#DataUnmasked: ACEDS Expert Interview with HaystackID’s Christopher Wall (November 16, 2023)

Welcome to #DataUnmasked, our monthly social media-delivered live-streaming event hosted by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) in collaboration with HaystackID. We invite you to embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate maze of data. Our diverse discussions encompass relevant and real-time subjects ranging from the complexities of international eDiscovery to privacy and cybersecurity considerations for cross-border data transfers.

We cordially invite you to join us each month as we peel back the layers of complexity and ‘unmask’ the world of data in our #DataUnmasked livestream.


November 2023 #DataUnmasked Livecast

From Data Privacy to Protection: An Expert Discussion with Christopher Wall

+ Topic: An active dialogue on issues ranging from recent developments in data privacy and protection to the challenges of legal and regulatory compliance in light of increasing data complexity and the advent of generative AI.

+ Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT/10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*

* Also available for recorded post-live viewing.



Expert Panelists

  • Christopher Wall, Data Protection Officer and Special Counsel – Global Privacy and Forensics, HaystackID

Chris Wall is DPO and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics at HaystackID. In his Special Counsel role, Chris helps HaystackID clients navigate the cross-border privacy and data protection landscape. He also advises clients on technical privacy and data protection issues associated with cyber investigations, data analytics, and discovery.

Chris began his legal career as an antitrust lawyer before leaving traditional legal practice to join the technology consulting ranks in 2002. Before joining HaystackID, Chris worked at several global consulting firms, leading cross-border cybersecurity, forensic, structured data, and traditional discovery investigations.

  • 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 is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that supports law firms and corporate legal departments and has increased its offerings and expanded with five acquisitions since 2018. Its core offerings now include Global Advisory, Discovery Intelligence, HaystackID Core®, and artificial intelligence-enhanced Global Managed Review services powered by ReviewRight®. The company has achieved ISO 27001 compliance and completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit for all five trust principles for the third year in a row. Repeatedly recognized as a trusted service provider by prestigious publishers such as Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and The National Law Journal, HaystackID implements innovative cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to leading companies across North America and Europe, all while providing best-in-class customer service and prioritizing security, privacy, and integrity. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, please visit HaystackID.com.

Source: HaystackID