A dedicated e-discovery and information governance team, Moore & Van Allen, PLLC advises on discovery strategy, data management, and defensible workflows across litigation and investigations.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton maintains a globally integrated e-discovery practice that supports complex disputes, investigations, and transactions across the US and Europe. The practice is well-regarded for its handling of cross-border discovery issues, advising on data transfer, privacy, and regulatory constraints in multi-jurisdictional matters. Apart from contentious matters, the group advises clients on discovery planning and data strategy at an early stage, helping to streamline workflows, control costs, and reduce risk across multiple proceedings. Washington-based Christian Mahoney leads the team, with notable focus on AI, data analytics, and information governance. Delante Stevens regularly advises clients on discovery best practices in the context of litigation, regulatory reviews, and investigations.

With ‘capabilities reflective of their deep bench and recognized industry standing’, King & Spalding combines sophisticated legal judgement with technical command to guide clients through highly complex and sensitive disputes. The team is routinely entrusted with discovery strategy in large-scale class actions, multidistrict proceedings, and government investigations. Regarded as a first call in crisis scenarios, the practice provides consistent oversight across all phases of discovery, from data preservation and ESI negotiations through document review, production, and discovery disputes. Based in Atlanta, the group is co-led by Ronni Solomon, a seasoned litigator with a strong track record defending clients in high-stakes matters, and John Tucker, an experienced discovery specialist noted for his strengths in strategic project planning. Christopher Costello further strengthens the firm’s e-discovery and information governance offering.

Norton Rose Fulbright operates a well-established e-discovery offering that combines legal, technical and operational expertise to support clients facing complex litigation and information management demands. The team is regularly instructed on cross-border discovery matters, drawing on the firm’s broader data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance capabilities to navigate regulatory and jurisdictional constraints on data use and transfer. The practice is led from New York by David Kessler, who focuses on cross-border discovery and regularly acts for financial services, tech and pharmaceutical clients, advising on litigation readiness and serving as specialist discovery counsel. Co-head Andrea D’Ambra  advises global organisations on information risk across disputes and investigations, with particular strength in cross-border discovery, international data protection regimes and emerging AI-related issues. Susana Medeiros advises on complex e-discovery matters, including defensible data collection and spoliation issues, while Dallas-based Ellen Blanchard supports companies on information governance and data protection across the discovery lifecycle.

 

 

 

 

Known for their ‘specialized expertise, strategic client-centric advice, and respect in the industry’, Redgrave LLP is positioned as a trusted advisor to corporate clients facing evolving data, regulatory, and litigation challenges. Noted for its focus on discovery, information governance, and data-intensive disputes, the firm advises clients across the full e-discovery lifecycle in litigation, government investigations, and regulatory reviews. At the helm of the practice in Northern Virginia, Jonathan Redgrave brings longstanding experience in litigation, emerging technologies, and discovery strategy. In Washington, Victoria Redgrave works alongside e-discovery specialist Robert Keeling advising on complex, data-intensive matters. Erica Zolner leads from Chicago, with a strong focus on high-stakes litigation and class actions, providing guidance on e-discovery and information governance issues. The team is further supported by Rana Dawson in Chicago, who advises on trial, appellate, and dispute resolution matters, and Ray Mangum in Washington, who is noted for his work on e-discovery compliance in second-request reviews.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP maintains a strong position in the market for advising leading global corporates on discovery strategy and information management in high-stakes litigation and investigations. A go-to-advisor in mass torts, class actions, and multidistrict litigation, the firm draws on in-depth trial experience to resolve contentious disputes and pre-litigation challenges in matters carrying significant exposure. The team is under the leadership of Washington-based Patrick Oot, reputed for the depth of his expertise in high-stakes litigation and government investigations. Jennifer Stevenson co-leads from Kansas City, well-versed in representing clients in class action and product liability litigation throughout the country in both state and federal courts. Los Angeles’ Adam Shoshtari frequently advises on technology-related risks with a proactive focus, often resolving issues before disputes arise. Shannon Schoultz supports from Atlanta, with a focus on data, discovery, and information governance in complex disputes. The firm’s reach was extended with the arrivals of John Rosenthal, Jason Moore, and Jamie Brown in January 2026.

Goodwin leverages the firm’s wider litigation team to support on matters across financial services, investigations, and antitrust, bringing technical fluency to discovery environments. Beyond contentious matters, Goodwin regularly advises clients on data governance, retention, and information management strategies. Boston-based Michelle Treadwell Briggs is praised by clients for her expertise in e-discovery, specifically implementing response strategies for litigation.

Hilgers PLLC has established itself as a prominent player in the discovery space, managing complex portfolios, crisis takeovers, and bet-the-company matters. Regularly instructed on high-stakes, data-intensive disputes and investigations, the team is valued for their ability to navigate challenging discovery environments, implement defensible protocols, and integrate advanced analytics. The firm is further engaged by clients to advise on governance frameworks, cross-border discovery, and privacy compliance. In Omaha, Carrie Dolton oversees the practice, bringing expertise in document review technology and developing custom workflows. Atlanta’s Rose Hunter Jones is a seasoned e-discovery lawyer, devoting her practice to crisis-driven matters at the intersection of legal and technical issues, including complex litigation and investigations. Utilizing his technical background, Denver-based Harry Dorcy advises on end-to-end discovery strategy, developing tailored tools to support data handling. In Chicago, Matthew Poplawski engages in high-stakes discovery matters, leading teams on complex investigations and MDLs.

With a comprehensive e-discovery offering, K&L Gates supports clients across civil litigation, corporate transactions, and government investigations. Advising on all phases of discovery, from identification, production, and presentation through to predictive analytics, the group delivers innovative strategies to complex data challenges. The practice places a strong focus on assisting in developing defensible policies and mitigating risk through guidance on records management, data privacy, and information governance. The team regularly works with in-house counsel and other firm groups on discovery planning, workflow design, and the implementation of data management practices. Managing partner Julie Anne Halter leads from Seattle, well-regarded for her expertise in resolving complex discovery issues associated with large-scale FTC second requests.

 

 

Home to a team of ‘top-end legal talent, creative and hard-working attorneys, and the ability to handle the most complex and sensitive matters’, Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s e-discovery practice advises clients on demanding data-intensive matters. The group is regularly engaged on complex MDLs, mass torts, antitrust proceedings, and congressional enquiries. With broader litigation and commercial objectives in mind, the group additionally acts as a strategic advisor, delivering innovative solutions on cross-border data and privacy challenges. Chicago’s Vanessa Barsanti focuses on managing discovery processes, as well as supporting clients with efficient, defensible, and practical discovery strategies. In New York, Aulden Burcher-DuPont is well-versed in government investigations, commercial litigation, and shareholder disputes, regularly representing Fortune 500 corporations and private equity funds. Karl Gunderson supports from Chicago, with capabilities managing discovery processes to successfully integrate into trials.

Demonstrating ‘an unparalleled understanding of how technology drives successful legal outcomes’, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP remains a force in tech-driven discovery. The group is regularly entrusted with high-profile disputes and investigations, delivering streamlined, defensible discovery and legal strategy. Based in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, David Stanton spearheads the practice, implementing experience in privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response to advise clients on regulatory compliance and industry best practices. Jennifer Siekiersky is a key contact in Nashville, bringing prior experience supporting Fortune 500 companies in litigation support and e-discovery services.

 

Seyfarth Shaw LLP's team led by experienced litigator Jay Carle, bringing knowledge and capability in handling data-intensive disputes. Jaime Raba is noted for leveraging his technical background, bridging robust, data-informed strategies with legal narratives. San Francisco’s Kathleen McConnell informs clients on the full spectrum of data privacy, including website-related disclosures, cross-border compliance, and record retention. Matthew Christoff helps clients identify key ESI sources and oversees their preservation, collection, and production. All lawyers are based in Chicago unless otherwise specified.

Sidley Austin LLP fields a deeply established e-discovery and data analytics capability that combines litigation with data strategy Regularly handling matters involving data-intensive volumes, heightened regulatory attention, and novel technology issues, the team’s offering stands out for a measured approach that balances legal risk, proportionality, and data complexity. In Chicago, the department is under the leadership of seasoned duo Colleen Kenney and Matt Jackson. Kenney, a highly experienced trial lawyer and e-discovery authority, brings decades of litigation experience to the strategic management of discovery in high-stakes disputes. Advising on large-scale e-discovery and information governance matters, Jackson brings a technology-informed approach to data management in high-volume investigations and litigation.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP offers an integrated service combining discovery advocacy with strategic advisory capability. The team supports clients in complex litigation and investigations, advising on discovery strategy, scope management, and execution across all stages of the e-discovery process. Active across a range of industries, the group is regularly engaged in high-stakes disputes, class actions, and regulatory proceedings involving significant volumes of electronically stored information. The practice is overseen by managing partner Alison Grounds in Atlanta, who brings extensive litigation experience and technical expertise, and regularly represents clients in discovery conferences and hearings. Also in Atlanta, Jim Calvert consults on discovery strategies and plans for litigation matters, government investigations, and regulatory proceedings. New York-based Jason Lichter contributes well-honed technical skills, advising clients on technology deployment and best practices to mitigate risk.

 

Winston Taylor advises on complex discovery strategy in high-stakes litigation, class actions, and multidistrict proceedings, combining extensive litigation experience with technical capability to support clients across the full discovery lifecycle. The team consists of litigators, discovery specialists, and technical professionals, enabling it to address both strategic and operational challenges, including litigation readiness, written discovery, and large-scale document review. Los Angeles based Bobby Malhotra leads the group, with a focus on managing large-scale e-discovery, data privacy and security, and cross-border data transfers in litigation and regulatory matters. John Rosenthal departed the team in January 2026. Jason Moore has left the firm.

Akerman LLP has a dedicated e-discovery team advising on multi-jurisdictional matters and an increasing volume of advisory work for high-profile clients. The team covers all stages of the e-discovery lifecycle and is active in white-collar investigations, government-related litigation, and labour and employment disputes. Elan Hersh leads the practice from Fort Lauderdale, with experience across state and federal proceedings.

 

DLA Piper LLP (US) is distinguished by its litigation-driven e-discovery expertise, advising major corporates on sensitive disputes and investigations. The team is regularly entrusted with discovery strategy in multi-jurisdictional matters, deploying advanced technologies and AI to support clients. Apart from contentious disputes, the firm also advises on information governance, combining technical, legal, and operational expertise to help organizations manage data strategically. Its experience spans records and retention frameworks, data mapping and inventory reduction, and the design of effective email and information management processes to minimize risk and cost. With a high level of experience and knowledge in litigation, Jennifer Feldman heads the team from San Diego, practicing in both state and federal courts. The group draws on judicial and in-house perspectives from former magistrate judge, New York-based Andrew Peck, whose experience informs pragmatic, robust decision-making. Reston’s Dennis Kiker guides clients on discovery strategy and execution.

Gunster maintains a well-established e-discovery practice, regularly instructed on complex matters involving large data volumes and streamlined workflows. The team advises on discovery strategy across litigation and investigations, with experience spanning mass torts, regulatory responses, and antitrust disputes. Clients turn to the firm for guidance on records retention, defensible data disposition, and privacy and AI compliance considerations. The practice is co-led by Christine Payne and Michelle Six. Based in Austin, Payne advises on multi-jurisdictional disputes and high-stakes litigation. In New York, Six focuses on cross-border discovery, data privacy, and emerging technologies, helping clients implement e-discovery processes in litigation and investigations. North Carolina’s Lisa Lukaszewski advises on best practices for information governance.

 

Husch Blackwell LLP combines legal and technical expertise to support litigation clients facing complex data demands. Covering the entire scope of e-discovery, the firm is capable of initial preservation through production, delivering structured, transparent, and repeatable processes. Beyond active disputes, the team advises on discovery readiness, helping clients establish organization-wide protocols for data handling and governance. The practice group is co-led by Tessa Jacob and Washington-based Steven Neeley. With in-depth knowledge in both the legal and technical aspects of e-discovery, Jacob is qualified to support clients in active litigation to create strategic, defensible discovery plans. Well-versed in government investigations, Kip Randall is equipped to handle investigative demands and other compulsory document requests. Austin’s Jennifer Cavner assists on the management, review, and production of electronic data. All individuals are based in Kansas City unless otherwise mentioned.

Praised by clients for “driving change and leveraging technology to shape the practice of the future,” Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. combines advanced technical capability with a strong understanding of litigation and regulatory risk. The team is noted for its use of GenAI within discovery workflows, helping clients reduce review volumes, accelerate timelines, and maintain defensibility in disputes. Active across regulated sectors, the group advises on information governance, litigation readiness, and technology-enabled discovery strategies. The practice is led by John Koss in Boston, who brings experience advising clients on commercial litigation and government investigations.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is home to a team of specialist e-discovery counsel, supporting clients across the full lifecycle of discovery, from data collection through to courtroom preparation. The group advises on complex litigation and investigations, helping clients develop strategy, manage scope, and execute discovery in matters involving significant data volumes and technical complexity. Experienced across a broad range of disputes, including trade secrets, merger-related discovery, and regulatory inquiries, the team is recognised for its use of technology-assisted review and analytics to reduce discovery burdens. The group is led by a quartet based in Columbia. John Martin guides clients in managing volumes of sensitive information on large-scale litigation and federal investigations. Lucie Cohen is often engaged by clients in complex litigation matters, serving as discovery counsel. Heyward Bonyata focuses on e-discovery, information management, and complex litigation, including antitrust and pharmaceutical matters. Julie Flaming is well-experienced in managing case assessment and development in product liability and business disputes. Working from Charlotte, Travis Bustamante advises clients in both state and federal litigation on discovery planning and information management.

 

Reed Smith LLP integrates advanced technology and analytics with tactical support, managing discovery and data governance mandates for global enterprises. On the information governance side, the practice advises organizations on policies, procedures, and large-scale initiatives, from data minimization and cloud migration to the adoption of emerging technologies, including enterprise-wide AI. The team embeds discovery strategy into broader litigation and investigation planning, deploying AI-enabled tools to reduce review burdens and accelerate insight while maintaining defensibility. Therese Craparo and Anthony Diana co-lead the department from New York. Craparo handles all aspects of data risk management, including developing strategies for managing established data and emerging technologies. Diana focuses on investigations and regulatory matters involving technology, AI implementation, and information governance.