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.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 3

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

Band 4

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

Senior Statespeople

  1. Bob OwenRobert D Owen LLC

Star Individuals

  1. John J Rosenthal Winston & Strawn LLP16 Years Ranked
  2. Ariana TadlerTadler Law LLP
  3. Jonathan M. RedgraveRedgrave LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Andrea D'Ambra Norton Rose Fulbright5 Years Ranked
  2. Leeanne Sara Mancari
    Leeanne Sara Mancari Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Ronni Solomon
    Ronni Solomon King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
  4. Wendy Butler Curtis Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP11 Years Ranked
  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 Pepper6 Years Ranked
  2. Anthony J Diana
    Anthony J Diana Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked
  3. Corey A Lee
    Corey A Lee Jones Day4 Years Ranked
  4. David Cohen
    David Cohen Reed Smith LLP12 Years Ranked
  5. Denise Backhouse
    Denise Backhouse Littler Mendelson, PC6 Years Ranked
  6. Lauren Schwartzreich
    Lauren Schwartzreich Littler Mendelson, PC4 Years Ranked
  7. Michelle Treadwell Briggs
    Michelle Treadwell Briggs Goodwin4 Years Ranked
  8. Therese Craparo
    Therese Craparo Reed Smith LLP4 Years Ranked
  9. A.J. de BartolomeoTadler Law LLP
  10. Benjamin BarnettSeeger Weiss LLP
  11. Christine P. PayneGunster
  12. Christopher CostelloKirkland & Ellis LLP
  13. Christopher KingRedgrave LLP
  14. Claudia MorganWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
  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. David Stanton
    David Stanton Pillsbury15 Years Ranked
  2. Emily A. Cobb Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Jennifer Feldman
    Jennifer Feldman DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
  4. Rachelle Rennagel
    Rachelle Rennagel Pillsbury4 Years Ranked
  5. Richard T. Bernardo
    Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
  6. Christian MahoneyCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  7. Edward J JacobsBakerHostetler LLP
  8. Ethan HastertDickinson Wright PLLC
  9. Gareth T. EvansRedgrave LLP
  10. Gilbert S KeteltasBakerHostetler LLP
  11. Jay CarleSeyfarth Shaw LLP
  12. Jeannine KenneyHausfeld LLP
  13. Jeffrey FowlerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
  14. Lucile H. CohenNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  15. Martin T. TullyRedgrave LLP
  16. Michael ShortnacyShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
  17. Monica McCarrollRedgrave LLP
  18. Scott A CarlsonSeyfarth Shaw 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 Fulbright4 Years Ranked
  2. Adam M ShoshtariShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
  2. Redgrave LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. King & Spalding LLP
    2
    King & Spalding LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    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 | 5 Years Ranked
    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 | 5 Years Ranked
    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 | 4 Years Ranked
    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 | 5 Years Ranked
    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 | 4 Years Ranked
    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 | 5 Years Ranked
    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 | 4 Years Ranked
  2. Ropes & Gray LLP
    4
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    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. BakerHostetler LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    E-Discovery & Information Governance
    2025 | Band 4