ACEDS

We are thrilled to congratulate Samantha Wilder, CEDS, Associate Counsel for passing the exam and becoming !

Warmest welcome to our global CEDS community, Samantha!

Wondering where to start in your e-discovery journey?

For professionals involved in litigation or investigations, e-discovery remains an important part of the field. Take our short complimentary assessment spanning key topics across the e-discovery lifecycle—helping you benchmark where you are and identify next steps.

Take the quiz today: https://aceds.org/e-discovery-iq/

ACEDS is looking forward to the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference 2026, bringing together professionals across digital forensics, cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and investigations. Use promo code ACEDS26 for an extra 10% off!

Registration includes access to the educational sessions, exhibit hall, and networking reception.

Learn more: https://aceds.org/event/techno-security-digital-forensics-conference-2026/

We are thrilled to congratulate Lynse Ashcroft, CEDS, Paralegal at Snell + Wilmer for passing the exam and becoming !

Warmest welcome to our global CEDS community, Lynse!

At CLOC Global Institute, Zack Kass, former OpenAI Head of Go-to-Market, shared insights on AI’s next phase and its impact on work, governance, and organizational decision making.

In her latest article, Maribel Rivera explores key themes from the keynote, including the evolving role of AI in workflows, the importance of human oversight, and how organizations are thinking about innovation alongside risk and responsibility.

What does the next phase of AI mean for the future of legal work?

Read the full article on the ACEDS blog: https://aceds.org/zack-kass-at-cloc-global-institute-ais-next-renaissance-aceds-blog/

Last chance to register for our upcoming webinar!

Join Adam Kuhn to see how OpenText Aviator Agents execute complex legal workflows—like chronology building, DSARs, and case research—at superhuman speeds, without sacrificing attorney oversight or defensibility.

Ready to see it in action? Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AuvT-7nIWFFzNuMmWG1e5Dn-lcRRxdwXkYHngO0P8-3PWbs485IF~AveluH4Iwf0hbjTgFnQ4xLGPbxPMpYpzzB1puPBwKdlwHT2u9JzKN5m5pseLIVSnTT3lGpN-FANtegFhZj28vnUVAw

Time’s running out to save for the East edition of taking place June 2-4. Use promo code ACEDS26 for an extra 10% off!

Registration includes access to the educational sessions, exhibit hall, and networking reception.

Learn more at https://www.technosecurity.us/east/aceds26-campaign

As legal teams continue to navigate growing data complexity, alignment between e-discovery and legal operations is becoming increasingly critical.

In her latest article, Maribel Rivera explores how closer collaboration between these functions can improve efficiency, strengthen workflows, and support more consistent, defensible outcomes. The piece highlights the value of aligning people, processes, and technology from the outset, rather than treating them as separate stages in a linear process.

How is your team working to better align e-discovery and legal operations?

Read more on the ACEDS Blog: https://aceds.org/bringing-e-discovery-and-legal-operations-closer-together-aceds-blog/

ACEDS certification is recognized as a strong indicator of legal and e-discovery competence.

As Phillip Hearn (Lexbe) shares, CEDS Certification can help demonstrate the level of understanding needed to navigate the realities of legal work and better support professionals managing critical, time-sensitive matters.

Learn more about ACEDS certification: https://aceds.org/ceds-certifications/