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Provided by David Cohen
David currently chairs Reed Smith’s 70+ lawyer Records & E-Discovery (RED) Group. With over 30 years of commercial litigation experience, he regularly serves as special e-discovery counsel for many of the largest companies around the world. He also represents clients in complex litigation matters and provides counsel on records management and litigation readiness issues.
David has been involved in setting up the E-Discovery Special Masters (EDSM) program in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and he has been appointed to serve as an EDSM in three separate cases by three different Federal judges. He also served on the Pennsylvania E-Discovery Rules Subcommittee, chaired by Allegheny County, PA Common Pleas Judge Stanton Wettick.
In addition, David is a recognized thought leader in the e-discovery and information governance space. He has designed and presented e-discovery training programs for judges and neutrals around the country; has authored numerous legal publications; and is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education seminars regarding e-discovery, technology, and litigation tactics.
He is also the principal architect of Reed Smith’s E-Discovery App, launched in 2020, and leads ongoing app development and innovation efforts.
Provided by Chambers
David Cohen provides expertise to clients on information governance and complex discovery matters, frequently assisting with large-scale multidistrict litigation.
Provided by Chambers
"David provides exceptional customer service at the highest level of sophistication. David is also widely considered a thought leader and renowned expert in the e-discovery field."
"David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He remains current on recent trends and cases in order to provide relevant and practical advice to meet our needs and he provides practical guidance and solutions, while mitigating risk."
"David is a rainmaker and difference maker for his clients. Working across the 'V', David brings time and money-saving protocols and information to his clients and team. A strategic thinker and systemic tactician, David is a wonderful ally to have."
"David provides exceptional customer service at the highest level of sophistication. David is also widely considered a thought leader and renowned expert in the e-discovery field."
"David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He remains current on recent trends and cases in order to provide relevant and practical advice to meet our needs and he provides practical guidance and solutions, while mitigating risk."
"David is a rainmaker and difference maker for his clients. Working across the 'V', David brings time and money-saving protocols and information to his clients and team. A strategic thinker and systemic tactician, David is a wonderful ally to have."
