Delivering Defensible Results in White-Collar Investigations: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s Bryan Bellack (September 18, 2025)
Delivering Defensible Results in White-Collar Investigations: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s Bryan Bellack (September 18, 2025)
By HaystackID Staff
White-collar investigations are rarely straightforward. With careers, reputations, and sometimes entire organizations on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. These matters require a careful blend of investigative precision, technological expertise, and human judgment, qualities that can’t be improvised when regulatory and reputational risks collide.
Bryan Bellack, Executive Vice President of Business Development at HaystackID®, has seen firsthand how eDiscovery and investigative workflows must adapt to meet these demands. White-collar investigations require not only fast answers but also defensible processes that withstand scrutiny. Bellack has built his career helping clients navigate these pressures by ensuring that no stone is left unturned, while also providing the clarity and structure attorneys need when time is of the essence.
In this upcoming ACEDS #DataUnmasked livestream, Bellack will share his insights live from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers White Collar Seminar in Washington, D.C. He’ll reflect on key takeaways from the long-running seminar and discuss why practitioners continue to see value in collaborating and sharing strategies. Bellack will also explain how HaystackID positions itself as a trusted partner in these cases, delivering eDiscovery, data privacy, and forensic services with the rigor required for high-profile investigations.
The conversation will highlight how a global reach, combined with local expertise, translates into tangible advantages for attorneys managing cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters. Bellack will explore how precision-crafted discovery workflows, operational discipline, and tailored advisory services enable legal teams to stay ahead of the curve, particularly as new threats, evolving regulations, and AI-driven tools transform the investigative landscape.
Viewers will walk away with practical perspectives on how to succeed in an environment where timing, accuracy, and trust can make the difference between protecting or losing a client’s future.
+ Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*
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
+ Bryan Bellack
Executive Vice President, Business Development, HaystackID
In his role as an Executive Vice President at HaystackID, Bryan Bellack is responsible for global sales and business development of HaystackID’s eDiscovery, Cyber Incident Response, White Collar, and Investigations solutions. Before joining HaystackID, Bellack was a Managing Director in BDO’s Consulting practice, where he led sales for their Forensic Technology Division. Bellack earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan, his law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, and is licensed to practice law in New York State. In addition, Bryan serves as an Advisory Board Member to Guardrail Technologies, an AI Risk Management Platform. Bryan is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) from ACEDS and has certifications in Managing Cybersecurity Risk and Data Analytics.
+ 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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