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Sneak Preview: FTI Technology at Relativity Fest
Senior Managing Director,
FTI Consulting
FTI Technology and Relativity have maintained a longstanding partnership to help bring e-discovery innovations, quality and efficiency to clients. Over the past several years, FTI Technology has expanded Relativity offerings and RelativityOne availability for clients around the world, including Germany, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, Canada and more. As part of ongoing collaboration, FTI Technology’s experts have a notable presence at the annual Relativity Fest events around the world. The flagship event in Chicago on September 25-27 will be no exception. Here's a sneak preview of FTI Technology’s news and thought leadership surrounding Relativity Fest this fall.
Relativity Gold Sponsorship
FTI Technology is now a Relativity Gold Partner, the highest level of sponsorship available within the Relativity partner ecosystem. With this partnership, our clients using Relativity products have enhanced access, support and other benefits. Establishing Gold-level status for our partnership with Relativity provides our teams with greater flexibility, technical training and scale that translate to optimized outcomes for our clients across a wide range of projects and needs.
Panels and Speakers
Our experts will be represented across numerous panels at the conference, discussing leadership, artificial intelligence, e-discovery innovation and the findings from the upcoming edition of The General Counsel Report. Sessions include:
- Expectations vs. Reality: (Safely) Embracing AI for Technology Change: On Thursday, September 26 at 10:45 a.m. CT, Senior Managing Director Jon Chan will join Wendy King on stage to cover the current state of technology hype, and share tips for legal professionals to stabilize legal processes amid continual technology advancements, pursue innovation and upskill for ongoing industry disruption.
- Sneak Preview: The 6th Annual General Counsel Report: On Wednesday, September 25 at 2:15 pm. CT, FTI Technology Senior Managing Director Wendy King will join Relativity’s David Horrigan and others to preview the latest data from the annual joint research project between Relativity, FTI Technology and Ari Kaplan. The discussion will cover what general counsel believe will be the biggest issues in 2025, including artificial intelligence, compliance, data privacy and data protection, disputes and investigations, regulatory risk, and more.
- Crafting Effective Internal Training Programs: Empowering Your Team for Success: Also on Wednesday, September 25, at 3:30 p.m. CT, FTI Technology Managing Director Deedra Smith will contribute to a session on cultivating talent and driving organizational growth. Panelists will explore strategies for designing engaging and impactful initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous development.
Award Honorees
FTI Technology’s experts are among the best and the brightest leaders in the global e-discovery community. This year, four team members have been recognized for their excellence and contributions, earning designation as finalists in the Relativity Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of individuals and organizations in the field of law, whose keen eye for innovation is shattering technology barriers and charting a pivotal course forward for Relativity and the community.
FTI Technology’s finalists include:
Erica Albertson, Stellar Women: Erica Albertson, Managing Director, combines years of experience in global, law firm e-discovery management, with her hands-on consulting expertise, to advise clients on disputes and investigations. She is a mentor for women in e-discovery, an advocate for policies that promote gender equality and a champion for female representation in the legal community. From being the only women in the room to working on entirely female teams, Erica has spent her career paving the way for other women on their e-discovery journey and building a supportive community of women in technology.
Stu Craft, Customer Experience: Managing Director Stu Craft is an innovator, e-discovery leader, and Relativity Master who combines people and technology to solve problems. He is actively testing tools like generative AI to enhance workflows, optimize solutions, and drive innovation in e-discovery and document review. For over a decade, Stu has served clients as a trusted partner who takes time to truly understand their needs, so he can deliver optimal solutions.
Deedra Smith, Education & Mentorship: Deedra Smith, Managing Director, is an e-discovery expert with more than 18 years of experience. She leads the certification program at FTI Technology and, as a Relativity Certified Trainer, conducts annual Relativity 101 and Admin Essentials trainings. A mentor and lifelong learning advocate, Deedra fosters career growth across high performing teams, driving success internally and for clients.
Michelle Todescato-Chan, Inclusion: Michelle Todescato-Chan, Senior Director, is both an engaged e-discovery professional and an active leader in diversity, equity and inclusion activities. She is committed to promoting and nurturing diverse talent across the global community that she serves. For the last five years, she has been a coach and mentor to young professionals, helping them develop their skills and own their careers.
For those attending Relativity Fest in Chicago this year, please reach out to our team to connect.
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