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After Sliding at Pandemic’s Start, Law Firm Subsidiaries Are Soaring

Dec 3 2020

Alison Grounds, a partner with Troutman Pepper and the founder and managing director of Troutman Pepper eMerge, was quoted in an American Lawyer article titled, “After Sliding at Pandemic’s Start, Law Firm Subsidiaries Are Soaring.” At Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders’ eMerge, managing director Alison Grounds reported a significant increase in demand, adding that the subsidiary […]

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Corporate Counsel Institute 2020

Nov 24 2020

November 10 – 11, 2020 Andrea Farley and Alison Grounds will be speaking at the Corporate Counsel Institute 2020 presented by the Corporate Counsel Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Andrea will speak at the session on “M&A Trends.” The panel will be Thursday, December 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Alison will discuss […]

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Recent Developments in Data Security and E-Discovery

Nov 13 2020

Wednesday, November 18 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET James Levine and Robin Martin join a panel to discuss recent developments in e-discovery in a CLE webinar sponsored by the Delaware Bar State Association. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, many American workplaces have gone hybrid or fully remote. Apps such as Zoom, […]

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Prove It – What It Takes for a Successful AI POC

Oct 21 2020

Friday, October 30 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET James Calvert will discuss tactical steps and considerations for introducing AI to an enterprise during the Text IQ panel, “Prove It – What it Takes For A Successful AI POC,” on October 30 at 2 p.m. ET. The panel will cover:

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eMerge Webinar: Microsoft 365: Practical and Legal Considerations for Legal Holds, Preservation, and Collection

Oct 20 2020

Tuesday, November 10 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET Click here to register. Our panel of Troutman Pepper eMerge lawyers and technologists will discuss the legal and technical considerations for corporations using Microsoft 365, including use of Microsoft’s eDiscovery tools. We will share common issues and observations on how clients are creating, preserving, and collecting […]

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Troutman Pepper Partner Alison Grounds Named to Daily Report’s 2020 Georgia Trailblazers List

Oct 1 2020

ATLANTA – Alison Grounds, a partner at Troutman Pepper and managing director of Troutman Pepper eMerge, has been named to the Daily Report’s 2020 Georgia Trailblazers list, which recognizes those who have made significant impacts on the practice, policy, and technological advancements in their sector. Honorees are “agents of change” and “have taken extra measures to contribute positive outcomes” […]

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Relativity Fest

Sep 23 2020

Monday, September 21 • 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET Click here to register. eMerge leaders Alison Grounds and Jason Lichter will speak on the panel, “In the Cloud and On the Ground: Lessons from a Successful Integration of People, Process, Technology, and Culture,” during Relativity Fest. While we all navigated the massive personal, professional, and […]

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ReDiscovering Discovery at the 2020 EDI Leadership Summit

Tuesday, October 13 • 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. ET Click here to register. Jason Lichter will moderate the panel, “Practical Steps to Safeguard Client Data in the Age of Ransomware,” at the 2020 EDI Leadership Summit. The recent ransomware attack against a prominent eDiscovery service provider should remind us all that there are only two […]

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