The Paralegal Voice: Digital Evidence for Paralegals

Our guest is Giovanni Masucci, a Sr. Digital Forensic Examiner and the CEO/President of National Digital Forensics, Inc., to explore digital forensics and evidence. We discuss the latest technology, including surprising sources of digital evidence, how paralegals can help identify digital evidence in cases, and how to prepare for digital forensics careers in litigation.

In this episode:

-The definition of digital forensics
-Types of devices containing digital evidence
-Types of cases which often involve digital evidence
-How paralegals can help identify digital evidence
-Basic steps for formulating an e-discovery plan
-The role of a digital forensics company
-Training and education for digital forensics careers

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MP3Link: http://websrvr82il.audiovideoweb.com/ny60web16519/LTN/PLV/PLV_052510_DigitalEvidence.mp3

Internet resources referenced in the podcast:

Evidence Technology Magazine http://www.evidencemagazine.com/

Digital Forensic Investigator (DFI) http://www.dfinews.com/

Forensic Magazine http://www.forensicmag.com/

Lexis Nexus (case references and e-discovery certification) http://www.lexisnexis.com/

Forensic Focus Blog http://www.forensicfocus.com/

Kroll Ontrack http://www.krollontrack.com/

GPS Evidence Issues http://gpsevidence.blogspot.com/

Electronic Discovery and Evidence http://arkfeld.blogs.com/

National Digital Forensics, Inc. http://www.natldf.com/

The Paralegal Voice also thanks its sponsors: TERIS, Westlaw Deposition Services, and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

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