ACEDS #DataUnmasked | Nate Latessa on Why Data Intelligence Starts Before the Matter (January 29, 2026)
ACEDS #DataUnmasked | Nate Latessa on Why Data Intelligence Starts Before the Matter (January 29, 2026)
By HaystackID Staff
Today’s organizations face a more complicated data reality than ever before. Information no longer sits neatly in email and documents; it spans collaboration platforms, cloud environments, system logs, video, and chat, often managed by different teams with overlapping but misaligned responsibilities. Layered with cross-border regulations, new forms of digital evidence, and rising expectations around speed and defensibility, many legal, compliance, and security leaders are left reacting to issues rather than operating with foresight. The result is limited visibility into risk and difficulty connecting the dots when decisions carry real consequences.
In the upcoming ACEDS #DataUnmasked livestream, HaystackID® Chief Revenue Officer Nate Latessa will share how organizations can rethink this challenge through the lens of corporate data intelligence. Listeners will hear a clear explanation of what the concept means in practice and why it matters now, alongside real-world observations from Latessa’s work with clients. Join the conversation to learn how common pressure points, from the gap between data readiness and data response, to why investments in platforms like Microsoft 365® often fall short when governance and legal preparedness are not fully aligned.
Latessa will share how HaystackID has expanded its role to help organizations bring together legal, IT, security, and privacy teams. Together, the livestream’s takeaways will offer listeners a more deliberate, intelligence-driven way to think about data, one that supports better decisions before, during, and beyond active matters.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST
Livecast Viewing Streams*
*Also available for recorded post-live viewing.
Explore Our Digital World with #DataUnmasked
With #DataUnmasked, ACEDS, and HaystackID invite you to embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate maze of data. Our diverse discussions encompass relevant, real-time subjects ranging from the complexities of international eDiscovery to privacy and cybersecurity considerations for cross-border data transfers.
Join us each month as we peel back the layers of complexity and ‘unmask’ the world of data in our #DataUnmasked live stream.
Expert Panelists
+ Nate Latessa — Chief Revenue Officer, HaystackID
Nate Latessa is the Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of Advisory Services at HaystackID. With over two decades of experience, he is a prominent figure in information governance and eDiscovery. Latessa has been instrumental in devising strategies for effective eDiscovery and information management, aiding corporations and law firms in handling electronic evidence. His expertise in using advanced eDiscovery tools has streamlined litigation processes, while his understanding of data and legal compliance has distinguished him in the field.
+ Host: Michael Quartararo — President, ACEDS & Professional Development, ACEDS
As the president of ACEDS, Mike leads the organization and is responsible for the overall administrative and operational oversight of the organization, including program development, training and professional development, and strategic partnerships. Considered among the top legal technologists in the US, he has spent the last 20 years leveraging the power of technology to meet the current and emerging needs of organizations throughout the legal community. He is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery and has been successfully consulting in information governance, e-discovery, project management and legal technology for all of his career, including 10-year stints at both Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. For much of his career Mike has been training and educating lawyers and other legal professionals in the benefits of technology to the legal profession. A graduate of the State University of New York, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS). He frequently speaks and writes on e-discovery, legal operations, project management and technology topics. Mike is an avid foodie and enjoys cooking and reading when he isn’t focused on developing new policy initiatives and educational offerings.
About HaystackID®
HaystackID® solves complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber requirements. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Cybersecurity, Core Intelligence AI™, and ReviewRight® Global Managed Review, supported by its unified CoreFlex™ service interface. Recognized globally by industry leaders, including Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID helps corporations and legal practices manage data gravity, where information demands action, and workflow gravity, where critical requirements demand coordinated expertise, delivering innovative solutions with a continual focus on security, privacy, and integrity. Learn more at HaystackID.com.
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Source: HaystackID