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Organization of Legal Professionals (OLP) www.theolp.org The Organization of Legal Professionals offers educational content, various classes, certificate programs and certification exams. Members gain access to exclusive content and discounts on OLP webinars and other materials. In addition to OLP's strong e-discovery and litigation support curriculum, they offer additional educational opportunities in other legal-related areas. Classes and webinars are conducted in an interactive Web-enabled environment that allows students to interact with the instructor and view the instructional materials. There are educational options for beginning, advanced and expert-level students. The OLP Advisory Board and Board of Directors are made up of an impressive roster of attorneys, consultants and technologists. LitWorks http://litworks.net LitWorks is an educational organization owned by DTI and was the first training company dedicated to developing and sharing best practices in the litigation support and e-discovery industry. It provides classroom training at various LitWorks facilities or onsite at a location of your choice. Various education and certification tracks are available, such as Certified Litigation Support Professional Training, Certified Litigation Support Project Manager Training and Certified E-Discovery Specialist Training. E-Discovery Team Training www.e-discoveryteamtraining.com E-Discovery Team Training is an educational program designed and taught by Ralph Losey, partner and national e-discovery counsel for Jackson Lewis, LLP. Ralph teaches e-discovery and advanced e-discovery at the University of Florida College of Law, is a member and lecturer for The Sedona Conference, and has written on e-discovery topics. The E-Discovery Team Training was designed for Professor Losey's law students and provides in-depth training. The initial few classes are free, so you can get an understanding of the overall approach and style of Ralph's instruction. E-Discovery Team Training also includes a final examination option that tests your e-discovery proficiency. The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) www.aceds.org This organization welcomes everyone with an interest in the legal profession, specifically in civil litigation and electronic discovery, and it isn't just for "certified" e-discovery specialists. ACEDS offers educational materials, member access to exclusive content, an intense examination process to become certified as an e-discovery specialist, and an annual conference with an exhibition of leading e-discovery vendors/service providers and expert panels covering hot topics in e-discovery. ACEDS has also launched ACEDS University, which has created significant educational materials to help give students a very strong foundation in e-discovery. This interactive, online, self-paced course teaches the basics of e-discovery across the Electronic Discovery Reference Model. It is designed professionally and gives students the ability to gauge their overall understanding of each chapter. The ACEDS Advisory Board includes prominent attorneys, technology experts and other notable industry professionals to help ensure a high-quality, well-rounded organization and program. ESIBytes and Friends of E-Discovery www.esibytes.com www.friendsofediscovery.com ESIBytes was founded and Friends of E-Discovery co-founded by Karl Schieneman. Both are free resources for e-discovery knowledge. Karl has practiced as an attorney and a leader in e-discovery with a wealth of knowledge and experience and a great network of professionals who are happy to share information for a cost everyone can afford … free. ESIBytes offers podcasts that enable leaders in the field to share their e-discovery theories for free. ESIBytes makes it easier to listen to ideas on e-discovery, identifies and makes accessible national e-discovery experts, and provides a forum to find regional e-discovery experts who are also thought leaders. The goal of Friends of E-Discovery is to share ideas and problems among friends who are all interested in learning more about e-discovery. Chapters exist in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana and Tennessee. Georgetown Law: The Advanced eDiscovery Institute www.law.georgetown.edu/continuing-legal-education/programs/ cle/ediscovery-institute Now in its tenth year, this institute has gained a reputation among judges, practitioners and vendors as running one of the leading e-discovery conferences. The two-day conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn at an advanced level from leading e-discovery practitioners and academics, and it also allows attendees to create their own curriculum from the general sessions and numerous breakout sessions. Georgetown Law: The eDiscovery Training Academy www.law.georgetown.edu/continuing-legal-education/programs/ cle/ediscovery-training-academy Georgetown Law's week-long program gives students a total immersion in the subject of e-discovery. The academy has been designed to be a challenging experience, leading to a comprehensive Peer to Peer 9

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