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.
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- They are well positioned to think strategically about the impacts of e-discovery on large litigations and merger & acquisition workflows. They are incredibly responsive to their clients and make sure to right-size any projects. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable about the legal industry space.
- Julie Anne Halter and Alicia Hawley are both excellent partners who are incredibly smart lawyers. The firm recognizes their expertise, and Julie Anne is now the managing partner for the Seattle office.
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Julie Anne Halter