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.
Testimonials
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- 'Kathleen McConnell is a great and clear communicator who is responsive, proactive and efficient. Her e-discovery team respects her, which is apparent in client interaction. She's very knowledgeable about HRIS systems and related data.'
Key clients
- Karma Automotive
Work highlights
- Represented an automotive manufacturer in discrimination and wrongful termination suit.
- Represented a financial services client in six separate collective and class action litigations involving hourly workers in a variety of job positions in multiple states.
- Served as national e-discovery counsel to a global life sciences and pharmaceutical company, including ongoing e-discovery advice on active litigation matters and counseling across a variety of e-discovery and information governance projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Carlson, Jay Carle