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Join us for a comprehensive program designed to enhance your law firm's efficiency in e-filing, discovery management, and digital practice tools. Learn how to navigate the EPortal seamlessly and avoid common filing pitfalls. Explore TryFile, a hands-on platform for practicing e-filing in a risk-free environment and gain valuable insights into best practices for eDiscovery to manage complex cases effectively. Whether you're refining existing skills or adopting new technologies, this program offers practical strategies to streamline your workflow and improve accuracy in the modern legal landscape.

Sessions will be as follows (order and some speakers are subject to change).
 
OPENING REMARKS
Leslie A. Evans, Esq., Vice Chair, Standing Committee on Technology
 
EPORTAL DEMYSTIFIED: AVOIDING PITFALLS & ENHANCING SUPPORT
Effectively navigating the EPortal is essential for accurate and timely filings. This session will explore key topics such as understanding the EPortal Service List, common reasons filings get rejected, proper page numbering requirements, and the vital role Clerks play in supporting court case management initiatives. We’ll also address frequently asked questions and share best practices to streamline the filing process. Whether you’re new to EPortal or looking to enhance your expertise, this session offers valuable insights and practical takeaways.
Presenters: Melissa Bennefield, Ken Burke, Karen Rushing
 
BREAK AND TRANSITION
Leslie A. Evans, Esq., Vice Chair, Standing Committee on Technology
 
BUILDING SKILLS WITH TRYFILE 
This presentation will introduce the audience to TryFile, an innovative platform that allows users to practice e-filing without having an open case or active client. Attendees will learn the value of utilizing a tool like TryFile in both educational and practical environments, and how using practical tools early on can set users up for success.
Presenters: Ashley K. Chase, J.D., Anthony J. Palermo, J.D.
 
TRANSITION
Leslie A. Evans, Esq., Vice Chair, Standing Committee on Technology
 
EFFICIENT EDISCOVERY STRATEGIES 
With the recent amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the publication of the 2024 Florida Civil Discovery Handbook, the management of electronically stored information (ESI) in litigation has become a critical competency for Florida lawyers. This session offers a comprehensive guide to
efficient and compliant eDiscovery practices in both state and federal court matters. Attendees will explore key rule changes, emerging case law, and the impact of proportionality, metadata preservation, and ethical obligations on the discovery process. Practical insights will be shared on implementing litigation holds, negotiating ESI protocols, and navigating production format disputes, all within the framework of recent Florida and federal decisions.
 
In addition to legal doctrine, the session emphasizes the strategic use of advanced eDiscovery platforms—such as Relativity, Logikcull, and Everlaw—to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve accuracy in document review and production. Special attention will be given to mobile device data, cloudbased collaboration tools, and common challenges in handling cross-border and multi-jurisdictional discovery. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies to meet judicial expectations, minimize risk of sanctions, and fulfill their professional obligations in today’s complex digital litigation environment.
Presenter: Steven W. Teppler, Esq.
 
CLOSING REMARKS
Leslie A. Evans, Esq., Standing Committee on Technology