E-Discovery & Information Governance - USA
What the team is known for
DLA Piper is able to support clients through the whole litigation and investigation process, from advising on non-contentious data management and ensuring litigation readiness, to document-based discovery for trial. The group's in-depth knowledge of the court process enables attorneys to litigate discovery matters and support merits counsel in overall strategy. Their broad-based experience includes advising on a wide spectrum of cases, from product liability and antitrust to intellectual property, among others.
Strengths
"DLA has a terrific and sophisticated team which understands how to handle e-discovery issues. Their depth is excellent, their bench is so deep."
"Their broad and in-depth experience lends authority to their advice and direction. I've engaged with highly experienced resources, whose service levels and responsiveness exceed expectations. The overall value is excellent, given the commitment of resources at all levels."
"They are staffed with significant talent in the e-discovery area and are good at providing creative solutions to complicated matters."
Work highlights
DLA Piper advised Zimmer Bionet on e-discovery issues arising in a multidistrict product liability litigation matter.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Peck's former position as a US magistrate judge, and prior experience as a broad-based commercial litigator, make him a unique asset to clients, who regularly engage him as special e-discovery counsel. "He is an expert and giant in his field." "They don't get any better than Judge Peck. He's sophisticated on the law and a great communicator, but he's also got trial skills, the ability to mentor, and the willingness to learn technology." "His relationship with the bench is helpful and his experience is one I look upon. He is thoughtful in his approach to these issues and understands what the court is looking for, being a former judge himself."
Bennett Borden has a background in data science, which he brings to bear in a panoply of matters including in pre-litigation discovery and information governance. "He's a brilliant data scientist." "He's good at coming up with creative solutions."