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ILTA’s litigation and practice support steering committee is really excited about our line-up of speakers for our peer group sessions at conference this year. Since May is ILTA’s spotlight month for litigation and practice support, I will be blogging about the speakers we have lined up for the conference in Las Vegas. I decided to start by making sure it is “Dooley” noted that Stephen Dooley is presenting at conference this year. Stephen is among the panelists on our session titled “Discovery Solutions Part 1: Selection and Implementation”. The description for this session is as follows and is a must see!

When faced with choosing a new discovery solution, whether internal or outsourced, firms must undertake common tasks and develop goals for the selection process. In part one of this two-part series, hear different perspectives on identifying, researching, evaluating and selecting tools that fit varying workflows and needs. Panelists will discuss their journeys, including development of business requirements, evaluation processes and final installation models.

So Stephen…

Q. When and how did you begin your career in Litigation and Practice Support?
A. I started as a paralegal.

Q. How has your role in this field changed over time?
A. I tried to adapt and keep current with technology trends and process improvement. I basically moved from Paralegal, Database Analyst, Trial Technician, Project Manager, to Manager. 
 
Q. What do you find most interesting about this profession?
A. The evolution of technology and some of the innovative and smart people I have met.

Q. What do you do for fun?
A. Playing games with my boys, both video games and outside games.

Q. What are some of the key concepts you hope to cover in your session at the 2013 ILTA Conference?
A. Share our story of implementing a new discovery review platform.

Q. Anything you’d like to say to Conference attendees in advance?
A. Enjoy yourself and get to know someone new.

Stephen is an experienced leader in addressing the practical needs of the discovery process and implementing teams and solutions to address those efforts. With over 18 years of industry experience, he has been instrumental in developing and maintaining three litigation support departments including his current role as Sr. Manager of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Support. Stephen actively participates in supporting the growth and education of this community by serving on ILTA’s Litigation and Practice Support Peer Group Steering Committee and as a board member of ECALSM.

I hope to see you at conference! Stay tuned…
Julie