Lyzette Wallace Speaks on Rule 26(f) Conferences

April 23, 2026

Lyzette Wallace, Discovery Counsel in our Securities Litigation & Investor Protection practice, will speak at the Sedona Conference at the Asher Adams Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 23, 2026 at 2 pm (MT).

The panel program, Enhancing the Effectiveness of Rule 26(f) Conferences: Updates from the Sedona Conference Drafting Team, will address the goals and structure of the forthcoming commentary on Rule 26(f) and how it may impact the discovery process. Panelists will highlight key themes and emerging best practices identified during the drafting process and will explore how early and cooperative engagement can lead to more efficient, proportional, and effective discovery outcomes. The session will also address practical considerations for both counsel and the courts, including preparation strategies, the use of checklists, local rules, and individual practices to foster meaningful participation, as well as the role of Rule 37 in enforcing compliance.

Panelists: 

• Emily B. Jennings, Paul Hastings LLP 

• Brittany Resch, Strauss Borrelli PLLC 

• Lyzette Wallace, Cohen Milstein 

• Jack Woodcock, Pierce Atwood LLP 

Learn more and register for the Sedona Conference