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The Digital Vault: A Week at the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference

Updated: Jul 22

By Jessica White, The Library Lady Lawyer

They say that justice is only as good as the information you can retrieve. As the Library Lady Lawyer, I’ve spent my career believing that no chapter should be left unread. Last week, I took that philosophy into the digital weeds for the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference (February 24-26, 2026).

Back to My Roots: Pre-Conference Prep

As a lifelong 4-H alum, returning to the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law (even virtually!) feels like coming home. The pre-conference sessions set a sobering tone for 2026: staying at the forefront of e-discovery isn't just a "tech advantage"—it’s a professional necessity.

In a world shifting toward complex data management and Generative AI, the master key to the vault of justice is E-Discovery.

Day 2: The Global Virtual Classroom

One of the most inspiring moments was realizing the sheer scale of modern legal education. While 150 practitioners were on the ground in Gainesville, over 4,000 of us joined from across the globe.

Over a morning "cuppa," we dived into the heavy hitters:

  • Generative AI: How it’s moving from a "novelty" to a core component of the profession.

  • Accessibility: Proving that the future of law isn't gated; it’s tech-forward and global.

 Day 3: "Two Phones," Slack, and the Sanctions

The final day was where the rubber met the road. We geeked out on the technical nuances that keep modern lawyers up at night:

  • The "Two Phones" Policy: Managing split SIM cards and personal device overlap.

  • The Deletion Trap: A sobering look at Slack auto-deletion and encrypted Telegram chats.

The lesson of the week: Data you don’t manage will eventually manage you.

We even put our knowledge to the test with a live mini-mock trial, where 4,500 of us acted as the bench, issuing sanctions rulings in real-time. It was a creative, high-stakes reminder of what happens when preservation fails.

The Library Lady’s Closing Thought

I’m bringing these insights back to Betwixt & Between Law. Whether we are navigating a complex estate or a business transition, I am committed to ensuring that your digital "chapters" are preserved, protected, and prepared.

Stay curious, stay effective.

 

 

Pre-con day - Diving deep into the digital weeds this week (February 24-26) at the 13th Annual UF Law E-Discovery Conference. 🏛️💻As the Library Lady Lawyer, I know that justice is only as good as the information you can retrieve—and E-Discovery is the master key to that vault.I'm a firm believer in this philosophy: "Stay curious: Always study, always learn, always advocate." Whether it's a new AI protocol or the nuances of the Florida Rules, staying curious is the only way to stay effective. As the legal landscape shifts further into AI and complex data management, staying at the forefront of e-discovery isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity.Very appreciative to University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 🐊 (where I'm a lifelong 4-H alum) for the insights from the bench and bar on navigating the ethical and technical challenges of 2026.#UFEDiscovery #LegalTech #EDiscovery #UFLaw #AI #FloridaLaw #ContinuousLearning #LibraryLadyLawyer

 

It’s Day 2 of #UFLawEDiscovery! While 150 people are in Gainesville, 4,000+ of us are attending virtually from all over the globe - proving that the future of law is accessible and tech-forward. Excited to share a morning cuppa with others while examining how Generative AI is changing the profession and practice of law.

 

Back again for the last day of #UFEDiscovery as one of the 4,500+ attending virtually from all over the globe! 🌐



Yesterday’s sessions were incredibly informative and we were able to geek out about “two phones” policies and split SIM cards. One of the most impactful discussions hit on a major pain point in modern litigation: the complexities and sanctions surrounding Slack auto-deletion and encrypted Telegram chats. It was a sobering reminder: data you don’t manage will eventually manage you. ⚖️📉



The lessons on preservation failures were driven home in such a creative, interactive way—through a live mini-mock trial and real-time audience polls with us making the various sanctions rulings.



Ready for a strong finish! 🏛️✨



 
 
 

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