Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast

New York, NY, October 15, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Merger Investigations: The Benefits of Technology-Assisted Document Review in 2014 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on November 25, 2014 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)

For further details and updated list of speakers, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/merger-investigations-the-benefits-of-technology-assisted-document-review-in-2014-live-webcast/

Event Synopsis:

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis and thorough discussion of using Technology-Assisted Document Review (TAR) when facing the prospect of a Merger Investigation.

· Technology-Assisted Document Review in Merger Investigations
· Risks and Benefits of TAR
· Negotiation with the Antitrust Division
· Second Requests and Litigation
· Document Collection, Characterization, Workflow, and Validation
· Compliance and Risk Reduction

About Patrick Burke

Patrick Burke is Counsel in the New York City office of Reed Smith LLP, where he practices with the firm’s Records & E-Discovery and its Data Security, Privacy and Management practice groups. He counsels clients on electronic discovery, digital investigations and evidence, information governance, data privacy, records management and cybersecurity risk, with a particular focus on cross-border electronic discovery and disclosure, European Union data protection and employee privacy.

Burke is also the Executive Director of the Cardozo Data Law Initiative. He teaches E-Discovery, Digital Evidence and Computer Forensics, and Information Governance Law.

Immediately prior to joining Reed Smith, Burke was a Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel at Guidance Software, the makers of EnCase® digital investigation technology, where he served as an advisor to companies, government agencies and military and law enforcement organizations worldwide.

Burke holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification for expertise in European data privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

About Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute-resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and high-stakes matters, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, technology and media, shipping, energy trade and commodities, real estate, manufacturing and education.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries.