Computer forensics have now become something of a staple of government investigations of corporate wrongdoing. As our work and lives have moved further and further into the digital space, so too has the relevant data we produce, creating a new set of digital markers worthy of examining.

Next week’s Legalweek West conference will bring together perspectives from all along the legal spectrum to address the shifting role that digital forensics play in the legal community. One panel, called “Forensics 2.0,” will examine the growing prevalence of digital forensics in corporate compliance and government investigations, and what role forensics can be expected to play in civil litigation moving forward.