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Leslie T. Lumpkins, Jr. to Speak at Florida A&M University College of Law

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 19, 2010 — Leslie Lumpkins, who is a consultant with the Forensic and Litigation Technology Consulting group at LWG Consulting, is slated to speak on the topic "Managing E-Discovery, Making Your Client a Hero."

The Continuing Legal Education Seminar will be held on March 25, 2010 at the Florida A&M University College of Law from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and includes the following presenters:

Program Moderator:
Professor Jennifer Smith, FAMU College of Law

Distinguished Panelists:
The Honorable David Baker, U.S. District Court, Orlando, FL
Ian C. Clarke, Esq., Smith Currie & Hancock LLP, Atlanta, GA
William F. "Bill" Hamilton, Holland & Knight, Tampa, FL
Lawrence Kolin, Esq., Alvarez, Sambol et al., Orlando, FL
Adam B. Landa, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, Orlando, FL
Leslie T. Lumpkins, Jr., LWG Consulting, Atlanta, GA
Julie Sneed, Esq., Fowler White, Tampa, FL

Leslie Lumpkins, Jr. began his legal career as a litigation paralegal in a prominent New York law firm. After eight years of working with attorneys and their respective clients, he expanded his career to become a Litigation Technology Consultant with a top-tier litigation technology vendor. Over seven years later, this veteran spends his time consulting with lawyers, paralegals and litigation support departments on a variety of different types of cases concerning their Computer Forensics, Electronic Discovery and Forensic Engineering needs. He is also a regular speaker at law firms, bar associations, conferences and law schools throughout the Southeast and East Coast.

Mr. Lumpkins attended the University of Washington where he majored in Pre-Law/Political Science. He is a member of the Gate City Bar Association and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

Program Agenda Includes:

  • Managing Electronic Information
  • Sanctions for Culpable conduct in E-Discovery
  • Scope and Proportionality
  • Key Cases in E-Discovery
  • Overview of the Amendments to the Federal rules of Civil Procedure
  • Preserving ESI
  • Privilege Issues

Who Should Attend

This seminar is especially suited for outside counsel, corporate counsel, IT professionals, mediators, arbitrators, and human resources or risk management professionals who advise corporations and other clients on e-discovery and document retention issues. Whether you are a new lawyer or a seasoned practitioner, this seminar will provide you with key information on the recent developments in e-discovery. Law students are also invited to join and learn about the e-discovery world.

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