Less Clutter, More Evidence: Drive Efficient Email Investigations: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s John Wilson and Rene Novoa (May 29, 2025)
Less Clutter, More Evidence: Drive Efficient Email Investigations: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s John Wilson and Rene Novoa (May 29, 2025)
By HaystackID Staff
Email remains one of the most critical and complicated data sources in today’s digital investigations. Email often holds the key to unlocking the whole story, from insider threats and compliance audits to ransomware and phishing schemes. Yet, traditional review workflows can be costly, slow, and risky.
In the next ACEDS #DataUnmasked livestream, join HaystackID® digital forensics experts John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE, Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics and eDiscovery, and Rene Novoa, CCLO, CCPA, CJED, Vice President of Forensics, to learn about the changing world of email investigations and the biggest investigative challenges legal teams face.
During the session, Wilson and Novoa will discuss how to:
- Maneuver complex email investigations with a triage-first approach that cuts through the noise.
- Leverage automation and targeted workflows to reduce the time and cost of reviewing massive data sets.
- Safeguard sensitive data while complying with critical regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two of the industry’s most respected voices on where email investigations are heading and how to stay ahead.
+ Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*
*Also available for recorded post-live viewing.
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Expert Panelists
+ John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE
Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics, HaystackID
As Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, John provides consulting and forensic services to help companies address various matters related to electronic discovery and computer forensics, including leading forensic investigations, cryptocurrency investigations, and ensuring proper preservation of evidence items and chain of custody. He regularly develops forensic workflows and processes for clients ranging from major financial institutions to governmental departments, including Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 law firms.
+ Rene Novoa, CCLO, CCPA, CJED
Vice President of Forensics, HaystackID
As Vice President of Forensics at HaystackID, Rene Novoa brings over two decades of experience in technology, specializing in data recovery, digital forensics, eDiscovery, and client engagement. Based in Chicago, he leads the company’s forensic lab with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies. Rene plays a key role in advancing the capabilities of HaystackID’s forensic team by driving research and development initiatives that address both current and future technology challenges.
+ 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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