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Spring Seminar 2008 - Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Managing information within any organization is a huge task. No matter where you are in the process ARMA Chicago invites you to its upcoming 2008 Spring Seminar and Get Connected!

Choose from these Two Education Sessions

Transitioning from Paper to Electronic Records

Whether you are now transitioning actively or making a gradual transition to electronic records, few doubt that the use and management of information is in flux. As the next generation of business processes move beyond paper-based records, the greatest challenge for those involved will be managing this transition effectively and to their organization’s best interests. The goal of these sessions is to provide attendees the concepts they need to negotiate this transition professionally and effectively within their organizations.

The central focus will be on Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the management of electronic content under best management principles and best RIM practices.

Topics to include
• Traditional to electronic transition management.
• (Nearly) Paperless? Myth or future?
• Paper vs. electronic management challenges.
• RM & IT strategic partners for success.
• ECM introduction.
• ECM technology components.
• ECM taxonomy.
• ECM life cycle & retention management.

Emerging RIM Best Practices in the Legal Environment

In the legal environment, Records and Information Management, RIM Managers face some unique challenges. Those who manage the records within these organizations must not only utilize the basic principles of Records and Information Management but also must be able to handle the unique needs of the firm’s lawyers and clients.
With the growing demand to control critical information, what Records and Information Management best practices are emerging in the legal field?

Topics to include
• Building a Best Practices RIM Program/ A Case Study - How a program was built from scratch with a best practices approach
• RIM Policies and IT – Effectively connecting with your IT department to discuss RIM policy
• Matter Centric Records Management – Managing email and other electronic records in a matter centric workspace
• The Future of RIM in the Legal Environment – A roundtable of individuals from the RIM and IT fields will address prepared topics and take questions from the audience.

Presenters

David O. Stephens, CRM, FAI
David Stephens is an internationally recognized authority in records and information management. He has served since 1995 as vice president for records management consulting at Zasio Enterprises, Inc., a leading records management company. Bringing his thirty years of experience, David has developed or improved records management programs for more than two hundred corporations and government agencies across the United States. David Stephens is also one of the most prolific speakers and authors in contemporary records management. His most recent book is Records Management: Making the Transition from Paper to Electronic (ARMA International publication).

David has also co-authored the book Electronic Records Retention: New Strategies for Data Life Cycle Management, published in 2003, the standard reference work on the subject. As a speaker he has addressed thousands of records managers throughout the United States and in some twenty countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific. Information Management, ARMA International’s journal, features his articles frequently. As an instructor he has for many years lectured for the basic and advanced records management curriculum offered by The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

David has also served as ARMA International president and in 1992 became a ARMA International Company of Fellows.

Beth Chiaiese, CRM, MLIS
Beth Chiaiese has been the National Director of Loss Prevention at Foley & Lardner LLP since 2001. Her twenty nine years of records management professional practice include experience as a practitioner as well as a consultant. She has assisted firms in developing work processes and technological strategies reflecting best practices in the areas of records management, conflicts of interest, new business processing and risk management.

Beth Chiaiese speaks frequently to professional audiences. Her appearances before national conferences include those of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International), the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society (ALAS). She is currently a member of ARMA International’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Chiaiese’s articles have appeared in the National Law Journal, LawNet, and in ARMA International publications. She is co-author of Records Management in the Legal Environment, published by ARMA International in 2003 that discusses extensively the processes, technologies and ethical concerns law firm records and conflicts managers and administrators face.

Ann Ostrander
Ann Ostrander currently directs the global loss prevention efforts at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her experiences prior to joining Kirkland include a six-year stint as a technology consultant focusing on records management, conflicts and automated workflow issues (including business analysis, software selection, data conversion and project management), another six-year stint directing the operations of a large New York firm and a few two-year stints helping law firms convert from paper to electronic information systems. Ann is also a Records Management Steering Committee member for ILTA.

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Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle, Chicago IL 60610

Located just north of Chicago’s Loop, Moody Bible Institute is easily accessible by automobile, bus or elevated train. For directions and to view the campus Click Here.

Conference will be held in Alumni Student Center. Free parking available for all attendees at Parking Lot C.

Time

Registration starts at 7:30 am
Program scheduled to end at 4:00 pm

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In the spirit of “Get Connected”, ARMA Chicago is extending its member rates to any who currently are members of any professional group.

Member of any professional group $125.00*

Individual not associated with any professional group $140.00*

Become an ARMA member day of Seminar $100.00
(payment due day of Seminar)

Half a Day $ 75.00

For groups of 2 of more please call 847-821-8239.

*Register before February 15, 2008 and take off $10.00

- Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided
- Free Parking

Note to CRMs:  Attending this all day event has been pre-approved by the ICRM for 5 education credits.