Ranking tables

E-Discovery & Information Governance | Global

USA

The E-Discovery & Information Governance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Band 1

  1. Norton Rose Fulbright
  2. Redgrave LLP
3

Band 3

  1. Covington & Burling LLP
  2. Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP
  3. Gunster
  4. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  5. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
4

Band 4

  1. Pillsbury
    Pillsbury
  2. Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP
  3. Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  4. BakerHostetler LLP
  5. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
  6. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Bob OwenRobert D Owen LLC

Star Individuals

  1. John J Rosenthal Winston & Strawn LLP
  2. Ariana TadlerTadler Law LLP
  3. Jonathan M. RedgraveRedgrave LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Andrea D'Ambra Norton Rose Fulbright
  2. Leeanne Sara Mancari
    Leeanne Sara Mancari Covington & Burling LLP
  3. Ronni Solomon
    Ronni Solomon King & Spalding LLP
  4. Wendy Butler Curtis Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
  5. Annika K. MartinLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
  6. John D MartinNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  7. John KossMintz
  8. Michelle SixGunster
  9. Rose JonesHilgers Graben PLLC
3

Band 3

  1. Alison A Grounds
    Alison A Grounds Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
  2. Anthony J Diana
    Anthony J Diana Reed Smith LLP
  3. Claudia Morgan
    Claudia Morgan Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
  4. Corey A Lee
    Corey A Lee Jones Day
  5. David Cohen
    David Cohen Reed Smith LLP
  6. Denise Backhouse
    Denise Backhouse Littler Mendelson, PC
  7. Lauren Schwartzreich
    Lauren Schwartzreich Littler Mendelson, PC
  8. Michelle Treadwell Briggs
    Michelle Treadwell Briggs Goodwin
  9. Therese Craparo
    Therese Craparo Reed Smith LLP
  10. A.J. de BartolomeoTadler Law LLP
  11. Benjamin BarnettSeeger Weiss LLP
  12. Christine P. PayneGunster
  13. Christopher CostelloKing & Spalding LLP
  14. Christopher KingRedgrave LLP
  15. Erica ZolnerRedgrave LLP
  16. Jay BrudzFaegre Drinker
  17. Tessa K JacobHusch Blackwell LLP
  18. Vanessa BarsantiKirkland & Ellis
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Band 4

  1. Christian Mahoney
    Christian Mahoney Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  2. David Stanton
    David Stanton Pillsbury
  3. Emily A. Cobb Ropes & Gray LLP
  4. Jay Carle Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  5. Jennifer Feldman
    Jennifer Feldman DLA Piper LLP (US)
  6. Rachelle Rennagel
    Rachelle Rennagel Pillsbury
  7. Richard T. Bernardo
    Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
  8. Scott A Carlson Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  9. Edward J JacobsBakerHostetler LLP
  10. Ethan HastertDickinson Wright PLLC
  11. Gareth T. EvansRedgrave LLP
  12. Gilbert S KeteltasBakerHostetler LLP
  13. Jeannine KenneyHausfeld LLP
  14. Jeffrey FowlerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
  15. Lucile H. CohenNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  16. Martin T. TullyRedgrave LLP
  17. Michael ShortnacyShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
  18. Monica McCarrollRedgrave LLP
U

Up and Coming

  1. Heyward D BonyataNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  2. Ray MangumRedgrave LLP
  3. Travis BustamanteNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Associates to watch

  1. Susana Medeiros Norton Rose Fulbright
  2. Adam M ShoshtariShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 1 |
  2. Redgrave LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. King & Spalding LLP
    2
    King & Spalding LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 |
    King & Spalding hosts a substantial and highly sought-after team of attorneys which provide a full suite of e-discovery services to clients, such as developing discovery protocols for litigation readiness, as well as assisting with document collection, review and production. The firm regularly undertakes e-discovery management mandates on high-stakes litigation and investigations.
  2. Littler Mendelson, PC
    2
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 |
    Littler Mendelson has a sophisticated practice with a strong track record in advising on the discovery aspects of substantial labor and employment matters. The litigation capabilities of the firm include assisting with high-profile cases, ranging from single-plaintiff matters to collective actions. The group regularly advises national as well as global corporations on their policies and procedures.
  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    2
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 |
    Morgan Lewis houses a robust practice with a great depth of experience in e-discovery and information governance. The group is retained as national discovery counsel by major names in the energy and tech sectors, and is frequently active in discovery management in a range of commercial disputes, as well as DOJ investigations.
  4. Sidley Austin LLP
    2
    Sidley Austin LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 |
    Sidley Austin offers broad strengths across information governance and e-discovery work, regularly advising clients on high-stakes litigation matters and sensitive internal and regulatory investigations. The team is experienced in advising on a range of major product liability, antitrust and fraud matters.
  5. Winston & Strawn LLP
    2
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 |
    Winston & Strawn's highly-regarded practice maintains its enviable position as national discovery counsel to industry leaders across various sectors. The group provides high-level advice on discovery strategy in a range of litigation, including multiparty issues and multidistrict mandates, while also offering considerable additional capabilities in data governance.
  6. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2
  8. Tadler Law LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Covington & Burling LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 3 |
    Covington & Burling expertly handles litigation readiness and leverages its deep expertise in e-discovery and information governance. The team assists with investigations across the regulated markets and advises on commercial litigation. Its clients include global corporates, which seek out Covington's expert knowledge of all stages of e-discovery, from collection through to production.
  2. Reed Smith LLP
    3
    Reed Smith LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 3 |
    Reed Smith is well versed in discovery management issues arising during its clients' most significant litigation. The group possesses notable capabilities in legal hold administration and in conducting custodian interviews.
  3. Gunster
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Pillsbury
    4
    Pillsbury
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4 |
  2. Ropes & Gray LLP
    4
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4 |
    Ropes & Gray is well positioned to advise clients on the full suite of e-discovery matters, with clients benefiting from the team's well-honed skills in product liability claims, data breach litigation, MDLs and regulatory investigations. The firm offers a global pool of resources for multinational clients, who frequently turn to its group for their most challenging disputes and for its advice on data governance strategies.
  3. 4
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4 |
    Seyfarth Shaw advises on the full gamut of e-discovery and information governance requirements, from assisting with record retention policies, including defensible destruction, to guiding clients through all aspects of discovery for litigation. The group's experience spans commercial and regulatory cases, including labor and employment disputes, accusations of fraud, data breaches and product liability cases.
  4. BakerHostetler LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4