thoughts and experiences.Subscribe to the eDiscovery Chicks podcast for more episodes on legal tech and eDiscovery.Visit our website.

In this episode, Bree and Angie are joined by Dan Olmos and Nate Otte of UnitedLex to get down and dirty with Production. Continuing on with the EDRM series - Pencil's Down!Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and entertaining discussions!👉 Follow our LinkedIn page for more updates, comment your thoughts below, and subscribe to 𝐞𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 on your favorite podcast platform!#eDiscoveryChicks #NewEpisode #LegalTech #eDiscovery #PodcastDrop #ListenNow #Subscribe #FollowUs #TechTalk #womeninediscovery #womenintech #womeninlaw

The latest episode of 𝗲𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 is live! Hosts Bree Murphy & Angie Nolet dive into the risks of self collection.Discover why self-collection, while seemingly cost-effective, can pose significant legal risks and lead to increased litigation costs. From maintaining data integrity and authenticity to navigating complex chain of custody issues, this episode is packed with insights.In this episode, you will learn:𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Understand how even minor errors in data collection can compromise the entire case.𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Explore how lack of expertise can result in incomplete data sets and the vital role of professional eDiscovery services.𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆: Learn the best practices for documenting and preserving the chain of custody to ensure evidence admissibility.𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Discover strategies to safeguard sensitive information and comply with stringent data protection regulations.𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Analyze the long-term financial implications of self-collection errors versus the upfront costs of professional eDiscovery services.𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀. 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗜𝗧 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.

In this comprehensive episode of eDiscovery Chicks, hosts Bree Murphy and Angie Nolet explore the critical components of the eDiscovery production phase. From understanding technical considerations and legal issues to implementing best practices for quality control, negotiating production protocols, and the importance of Bates numbering and confidentiality stamps, this episode is packed with valuable insights for legal tech professionals. Whether you’re new to eDiscovery or an experienced practitioner, Bree and Angie provide practical tips and real-world examples to enhance your eDiscovery strategy and ensure compliance with legal standards.

We’re diving deep into the world of emojis in our next episode of eDiscovery Chicks!✨ Join us as we decode the complex role of emojis in legal tech and eDiscovery. From the legal implications and technical challenges to cultural variations and the importance of emoji literacy, this episode covers it all! 🕵️‍♀️⚖️💬 🔍 Highlights Include: • The legal impact of emojis on case outcomes 📑📊 • Tools and techniques for identifying and retrieving emojis 🛠️💡 • How cultural differences affect emoji interpretation 🌍🤔 • The role of Unicode in standardizing emojis across platforms 🌐🔣 Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion that could transform your approach to digital evidence! Tune in this Thursday and stay ahead in the fast-evolving landscape of eDiscovery and legal tech. 🎙️🚀

Join Angie and Bree for Round #2 with Brenda and Christi who share more tips on Review and try not to frighten us too terribly with horror stories of Reviews Gone Wrong!

We're not in Kansas anymore! In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of IoT (Internet of Things) data in litigation and the challenges of collecting it. From fitbit data exposing an alibi to pacemaker data revealing the truth behind a suspicious fire, these cases underscore the importance of IoT data in modern investigations. IoT devices are increasingly generating vast amounts of data that can be valuable in litigation. This data can provide insights into a person's movements, activities, and even their health. However, collecting IoT data can be challenging due to various factors such as device encryption, data privacy concerns, and the need for specialized tools and expertise.

Join Angie and Bree for the first mini episode of their Flock Talk series. Like an Amuse Bouche of sorts where Vegas, Ice, and Privilege Logs are discussed.

Angie and Bree are joined by Exterro's Christi McGowan & Brenda Dodd to discuss the "P's" of Review and bits of boozy popsicle flavor combos!

As they continue on the EDRM journey, Angie and Bree scratch the surface of Analysis and Review! Take a listen while you sit back, relax, or continue reviewing those docs!

Angie and Bree discuss the ins and outs of Modern Attachments with expert, Doug Austin. Since 2010, Doug has been daily blogging and also has published, since 2020, the industry-famous, critically acclaimed, eDiscovery blog eDiscovery Today. His blog has received the JD Supra Readers Choice Award for Top eDiscovery Author and he’s been ranked by the same publication as a Top Cybersecurity Author.Doug has presented at the biggest eDiscovery conferences in the US, including LegalTech, ILTACON, Relativity Fest, University of Florida eDiscovery Conference, the Masters Conference, and many other local and regional conferences.He has over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices as well as legal technology and consultant management services to commercial and government clients alike.eDiscovery Today: Treating Hyperlinked Files as Modern Attachments Will Happen. Here’s Why: eDiscovery Best PracticeseDiscovery Today: Hyperlinked Files as Modern Attachments: the Case LaweDiscovery Today: Five Assumptions About the Issue of Hyperlinked Files as Modern Attachments: eDiscovery IssueseDiscovery Today: The Primary Argument for Hyperlinked Files as Modern Attachments: eDiscovery IssueseDiscovery Today: One More Case About Hyperlinked Files as Modern Attachments: eDiscovery IssueseDiscovery Today: Proposed Language for Hyperlinked Files in ESI Protocols: eDiscovery TrendseDiscovery Today: Admins in Google Vault Can Now Export Hyperlinked Google Drive Content from Gmails: eDiscovery Trends