HaystackID, Investigations, and Relativity Fest 2019

A Relativity Partner since 2014, HaystackID is proud to be attending and leading an educational session at Relativity Fest 2019, a three-day journey (October 20-23, 2019) into all things legal tech – from compliance to eDiscovery.

During Fest, HaystackID will be leading a Legal and Industry Education Track session on the topic of defending intellectual property and trade secrets. The session description, expert speaker introductions, and a link to all Relativity Fest sessions are provided below for your convenience.

Session Schedule: Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 1:25 PM – 2:25 PM. (Salon A-1, Lower Level)

Session Description

LIE297299 – Defending IP and Trade Secrets: How to Shape Positive Outcomes with e-Discovery

Even in the most clear-cut matters, defending IP and trade secrets can be difficult. And when digital evidence is obfuscated through direct and indirect efforts, these defenses can be downright daunting. However, with a comprehensive and integrated discovery plan supported by a team of experts with digital investigative experience augmented with targeted e-discovery technologies, legal teams can quickly, effectively, and economically gain and maintain the legal high ground in these critical corporate matters.

This expert panel will present actionable approaches and best practices for counsel to consider as part of forensic collection, early case insight, and legal document review efforts during IP and trade secret matters. Shared through the lens of an example matter based on an aggregate of actual experiences, this panel presentation will help legal teams as they seek to proactively shape positive eDiscovery outcomes.

Session Discussion Topics

+ Organizing for Success: From Complaint to Discovery Plan
+ Accelerated Execution: Translating Data into Evidence
+ Advancing on Smoking Guns: Advanced Technologies and Assisted Review
+ Reviewing Right: Accelerated Legal Document Review
+ Decisive Differences: The Benefit of an Integrated e-Discovery Provider

Session Speakers

+ Michael Sarlo, EnCE, CBE, CCLO, RCA, CCPA – HaystackID

Michael Sarlo is a Partner and Executive Vice President of eDiscovery and Digital Forensics for HaystackID. In this role, Michael facilitates all operations related to electronic discovery, digital forensics, and litigation strategy both in the US and abroad. Full Bio.

+ Nathanial McPherson, Associate – Latham & Watkins

Nathanial McPherson is an associate in the Boston office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Mr. McPherson’s practice focuses on patent litigation matters in United States district courts as well as patent-based Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission. Full Bio.

+ Steven Pacini, Associate – Latham & Watkins

Steven Pacini is a trial attorney representing clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 corporations facing enterprise risk litigation, including complex trade secret cases, merger and acquisition disputes, government investigations, and class actions. Full Bio.

+ John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE – HaystackID

As Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, John provides expertise and services that help organizations address issues and matters related to information security, digital forensics, and eDiscovery. One of eDiscovery’s foremost digital forensics experts with extensive experience in evaluating and investigating cryptocurrencies and blockchains, John is a certified forensic examiner, licensed private investigator, and information technology veteran with more than two decades of experience working with the US Government and both public and private companies. Full Bio.

Additional Information

+ Area of Focus: Building on the Platform, Information Governance & Compliance, Infrastructure
+ Skill Level: Industry General
+ Job Role: In-house Counsel, Litigation Support Professional, Outside Counsel, Paralegal
+ Session Track: Legal and Industry Education
+ Session Type: Panel
+ Session Length: 1 Hour

Click here to search Relativity Fest Sessions.

Speak with the HaystackID Team

Additionally, HaystackID will have an extended team of experts attending the event and available to share about how our Forensics First, Early Case Insight, and ReviewRight offerings, to include our Mobile Device Integrator, can help legal professionals achieve quality outcomes at a fair and predictable price.

Contact us today to schedule a meeting with a member of the HaystackID team during the time frame of this important event.

About HaystackID

HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that helps corporations and law firms find, listen, and learn from data when they face complex, data-intensive investigations and litigation. With an earned reputation for mobilizing industry-leading computer forensics, eDiscovery, and attorney document review experts, our Forensics First, Early Case Insight, and ReviewRight services accelerate and deliver quality outcomes at a fair and predictable price.

HaystackID serves more than 500 of the world’s leading corporations and law firms from North American and European locations. Our combination of expertise and technical excellence, coupled with a culture of white glove customer service, makes us the alternative legal services provider that is big enough to matter but small enough to care. Learn more today at HaystackID.com.


Click here to learn more about the Barn Burner.