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Shook, Hardy & Bacon's role as coordinating discovery counsel assures that complex discovery matters are handled consistently, defensibly and in a manner that makes the best economic and operational sense for businesses. As coordinating discovery counsel, Shook attorneys respond to inquiries from opposing counsel concerning discovery practices and status; participate in Rule 16 and Rule 26 conferences, meet-and-confers and hearings; identify and prepare company and expert witnesses; and prepare or comment on briefings.

In certain cases, Shook attorneys may also act in more of a consultant capacity for case teams—preparing the case teams to attend conferences, hearings and meet-and-confers and responding to inquiries concerning discovery practices. The Shook team's experience spanning the full spectrum of the eDiscovery process allows the firm to develop relevant, customized plans for clients.

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What the Team is Known For

Shook, Hardy & Bacon offers expertise in all aspects of the e-discovery process, advising on records management through to litigating discovery in court. The team is able to coordinate large-scale response, from negotiating ESI protocols to overseeing collection, including managing vendors, as well as providing counsel on review and production. The group maintains long-standing client relationships with an enviable array of major businesses and is also counsel of choice for companies looking for new guidance on implementing and optimizing their e-discovery processes.

Strengths

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Shook Hardy is a phenomenal firm.

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Shook has a great team who are down to earth and provide a very caring approach. Shook is my go-to.

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon have a high level of e-discovery expertise combined with an understanding of the practical and business realities of implementing a robust e-discovery process.

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon are trailblazers in the space and always at the cutting edge. You know you're going to get a very professional, polished project with Shook.

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Oot
Patrick Oot
Star Individuals
Patrick Oot has attained a commanding reputation as one of the nation's foremost experts in e-discovery matters and frequently advises market-leading companies on high-stakes litigation.

Patrick is wonderful. He really cares about us and goes above and beyond to work through problems and come up with solutions.

Patrick is best in class across all types of litigations and intricately aware of policy initiatives. His work is efficient and precise and he is always the first person we call to talk over an issue.

Patrick is one of the best in the industry. I always want him working for me. He's among the brightest and most intelligent people I know.

Patrick is the best. You want him fighting in your corner for any litigation or in front of a judge.

Patrick is one of the foremost leaders in the e-discovery space and provides excellent advice and counsel to us on a variety of matters.

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Michael Shortnacy
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Michael Shortnacy
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Michael Shortnacy has a highly regarded practice representing large companies in complex e-discovery litigation and class action matters. He is particularly well versed in acting for clients in the pharmaceuticals, automotive and retail sectors.
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Adam M Shoshtari
Adam M Shoshtari
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Adam Shoshtari's market knowledge encompasses the full e-discovery process, from determining document preservation policies through to the production of information for trial.

Adam routinely provides excellent work product and strategic partnership across a number of matters and projects for us.

Adam was instrumental to our case.

Adam is wonderful to work with and his expertise has developed over the years. He is intuitive and his work ethic is outstanding.

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Patrick Oot
Patrick Oot
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Michael Shortnacy
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Michael Shortnacy
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Adam M Shoshtari
Adam M Shoshtari
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