Susan Jackson is Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, Trade & Information Governance as well as a certified computer forensic examiner at Novelis Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia. Susan has worked for Novels Corporation, and its predecessor, Alcan Aluminum Corporation for the past 22 years with a focus on Corporate Governance, International Trade, Commercial Contracts, Information Governance and eDiscovery. Susan has responsibility for working on US Anti-dumping / counter-veiling duties cases, responding to the government through its various 332, and 232 investigations. Susan also works with both the Aluminum Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to create policy positions on various free trade agreements. Susan is a key partner to Novelis’ internal Trade and Compliance team leading ongoing participation in CTPAT and PIP, along with other strategic trade initiatives. Recently, Susan has been named DPO for North America.

Additionally, she is responsible for both the global records retention and eDiscovery programs, Susan operates a forensic lab for all HR investigations and IS cybersecurity investigations, eDiscovery requests, compliance with internal policies regarding Electronically Stored Information and international data privacy regulations. Susan works with the FBI, Secret Service and the Department of Homeland security on a variety of electronic crimes, cyber security incidents and insider threat programs. Susan is also an adjunct professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School teaching four courses; eDiscovery and Computer Forensics, Cyber Security and Data Privacy, and then two practical experiential courses using cutting edge software for eDiscovery and Cybersecurity.

Tom Mullane has been dedicated to the continued success of the eDiscovery Team at United Technologies and RTX since its inception over fifteen years ago. Prior to joining the eDiscovery & Investigations Team, Tom held a variety of positions in Information Technology, including Server Management, Security Operations, and Third Party Security Risk Assessment. Currently, he project manages all e-discovery activities at RTX, and consults with application owners to align business needs and E-Discovery requirements.
Tom holds a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Boston University, and has earned both CISSP and CISM security certifications and CIPP/US and CIPP/E privacy certifications.

Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father. In this position, Bernice continues to advance her parents’ legacy of
nonviolent social change through policy, advocacy, research, as well as education & training through the Kingian philosophy of nonviolence, which she re-branded Nonviolence365™️ (NV365).

Through her work at The King Center, she educates youth and adults around the world about the nonviolent principles and strategies modeled by her parents. Under her leadership, the Center has implemented numerous initiatives reaching over 500,000 people around the world, including the Beloved Community Leadership Academy, Students with King, NV365 Education & Training, and The Beloved Community Talks, a courageous conversations platform about the difficult racial and social justice issues impacting our world. Dr. King led the development of an NV365 certification program for trainers, which provides individuals with the opportunity to teach the NV365 curriculum on behalf of The King Center. She is an instructor for the program and a trainer.

Dr. King received both a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree from Emory University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Spelman College. From 1990 -1992 she served as a law clerk for Judge Glenda Hatchett, the Chief Judge of The Fulton County Juvenile Detention Court. She served for seven years as an Assistant Pastor of Greater Rising Star Baptist Church in Atlanta where she organized and developed several new ministries. In 2007, she established the Be A King Scholarship in honor of her mother at Spelman College. Dr. King spearheaded the 2013 “Let Freedom Ring” event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington and her father’s “I Have a Dream”
speech. The global event included President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and President Jimmy Carter, members of Congress, as well as many other international leaders, dignitaries, and entertainers. In March 2018, Dr. King was fortunate to have a private audience with his holiness, Pope Francis. In 2020, she was influential in encouraging Atlanta Business leaders to actively support major racial equity and social justice issues, including the successful passage of Georgia's Hate Crime legislation.

Dr. King has received numerous awards and recognitions. She is the recipient of two Phoenix Awards. She received her first in 2020 from The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, where The Phoenix Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society and is their highest award. The second Phoenix Award was received in 2023 from the City of Atlanta. It recognizes outstanding achievements and service to the city, state, nation, and world, and is the highest award an individual or group can receive from the Mayor of the City of Atlanta. In addition to these awards, in 2021, she received the Atlanta Business Chronicle Lifetime Achievement Award for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion. She also received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Wesley College and Clinton College, an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Spelman College, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Grinnell College. As a noted author, she has to her credit, “Hard Questions, Heart Answers,” as well as a children’s book entitled “It Starts with Me,” which is a part of The King Center’s Be Love movement.

She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, admitted since 1992; a registered mediator through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution; a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (AKA), the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the International Women’s Forum (IWF), the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the 50 th Anniversary class of Leadership Atlanta (2020); a board member of The King Center, and The National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF). Dr. King is also Advisory Council Chair for Ready Life, a Fintech (Financial Technology) Services company that provides a novel pathway to home ownership without a credit score. Additionally, she serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Alliance for Redemption Holdings, an investor Company acquiring an existing profitable bank to build a tech-enabled minority focused financial institution (A Black Bank).
Dr. King is an innovative, inspirational, and transformational leader. She is devoted to advancing the legacy of her parents, and to ensuring that new generations of influencers are introduced to their teachings, The King Center, as well as the work of creating the Beloved Community, with Nonviolence365 as the pathway.

Kelly Smits is Assistant General Counsel and E-Discovery Counsel for Willis Towers Watson where she manages North American professional liability claims and litigation and oversees WTW’s e-discovery processes.

Heather D. B. Naaktgeboren is a Senior Paralegal, E-Discovery Manager & Co-Regional Governance Manager (North America) at WTW.

Nirav Shah serves as eDiscovery Counsel at The Home Depot, where he provides critical legal guidance to the in-house team, manages external counsel and vendors, and advises on best practices in eDiscovery. His role encompasses overseeing eDiscovery across various legal domains, including commercial litigation, class actions, general liability, intellectual property, employment, tax, and real estate. Nirav directs the implementation and execution of legal hold and preservation processes, ensuring The Home Depot’s compliance and readiness for legal proceedings.

Nirav is widely acknowledged as a thought leader in legal technology. His passion for sharing his expertise and mentoring others is evident in his numerous speaking engagements at conferences, educational forums, events, and webcasts, which are testaments to his significant influence in the industry. Nirav’s commitment to shaping the future of eDiscovery education is further demonstrated by his role on the Planning Committee for the University of Florida Law E-Discovery Conference.

Before joining The Home Depot, Nirav practiced with Troutman Sanders as a Senior Discovery Attorney, where he honed his skills in managing complex eDiscovery processes. He also served as a Director within FTI Consulting’s Technology group, further establishing his expertise in legal technology solutions.

Nirav Shah’s educational journey includes dual degrees in Mathematics and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. His unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in eDiscovery is evident in his career achievements and significant contributions to the legal community.

Nirav’s dedication to the legal field extends beyond his professional roles. He is actively involved in various volunteer activities and passion projects, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community and fostering the next generation of legal professionals.

Over the last decade, Jennifer has also developed deep experience in the area of e-discovery and document management. Jennifer has managed virtually all aspects of discovery in the single plaintiff, multiparty and multidistrict litigation (MDL) contexts, including leading legal hold implementation and ongoing management, developing preservation strategies incorporating IT and HR functions, selecting and managing vendors, identifying and forensically collecting custodial and noncustodial data, training, overseeing and conducting quality control of large and diverse review teams, aiding in validation and production, coordinating nonparty discovery, taking and defending lay and expert depositions, working with experts to develop case-specific reports, and preparing exhibits for trial.

Jennifer also works with corporate executives to build comprehensive information governance programs, including record retention, defensible disposition, litigation hold management, communication management and preservation. She meets with key client personnel to analyze their business needs and prepare customized retention schedules and document retention and destruction policies. In addition, Jennifer assists in developing company-specific legal hold checklists and tracking mechanisms, as well as educates, trains and advises teams of professionals to implement such policies.

Jennifer is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist, a member of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals, a member of Women in Ediscovery, the 2019-2021 Indiana Member Liaison for International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), a 2015-2024 Super Lawyer’s Rising Star, a 2021-2022 Appointee to Civil Litigation Task Force (eDiscovery-Focused) of the Indiana Supreme Court Innovation Initiative, and a 2019-2023 Invited Author on the International Legal Holds Drafting Group of The Sedona Conference.

Patrick Butts, CEDS, IGP is Legal Operations and Information Governance Manager for Hilltop Securities in Dallas, Texas. Hilltop Securities is a Texas-based diversified financial services company, servicing clients from offices across the United States in Public Finance, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Structured Finance, Clearing Services, Commodities and Securities Lending.
In his role with Hilltop Securities, Patrick’s responsibilities are distributed between management of corporate legal related processes and practices; consultation with in-house and outside counsel regarding management of legal initiatives; integration of an Information Governance program, consisting of records management, information classification, risk management, security and privacy; supervising and managing the work flow and activities of the E-Discovery team and assisting with discovery for complex litigation, regulatory investigations and other disputes; leading the development of policies and procedures, training requirements and strategic vision for the E-Discovery program and platform; and collaboration with technology and business units on information governance.

After starting my career in accounting, internal audit and finance, I changed my career to the IT field and worked with in the administration of the Microsoft servers and desktop software with a Fortune 200 company. After 8 years of the server and desktop administration, I changed to the corporate forensic/eDiscovery field and consulted in the US, Europe, South America and Asia for 10 years. In 2014, I implemented an enterprise eDiscovery tool at an Atlanta based company and maintained it there for 4 years. In 2018, I started working at Aflac and in early 2020 Aflac implemented the Exterro eDiscovery tool using the Legal Hold, EDDM and Review modules. At Aflac, I have trained over 90 internal employees and the staff of our outside counsel how to use the Exterro system.

I have held the following certifications: CISSP, CEDS, EnCEP, EnCE, MCSE, CCE and Green Belt.

Michael joined Meta in March 2017 and has been working in case management throughout his tenure at the company. He is responsible for managing Meta matters throughout the EDRM lifecycle. Prior to joining Meta, Michael worked as a litigation paralegal specialist at Ropes & Gray LLP and has over 20 years of experience working in Legal.

Brandon McGrath is a Project Manager at the Hanover Insurance Group, where he leads a team focused on identifying abandoned, sensitive, and obsolete data using Exterro Data Discovery. With over 15 years of experience in the Insurance and IT industries, he drives innovation and transformation in Information Governance to ensure the 3 C's of Confidence, Control and Costs in Hanover’s data management programs

David focuses his practice on e-discovery, privacy, information governance and cybersecurity. He advises clients on a broad range of strategic and tactical questions regarding data management and e-discovery and, in particular, on cross border discovery including the interplay of U.S. discovery obligations and non-U.S. data protection.

Victor Oppong Adu-Gyamfi, a former Mining Engineer from Ghana, now works at Progressive in Enterprise Security. He leads the Forensics and eDiscovery (FeD) team. He is passionate about data-driven risk management and uses Exterro to enhance regulatory compliance and digital trust in eDiscovery processes. Victor holds a BA in Applied Mathematics and an MBA in Operations Management and Information Systems Management from Cleveland State University.

Ronald J. Hedges is the Principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC. He served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey for over 20 years. He speaks and writes on a variety of topics, many of which are related to electronic information, including procedural and substantive criminal law, information governance, litigation management, and the integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence into existing information governance policies and procedures. Among other things, Ron is the chair of the Court Technology Committee of the Judicial Division of the ABA. He is also a member of the artificial intelligence task forces of the New Jersey and New York state bar associations.

Matthew J. Petersen, 20 years as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigations. 18 of those years as a Certified Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) Forensic Examiner. Certified in Mac, Linux, Windows, memory analysis, PDA and Cell Phone Forensics. I have written three white papers for the FBI regarding Innocent Images - Peer to Peer examination, Recovery of deleted VM Images, and the Examination of the PLC from Wind Turbines. One of the last cases in the FBI I performed the examination and analysis of six wind turbines for the US vs Sinovel case in 2011. I have testified in Local, State and Federal and Military as an expert in computer forensics. I have been called to testify in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin. In 2017, I retired from the FBI and migrated into the Corporate investigations in performing examination for E-Discovery, Insider Risk and CSIRT Investigations. I have used FTK Stand Alone, FTK Enterprise, FTK E-Discovery, FTK Imager, Regisrty Viewer, PRTK and Exterro E-Discovery. We utilize the strength of Exterro IPP in a MS Purview platform, and have performed E-Discovery in other platforms as well as utilzed other forensic tools.

David chairs Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery (RED) Practice Group and is a member of the firm’s Global Leadership Team. A Harvard Law graduate with more than 35 years of commercial litigation experience, David serves as e-discovery counsel and information governance counsel to some of the top companies in the world. David also represents clients in complex litigation matters and counsels companies of all sizes on information governance and emerging technology issues. He has won multiple innovation, technology, and leadership awards, and has been recognized individually by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal. The 70+ lawyer RED Practice Group that David leads has also been recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading e-discovery practice. He is the principal architect of Reed Smith’s E-Discovery App, chairs the EDRM Project Trustees, and is on the advisory board of the Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute. He has served as a court-appointed E-Discovery Special Master in multiple cases and has helped to draft and support amendments to state and federal rules focusing on e-discovery. He has authored numerous legal publications and is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education and judicial training seminars regarding e-discovery, cross-border discovery, artificial intelligence, and information governance.

Scott A. Milner is a Chambers ranked litigator and legal entrepreneur who has practiced at the intersection of law, technology, and design for nearly two decades. Scott is the global practice leader of Morgan Lewis’s eData practice, a data-driven practice that is transforming the delivery of legal services by leveraging people, processes, and technology to reimagine the work lawyers do. While at the helm, Scott has assisted in developing industry-leading best practices and strategies for sensible, defensible information governance, discovery, and litigation readiness.

Scott counsels and advises companies in electronic discovery and information governance processes and best practices. He works with Morgan Lewis’s lawyers across practice groups to tailor strategies and discovery management plans for clients around the globe, in numerous industries and disciplines. Scott’s practice encompasses all phases of eDiscovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI). Scott participates in 26(f) conferences, negotiates ESI protocols and FRE 502(d) orders along with advising clients on collection and search and retrieval methodologies. Clients frequently engage and rely on Scott to negotiate discovery protocols with several U.S. government agencies, as well as numerous state U.S. Attorneys’ offices. He serves as eDiscovery liaison in jurisdictions across the United States, negotiates TAR protocols, and handles motions practice related to discovery disputes.

Sharing almost two decades of experience in eDiscovery, Scott is a trusted thought leader in the industry, frequently speaking and writing articles on topics in the AI including the Ethics of AI, discovery, data incident response, IG, innovation, and disruption space. Scott was recently recognized as an AI Visionary, a finalist as an Attorney Tech Evangelist, recognized as a Legal Technology Trailblazer, Scott’s LATHOS application won the Tech-Enabled Litigation Department of the Year award at the 2022 Legalweek’s Leaders in Tech Law Awards and our eData Tech Stack won the E-Discovery Technology and Innovation award in the law firm category at the 2024 Legalweek’s Leaders in Tech Law Awards.

Scott received his J.D., cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law and B.A. from the University of Florida.

LaTrece Johnson is a dynamic professional with over 13 years of experience, boasting 9 years in the legal industry. Her career showcases a commitment to optimizing processes and programs, supporting executive leadership, and fostering organization-wide initiatives. LaTrece has honed her expertise in building strategic relationships with law firms, vendors, and business partners, while adeptly leading effective teams in support of evolving global organizations.

In her current role as Director, Head of Legal Operations at Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, LaTrece exemplifies leadership by empowering her team to tackle new challenges while embodying the company's core values. Prior to her current position, she contributed significantly to the legal operations community at the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium and worked for large Fortune 500 organizations like Ross Stores Inc and Adobe Inc.

Beyond her professional endeavors, LaTrece is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the legal operations industry. She co-started a LinkedIn group for black legal ops professionals to foster networking and support. Based in Los Angeles, LaTrece enjoys a vibrant personal life, participating in competitive kickball, organizing events for a black women in tech group, exploring culinary delights, and spending time with her puppy and family.. Her commitment to excellence, paired with her dedication to advancing diversity, marks her as a standout leader in both her professional and personal spheres.

Keith Turbesi is Senior Project Manager for the Hanover Insurance Group. With twenty-five years of experience, he is responsible for driving and implementing Information Governance strategy that aligns with the needs and goals for the Office of General Counsel. Keith has a passion for driving eDiscovery and Information Governance process improvement for the overall portfolio, individual projects, metrics, and reporting. He is a trusted advisor and strategist who drives innovation, and transformation, by doing the right thing, to ensure defensible accountability, while also ensuring compliance and quality.

Dan Hudson is an eDiscovery Forensics Engineer at The Hanover Insurance Group, who has dedicated an impressive 27 years with the company. Throughout his tenure, he has held diverse IT roles, spanning from Desktop and Server Administration to Security and Forensics. Since 2012, he has been associated with Exterro, where his passion for eDiscovery, Information Governance and Forensics thrives. Notably, Dan holds a GIAC certification as a Forensics Analyst, underscoring his expertise in this field. His curiosity extends to understanding the intricate workings of today’s technology and the internet of things. Dan’s commitment lies in anticipating his team’s needs and ensuring transparency and efficiency in all endeavors.

Michael Sarlo is the Chief Innovation Officer, and President of Global Investigations and Cyber Incident Response at HaystackID. As Chief Innovation Officer, Michael works closely with HaystackID’s software development and data science teams to deliver best in class data collection, eDiscovery, and review solutions that allow legal teams to act on data types that are typically not conducive to collection, review, or production in the context of eDiscovery. He has designed unique and awardwinning data review applications that address specific and costly review pain points, including cellular device review mechanisms and AI-enabled workflows to identify and protect personally identifiable information and other sensitive data types.

As President of Global Investigations, Michael works closely with clients on the most challenging and complex regulatory, investigative, and civil litigation matters that require execution across all of HaystackID’s services divisions on a global scale, or where deadline expectations need complete HaystackID operational alignment and rigor to deliver successful outcomes. A certified and highly credentialed forensic examiner possessing exceptional subject matter expertise in all types of computing devices, software, and operating systems, Michael continues to find new methods of reducing spend across the eDiscovery lifecycle, ultimately improving outcomes for corporate and law firm clients.

Michael also oversees HaystackID’s Cyber Discovery and Incident Response Services division. He leads a cross functional team of HaystackID experts that regularly assist insurers, breach coaches, and their corporate clients when a data breach occurs. A unique understanding of information technology, data security, eDiscovery, document review, and privacy-related issues is required in order to allow organizations to resolve security incidents while meeting their regulatory obligations.

Michael is an expert in cross-border matters and data privacy issues. His expertise in information governance combined with a unique understanding of clients’ challenges when dealing with inside counsel, outside counsel, and information technology has driven rapid growth within HaystackID while concurrently extending US clients’ operational and strategic reach with international concerns in an evolving data privacy environment.

Michael is fluent in a wide variety of digital forensic, ECA, eDiscovery processing, and hosting technologies, in addition to the IT infrastructure associated with deploying and administering such tools. He is also a frequent speaker on digital forensics best practices, cybersecurity, ESI treatment methodologies, and cost containment strategies for working with massive volumes of data.

Mark DeAmicis is an Info Gov eDiscovery Tech Lead at The Hanover Insurance Group. Mark has been with the Hanover for 27 years. Throughout his tenure, he has held diverse IT roles spanning from Application Support, Build Engineer, Release/Change Management. Since 2022 Mark has been focused on the Exterro Data Inventory Management and eDiscovery tools.

Mallory has been in the legal industry for over 17 years as a litigation paralegal in both Big Law and corporate legal departments. With a background in litigation, Mallory has supported, managed, and overseen enterprise programs for retention / preservation, legal holds, data collection, review, and productions while leveraging both Zapproved and Exterro tools. Mallory champions and fosters collaboration across the enterprise, especially the relationship that must be harmonious between corporate legal departments and the organization’s IT department; this partnership is critical to support compliance and the responsibility to defend the company.

At Solventum, 3M’s healthcare spin-off, Mallory has been on a team building the foundation for success between Legal and IT. Ask her about lessons learned!

Karla is a Senior eDiscovery Analyst at Hanover. She manages eDiscovery workflows from matter inception through closing and destruction on a wide variety of matters with varying complexities. She collaborates with internal and external legal teams and other business units to ensure efficient retrieval and analysis of relevant information. Karla brings litigation paralegal experience and a deep understanding of the legal process to her role. Her experience in document review and case management serves as a solid foundation for navigating the complexities of eDiscovery. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a paralegal certificate. She has also achieved a professional CEDS designation from the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists.