Attorneys have an ethical duty to understand the nuances of preserving, gathering, culling, producing, and presenting electronic evidence at trial. Most information today is electronic. Litigators can enhance their practice by understanding the nuances of e-discovery. In this practical webinar, you will learn about the federal (and selected state) rules of procedure, including the affirmative duties they impose upon parties and their counsel to identify and store all electronically stored information (“ESI”).
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Interact with your client and gather all forms of ESI
- Implement best practices for gathering, receiving, and culling information from the client, opposing counsel, and third-parties
- Determine effective discovery responses and request
- Identify your duties under Rule 26, FED. R. CIV. P.
- Describe benefits of the Meet and Confer Process
- Ensure that you can establish foundation, authentication, and admissibility at trial
- Reference the latest case law involving sanctions for failure to properly disclose ESI and determine how you can avoid a similar fate in your litigation practice

Dennis Wilenchik
Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C.
Dennis Wilenchik is the managing partner of Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C. He is a nationally certified civil trial and pre-trial specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy, with over 39 years of experience as an attorney. Mr. Wilenchik has tried hundreds of cases in both federal and state court, and is licensed in Arizona, the District of Columbia, New York, Texas, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wilenchik was the Deputy County Attorney in the Trial Bureau for Maricopa County, and then assigned to the Special Operations Division. He is currently the co-chairman of the ABA Trial Practice Sound Advice subcommittee, and previously served as the chairman of the Arizona State Bar Trial Practice Section and on the advisory board of the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Mr. Wilenchik is rated Martindale-Hubbell AV®-Preeminent™, the highest rating available under the Martindale Hubbell rating system, and is listed in the National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has been named “Best Trial Lawyer” by Arizona Foothills Magazine. He is a member of the Top Rated Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, Rue’s Best Attorneys of America, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and The Fellows of the American Bar Association.
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93% of attendees recommend this webinar
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from 14 customer reviews
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Deborah M.
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Michael N.
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Well researched materials.
Robert P.
5 out of 5
One of the best seminars I’ve seen on e-discovery. Very helpful materials.
Garrett H.
5 out of 5
Very thorough presentation. The case law references and sample forms will be helpful in my practice.
Catherine R.
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Stephen P.
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Excellent presentation, content and and coverage of the topic and the relevant federal discovery rules.
Cara L.
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A lot of material in a very short period of time. Speaker was clearly knowledgeable and hopefully can be a resource moving forward for those of us less educated in the subject area.
Max T.
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Beth C.
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Fantastic speaker and host!! 5*!!
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