Project Manager E-Discovery
Resume:
Ise Tiapula, CAPM
Burke, VA *****
**********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS
• Knowledgeable of all litigation phases.
• Thorough understanding and ability to
navigate through federal and state systems.
• Prominent level of ability with eDiscovery
technology
• Certified Paralegal
• Trial openings/closings using Trial Director
and PowerPoint
• Case Management
• Litigation Support
• ESI Stipulations
• Active Public Trust
EXPERIENCE
Deloitte (Saicon) Washington, DC
Government Contractor (1,024 employees)
eDiscovery Project Manager February 2024 - Present
• Planned and managed staff support and Relativity workspace for multiple case matters. I provide staff with regular company updates and monthly touchpoints to address any concerns and answer any questions.
• Provide eDiscovery options to help customize case team needs and create a document review workflow.
• Coordinate with technical labs the process of incoming document product production and of document collections, performs quality checks on loaded data, creates and releases review batches, runs analytic searches, adds Views and new Fields, builds search conditions for the case team, and monitors document linear, and AI-assisted reviews.
• Utilize procurement record system for newly assigned case matters.
• Coordinating with the litigation-support data analysts to communicate any technical issues to the case team or project managers as needed.
• Coordinate and host Kick-Off meetings on new case matters. Provide Relativity support and training when needed.
• Assist with drafting ESI stipulations with case teams, customizing expected documents, and industry standards.
• Determine best practices for conversion of PDF tables to an Excel spreadsheet on a large e scale, using simple scripts within Windows PowerShell.
• Experience with Government systems and procedures. Amentum (f/k/a PAE), Falls Church, Virginia
Government Contractor (44,000 employees)
eDiscovery Project Manager October 2021 – February 2024
• Took the initiative in planning and managing staff support and Relativity workspace for multiple case matters, providing staff with regular company updates and monthly touchpoints to address any concerns and answers. Took the initiative in planning and managing staff support and Relativity workspace for multiple case matters, providing staff with regular company updates and monthly touchpoints to address any concerns and questions.
• Provided eDiscovery options to help customize case team needs and created a document review workflow.
• Coordinated with technical labs the process of incoming document productions, and intake of document collections, performed quality checks on loaded data, created and released review batches to the case team, and monitored document review.
• Maintained interlinked worksheets for invoicing and budgeting based on Amentum policies. Provided quarterly price estimates on staff hours to provide data for sections of the bid proposal.
• Provided Relativity support when needed such as running scripts and generating reports for review, creating fields, choices, batches, coding panel creation, productions, and/or updates.
• Submitted work orders in JIRA for processing, uploading, or exporting datasets. Quality-checked completed work orders for accuracy before releasing them to the team for their review. Worked synchronously with the litigation support data analysts to communicate any technical issues as needed to the case team or project managers.
• Submitted staff timesheets through Costpoint with supporting narratives during the weekly invoicing process. Coordinated with direct reports for timesheet submissions to their subcontractor vendor. Ise Tiapula, CAPM
Burke, VA 22015
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• Facilitated Relativity training courses for review teams customizing each review batch to match the team's needs.
• Generated weekly progress reporting, identifying, and assigning staff, kick-off case meetings, budget development and tracking, coordinating technical/data processing and eDiscovery support, and obtaining other required resources.
• Assisted in recruiting efforts to fill staff openings on team or government bids by screening candidates and functioned as the point of contact for subcontractors and OLS and COR representatives. any questions.
• Provided eDiscovery options to help customize case team needs and created a document review workflow.
• Coordinated with technical labs the process of incoming document productions, intake of document collections, performed quality checks on loaded data, created and released review batches to case team, and monitored document review.
• Maintained interlinked worksheets for invoicing and budgeting based on Amentum policies. I used the same for pulling quarterly price estimates on staff hours to provide data for sections of the bid proposal.
• Provided Relativity support when needed such as running scripts and generated reports for review, creating fields, choices, batches, coding panel creation, productions, and/or updates.
• Submitted work orders in JIRA for processing, uploading, or exporting datasets. Quality-checked completed work orders for accuracy before releasing them to the case team for their review. Worked synchronously with the litigation support data analysts to communicate any technical issues as needed to the case team or project managers.
• Submitted staff timesheets into Costpoint with supporting narratives during the weekly invoicing process. Coordinated with direct reports for timesheet submissions to their subcontractor vendor according to their guidelines.
• Facilitated Relativity training courses for review teams customizing each review batch to match the team's needs.
• Generated weekly progress reporting, identifying, and assigning staff, kick-off case meetings, budget development and tracking, coordinating technical/data processing and eDiscovery support, and obtaining other required resources.
• Assisted in recruiting efforts to fill staff openings on team or government bids by screening candidates and functioned as the point of contact for subcontractors and OLS and COR representatives. Clare Locke LLP, Alexandria, Virginia (11-50 employees) Case Manager October 2015 – August 2021
• Coordinated and managed large, complex document productions and litigation projects.
• Planned, directed, and coordinated to ensure on-time completion within budget with the partner assigned to case matters.
• eDiscovery Management: researched various eDiscovery platform vendors, compared prices to available products, and created a cost-benefit analysis for partners showing parts of the document features for review, production, and collection; onboarding on all legal technologies for the firm's use.
• Accountable for the day-to-day management of document processing, hosting, and productions; established standardized processes and facilitated technology practice support applications and training within the firm.
• Constructed and implemented eDiscovery protocol as determined by the attorney leads and vendors in alignment with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and court rules; secured document collection services and operated litigation support tools such as Adobe, Legal Radius, Relativity, Logikcull, and DISCO.
• Built batches using search terms for reviews of documents/materials for privilege and responsiveness.
• Oversaw document numbering/labeling; tracked numbering gaps, maintained complete sets of production/privilege documents, and generated privilege logs for attorney review and approval before serving final deliverables.
• Played an integral part in hiring\training\overseeing the four paralegals in two have since moved on to law school and another who became a case manager in under a year. Took part in sorting resumes\interviewing\providing feedback to superiors about candidates collaborating with the Director of Administration and partners. Trained and managed new hires. Ise Tiapula, CAPM
Burke, VA 22015
**********@*****.***
• Ensured senior associates and staff members were aware of all case-related deadlines\filings and scheduled training sessions for all products related to cases to project completion and sent consistent reminders to have timesheets submitted on time as instructed by the Director of Administration.
• Inspected work in progress of two litigation paralegals and eight associates to ensure conformity to local and federal rules to meet deadlines.
• Projected a cheerful outlook while establishing successful professional relationships.
• Forecast deficiencies and managed expectations while identifying solutions.
• Created and maintained fluid and effective project schedules with constant communication with staff and attorneys.
• Communicated and collaborated closely with team members, clerk’s offices, and vendors.
• Planned and managed all litigation projects and staff support consistently with new and existing firm technology and proficiency concerning filing procedures in multiple districts.
• Managed trial exhibits using Logikcull exporting reports into Excel spreadsheet, formatting for ease of use for the attorneys.
• Logically and systematically organized materials include tracking and documenting critical milestones, providing initiative-taking status updates, and monitoring workflow, dockets, and deadlines.
• Assisted with preparing court filings and reviewed drafts checking conforming citations to the Bluebook, performed factual research on resources like PACER or Westlaw, and filed documents with state and federal CM/ECF systems.
• Planned and prepared for hearings and depositions, provided materials for attorney and witness preparation; coordinated court reporting and videographer services for same; pretrial preparation of trial exhibits and witness lists; war room setup and breakdown.
• Experienced in assisting attorneys at trial using Trial Director and PowerPoint, the “hot seat,” and provided background research on potential jurors during voir dire.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by attorneys working in conjunction with other team members to bring projects to completion.
Kaye Scholer LLP, Washington, District of Columbia (450 employees) Case Manager April 2013 – October 2015
• Developed the best workflows for the six-paralegal team with the Paralegal Manager and DC Office Manager.
• Worked with New York home office paralegal managers to manage case workload and communicate to and actively listen to our six-paralegal team in the DC office to plan for unforeseen issues and the best ways to avoid them while meeting deadlines.
• Cooperated on case projects related to Energy Litigation, National Security, Government Contracts and Regulatory Compliance Employment and Labor, Civil, and Patent Litigation.
• Performed factual and industry research.
• Reviewed and cite-checked according to Bluebook.
• Managed case matter documents in iManage, Concordance, and LiveNote; aided in preparing motions on complex commercial litigation case matters.
Irell & Manella LLP, Los Angeles, California (70 employees) Litigation Paralegal February 2010 – February 2013
• Supported all stages of litigation relating to Intellectual Property, USITC 337 Investigations, Antitrust, Contracts, and White-Collar crimes.
• Managed case client files, calendaring, pleadings, and communications in iManage and Legal Key.
• Reviewed prepared and filed memoranda and supporting documents; managed document productions and databases, including Concordance and Relativity.
• Created witness kits and cross-examination binders; provided trial support before an ICC arbitration panel.
• Collaborated on all aspects of trial planning on six major trial teams: two before the I.T.C., one arbitration before a three-judge panel from the I.C.C., and three before U.S. District Courts in the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas.
O’Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, California (800 employees) Ise Tiapula, CAPM
Burke, VA 22015
**********@*****.***
Litigation Paralegal July 2006 – November 2009
• Lead off-site paralegal and attorney liaison with the Los Angeles office and the document review teams.
• Organized workflow/distribution to over two hundred attorneys.
• Used Excel worksheets to manage the document review noting specific data such as review name, assignment batch, date assigned, and date completed.
• Established an electronic system for organizing and efficiently distributing work to attorneys under tight deadlines.
• Played an integral role in hiring\training\overseeing of the six-paralegal team of which five have since become attorneys. Took part in sorting resumes\interviewing\providing feedback to superiors about candidates collaborating with the partners to find the best candidates for our team.
• Hired, trained, and managed a team of six paralegals to assist in the discovery process, research, and trial exhibits.
• Prepared deposition materials and created and maintained discovery indices, organized case files, summarized documents, and maintained status reports; and continuously met discovery deadlines through case settlement.
• Reported to 10-15 attorneys on antitrust litigation cases which settled favorably for our client in November 2009.
EDUCATION
• San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English
CERTIFICATIONS
• University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 2006
ABA Paralegal Certificate
• Reveal-Brainspace
Certified Reviewer, Cert ID: 71864181
Certified Administrator, Cert ID: 72991743
Certified Data Analyst, Cert ID: 76313384
IN PROGRESS
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• RelativityOne Certified Pro, Test: Feb. 17, 2025 SKILLS
• iCONECT
• Concordance
• Relativity + RelONE
• Logikcull
• Opus 2
• DISCO
• Microsoft 365
• Jira
• Costpoint
• Unanet
• Workday
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Premier Pro and Media
Encoder)
• WestLaw
• LexisNexis
• PACER
• Reveal-Brainspace
• Trial Director
• OnCue
• Livenote
• WatchGuard Evidence Sharing Cloud-Share
• TextMap 9 SQL
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