eDiscovery Project Manager

ANUPAMA GROVER, ESQ.

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Admitted to New York State and District of Columbia Bar association.

10+ years of extensive experience in e-Discovery with thorough knowledge of the e-Discovery process, including evolving standards created through case law, rules, industry trends, and e-Discovery/litigation support services and technologies.

Led global operations teams on complex projects in delivering exceptional quality and customer service to support client’s litigation support needs.

Specialized in Relativity including database creation and management, searching, and Relativity assisted review tools.

Effectively coordinate with the sales team to identify and win new clients and projects.

Instrumental in working with the clients to establish best practices and prioritization of e-Discovery needs.

Advised Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 500 companies on compliance with Discovery orders and subpoenas and developed strong partnerships/ working relationships in order to better support the needs of their Litigation Support departments and provide outstanding customer service.

Strong problem solving, program management, communication, leadership and relationship building skills.

Experience

2016 – Present

KLDISCOVERY McLean, VA

eDiscovery Attorney / Project Manager

*Consult with and advise Clients through the scope of their case regarding forensic data collections, eDiscovery workflows, project planning, review database setup and document production consistent with industry best practices and standards.

*Led various global operations teams to fulfill work requests and generate deliverables that meet tight client-driven deadlines. Contribute to deliverables and review all work product from Operations teams for quality and accuracy.

*Drive and lead preliminary client engagement, document workflows and standards, manage project closure tasks such as final billing and data archival and/or destruction. Assist clients with reporting and other required record keeping.

*Proactively plan the workflow / requirements of each project with the client to ensure that the client’s expectations are fully understood and achieved.

*In-depth experience with forensic data collections including On-site, Remote and Mobile device data collections. Routinely coordinate collections with clients and analysts worldwide. Provide guidance to clients on best practices to ensure data collection is forensically sound and metadata is preserved for eventual production.

*Work with clients to establish best practices which meet their needs and address any prioritization issues that may arise.

2011 – 2016

MULTIPLE CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS IN AM LAW 100 FIRMS Washington, DC

eDiscovery Attorney / Project Manager

*Performed investigative and discovery activities, using electronic data recovery software, in connection with federal subpoenas and civil lawsuits; demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract abstraction and perform litigation support duties in accordance with strict timelines.

*Extensive experience in the use of eDiscovery platforms to review and compile extracted data, for the purpose of identifying responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality of documentary evidence.

*Conducted first-level and second-level review, redacted privileged and confidential information, and identified documentation to be produced to relevant parties and used in drafting and publication of white papers.

*Demonstrated mastery of litigation support applications such as Relativity, Kroll Ontrack, Concordance, Recommind and Intellidact

2008 – 2011

GERBER & GERBER PLLC Brooklyn, NY

Associate Attorney

*Managed civil litigation cases, from inception through completion, by performing various litigation activities including drafting pleadings, responding to discovery and production requests, and negotiating settlements.

*Analyzed all documents produced through discovery, including deposition transcripts, medical records and client contracts; review content for relevance to legal issues, and categorize documents based on priority.

*Researched case law and drafted motions, memoranda and opposition papers involving personal injury, property damage and no-fault automobile insurance actions. Highly experienced with legal research resources.

*Provided legal expertise to partner on litigation strategy by rendering assessments of the case and advising various courses of action in order to achieve a favorable outcome.

*Provided legal research and legal advice on complex contract issues; interviewed witnesses in order to prepare affidavits.

*Represented the firm for the purposes of filing and defending proceedings before relevant courts.

2007 – 2008

CBS TELEVISION DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP New York, NY

Legal Associate

*Revised legal contract formation process at CBS as well as responsible for updating and maintaining all contract files in the office.

*Drafted and reviewed legal contracts dealing with licensing, representation and partnerships with technology firms.

*Monitored all legal contracts as it pertains to their expiration dates, options to terminate and options to renew; notified parties of impending termination or expiration deals and negotiated contract renewals.

2005 – 2007 ((Law School Internships)

LAW CLERK - LAW OFFICES OF MANDELL AND SANTORA

LEGAL INTERN – TOURO LAW CENTER, ELDER LAW CLINIC

LEGAL INTERN – LAW OFFICES OF JENNA BELIL, ESQ

Education

2004 – 2007

TOURO COLLEGE – JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER Central Islip, NY

Juris Doctor (JD)

1999 – 2003

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs

Washington, DC

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