JENNIFER C. FORD
Cornelius, NC • 312-***-**** • ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced attorney and e-discovery professional with extensive experience managing document review projects, attorney review teams, quality control and quality assurance processes, privilege review, and litigation support. Proven ability to lead large-scale e-discovery projects, manage document-review workflows, develop case protocols, train review attorneys, and serve as a primary liaison between clients, outside counsel, and internal project teams. Extensive experience with multiple e-discovery and document-review platforms. Strong legal research, writing, litigation, project management, and team leadership background. Active bar license in PA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HURON LEGAL
Associate – E-Discovery Consulting December 2011 – March 2013
Served as team leader and project manager for large-scale e-discovery and document-review projects.
Acted as primary point of contact between clients and outside counsel regarding day-to-day management and execution of e-discovery projects.
Managed document-review workflows and coordinated internal departments to ensure projects remained on schedule and discovery deadlines were met.
Managed both large and small teams of attorneys and paralegals, overseeing workflow and adherence to quality control and quality assurance standards.
Developed, drafted, and edited training manuals, case protocols, and procedures for e-discovery projects.
Supported efficient and consistent execution of document-review projects through team coordination, training, and quality oversight.
E-DISCOVERY ATTORNEY
Special Counsel / Ajilon Legal / Synergy Legal Professionals April 2006 – December 2011
Performed attorney document review, assistant team lead, quality control, quality assurance, and privilege log functions on e-discovery projects.
Managed day-to-day document-review team workflow and helped ensure review teams met quality, accuracy, and discovery deadlines.
Trained document-review attorneys on e-discovery platforms, case-specific protocols, and review procedures.
Worked extensively with e-discovery and document-review platforms including Kroll, V3locity, Concordance, Ringtail, Attenex, and Stratify.
Assisted in maintaining consistent review standards and applying case protocols across document-review teams.
Performed privilege-related review and supported preparation and management of privilege logs.
Worked effectively in fast-paced litigation environments requiring accuracy, confidentiality, attention to detail, and adherence to strict deadlines.
SANTILLAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. — Beaver, PA
Associate – Part-Time June 2006 – June 2007
Practiced in a small law firm handling matters involving estate planning, family law, landlord/tenant disputes, and criminal law.
POLLOCK BEGG KOMAR GLASSER LLC — Pittsburgh, PA
Associate August 2002 – June 2005
Practiced primarily in family law, adoption, and general civil litigation.
YORK COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS — York, PA
Law Clerk to the Honorable John S. Kennedy August 2001 – August 2002
NON-LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Jackson Day School 2020–July, 2026
Reading Intervention Specialist • Substitute Teacher
• Deliver reading intervention for K–2 students in small group settings, successfully helping children achieve grade level literacy scores.
• Support classroom instruction and school operations. Trained in Dibels and other testing platforms.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to improve student achievement.
Church of the Good Shepherd 2021–July, 2026
Director of Children's Ministry & Nursery
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers.
• Develop weekly curriculum and lead VBS, Easter, Christmas, and weekly children's programs.
EDUCATION
THE DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Carlisle, PA
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2001
Active PA bar license in good standing