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U.S. eDiscovery Director
A&O Shearman
New York City, USA
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- Global eDiscovery stakeholders including A&O Shearman lawyers and Innovation teams
- Fellow eDiscovery team members including peer Global eDiscovery Consultants in EMEA and APAC
- Contacts from across the firm’s business functions to help facilitate team objectives
- Account representatives from third-party software and service providers
- Driving eDiscovery business by fostering trusted relationships with Partners and external clients
- Providing expert guidance in the application of current technology including generative AI features and their use in culling data, reviewing documents and identifying key information
- Designing and implementing efficient and defensible workflows for investigations, discovery, cyber and other client-data-focused exercises
- Advising on data collection scope and method including potential use of third-party forensic service providers
- Evaluating, testing and implementing new technologies
- Designing and presenting engaging education sessions for the global A&O Shearman network
- Developing and delivering presentations and documentation for internal and external marketing initiatives
- Continually improving best practices and sharing knowledge to enhance global eDiscovery team’s service
- Anticipating and proactively addressing business risk
- Minimum of 15 years’ eDiscovery experience in law firm and/or comparable professional services environment(s) Excellent customer-oriented service ethos and client relationship management experienceExtensive experience with Relativity (Relativity Master) and the aiR suite of AI tools
- Deep understanding of forensic data collection tools and techniques
- Relevant knowledge of current IT platforms typically connected with discovery exercises
- Command of relevant FRCP and regulator rules
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail including working methodically
- Ability to work apace and under pressure
- Flexibility to work beyond office hours on occasion
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Willingness and ability to travel to other offices
- Degree in Law, Computer Science or other relevant discipline advantageous
About A&O Shearman
Professional Services5,001-10,000Founded 1930
A&O Shearman is a global law firm formed from the 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, with approximately 4,000 lawyers across 49 offices in 29 countries. The firm advises on complex cross-border transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters.
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