The Top Litigation Costs in 2025 and How to Control Them

Tuesday, March 25th | 2:00 PM
Track Session: For the Litigators
CLE eligible ⚖️

Managing litigation costs is more critical than ever, with discovery, expert witness fees, and ediscovery-related expenses among the biggest financial burdens for legal departments. This session will provide a deep dive into the most significant cost drivers in litigation today and offer targeted strategies for controlling them.

Experts will discuss practical approaches for reducing expenses through smarter data management, innovative cost-sharing agreements, and technology-driven efficiencies. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of where to focus their cost-control efforts to achieve meaningful savings while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes.

Discussion topics include:

• The biggest cost drivers in litigation today, including discovery, expert fees, and ediscovery, to understand where budgets are most impacted
  
• Cost-control tactics, such as optimizing data management, using technology to streamline workflows, and structuring effective cost-sharing agreements
  
• How to implement proactive strategies for predicting and mitigating litigation costs, allowing for better budget management and financial oversight

Panel facilitator

Melanie Antoon

Chief Customer Officer, DISCO

Panelist

Jessica Tseng Hasen

Senior Counsel, Head of E-Discovery Practice, Perkins Coie

Panelist

Laura Kessler

Senior Counsel, Litigation & Government Investigations, Peloton

Panelist

Michelle Anderson

Partner, Fisher Phillips

Panelist

Christian Hakim

Project Attorney, Orrick