Tune in to an EDRM Podcast featuring Crystal O’Donnell

Tune in to the EDRM Global Podcast Network and listen to an interview/conversation with our Founder and CEO Crystal O’Donnell.

As part of the EDRM’s (Electronic Discovery Reference Model) educational content program, the organization produces and hosts an extensive series of podcasts to help eDiscovery practitioners improve their overall acumen.

Part of the EDRM Podcast Network is Illumination Zone. Hosted by Mary Mack, EDRM’s CEO and Chief Legal Technologist, and Kaylee Walstad, Chief Strategy Officer, Illumination Zone is a series of interviews and discussions with global leaders in eDiscovery and adjacent disciplines.

Click here to tune in to Crystal’s interview and discussion about her career path to eDiscovery and current issues and trends in Canada.… Read More

Avoid Motion Delays with Heuristica’s Discovery ADR Service

Heuristica’s Discovery ADR Service, provided by knowledgeable and experienced counsel, is a time and cost-effective way to deal with eDiscovery and electronic evidence disputes.

As you know, substantive issues can easily get bogged down in skirmishes about pre-trial discovery. You’ve likely experienced parties who act unilaterally to limit the scope of data preservation, refuse to engage in discussions toward a discovery plan, or refuse to exchange productions in a usable format. Some of these tactics can be part of a broader scheme to delay proceedings or game the rules to advantage. However, whatever the reason, pre-trial discovery issues are often complicated by technical issues that are unfamiliar to counsel, such as forensic capture, metadata extraction, or structured load files.… Read More

We’re Honoured to be Nominated Again – Please vote!

We are honoured to be nominated again this year for two Canadian Lawyer Readers’ Choice Awards.

We have been nominated as the best in:

Litigation Support and eDiscovery Consultants
Legal Process Outsourcing / Document Review Services

This is the 7th year Canadian Lawyer has run their Readers’ Choice Awards. The program is designed to give a voice to their readers to identify which vendors and suppliers are the best at what they do.

Voting is anonymous but as an added incentive offered by Canadian Lawyer this year, if you provide your contact information, your name will be entered in a draw for a $100 Amazon gift card.… Read More

O’Donnell and Felsky Selected as eDiscovery Thought Leaders

We are happy to advise that both Crystal O’Donnell, the firm’s founder and CEO, and Martin Felsky, Senior Counsel, have been selected by the international Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as 2021 eDiscovery Thought Leaders.

The selection is particularly meaningful as two of the only seven people selected in Canada are from Heuristica.

Brian Pel, the firm’s COO and Senior Counsel said “the selection of both Crystal and Martin following both peer and client review is a testament to the progress the firm has made to be the leader in eDiscovery law and practice in Canada”.… Read More

Firm Sponsors Women in Litigation Symposium

We are pleased to sponsor The Advocates’ Society Women in Litigation Symposium (Western Canada Edition) on Thursday, May 20th.

The theme of the live online symposium is Leading Culture Change in the Profession and provides a unique networking opportunity designed for women advocates. Attendees will receive candid advice and practical strategies for enhancing one’s life and practice as a litigator. Panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions will help attendees connect with colleagues and build strong support systems.

Topics include:

Finding your Voice and Building your Leadership Brand
Navigating and Leading Culture Change in the Workplace, the Courtroom, and the Community
Breaking Disruptive Habits: How to Leave Negative Culture Behind
Business Development Techniques for a Changing World: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion
Sharing Strategies for Leading Change: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion

For more information, including how to register, please visit The Advocates’ Society web site.… Read More