Maribel Rivera

Moderator for "Career on the Rise" assembled by the New York City chapter of Women in eDiscovery The discussion centered around career development and I moderated the session as each panelist discussed various areas which included interview skills, networking, skills development, and finding work/life balance.

We each also shared some of our personal and career challenges we have faced as we have moved through our careers.

Planned and coordinated Women in E-Discovery panel discussion between Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin and Hon. James C. Francis which provided case law updates for 2013 and projections for 2014.

Developed and produced two panel sessions as part of the Women in eDiscovery Track during LegalTech New York 2015 and coordinated a Women in eDiscovery booth on the exhibition floor to raise funds for American Heart Association's Go Red campaign and promote membership in Women in eDiscovery.

Session 1 - Top Privacy Concerns in 2015

Panelists:
• Lisa Sotto, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP
• Amanda Kosowsky, VP, AGC, Discovery Management at JPMorgan Chase
• Laura Kibbe… Show more

Developed and produced two panel sessions as part of the Women in eDiscovery Track during LegalTech New York 2015 and coordinated a Women in eDiscovery booth on the exhibition floor to raise funds for American Heart Association's Go Red campaign and promote membership in Women in eDiscovery.

Session 1 - Top Privacy Concerns in 2015

Panelists:
• Lisa Sotto, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP
• Amanda Kosowsky, VP, AGC, Discovery Management at JPMorgan Chase
• Laura Kibbe, of Counsel at Morgan Lewis
• Monique Altheim, Managing Consultant, Global Data Privacy and Security at IBM
• Moderator: Mary Mack, Enterprise Technology Counsel at ZyLAB


Session 2 - The Weakest Link: Employee Practices around Cyber Security

Panelists:
• Amy DeCesare, Assistant Vice President, Litigation Management at Allied World
• Gamelah Palagonia, Founder of Privacy Professionals LLC
• Xenia Ley Parker, Principal of XLP Associates
• Moderator: Judy Selby, Partner and co-leader of Information Governance Team at BakerHostetler Show less

Every year, Women in eDiscovery offers its members and other LegalTech attendees the opportunity to network and participate in panel discussions that share the knowledge and expertise of the organization. In addition to its educational discussion, attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a “Go Red” campaign that raises heart-disease awareness. All LegalTech attendees, exhibitors, and Women in eDiscovery members are invited to participate in these events.

The Cowen Information Governance Group is a content-driven forum for executives tasked with the universal responsibilities of managing data (electronic, big, or otherwise). The purpose of this peer-based group is to provide a collaborative, confidential opportunity for professionals to learn from one another and provide thought leadership to the broader market around the governance and management of electronic information, while continuing their professional and personal… Show more

The Cowen Information Governance Group is a content-driven forum for executives tasked with the universal responsibilities of managing data (electronic, big, or otherwise). The purpose of this peer-based group is to provide a collaborative, confidential opportunity for professionals to learn from one another and provide thought leadership to the broader market around the governance and management of electronic information, while continuing their professional and personal development.

Participants have the opportunity to discuss leadership challenges and opportunities with peers in an open dialogue format, such as developing an information governance policy or council, obtaining senior leadership buy-in, advocating for budget and authority, identifying early and easy wins, creating positive value for the enterprise, and structuring/prioritizing the components of an information governance program. Show less

The New New Leaders (NNL) Virtual Roundtable Forum is a confidential, peer-based, content-driven advisory group for Litigation and Practice Support Directors, Managers, eDiscovery attorneys, and their colleagues from the Fortune 1000 and AmLaw 200. The objective is to provide our members with a community to discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise in managing a high-risk high-reward business department, as well as the latest critical trends and evolving issues in the legal industry.