SUMMARY eDiscovery attorney and subject matter expert with extensive
experience as an SME, trainer and technical ESI project manager; and experience
as a litigation and trial attorney. Thorough understanding of the litigation
process and its best practices and technical requirements. Robust working
knowledge of the entire Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Expert in Boolean
and concept search tools and methodology, and proficient in early case
assessment tools and technology-assisted review.
eDISCOVERY EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Hewlett-Packard (HP Autonomy), Houston, Texas - 2010
– 2015 Lead eDiscovery Instructor Created, managed and maintained HP Autonomy’s
entire eDiscovery training portfolio to reflect industry trends and best
practices, including Boolean and conceptual search techniques and
technology-assisted review.
· Provided eDiscovery subject matter
expertise to HP Autonomy’s clients, providing context in which to use their new
software knowledge · Led new-hire and sales training
efforts for all eDiscovery topics, increasing sales to legal and regulatory
markets · Increased sales revenue by promoting HP
Autonomy’s solutions via technology evangelism, software training, and
published articles
Liquid Litigation Management, Inc., San Antonio, Texas - 2007
– 2009 Director of Litigation Services Developed and shared subject matter
expertise and technical project management services for electronic litigation
support service provider. · Managed ESI productions in excess of
475 gigabytes, 1.2 million native files and over 15 million page images · Leveraged industry-specific
communication skills by serving as primary point of contact for attorney and
paralegal clients regarding all facets of their ESI productions · Created and launched eDiscovery legal
blog, which continues to provide thought leadership and marketing power
Summit Document Services, Houston, Texas - 2006
– 2007 Digital Litigation Specialist
Launched Summit’s eDiscovery service
offerings by managing electronic litigation document management and trial
projects. · Strengthened problem-solving skills by
consulting with clients to successfully resolve their EDD requirements and
troubleshoot their software-based issues · Increased Summit’s industry visibility
by launching company newsletter focusing on developing issues in electronic discovery
practice and procedure
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Litigation and Trial Attorney
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Doctor of Jurisprudence, The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Journalism, The University of
Texas at Austin
State Bar of Texas · College
of the State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association - 2010
– 2013 · Member,
Editorial Board, The Houston Lawyer - 2010
– 2013
Association of Litigation Support
Professionals - 2006
– 2010 · Charter
Member · Board
of Directors, Houston Chapter - 2009
– 2010
Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in
Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HP Autonomy eDiscovery Trainer - 2010
– 2015
· HP
Legal Hold, HP eDiscovery 8.2, Investigator & ECA, Introspect
CT Summation Certified Trainer
discover-e Certified Operator
Ringtail Certified Service Bureau Technician
Oracle Certified Database
Administrator
RECENT PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
“Technology-Assisted Review: What Is It and
Why Should You Care?”
The Houston Lawyer, July/August 2012
“The
Ethical Minefield of E-Discovery”
The Houston Lawyer, November/December 2011
“Predictive Coding: Ready for Prime Time?” Presented
to Women in E-Discovery, Houston Chapter, October 2011
“Destruction of Electronic Evidence: What is
the Standard for an Adverse Inference Jury Instruction?” The Houston Lawyer, November/December 2010
“Advanced Technology Solutions for Litigation”
(contributing author) InfoPAK,
Association of Corporate Counsel, September 2010
COMPUTER
SKILLS
· Proficient with litigation document
and project management software; document review and processing software,
including HP Autonomy Legal Hold, Introspect, Investigator, and HP eDiscovery
Suite; Summation, Concordance, LAW, IPRO, discover-e, Ringtail, and Adobe Acrobat · Certified in Microsoft Office suite (proficient
in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) · Proficient in the following OS’s:
Windows (Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, Server), Macintosh, Unix, MS-DOS and
SUN Solaris · Familiar with trial presentation
software, including Sanction II and Trial Director
