About the Session
As U.S. E-Discovery demands clash with EU data privacy laws, European organizations face growing legal and operational challenges. This session explores practical strategies—like redaction, privilege review, and data minimization—to manage cross-border requests while staying compliant and reducing risk.
Agenda Program
03:00 PM – 03:10 PM
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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Introduce Yourself: Foster familiarity by introducing yourself to the group.
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Networking Opportunity: Use allocated time to freely exchange virtual conversations and explore new opportunities.
03:10 PM – 04:25 PM
Round Table Discussion
Caught in the Middle: Navigating E-Discovery Between U.S. Demands and European Data Privacy Laws
A focused discussion on the legal, operational, and cultural challenges European organizations face when responding to cross-border E-Discovery requests from U.S. litigation and regulatory authorities.
As global investigations and litigation continue to rise, these organizations are increasingly caught between two conflicting legal frameworks: the stringent data privacy requirements of the GDPR and national laws such as Germany’s BDSG, and the expansive disclosure obligations typical in U.S. legal proceedings.
This roundtable will explore:
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How companies can legally and defensibly handle data transfer demands from U.S. courts and regulators.
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The cultural and operational resistance to U.S.-style E-Discovery across Europe.
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Practical solutions, including redaction, legal privilege review, and technology-assisted data minimization strategies that help bridge the gap.
Whether you're in legal, compliance, or IT, this session will offer actionable insights to reduce risk and increase confidence in cross-border discovery scenarios.
04:25 PM – 04:30 PM
Q&A Session, Closing Remarks & Thank You Note
Speakers Board
Joseph Byrne
Senior Solutions Architect,
Exterro
Joanne Marime
Senior Technical Program Manager, Microsoft
Le Yu (Franky)
Senior Legal Counsel,
Miniso USA
Alejandro Galván Illanes
Head of Legal & Data Privacy Officer,
Petco Mexico
Kristin Meister
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer,
Last Energy
Alexander Wold
Global Director of Cybersecurity, Monks
Afzal Khan
Global Chief Information Security Officer,
OPKO Health
Rashmi Nadig
Data Protection Officer,
Havebury Housing Partnership
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Julia Reznitcaia
Project Manager for EU
Data Act & AI,
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Paula Heckrich
Senior Counsel,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Tobias Rothkegel
Attorney / Partner,
Osborne Clarke
Who Should Attend?
General Counsel / Chief Legal Officers
Chief Compliance Officers (CCO)
Chief Privacy Officers (CPO)
Chief Risk Officers (CRO)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)
Heads of Litigation, Investigations, or Disputes
Directors of Legal, Compliance, or Data Privacy
Senior Legal Counsel / Regional Legal Heads
E-Discovery Managers
Heads of Information Governance or Records Management
Why You Should Join?
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Learn how to manage U.S. data requests while complying with GDPR
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Understand legal, cultural, and operational friction in cross-border discovery
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Explore defensible approaches like redaction and data minimization
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Gain insights to reduce risk in EU–U.S. E-Discovery workflows
How to Attend
This virtual roundtable will stream live on LinkedIn via the Events 4 Sure company page.
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