Litigating in the Age of Illusion: Deepfakes and Digital Evidence

Topic Summary:

Litigating in the Age of Illusion: Deepfakes and Digital Evidence unpacks how AI‑generated deepfakes are reshaping modern litigation. Attorney Kate Dunnington breaks down the risks, emerging defenses, and courtroom challenges posed by artificial media, using case examples and practical insights drawn from today’s rapidly evolving technology.

You’ll learn actionable strategies for preserving, authenticating, and challenging digital evidence, along with straightforward explanations of the tech behind deepfakes and their legal implications. Packed with compelling examples and concrete guidance, this session equips attorneys with the tools they need to safeguard case integrity and confidently navigate the new realities of AI‑manipulated evidence.

About Your Speaker:

Kate Dunnington, Esq., CEDS is a litigation and eDiscovery attorney and the founder of Kate Dunnington Law, PLLC, where she focuses on two complementary areas: representing clients in complex, catastrophic injury litigation and partnering with law firms as co‑counsel on challenging eDiscovery matters. [linkedin.com]

A Certified E‑Discovery Specialist (CEDS) through ACEDS since 2019, Kate brings a litigator’s perspective to modern discovery, bridging the gap between technical processes and strategic case outcomes. Her courtroom-informed approach stems from years of handling high‑stakes matters involving mass torts, medical and nursing home negligence, product liability, and other catastrophic injury cases.

Kate is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for two categories: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. She has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40, underscoring her leadership in complex litigation and eDiscovery strategy. [bestlawyers.com] [thenationa...awyers.org]

Kate serves on the Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors, is a past president of the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County (Kentucky) and is an active member of The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 on Electronic Document Retention and Production.

Kate holds both her Bachelor of Science and J.D. from the University of Louisville, where her early interest in science and technology shaped the foundation for her career at the intersection of data, law, and innovation. Today, Kate partners with legal teams across the country, whether as co‑counsel or a behind‑the‑scenes strategist, to navigate discovery challenges, strengthen litigation posture, and ensure that technical decisions align with trial strategy.