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CLEF CON 2026 is the premier event dedicated exclusively to plaintiff-side attorneys, litigation support professionals, and E-Discovery teams navigating complex litigation.

Built by and for the plaintiff community, CLEF creates a focused space to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen the skills and strategies needed to succeed in an evolving legal landscape. Through dynamic programming led by respected practitioners and industry leaders, attendees will gain practical takeaways, timely case law insights, and peer-tested approaches designed to improve outcomes for the clients they serve.

Beyond the educational sessions, CLEF CON 2026 will feature forward-thinking technology and solution showcases from leading legal technology and service providers. These innovations are reshaping how complex litigation is managed, from early case development and discovery through trial preparation.

Join us this September 15th and 16th for two days of connection, education, and innovation as we continue advancing the impact, effectiveness, and future of plaintiff-side litigation.

Agenda Overview

*Agenda topics are tentative and subject to change

CLEF CON brings the plaintiff-side litigation community together for two focused days of education, collaboration, and innovation.

On Tuesday, September 15, Day One is dedicated to building skills. Attendees will engage in practical programming designed to strengthen core E-Discovery knowledge, sharpen litigation workflows, and provide actionable tools that can be applied directly to complex cases. Whether you are newer to eDiscovery or looking to reinforce foundational practices, Tuesday’s sessions are built to help plaintiff-side teams work with greater confidence, clarity, and efficiency.

On Wednesday, September 16, Day Two shifts toward shaping strategy. Programming will focus on advanced conversations, emerging case law, technology trends, and strategic approaches that help plaintiff-side attorneys, litigation support professionals, and E-Discovery teams make stronger decisions across the life of a case. From discovery planning to trial preparation, Wednesday is designed to help attendees think bigger, collaborate smarter, and drive better outcomes for the clients they serve.

Across both days, CLEF CON 2026 will also feature leading legal technology and service providers showcasing tools that are transforming complex litigation, from case development and discovery through trial preparation.

Join us this September for two days built around one shared goal: building the skills and shaping the strategies that move plaintiff-side litigation forward.

 

Tuesday, September 15

8:00 AM — Welcome Breakfast
9:00 AM — ESI 101
10:00 AM — ESI Protocols: Beyond the Basics
11:30 AM — Mobile Device Discovery: Strategies and Tactics for Plaintiff Attorneys
1:30 PM — All You Need to Know About Hyperlinks
2:30 PM — Privilege Log Strategy: Entries to Insights
3:45 PM — The Judges Panel
6:30 PM — Dinner sponsored by Huntington Bank

Wednesday, September 16

8:00 AM — Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM —  Law in Motion: Policy Updates, Trends, and Recent Case Law Developments
10:30 AM — Defendant's Playbook
11:30 AM — Negotiating Protective Orders: Responding to Defendant Overreach in the Era of GenAI and Data Security
1:30 PM — Generative AI for Plaintiffs
2:30 PM — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: New and Pending Federal Rules Amendments
3:45 PM — Search Methodology (Search  Terms, TAR, GenAI)
5:00 PM — CLEF CON 2026 Closing Reception
 
Continuing Education Credit

CLE and CEDS Credit Applications Are Pending

CLEF CON 2026 is pending CLE approval in Tennessee and Minnesota. CLE is sponsored by Angeion. CEDS continuing education credit approval is pending from ACEDS.

Credit amounts, eligibility details, and attendance instructions will be shared once approvals are finalized.

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CLE Credit

CLE is provided by Angeion, with approval pending in Tennessee and Minnesota.

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CEDS Credit

CEDS continuing education credit approval is pending from ACEDS.

Once approvals are finalized, this section will be updated with available credit information and any attendee instructions needed to claim credit.

Speakers

Stay tuned. The full speaker roster will be announced soon.

2026 Conference Sponsors

CLEF is proud to recognize our 2026 sponsors, whose support strengthens CLEF CON 2026 and our year-round programming for the plaintiff-side complex litigation community.

Premiere Partner

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Strategic Partners

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Associate Partners

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Gold Law Firm Partners

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Bronze Law Firm Partner

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Connect with the Plaintiff Community Year-Round

CLEF sponsorships offer meaningful ways to engage with attorneys, litigation support teams, and decision-makers through visibility, thought leadership, and event presence.

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open

Ready to support the plaintiff community in a deeper way?

Learn More About Sponsorship

Venue & Hotel

AC Hotel Nashville Downtown

Located in the heart of Nashville, the AC Hotel offers attendees easy access to the conference experience, local dining, entertainment, and everything Music City has to offer. A discounted group rate has been secured for CLEF CON 2026 attendees.

Address:

410 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203

Please note: The CLEF room block closes on August 17, 2026. We encourage you to book early to guarantee availability.

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Register for CLEF CON 2026

Conference registration is $234 per person, which includes all fees. Your registration provides full access to all educational sessions, networking events, and technology showcases.

If you’re not yet a member of the CLEF community, please apply here before registering.