A non-profit dedicated to resolving litigation challenges
EDI’s MISSION
Founded in November 2006, The Electronic Discovery Institute (“EDI”) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to education, leadership, service, advocacy and research at the intersection of law and technology. The EDI community comprises corporate counsel, private practitioners, judges, professors of law and science, consultants, technologists and experts. Each year our members gather at the EDI Leadership Summit to learn, teach and collaborate on emerging issues in law and technology - with a focus on discovery, information governance, cybersecurity, litigation and big data management. We are a warm, collegial community united by our interest in these issues and our mutual respect.
EDI’S Annual MemberSHIP PROGRAM
Offering exclusive membership benefits, including:
RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY Publications
Stay up to date on your legal education with EDI’s landmark publications. Annual members receive complimentary copies (via mail) of all current EDI publications including the Federal Judges’ Guide to Discovery, Spoliation and Discovery Cases that Count.
ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
Explore EDI’s online resources page to learn about current industry best practices and standards. Annual members receive our quarterly newsletter and are always in the know when it comes to Discovery education.
community engagement at events
Our in-person and online programs are curated for both entry-level and high-level professionals. Annual Members always receive in-person event discounts giving them exclusive access to the EDI community.
Initiative Highlights
Annual Leadership Summit
October 13-15, 2026 | Lahaina, Hawaii
Mark your calendars and join the Electronic Discovery Institute at the Westin Maui Ka’anapal from October 13th to October 15th, 2026, for the 16th Annual EDI Leadership Summit! The Summit is the perfect opportunity to experience a unique getaway and connect with colleagues and peers.
Online eDiscovery Education
EDI believes that leading education and training should be accessible to practitioners without hefty travel requirements and CLE registration funds. Modern legal practice requires an understanding of the entire spectrum of practice in legal technology, data security and information law. No student should suffer financial burden to gain access to such knowledge. As such, affordability is one of the core principles that drives EDI’s Distance Learning Initiative. A near-zero registration fee provides a year’s access to the 40 core courses, the course materials and selection of elective courses.
“EDI’s EVENTS attract a broad and diverse group of attendees from a wide array of organizations, which has given me the opportunity to develop both professional contacts and personal friendships.”
- EDI Summit Attendee