HaystackID® Earns Four Awards for Tech Law Excellence at Legalweek 2025
Editor’s Note: HaystackID’s remarkable showing at the 2025 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and leadership in legal technology. Earning four major honors—including CEO Hal Brooks receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award—this year’s accolades showcase both technical achievement and the strength of HaystackID’s people-first culture. These distinctions come alongside multiple finalist nods, reinforcing HaystackID’s status as a trusted partner and pioneer in the industry. As legal teams handle mounting data challenges, HaystackID continues to set the standard with secure, scalable, and forward-thinking solutions.
HaystackID® Earns Four Awards for Tech Law Excellence at Legalweek 2025
Recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and legal technology innovation by the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards—the industry’s premier awards program.
CHICAGO, March 27, 2025 – HaystackID, a specialized data services company solving business data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber events, today announces its recognition at the 2025 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The fifth annual Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards honors individuals and organizations at the forefront of legal innovation.
HaystackID has been honored with multiple prestigious awards this year, illustrating its continued leadership in innovation and impact within the legal technology industry.
“Our team’s deep expertise and forward-thinking approach allow us to address the real-world challenges our clients face daily,” said Hal Brooks, CEO of HaystackID. “These awards recognize not just our cutting-edge technology but the tangible results that our experts deliver in helping organizations manage legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber complexities.”
Industry Leaders Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Hal Brooks, CEO of HaystackID
Brooks is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to the legal technology industry over his 35-year career. Under Brooks’ leadership, HaystackID has emerged as a leader in eDiscovery, recognized for innovative solutions like Core Intelligence AI™ and a steadfast focus on client service and data security.
“Congratulations to Hal, an outstanding CEO and someone I am proud to have been in lockstep with for many years. We are immensely grateful for his inspired leadership, passionate contributions, and for setting the bar of excellence at HaystackID. These accolades celebrate our technological advancements and our commitment to fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation, and delivering impactful solutions. We are honored by this recognition and remain dedicated to serving our clients and advancing our industry,” said Andrea Wallack, President of HaystackID.
Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award
Vazantha Meyers, Vice President of Discovery Services at HaystackID
Meyers is a winner of the Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award, recognizing her dedication to empowering others and her transformative contributions to the legal tech industry. With two decades of experience spanning law firms and legal technology providers, Meyers has built a career focused on bridging the gap between technology, law, and business.
“Vazantha embodies this Award’s spirit through her unwavering dedication to empowering female talent. She’s brilliant and progressive in creating connections, encouraging innovation, and supporting growth. Knowing and working with Vazantha for over a decade, I’ve seen her passion and dedication firsthand. It’s simply who she is,” said Kristin Sunderman, Legal Operations Director at Freddie Mac. “She’s a remarkable woman who makes everyone around her better. Her leadership and inclusive environment have made a profound impact on countless careers, including mine. Vazantha’s ability to inspire and uplift those around her truly sets her apart as a deserving recipient of this prestigious Award.”
HaystackID Wins in Two Additional Provider Categories
HaystackID is a winner in two additional provider categories, highlighting the breadth of its technological advancements and industry influence.
Best Emerging Technology (Non-AI)
HaystackID’s Advanced Forensics Services
HaystackID’s Advanced Forensics Services is a winner of the Best Emerging Technology (Non-AI) Award for our groundbreaking tools: Mobile Elite Discovery and Analysis Lab (MEDAL™) and Remote Endpoint Analysis and Data Intelligence (READI™). These cutting-edge solutions are transforming mobile and digital investigations—reducing costs, speeding up timelines, and enabling privacy-conscious, precision-driven data collection when it matters most.
“MEDAL delivers innovations that cut through the noise with unparalleled speed, empowering legal professionals with swift, remote, and precisely targeted mobile device collection and analysis,” said John Wilson, CTCE, FDACS, Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics, HaystackID. “As mobile communications increasingly become engrained into business, so does the need for specialized discovery solutions.”
Significant Advancement in Technology (Individual)
Michael D. Sarlo, Chief Innovation Officer and President of Global Investigations and Cyber Incident Response Services
Sarlo is a winner of the Significant Advancement in Technology (Individual). With more than ten years of hands-on experience, Sarlo blends deep technical knowledge with a sharp understanding of real-world legal challenges. Whether he’s leading the development of solutions or guiding the next generation of innovators, his forward-thinking approach and leadership continue to advance our industry.
“Michael’s early vision for adaptable tools and workflows—from mobile data to source code—set a new standard in managing complex data,” said Esther Birnbaum, Executive Vice President of Legal Data Intelligence at HaystackID. “His innovations are critical as legal teams face mounting challenges with cross-border data privacy laws, the need for defensible audits, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.”
HaystackID Leads with Multiple Finalist Recognitions
HaystackID has finalists in several other prestigious categories, including:
- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Innovation – HaystackID’s CFIUS Compliance Advisory Services
- E-Discovery Technology – HaystackID Core® Self-Service Platform
- Innovation in Hiring, Staffing, and Recruitment – HaystackID’s ReviewRight® Platform
- Innovator of the Year – Provider (Individual) – Young Yu
- Significant Advancement in Technology (Individual) – Todd Haley
This recognition at Legalweek 2025 is a testament to the expertise, innovation, and dedication of the entire HaystackID team. From building more innovative, more secure technology to mentoring future leaders and solving client challenges, HaystackID continues to make a meaningful impact in the legal technology space. These awards reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries, delivering results, and shaping the future of legal tech. Connect with HaystackID experts on how to overcome your data challenge with tailor-made solutions.
About HaystackID®
HaystackID® specializes in solving complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber events. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Data Discovery Intelligence, the HaystackID Core® Platform, and AI-enhanced Global Managed Review powered by ReviewRight®. Recognized globally by industry leaders like Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID prioritizes security, privacy, and integrity in its innovative solutions for leading companies and legal practices worldwide.
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