Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is adept at handling work for a well-established cohort of clients, encompassing the full spectrum of e-discovery practices including document reviews, data preservation and privileged document identification, in some cases using internally-developed AI technologies on investigations by the DoJ, FTC and SEC. The team is spearheaded by Christian Mahoney, who operates from Washington DC alongside valued colleagues Delante Stevens and Andrew M. Juettner. Mahoney focuses his practice on AI, data analytics and info governance with strong expertise in representing clients and handling negotiations in litigation proceedings. Stevens has strengths in handling investigations and regulatory reviews, streamlining document review processes with various e-discovery methodologies to accommodate client resources and budgets. Juettner is also well-versed in advising on document preservation, collection and privilege logging for antitrust matters, securities enforcement and civil litigation.

With reputable strengths in handling contentious matters, King & Spalding LLP is a go-to firm for representation in complex class action and multi-district litigation. The team leads the full range of e-discovery work in high-profile federal and state cases and is well-suited for crisis matters such as large data breaches or spoliation situations. Additionally, the firm holds long-standing relationships with its global client base across a wide range of industries, acting as ongoing discovery counsel to advise on preservation, data collection and privilege reviews. The Atlanta-based group is co-led by John Tucker, a discovery expert with knowledge in project strategy and regularly defends clients’ e-discovery practices in court. Ronni Solomon jointly leads the team with a strong track record representing large companies in ‘bet-the-business’ matters that involve high-volume, complex discovery. The team is closely supported by Tanya Canup with a focus on information governance and preservation and collection methods. Lisa Smith’s practice includes counselling companies in regulatory investigations and developing defensible legal strategies for discovery. Partner Rose Jones departed from the firm in Nov 2024.

The e-discovery practice at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP covers a host of issues including data breaches, trade secrets and antitrust investigations for a focused client base in the pharmaceutical, automotive and technology industries. A team of four led the team from South Carolina. John Martin has experience handling multi-district litigation and assists clients with issues of information management and cybersecurity. Lucie Cohen serves as discovery counsel for high-end clients across industries. Heyward Bonyata  has vast experience as a litigator, developing and negotiating both offensive and defensive discovery strategies for clients. Julie Flaming specialises in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, product liability and business litigation, often involving technology in discovery processes. Travis Bustamante provides support from Charlotte, focusing on data breach response efforts and information governance. Jarrett Coco , also based in South Carolina, is another key contact,.

Norton Rose Fulbright has a robust e-discovery team that handles both intense litigation and strategic portfolio management, encompassing information governance, privacy, and cybersecurity issues. The firm specializes in cross-border mandates with its global reach and vast expertise to assist its broad client base, with an emphasis on the telecoms, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. The New York-based team includes David Kessler, who regularly acts as counsel for complex discovery disputes and advises on data governance issues. Also spearheading the group is Andrea D’Ambra, who increasingly takes on DOJ second request investigations. Susana Medeiros aids the team with widespread expertise across all phases of e-discovery, formulating strategies to collect and produce electronic information for civil investigations and litigation. Additionally, Ellen Blanchard, operating from Dallas, provides support across a range of data breach and cyber security incidences and has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of e-discovery.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a leading e-discovery practice with specialist expertise in the technology, finance, life sciences and energy sectors. The firm regularly navigates highly contentious discovery issues such as disputes over ESI protocols, privilege and relevance redactions or sensitive privacy issues. Additionally, it advises on generative AI policies to create efficient preservation and data management strategies and mitigate litigation risk for a vast client list. The group is coordinated by Washington-based Wendy Butler Curtis, leading with substantial experience in pharmaceutical, product liability and class action litigation. Jay Williams supports the team from the same office, with a strong focus on the financial services sector and is well-versed in representing banks and mortgage lenders in high-stakes investigations led by the DOJ and the CFPB, among other federal regulators.

Ropes & Gray LLP operates a cross-office team of enforcement and e-discovery attorneys, offering comprehensive support throughout the discovery process for high-stakes matters. In Boston, Shannon Capone Kirk is the global head of advanced e-discovery and AI strategy, leading discovery strategy for litigation, investigations and data cyber security cases. Emily Cobb is skilled in developing and refining internal e-discovery workflows for clients to improve defensibility and efficiency. Also stationed in New York is Meghan Gilligan Palmero, an experienced litigator with long-standing experience handling complex investigations and enforcement matters. Xueguang Sun manages document review projects and consults on preservation and collection-related issues from the same office.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP remains a top firm for advising global companies on discovery strategies and information management, providing strategic discovery guidance in mass tort, multidistrict litigation and class action lawsuits. Patrick Oot leads the team from Washington, as a reputable attorney handling high-stakes multidistrict litigation involving consumer products and product liability issues. Jennifer Stevenson jointly heads up the team, dedicating her practice to defending companies in class action litigation in state and federal courts. Jeremiah Wikler serves as counsel for several bet-the-company casesand is a go-to attorney for negotiating complex discovery disputes. Los Angeles’ Michael Shortnacy adds to the firm’s bench of expertise, regularly defending clients in consumer fraud-based class actions, mass tort actions and regulatory proceedings. Jason Ward and Gabe Egli are also valued individuals. Ward focuses his practice on innovative document management and information governance procedures while Egli handles personal injury mass torts. All lawyers are based in Kansas City unless otherwise specified.

Winston & Strawn LLP conducts high-value contentious work involving complex e-discovery issues, with specialities in class, consolidated and multidistrict litigation matters. The firm is proficient in its use of AI to ensure an efficient discovery process for clients across financial services, automotive and pharmaceuticals. John Rosenthal is the practice head and an established individual in e-discovery, privacy, data security and AI. His practice focuses on advising clients and software providers on using generative AI for efficient document analysis alongside working on high-profile multi-district litigation and class actions. Operating from Los Angeles, Bobby Malhotra is particularly active in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters. Jason Moore is another key individual who advises clients on discovery strategies in antitrust cases, product liability litigation, and government investigations. All attorneys mentioned are based in Washington unless specified otherwise.

DLA Piper LLP (US)  has a strong presence within the e-discovery and information management market, with a strong bench of expertise to aid clients in both litigation and advisory settings. The firm covers a wide breadth of contentious issues, including multidistrict litigation, internal investigations and responding to requests of government authorities. Team leader Jennifer Feldman is a strong litigator in San Diego, practising in both federal and state courts. In Reston, Dennis Kiker advises clients across a host of industries on developing workflows for e-discovery processes, implementing AI and other advanced technologies. A ‘trailblazer’ in the e-discovery space, New York’s Andrew Peck - former Chief Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York - advises on innovative solutions to information management issues.

Goodwin routinely handles discovery aspects of contentious matters, working alongside the firm’s litigation departments in cases of antitrust, securities, and internal investigations. The team are adept in developing e-discovery response strategies for clients across the financial services, IP and life sciences sectors. Michelle Treadwell Briggs leads the Boston-based team, advising clients on strategic issues involving e-discovery and information management. Daniella Panetta supports the group, handling e-discovery issues in commercial litigation, and government and internal investigations.

Husch Blackwell LLP handles e-discovery for a wide range of high-stakes cases, including bet-the-company disputes, putative class actions and multidistrict litigation. The team is co-led by Steven Neely in Washington DC and Tessa Jacob. Jacob has an extensive technical knowledge of e-discovery such as using data mining tools, TAR and other review platforms. She excels at creating defensible discovery processes for clients facing various litigation and investigations. Taylor Concannon Hausmann is a skilled attorney in defending patent and trade secret cases, product liability and class action litigation. Jennifer Cavner in Austin focuses her practice on white-collar cases and internal investigations, while Kip Randall, promoted to partnership in January 2025, is equipped to manage document reviews in response to compulsory requests. All attorneys are based in Kansas City unless otherwise specified.

K&L Gates has a robust advisory offering in the e-discovery field, assisting with the effective management of all discovery phases from identification and review through to production. The firm is well-versed in analyzing vast quantities of data and using innovative technologies to reduce data volumes for its clients. The group also shows strength in handling e-discovery processes for contentious matters, ranging from class action, qui tam action and government-requested investigations. Julie Anne Halter leads the team with a focused practice on commercial and business litigation, arbitrations and government investigations.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is well-versed in developing and implementing e-discovery strategies for clients spread across a wide array of sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, energy and fintech. In Chicago, Vanessa Barsanti supports clients through the full discovery process and represents them in complex litigation, while Karl Gunderson brings extensive experience in commercial and product liability cases. Washington DC’s Amber Whipkey focuses her practice on government investigations, representing clients in enforcement cases. Christopher Costello has left the firm.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a deep bench of expert attorneys to advise clients on the full scope of discovery and information governance issues. Scott Milner of Philadelphia spearheads the practice as an experienced litigator, representing and advising a stellar client roster on various issues. Tara Lawler operates from the same office, providing strategic guidance in response to internal and government investigations. Houston’s Jennifer Mott Williams is highly knowledgeable about technological innovations, assisting her clients in AI implementation into e-discovery processes. Bansri McCarthy is an active team member in New York, supporting clients spanning the energy, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

 

Seyfarth Shaw LLP operates an innovative e-discovery department, with a deep bench of attorneys possessing strong technical expertise. The firm is active on both advisory and contentious matters, handling complex technical subjects such as AI, digital forensics and database infrastructure. Jay Carle leads the team as a capable litigator with a wealth of experience in cyber security, legal software design and technical project management, making him a well-rounded advisor for clients across multiple industries. Matthew Christoff also handles complex litigation cases, leveraging the latest e-discovery technologies and defending their use.  Kathleen McConnell, who operates from San Francisco, holds expertise in data protection, information security and AI. She is praised for her use of data science in litigation, working alongside Jaime Raba on high-stakes e-discovery cases. Jason Priebe in Atlanta is also a valued partner, advising clients on domestic and international data privacy and information management issues. Scott Carlson retired in November 2024. All attorneys work from the Chicago office unless otherwise specified.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP excels in providing end-to-end discovery assistance, performing data collection, filtering, review and production for a broad array of clients. Alison Grounds spearheads the group from Atlanta as an authority in e-discovery law. She is well-versed in handling discovery-related aspects of litigation, internal and government investigations and subpoena response. Operating from New York, Jason Lichter applies his technical background to deploying the latest technologies to the full discovery process. Jim Calvert of Atlanta has managed the discovery process for clients in industries ranging from energy and construction to technology and financial services.

Akerman LLP is highly proficient at providing e-discovery solutions to a host of clients. Elan Hersh spearheads the group from Fort Lauderdale, with expertise across the full scope of discovery and experience representing clients in both state and federal courts. David Grasher is also a key individual, with notable experience representing clients in medical device, mass tort and product liability matters.

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is a recognised firm within the discovery space for its innovative approaches to document analysis, review and production. The firm’s e-data consulting group is led by John Koss in Boston, who excels in counselling clients on issues of information governance, e-discovery readiness and the utilization of AI in data systems.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a highly active firm in the contentious side of the e-discovery space, handling matters including patent litigation, antitrust cases and third-party subpoenas. The group is led by David Stanton of Los Angeles, who has recognised expertise in the latest technologies and most innovative discovery practices. Rachelle Rennagel is also a key individual in New York who counsels clients on issues of data governance and litigation readiness.

 

Sidley Austin LLP has a proficient bench of experts to support clients in highly regulated sectors in tackling e-discovery issues that arise during complex litigation. Colleen Kenney heads the group from Chicago, dedicating her practice to representing clients in complex litigation ranging from mass tort and product liability to securities and antitrust lawsuits. Matt Jackson advises clients on the use of developing technology in the discovery space alongside matters of record retention, data dispositions and data privacy regulations. Tom Paskowitz focuses his practice in New York on commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of securities and antitrust.