This CLE program will provide legal professionals—including attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff—with an in-depth look at how generative AI is transforming the litigation workflow. Using the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) as a framework, the session will break down each phase of litigation, demonstrating how AI-driven tools enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making at every step.
The program will feature practical demonstrations of AI-assisted workflows, including:
• Identification: Using AI to analyze initial pleadings and key documents to generate a cast of characters and relevant entities.
• Collection & Review: How generative AI and modern analytics tools streamline document review, including platforms like Everlaw and AI-driven email threading.
• Witness Interviews & Investigations: Leveraging AI-powered tools like Fathom to record, transcribe, and extract key insights from witness interviews.
• Trial Preparation: The role of generative AI in organizing case strategy, summarizing depositions, and facilitating dynamic trial presentations.
• Analytics & Case Strategy: Comparing traditional analytics (TAR, CAL) with AI-driven reasoning-based analysis to uncover insights faster.
The session will also explore real-world case studies of firms already leveraging AI to empower their legal teams, with a particular focus on how paralegals are leading the adoption of these technologies within their organizations.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Danny Thankachan JD.
Head of Partnerships for CaseGuild Inc.
Danny Thankachan JD., is a distinguished Senior Legal Technology Operations Executive with extensive experience in information governance and eDiscovery. He currently serves as the Head of Partnerships for CaseGuild Inc. where he is forging strategic alliances and driving growth by expanding market reach, enhancing product offerings, and building long-term relationships. His expertise encompasses developing strategic initiatives, managing high-stakes litigation support, and leading organizational turnarounds. Danny is also an educator, teaching legal technology and eDiscovery at Southern Methodist University. His professional journey is marked by successful software platform deployments, enhancing client services, and developing innovative management strategies that align with modern legal challenges.
Tia Archuleta
Litigation Project Manager at Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP
Tia is a seasoned litigation project manager with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry, specializing in eDiscovery, trial technology and paralegal services. Tia has a proven track record of successfully overseeing complex litigation projects ensuring efficiency and accuracy from inception to resolution. Proficient in leveraging advanced technology to streamline case management. Tia has worked with several high-profile law firms, including Baker Botts, Thompson & Knight, Holland & Knight, and Bracewell LLP. She is currently employed by Vartabedian Hester & Haynes as the firm’s Litigation Project Manager.
Kevin M. Clark
Chief Executive Officer at Right Discovery, Dallas, Texas
Kevin M. Clark serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Right Discovery, a leader in the legal technology and eDiscovery industry, based in Dallas, Texas. At the helm of Right Discovery, Kevin's leadership is defined by his ability to blend legal strategies with business objectives, maximizing value and operational excellence. He is dedicated to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to meet the evolving needs of Right Discovery's clients.
With a career spanning over two decades, Kevin has established himself as a visionary in the field, known for his transformative leadership and innovative approach in legal technology and eDiscovery across various prestigious law firms and service providers.
His professional journey commenced at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he honed his skills in eDiscovery and legal project management. His expertise grew through progressive leadership roles at Cobra Legal Solutions LLC in Chennai, India, and at TrustPoint International in New York and Washington, DC, where he provided strategic advice and managed client relationships. Kevin further enhanced his leadership credentials at Compliance Discovery Solutions and Hire Counsel in Washington, DC, focusing on eDiscovery, managed review, data management, and process innovation.
His tenure at Holland & Knight LLP, and its predecessor Thompson & Knight LLP, solidified his reputation as a leader in legal support services delivery and litigation support management. In his role as Discovery Counsel and Vice President, Analytics and Review Operations at HaystackID in Dallas, TX, Kevin was instrumental in managing the Managed Review Division, focusing on operations, review management, and strategic planning. His innovative approach in leveraging the latest in automation, data analytics, and predictive technologies and artificial intelligence has distinguished him as a visionary leader in legal project and process management.
Kevin holds a Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Illinois. He further advanced his legal qualifications by completing the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) at the University of Oxford, leading to his admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Additionally, Kevin is admitted to practice in Texas, the District of Columbia, and Illinois.
An active Director at the Master's Conference, Kevin brings his wealth of knowledge to this leading legal conference focusing on legal technology and data discovery. His commitment to the community is evident from his service as a Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem in Sunnyvale, Texas and his dedication to pro bono legal work for veterans.
Kevin is also a prolific writer and thought leader, contributing to several industry publications, and holds numerous certifications in legal technology and privacy. Throughout his career, Kevin has been instrumental in driving growth, expanding international operations, and implementing strategic initiatives, significantly advancing legal technology solutions, process efficiencies, and client service delivery.
For inquiries or more information, Kevin can be contacted via phone, email, or LinkedIn.
This event qualifies for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit through DAPA.
***For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Heather Ulliman at president@dallasparalegals.org.
Optional Lunch Buffet
Price includes tax/gratuity
$14 Soup and Salad only
$18 Full Buffet
Parking
$5 Parking Garage
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