Sitting with the C-Suite: Trent Livingston of ESI Analyst
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On January 15, I sat down via Webex with Trent Livingston, the CEO of ESI Analyst. Trent and I covered, among a host of topics, how he got involved in the eDiscovery industry, mobile device preservation, collection and review, and eDiscovery in current events.  Trent started his career as a software test engineer and developer at Microsoft before entering the eDiscovery marketplace in the early 2000s.  He has since provided consulting and expert testimony surrounding structured data, process automation, and complex data analytics throughout his two-decade long career in eDiscovery a ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Julie Lewis of Digital Mountain
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On November 23, I sat down via Webex with Julie Lewis, the CEO of Digital Mountain. Julie and I covered creative solutions in eDiscovery, remote work, and finding value in eDiscovery.  Julie Lewis has extensive experience in eDiscovery, founding Digital Mountain in 2003. Julie has over 30 years of experience in the tech industry and previously worked in venture capital, M&A, public accounting and at several public companies in leadership, management and operational roles. Finding Creative Solutions in eDiscovery Julie explains that Digital Mountain aims to “provide our customers wit ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Gulam Zade of LOGICFORCE
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On October 23, 2020, I sat down via Webex with Gulam Zade, the CEO of LOGICFORCE. Gulam and I covered LOGICFORCE’s scorecard, and how the company has diversified and grown in the eDiscovery space.  Gulam has years of experience as an attorney in private practice, where he specialized in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring. Gulam joined LOGICFORCE in 2014 as a partner and general counsel before becoming CEO in 2019. He is a well-known author on legal technology. Outsourcing So Lawyers Can Be Lawyers Gulam explains that lawyers are trained to be effective lawyers, which can be enhanced ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Hal Brooks of HaystackID
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On October 29, 2020, I sat down via Webex with Hal Brooks, the CEO of HaystackID. Hal and I covered how to best choose an eDiscovery partner, the influence of the global pandemic on both information governance (IG) practices and remote document review, and a host of other topics.  Hal has served as the CEO of HaystackID since 2018.  HaystackID recently merged with NightOwl and offers, along with eDiscovery technology and litigation support, its ReviewRight remote document review services.  A long-time industry veteran, Hal previously served as Regional Vice President of Ikon Do ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: JP Midgley of Avalon
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On October 30, I sat down via Webex with JP Midgley, the CEO of Avalon. JP and I covered transitioning to RelativityOne, standing out among the competition, and tips on how to go paperless.  JP began his career at Avalon in an entry-level position before being appointed director of client services.  In 2008, he opened Avalon’s Buffalo office and became that location’s managing partner.  JP has been the CEO of Avalon since 2011. Blending eDiscovery Vendors and Law Firms JP explains how Avalon is able to work with law firms brought in by corporate clients, stating that Avalon op ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Mandi Ross of Prism Litigation Technology and Insight Optix
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On October 28, I sat down via WebEx with Mandi Ross, the CEO of both Prism Litigation Technology and Insight Optix. Mandi and I covered a broad range of topics relevant to modern litigation, specifically proportionality, remote work during the pandemic, and staying up to date on technology.  Mandi has about 35 years of experience in the eDiscovery space. She started as a paralegal, and has worked as an expert and consultant. She previously served as the Vice President of Ciara Inc. and Jurist Systems Group. Broad and Burdensome Data: Utilizing Proportionality in eDiscovery Mandi explain ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Mark Hawn of Trustpoint.One
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On October 19, I sat down with Mark Hawn, the CEO of Trustpoint.One, via Webex. Mark and I covered how one size does not always fit all in eDiscovery, embracing remote technology and opportunities in the market.  Mark is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded and served as the CEO for Legal Copies International for eight years before it was acquired by Ikon. He also founded DocForce/Onsite Sourcing in 2002, which was later acquired by a private equity firm. Mark has served as the CEO of Trustpoint.One since 2010. Finding Synergistic Opportunities in the eDiscovery Market Mark expla ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Alma Asay of Litera Microsystems
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On September 30, I sat down with Alma Asay, an Evangelist at Litera Microsystems, via Webex. Alma and I covered her advice for legal technology entrepreneurs, the future of legal technology, and key questions to ask law firms about technology.  Alma  began her career as an associate with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in the litigation department.  She founded Allegory, a cloud-based litigation management platform, in 2012, serving as the CEO from its inception until 2017, when Allegory was acquired by Integreon.  She is now an Evangelist for Litera, having joined the co ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Andy Macdonald of Consilio
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On September 17, I sat down with Andy Macdonald, the CEO of Consilio, via Webex. Andy and I discussed the need (and challenges) of accessing capital for the legal services industry, Consilio’s growth model and service mindset, and managing a corporate litigation spend in a time of uncertainty. Andy has a long history of executive leadership, having grown his previous company, First Advantage, through a series of 60 acquisitions in five years. First Advantage Litigation Consulting was rebranded to Consilio in February 2013. Since then, Andy has grown Consilio into one of the largest providers ..read more
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Sitting with the C-Suite: Ian Campbell of iCONECT
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by Clinton Sanko
3y ago
On September 10, I sat down with Ian Campbell, the President and CEO of iCONECT, via Webex. Ian and I covered a variety of issues surrounding iCONECT’s proprietary Xera review application, including its applicability to non-eDiscovery business problems, key issues with Information Governance (IG), and how to overcome transition concerns when considering a change of eDiscovery technology. Ian has a design background and, prior to founding iCONECT, he worked in advertising and founded his own agency. In 2012 iCONECT launched its flagship review product, Xera, which Ian reported was designed fro ..read more
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