48 Hours to Preserve, or 48 Months to Regret.
Preservation is not offboarding. What legal teams should do in the first 48 hours after a resignation.
John Wilson · Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics, HaystackID (moderator)
Rene Novoa · Senior Director, Digital Forensics, HaystackID
Dorothe Schuch · Director, Digital Forensics, HaystackID
Runtime: 45 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A
VISION + GOAL
What the talk does, for whom
Every departing employee transition includes a 48-hour window during which the legal team determines whether a future dispute is winnable. Most organizations miss it because they treat the transition as an HR and IT event. It is an evidence event.
For Women in eDiscovery members: in-house legal, paralegals, and law firm eDiscovery leads. Educational, not promotional.
Goal: the audience leaves able to protect evidence in their own organizations on Monday morning.
EMPOWERMENT PROMISE
One sentence
48 hours to preserve, or 48 months to regret. By the end of this hour, you'll know what should happen in those 48 hours, and you'll be able to spot an offboarding process that quietly destroys the evidence legal needs.
“Favorite Places, Spaces & Escapes”
Your favorite retreats whether it’s a corner of your home or a favorite Philly spot.
A relaxed, welcoming space to connect with one another without talking about work.
We’re excited to introduce Women in eDiscovery Philly Coffee Chats — a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with one another without talking about work.
These conversations are intentionally informal and personal. No agendas. No panels. No pressure to “network.” Just a chance to grab your coffee, show up as you are, and spend time with other women in our community talking about life, little joys, and whatever’s on your mind.
Details: ☕ When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM ET
Each month will have a different, gentle theme to help spark conversation.
Participation is always optional — listening is just as welcome as sharing. This is meant to be a low-pressure, safe space to connect and recharge.
If you’ve been looking for a casual, feel-good way to stay connected with the WiE Philly community, we’d love for you to join us.
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Join us for a wine‑and‑cheese‑fueled eDiscovery discussion where we examine real‑world missteps, breakdowns, and questionable decisions that have complicated—or outright derailed eDiscovery matters.
Set against the Vancouver skyline on the Deloitte rooftop, this moderated, highly interactive session invites attendees to share candid eDiscovery stories involving problematic eDiscovery matters. Using yes/no paddles, participants will weigh in on key moments (because sometimes it helps to know you’re not alone), followed by open discussion on why those matters were challenging, what could have been done differently, and how to avoid these mistakes in the future.
The goal?
✔ Laugh a little
✔ Vent a little
✔ Learn a lot
✔ And walk away with practical and actionable insights that will make your future projects smoother.
Event Details
Wine & cheese reception
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM (Event to begin at 5:00 PM sharp)
Location: Deloitte Rooftop, 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver (indoor space provided if weather does not permit)
This event is sponsored by Deloitte
Whether you work in litigation support, eDiscovery or IT, this is your chance to swap stories, gain perspective from “the other side,” and learn how to avoid becoming that story someone tells at a future event.
Registration is required. If you're a member, you will have received an email from us. If you did not receive that email, or have questions about joining WiE, please reach out to us at vancouver@womeninediscovery.org.
We look forward to seeing you there.
“Summer Starter Pack: Your Essentials”
Everything that makes summer feel like summer — personal rituals, food, fun, and memories.
“Movies, Music & Media We’re Loving”
All the shows, movies, books, playlists, and podcasts that fill your downtime.
“Fall Reset: Cozy Rituals & Routines”
Sliding back into routines, cozy habits, and comfort foods.
“Seasonal Traditions & Childhood Memories”
A mix of seasonal traditions and feel-good memories.
“Gratitude & Simple Comforts”
Centering simplicity, gratitude, and personal comforts.
Register here to get news and other information related to the Women in eDiscovery's next conference WiECON27 to be held in Washington DC. Be in the know about the vision, preparation and opportunities shaping the conference. 2027 is also WiE's 20th anniversary and WiECON27 will celebrate this with special guests and events. Don't miss out on this opportunity to plan ahead and be a part of the conference today!
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