LEADING eDISCOVERY AUTHORITY THOMAS BARNETT NAMED ... Barnett
leads efforts to enhance firm's technological offerings such as First Glance.
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LEADING eDISCOVERY AUTHORITY THOMAS BARNETT NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR AT STROZ FRIEDBERG Barnett leads efforts to enhance firm’s technological offerings such as First Glance and Privilege Analytics as well as development of new tools and solutions Appointment part of firm’s strategy to aggressively expand eDiscovery service offering NEW YORK, NY – March 26, 2012– Stroz Friedberg, LLC, a global digital risk management and investigations firm, today announced that renowned eDiscovery expert Thomas Barnett has been named Managing Director and eDiscovery Practice Leader. Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Mr. Barnett is considered one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of eDiscovery. Throughout his illustrious career he has advised clients and served as an electronic discovery expert in some of the nation’s largest civil, regulatory and criminal matters in the financial services, banking, energy, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, automobile manufacturing and tobacco industries. In his current position, Mr. Barnett is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction in eDiscovery technology, thought leadership and go-to market strategies. He advises companies and law firms as a consulting and testifying expert on all aspects of electronic discovery, information and data management, regulatory compliance issues in large complex litigation and enforcement matters. He also counsels law firms and corporations in electronic discovery process creation and efficiency, risk mitigation, and litigation and regulatory preparedness related to digital data and electronic records. “Tom is truly one of the leading authorities and pioneers in the field of eDiscovery and has been responsible for advancing the state of the industry,” said Edward M. Stroz, Co-President of Stroz Friedberg. “Our strategic plan calls for us to greatly expand our eDiscovery offering and his appointment comes at a time when clients are seeking solutions to complex eDiscovery issues. Driving technological enhancements to our various tools such as First Glance and Privilege Analytics and developing advanced analytical tools will help clients manage the total cost of discovery at a time when data volume is exploding. Our clients stand to greatly benefit from having an individual of Tom’s caliber at our firm.” Prior to joining Stroz Friedberg, Mr. Barnett was the leader of the global records and information management consulting group at Iron Mountain. Mr. Barnett also served as Special Counsel in the litigation department at Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP where he founded and led the firm’s Electronic Discovery & Compliance Department. In that role, he established and oversaw the firm’s practice involving all aspects of electronic data in civil discovery, regulatory response and internal investigations. Prior to joining Sullivan & Cromwell, Mr. Barnett was the founding member and senior executive in charge of the electronic discovery division of the largest business process outsourcing company in Asia which was an early innovator in complex eDiscovery analytics. Mr. Barnett was a co-author and a member of the editorial board of the original Sedona Conference Principles on Electronic Document Production. He currently serves on the Board of Editors of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) Project. He is also a faculty member and sits on the Advisory Board of the Georgetown University Law Center Advanced eDiscovery Institute, the eDiscovery Expert Witness Directory Committee, and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution. As one of the leading experts in the field, Mr. Barnett has authored numerous articles, whitepapers and treatises on electronic discovery and data management. He is a frequent speaker on electronic data management topics and has provided training sessions to judges, in-house and outside counsel and other legal professionals, and is a 2006 recipient of the Burton Award for Legal Achievement. Mr.
Barnett is a graduate of Cornell Law School and served on the Board of Editors of the Cornell Law Review. About Stroz Friedberg, LLC Stroz Friedberg is a global consulting and technology firm specializing in digital risk management and investigations. The firm delivers services and expertise in the areas of digital forensics, business intelligence and investigations, cyber-crime and data breach response, security risk consulting and electronic discovery. Working at the intersection of technology, law, policy and behavioral science, the company provides technical assistance and strategic advice to help its clients manage the inherent risks and responsibilities of doing business in a digital era. Learn more about the firm’s capabilities and experience at www.strozfriedberg.com. For more information, please contact: Karen Guterl (
[email protected]; 212-542-3167).
