
E-Discovery & Information Governance
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.
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Strengths
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Littler Mendelson have a very broad bench in terms of e-discovery. Their technical proficiency is top notch and their strategic thinking and problem solving is excellent.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalLittler's attorneys display a deep understanding of emerging artificial intelligence and data privacy laws, as well as the traditional employment laws.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalLittler are my trusted legal advisers for difficult legal and technical issues.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Paul Weiner
Paul Weiner serves as the firm's national e-discovery counsel. He is a recognized thought leader and a highly experienced counsel to clients on the e-discovery aspects of a range of employment litigation matters. Paul is terrific and incredibly knowledgeable.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalPaul is an industry leader and he's always there if I have a difficult problem.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalPaul is extremely knowledgeable in this space.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalPaul is fantastic and really smart. I can't speak highly enough about him.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalPaul has deep expertise and knowledge of e-discovery, technology and best practices.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Denise Backhouse
Denise Backhouse is noted for her expertise in international information governance laws and their implications for a company's data management. She is also frequently engaged to assist major clients with complex litigation. Denise is very knowledgeable with deep expertise in US, EU, UK and Australian litigation processes and cross-border data transfers.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalDenise is very practical, a good writer, concise, to the point and makes really good arguments.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Lauren Schwartzreich
Lauren Schwartzreich is adept at guiding clients through the e-discovery process, including overseeing the use of technology to assist with document production in employment litigation. Lauren always gives practical legal advice and will work really hard to get what the client needs.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalLauren is my trusted legal adviser on difficult legal and technical issues.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalLauren is a terrific partner in problem solving e-discovery issues.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
Band 4 
Band 4 
Kimberly J Duplechain
Kimberly Duplechain has extensive litigation experience and manages the e-discovery aspects of complex litigation and investigations, advising on class actions, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, discrimination, harassment and other matters.
Kimberly is a smart lawyer and is well respected.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalKimberly is great.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
Band 4 
Band 4 
Niloy Ray
Niloy Ray has a strong e-discovery practice where he advises clients on class actions, trade secreta and electronic evidence issues. Niloy has a particular niche in the use and development of AI in document policies, regulation and employment matters.
Niloy is an incredible lawyer. He consistently demonstrates an ability to walk the fine line between legal guidance and practical consequences for the business.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalNiloy is the go-to expert for AI.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalNiloy is our go-to person for any e-discovery and he's excellent. He really was very knowledgeable in the area and always right on target.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobalNiloy's subject matter expertise is second-to-none. He's knowledgeable but also practical and responsive.
E-Discovery & Information Governance respondentGlobal
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Niloy Ray
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Kimberly J Duplechain
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Paul Weiner
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Lauren Schwartzreich
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Denise Backhouse
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Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: E-Discovery & Information Governance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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