Rana Dawson

E-Discovery & Information Governance

Rana Dawson, Partner at Redgrave LLP, has extensive litigation experience in technology and the Information Law field with a focus on trial, appellate, and alternative dispute resolution matters, including advising clients on discovery and pre-litigation strategies. Her work has concentrated on issues concerning contracts, fraud, product liability, professional liability, and insurance-related claims.

Rana works with clients to develop strategies for all stages of discovery in litigation, from legal hold, preservation, collection, review, and production of data through trial. She interviews custodians, identifies key data sources, develops and negotiates electronically stored information (ESI) protocols, negotiates search terms, conducts meet-and-confer sessions with opposing counsel, and handles discovery motions practice. Rana focuses on delivering tailored, innovative solutions that align with clients’ legal and business goals, provide long-term solutions, and maximize returns.

Before joining Redgrave, Rana was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a member of its eDiscovery Committee, and represented Fortune 100 and 500 clients across various industries in a wide range of litigation matters and handled pre-suit investigations, mediation, and trial strategy.

• Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Recent Speaking Engagements

• Panelist, “Protecting Corporate Privilege: Key Considerations for Legal Departments & Best Practices,” 2024 EDI Leadership Summit (October 2024)