The team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton brings strength to representing multinational clients in high-stakes litigation and advising on the full range of e-discovery, data privacy, information governance and investigation matters. Practice head Christian Mahoney, based in Washington DC, is a specialist in antitrust and securities enforcement and is highly regarded for his work in DOJ investigations. New York-based Michael Bohner is noted for his expertise in representing clients in defensible data retention, preservation and production processes. Delante Stevens, also from DC, focuses on regulatory reviews, developing review plans and regularly assists clients with class-action suits.

‘Problem solver’ King & Spalding LLP leverages the bench strength of its national presence to advise household names in pharma, retail, tech, and automotive, including Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and Walmart, on multi-district litigation, regulatory investigation and crisis management. The team is led by an experienced group of partners based in Atlanta — Rose Jones, who counsels clients in e-discovery, and John Tucker, who focuses on both civil and criminal investigations. Atlanta-based Ronni Solomon carries longstanding experience in handling complex e-discovery matters before the Supreme Court and other lower courts. Atlanta lawyer Tanya Canup brings expertise on information governance, preservation, and collection issues. Michael Shortnacy left the firm in January 2024.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP fields an impressive team that regularly handles contentious matters at all levels of state and federal courts for major players from the worlds of pharmaceuticals, technology and automotive. The group also assists clients with data breaches, trade secrets, document preservation and contract disputes. The practice is led by seasoned e-discovery litigator John Martin, who specializes in multi-district litigation and government investigations. Lucie Cohen brings experience in handling information governance, regulatory, and antitrust matters, while Heyward Bonyata focuses on issues involving the management of information and represents clients in multidistrict litigations. Julie Flaming regularly leads government inquiries and has particular expertise in pharma and medical device litigation. Travis Bustamante is another key name for discovery strategies in Charlotte. Jerrett Coco is also recommended. All lawyers are in Columbia unless otherwise stated.

Providing high-level e-discovery advice in the tech space and assisting major multinational clients on high-stakes disputes are key strengths for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Washington DC-based Wendy Butler Curtis heads the practice and is an expert in information governance and class-action suits, with great experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Jeffrey McKenna from San Francisco counsels on cross-border investigations and acts as lead counsel in discovery and privacy matters in federal courts. In West Virginia, Logan Herlinger advises on information governance while DC-based Jay Williams is a seasoned litigator with deep experience in the financial sector. Senior manager Kelly Cullen provides support on all stages of discovery from the Wheeling office.

The e-discovery group at Redgrave LLP remains a force in the marketplace, leveraging a deep bench and strong geographic reach in high-stakes litigation and investigations. The group also assists clients with information governance, data privacy, cybersecurity and discovery matters. Virginia-based Jonathan Redgrave is the go-to advisor for clients in the healthcare, technology and automotive sectors on e-discovery and information governance issues. Erica Zolner brings experience in handling complex class action and antitrust matters, while Martin Tully has a particular focus on data breach investigations in Chicago. Also in Chicago, Kathy P. Josephson joined from Seyfarth Shaw LLP in May 2023, and Diana H. Psarras arrived from Robbins DiMonte in July 2023. Eliza Davis left the firm in February 2024.

Ropes & Gray LLP is known for its niche specialism in high-stakes litigation for clients from a range of industries, including pharma, financial and biotech industries. The team routinely undertakes data privacy compliance and e-discovery advisory work as a part of a broad practice that also encompasses investigation and class action suits. Boston-stationed litigator Shannon Capone Kirk heads the practice, representing multinational clients in commercial litigation and data breach-related matters. In New York, Emily Cobb provides experience in discovery-related disputes, while Xueguang Sun has a particular focus on enforcement aspects. Samuel Davenport is the other key contact in the New York office.

The data and discovery strategies practice at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP showcases particular strength in providing advice on discovery issues in areas including mass tort, multidistrict and class action litigation. Patrick Oot leads the team out of the Washington DC office and is the key contact for issues about information governance, data privacy and discovery practices in technology issues. Kansas City based Jason Ward is thoroughly knowledgeable of the full array of document reviews and productions, Gabe Egli regularly represents clients in the pharmaceutical sector, and Jeremiah Winkler is a specialist in litigation. Associate Adam Shoshtari is located in Washington DC and is often engaged in product liability litigations. Denise Talbert  retired in 2023. In January 2024, Los Angeles-based consumer class action expert Michael Shortnacy joined the team from King & Spalding LLP.

Winston & Strawn LLP fields a fully integrated e-discovery team handling all matters related to information governance, class-action and privacy for multinational clients. Practice head John Rosenthal works from Washington DC and assists companies with regulatory investigations, antitrust and data security aspects. Charlotte-based Alan Stevens is a sought-after counsel by clients involved in commercial litigations, while Bobby Malhotra brings longstanding experience in high-stakes litigation out of Los Angeles. Recent departures include Sheryl Falk in September 2023 and Matthew Poplawski in May 2023.

The litigation group at DLA Piper LLP (US) assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters, including investigations, document review and discovery disputes. The practice is led in San Diego by Jennifer Feldman, an expert in handling disputes involving e-discovery and regulatory matters before federal and state courts in addition to information governance aspects. Andrew Jay Peck provides experience in litigation strategy and is frequently appointed as a special master in discovery disputes before the New York Supreme Court. Reston-based Dennis Russell Kiker regularly acts across technology, pharmaceuticals and automotive industries, while Nathan Marvin Stein has a particular focus on information management-related advisory work. Leeanne Sara Mancari departed the firm in September 2023.

Offering a team of highly experienced lawyers, K&L Gates assists clients with e-discovery matters from pre-trial to post-trial stages, information governance, document processing and reviews. It has a strong reputation for handling litigation work along with arbitration and investigation aspects. The team is led in Seattle by Julie Anne Halter, who brings experience of advising clients in all stages of the discovery process, including management, review, litigation readiness and document-intensive issues. Daniel Miller in Pittsburgh counsels on records preservation and collection issues, and e-discovery related data breach investigations, while Seattle-based Rachel Tausend has a strong reputation for drafting and evaluating ESI agreements, protective and privilege orders.

The practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has strong capabilities in handling strategic matters for its clients spanning healthcare, energy, finance and retail industries. In addition, the team investigates and litigates in high-value contentious situations and assists multinational clients with information governance issues and management policies. The practice is led from its Pennsylvania office by experienced litigator Scott Milner, who counsels on all stages of discovery aspects, including preservation and collection. Pennsylvania-based Tara Lawler brings longstanding expertise in complex matters involving ESI and discovery protocols, while Jennifer Mott Williams, based in Houston, focuses on technology-related matters. Tess Blair left the firm in October 2023.

Norton Rose Fulbright's practice is headed up by David Kessler and Andrea D’Ambra, who lead a team well-equipped to represent clients spanning a multitude of industry sectors in high-stakes and consistently high-value disputes. The global head, Kessler, has strong capabilities in handling strategic cross-border e-discovery and information governance matters, along with portfolio management and data governance. D’Ambra is an experienced litigator who focuses on regulatory investigation, data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Another key member of the team is associate Susana Medeiros, who frequently advises on preservation and collection. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

Reed Smith LLP is a strong choice for clients requiring assistance with records management and e-discovery matters, particularly initial preservation, and for companies involved in multi-state litigation. Leading the team is Pittsburgh-based David Cohen, who is a commercial litigator and regularly assists clients with information governance and litigation readiness issues. New York-based Anthony Diana counsels on internal and regulatory investigations, with a specific focus on technology industries, while Therese Craparo is a seasoned litigator who regularly acts before federal regulators and the courts in matters involving e-discovery disputes. Pittsburgh-based counsel Kristen Coyle Pologruto has a strong focus on records management.

Covering the full spectrum of e-discovery issues, Seyfarth Shaw LLP continues to specialize in handling contentious and non-contentious matters involving discovery and information governance. From the Chicago office, Scott Carlson and Jay Carle co-lead the department. Carlson stands out for his ability to assist clients with cybersecurity aspects, while Carle is an experienced high-stakes litigator with a technology focus. Also in Chicago, Jason Priebe brings longstanding experience in handling ESI preservation and productions, while Matthew Christoff is noted particularly for his discovery work. In San Francisco, Kathleen McConnell has a particular focus on data analytics in litigation, while Chicago-based Jaime Raba is another key member of the team.

Dechert LLP’s practice handles a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters for healthcare and tech companies, including antitrust and commercial disputes, product liability disputes, and corporate investigations. Ben Barnett leads the practice from Philadelphia, assisting clients with high-stakes multi-district litigation, covering both civil and criminal aspects. Matthew B. Tate, who also works out of the Philadelphia office, has long-standing experience of handling data privacy and management issues.

Goodwin acts for clients in a diverse set of industries, including pharmaceuticals, banking, technology, and automotive, with an offering that spans antitrust, class action suits and regulatory disclosures. The Boston-based group is led by Michelle Treadwell Briggs, a seasoned litigator with deep experience in the practice space who advises on e-discovery, commercial and intellectual property aspects. Another key member of the team is senior attorney Danielle Panetta, who assists with internal and government investigations.

Husch Blackwell LLP’s offering is co-led by Tessa Jacob from its Kansas City office and experienced high-stakes trial lawyer Steven Neeley from its Washington DC base. Jacob has strong capabilities in handling strategic e-discovery matters for its clients involving legal and technical issues, while Neeley regularly assists with commercial disputes. Kansas City-based Taylor Concannon Hausmann focuses on resolving complex high-stakes disputes concerning breach of contract and class-action lawsuits.

The e-discovery practice at Kirkland & Ellis LLP advises major multinational clients involved in high-stakes prosecution and litigation across a diverse spectrum of industries, including financial services, technology, media, healthcare and energy. The practice is led by experienced litigators Vanessa Barsanti and Christopher Costello, from Chicago and Los Angeles respectively. Barsanti has vast experience of advising clients on e-discovery matters from the pre-trial to the post-trial stage, while Costello is particularly adept at acting in matters concerning litigation readiness, document retention and information management. Washington DC-based Amber Whipkey focuses on enforcement investigation-related matters, while Aulden Burcher-DuPont supports the team from New York and is another key member of note. Chicago lawyer Eliza Davis joined the firm in February 2024 from a previous position at Redgrave LLP.

Mayer Brown handles the full gamut of e-discovery and information governance issues for several multi-national clients from a variety of sectors, including agriculture, telecoms, chemicals, insurance and financial services. The team regularly assists with setting up e-discovery processes, litigation before federal courts, and investigations carried out by regulatory bodies. Commercial litigation expert Ethan Hastert from Chicago jointly heads the practice with Washington DC-based Oral Pottinger and Michael Lackey, who are antitrust specialists.

Troutman Pepper is well-equipped to assist clients with the full spectrum of e-discovery matters, including preservation, collection, review and litigation readiness. The team further provides support on multi-district litigations and governmental investigations. Seasoned litigator Alison Grounds leads the team from Atlanta and regularly acts before federal courts in all types of discovery and data security disputes. Also Atlanta-based, Jim Calvert is a litigator who handles antitrust and regulatory proceedings, while Jason Lichter of New York is a key member with a standout capability in tech-related matters.