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From the Workflow to the Witness Stand: AI in the Prosecutor’s Case
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
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* Registration open until 8/19/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)
Artificial intelligence is transforming prosecution on two fronts simultaneously: as a powerful tool for managing digital evidence and as a growing source of evidence itself. Prosecutors today face unprecedented volumes of data from mobile devices, cloud platforms, body-worn cameras, social media, and other digital sources. AI can help collect, prioritize, and surface relevant and potentially exculpatory information faster and more efficiently than traditional manual review methods.
At the same time, AI-generated and AI-assisted content—including synthetic media, algorithmic analyses, and chatbot interactions—is increasingly appearing in investigations and litigation. Courts are beginning to address critical questions surrounding the discovery, preservation, authentication, and admissibility of this emerging category of evidence.
This webinar explores both dimensions of AI's role in modern prosecution. The first half focuses on the practical application of AI in eDiscovery and evidence-management workflows, highlighting strategies to leverage AI while maintaining defensibility through validation, transparency, and human oversight. The second half examines the evidentiary challenges posed by AI-related evidence, including authentication, chain of custody, discovery obligations, and the role of AI in forensic tools and examinations.
Attendees will gain a practical framework for integrating AI into prosecutorial workflows and a better understanding of the legal and evidentiary considerations that accompany AI-generated and AI-assisted evidence. The central takeaway is clear: AI can help uncover the truth, but it cannot be permitted to determine it.
Key Takeaways:
- Apply AI within eDiscovery and evidence-management workflows while maintaining defensibility.
- Establish validation and human-review processes that support consistent, repeatable results.
- Understand evolving discovery, preservation, and chain-of-custody obligations involving AI-related evidence.
- Evaluate the authentication and admissibility challenges associated with AI-generated and AI-assisted evidence.
- Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI within forensic investigations and expert testimony.
- Develop practical strategies for the responsible incorporation of AI into prosecutorial practice.
Sponsored by: Haystack
Eligibility
NDAA’s mission to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. In consideration of this commitment, NDAA requires that all those in attendance of our programs currently work in or work closely with prosecution: NDAA invites prosecutors, lawyers and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal and military government attorneys’ offices. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact training@ndaajustice.org.
Questions?
Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.
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For More Information:
NDAA Training Team
training@ndaajustice.org
Presenters:
Ashish Prasad (Moderator)
Vice President and General Counsel, HaystackID
Vice President and General Counsel, HaystackID
Ashish Prasad is the Vice President and General Counsel at HaystackID. Widely regarded as a preeminent expert on discovery, litigation technology and complex litigation over the past 25 years, Ashish has managed all aspects of discovery across hundreds of litigation and investigation matters; developed policies and procedures for electronic discovery for corporations, law firms, and government agencies; defended discovery compliance procedures before courts and regulators; and trained thousands of lawyers, litigation support professionals, technologists, law students, and others on best practices for electronic discovery and litigation technology. In the areas described below, he has sought to positively impact the legal profession, the electronic discovery and litigation technology industries, corporate legal departments, law firms, government agencies, and the educational institutions that serve these groups.
John Wilson
CISO and President of Forensics
CISO and President of Forensics
As Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, John provides consulting and forensic services to help companies address various matters related to electronic discovery and computer forensics, including leading forensic investigations, cryptocurrency investigations, and ensuring proper preservation of evidence items and chain of custody. He regularly develops forensic workflows and processes for clients ranging from major financial institutions to governmental departments, including Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 law firms.
Rene Novoa, CCLO, CCPA, CJED
Vice President of Forensics, HaystackID
Vice President of Forensics, HaystackID
As Vice President of Forensics at HaystackID, Rene Novoa brings over two decades of experience in technology, specializing in data recovery, digital forensics, eDiscovery, and client engagement. Based in Chicago, he leads the company’s forensic lab with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies. Rene plays a key role in advancing the capabilities of HaystackID’s forensic team by driving research and development initiatives that address both current and future technology challenges.