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The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists is a global member-based association

The mission of ACEDS is to help professionals in various disciplines improve and certify their e-discovery knowledge and skill, advance their careers, increase their contacts, and increase overall competence in e-discovery and related fields.

06/24/2026

If generative AI hasnโ€™t been delivering the results you expect, donโ€™t miss this ACEDS CLE webinar on prompt-building best practices.

In this session, experienced legal and technology professionals Smriti Sinha and James Allnutt will share best practices to refine your approach and achieve more accurate, useful outputs to support your casework.

Session starts in 3 hours! Register now: https://barbri.atlassian.net/browse/CB-5234

06/23/2026

Kelly Twigger of Minerva26 discusses the first decision from state court on whether prompts and responses from a generative AI tool are privileged โ€” catch the surprise the Judge dropped on the parties at the end of the case in ๐“๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐†๐ซ๐ฉ. ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ., ๐‹๐‹๐‚ ๐ฏ. ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ. ๐‚๐š๐ฉ., ๐‹๐‹๐‚, ๐๐จ. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“-๐๐‚๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐-๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ (๐“๐ž๐ฑ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ. ๐‚๐ญ. ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ‘, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”) presided over by Judge, Dorfman, Grant.

Link to case: https://app.minerva26.com/case_law/70496-tate-grp-auto-llc-v-legacy-auto-cap-llc
Link to Minerva26 Blog: https://minerva26.com/blog/
Link to podcast: https://minerva26.com/podcasts/

06/17/2026

In a rapidly changing legal and technology landscape, continuous learning is essential.

The Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) credential helps professionals demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the e-discovery lifecycle while validating the skills and knowledge needed to navigate todayโ€™s complex legal and data environments.

Explore the CEDS certification: https://aceds.org/ceds-certifications/

06/16/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate Patricia Tomasky, Litigation Paralegal at The Bullpen Litigation Services LLC for passing the exam and becoming !

Warmest welcome to our global CEDS community, Patricia!

06/16/2026

The AI boom is forcing legal teams to act faster and develop a culture of rapid decision-making.

In this upcoming webinar, ACEDS Advisory Board Members Ari Kaplan and Rachi Messing will share ideas for tracking potential changes early so they are better prepared when they occur.

Attendees will learn how traditional document review is being replaced by smart machines that are getting smarter, why the e-discovery tools teams are training on will be enhanced by generative AI with human oversight, and when Notion, Slack, and Workday files will replace PDFs and email messages.

Register now on the ACEDS webinar channel:https://events.zoom.us/ev/AmA758hxTKX0Nnd8k6zZQsWX5BTrcMyj8a5sARouRgwTFcZuWifY~Au6wtOpUr9Ba92o7U3Uk5VXRv6xhkgvZPgEUrqm3Ahn2ASm2ouk5Mo8booc6Fq9wCvXnNAZ3dKMoq3LTGjBJEtqmNQ

06/15/2026

As AI tools continue to enter the legal market, effective evaluation has become just as important as adoption.

In this article, Scott Cohen outlines three essential questions legal professionals should ask before their next AI demoโ€”focused on cutting through vendor claims, understanding real-world application, and assessing whether a tool meaningfully fits within legal workflows.

Read the full article here: https://aceds.org/the-three-questions-to-ask-before-your-next-ai-demo-aceds-blog/

06/12/2026

As e-discovery grows more complex, organizations need teams that can operate with consistency and confidence.

ACEDS Team Training helps legal and e-discovery professionals develop a common language across teams, strengthen technical competence, and build the knowledge needed to streamline discovery operations and reduce risk.

Learn more: https://aceds.org/team-training/

06/11/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate Thashnee Pillay, CEDS, Attorney for passing the exam and becoming !

Warmest welcome to our global CEDS community, Thashnee!

06/10/2026

Mentorship plays a key role in advancing careers across the eDiscovery profession.

The ACEDS Mentorship Program pairs members with experienced professionals to support learning, leadership development, and progress toward professional goals within the global ACEDS community.

Learn more: https://aceds.org/mentorship-program/

06/09/2026

Join ACEDS Philadelphia on June 10 for a panel and networking event, Data Collections in the Digital Age: Navigating Modern eDiscovery Challenges.

Hear from Andrew Johnston, Chris Orrin, Michelle Newcomer, Michael Nelson, and Vincent Michael Catanzaro as they discuss practical strategies for managing eDiscovery from preservation through production.

Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of a framework for building a defensible collection process, one grounded in sound documentation, proportionality, and proactive information governance.

Register here: https://www.fticonsultingevents.com/event/b035cedc-a618-471e-bcb9-2738e8dae2e9/summary-with-css-coding?environment=P2

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