#DataUnmasked: ACEDS Expert Interview with HaystackID’s Michael Sarlo and Anya Korolyov (May 18, 2023)

Welcome to #DataUnmasked, our monthly social media-delivered live-streaming event, brought to you 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 will encompass a myriad of subjects ranging from the intricacies of discovery and efficient management to the significant aspects of privacy and cybersecurity.

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.


May 2023 #DataUnmasked Livecast

The Anatomy of a Cyber Incident

+ Topic: The Anatomy of a Cyber Incident: A closer look at the series of events that unfold following a data breach and the role data mining plays at each stage.
+ Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT/10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*

* Also available for recorded post-live viewing.



Expert Panelists

  • Mike Sarlo – Chief Innovation Officer, President of Global Investigations and Cyber Discovery Services, HaystackID

Michael Sarlo, HaystackID’s Chief Innovation Officer, works closely with HaystackID’s software development and data science teams to deliver best-in-class data collection, eDiscovery, and review solutions that allow legal teams to act on data types typically not conducive to collection, review, or production in the context of eDiscovery. In his role as President of Global Investigations, Michael works closely with clients on the most challenging and complex regulatory, investigative, and civil litigation matters. Michael also oversees HaystackID’s Cyber Discovery and Incident Response Services division. He leads a cross-functional team of HaystackID experts that regularly assist insurers, breach coaches, and their corporate clients when a data breach occurs.

  • Anya Korolyov – Vice President, Cyber Incident Response and Custom Solutions, HaystackID

Anya Korolyov, HaystackID’s Vice President of Cyber Incident Response and Custom Solutions, has 17 years of experience in the legal industry as a licensed attorney, including 14 years of experience in eDiscovery, focusing on data mining, complex integrated workflows, and document review. In her role at HaystackID, Anya works on developing and implementing the strategic direction of Cyber Incident Response. She is one of the industry’s leading experts on Data Breach Incident Response, Notification, and Reporting, with a solid understanding of machine learning, custom object development, regular expressions manipulation, and other technical specialties.

  • 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 second 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