Ranking tables
E-Discovery & Information Governance | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
- Robert D Owen Robert D Owen LLC15 Years Ranked
- Maura GrossmanMaura Grossman Law
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Andrew Peck DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
- Ariana Tadler Tadler Law LLP11 Years Ranked
- David Kessler Norton Rose Fulbright13 Years Ranked
- Jeane Thomas Crowell & Moring LLP17 Years Ranked
- Patrick Oot Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP9 Years Ranked
- Paul Weiner Littler Mendelson, PC12 Years Ranked
- Shannon Capone Kirk Ropes & Gray LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Andrea D'Ambra Norton Rose Fulbright5 Years Ranked
- Annika K. Martin Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Bennett Borden DLA Piper LLP (US)9 Years Ranked
- Colleen M. Kenney Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Edward Rippey Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
- Michelle Six Gunster4 Years Ranked
- Robert Keeling Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ronni Solomon King & Spalding LLP11 Years Ranked
- Scott Milner Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
- Wendy Butler Curtis Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP10 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alison A Grounds Troutman Pepper7 Years Ranked
- Anthony J Diana Reed Smith LLP10 Years Ranked
- Christine P. Payne Gunster3 Years Ranked
- Christopher King Redgrave LLP10 Years Ranked
- Claudia Morgan Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz3 Years Ranked
- Corey A Lee Jones Day3 Years Ranked
- David Cohen Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked
- John D Martin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP5 Years Ranked
- John Koss Mintz3 Years Ranked
- Lauren Schwartzreich Littler Mendelson, PC3 Years Ranked
- Leeanne Sara Mancari Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Treadwell Briggs Goodwin3 Years Ranked
- Rose Jones King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
- Tessa K Jacob Husch Blackwell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Vanessa Barsanti Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
Band 4
- A.J. de Bartolomeo Tadler Law LLP3 Years Ranked
- Christian Mahoney Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christopher Costello Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Stanton Pillsbury14 Years Ranked
- Denise Backhouse Littler Mendelson, PC5 Years Ranked
- Ethan Hastert Mayer Brown LLP3 Years Ranked
- Gareth T. Evans Redgrave LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jay Brudz Faegre Drinker5 Years Ranked
- Jay Carle Seyfarth Shaw LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jeannine Kenney Hausfeld LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Fowler O'Melveny & Myers LLP11 Years Ranked
- Lucile H. Cohen Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP3 Years Ranked
- Martin T. Tully Redgrave LLP9 Years Ranked
- Rachelle Rennagel Pillsbury3 Years Ranked
- Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Scott A Carlson Seyfarth Shaw LLP13 Years Ranked
- Therese Craparo Reed Smith LLP3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Matthew Poplawski Hilgers Graben PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Ray Mangum Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Travis BustamanteNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Redgrave LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedMarket-leading national firm Redgrave has a dedicated focus on the field of information law, encompassing e-discovery, information governance and all related concerns. The firm boasts a deep bench of highly experienced attorneys recognized for their thought leadership across the space. It is retained by an enviable array of major clients, including Fortune 100 companies, who turn to its attorneys for their recognized excellence in compliance, risk management and litigation matters.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)E-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper is able to support clients through the whole litigation and investigation process, from advising on non-contentious data management and ensuring litigation readiness, to document-based discovery for trial. The group's in-depth knowledge of the court process enables attorneys to litigate discovery matters and support merits counsel in overall strategy. Their broad-based experience includes advising on a wide spectrum of cases, from product liability and antitrust to intellectual property, among others.2 King & Spalding LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKing & Spalding hosts a substantial and sought-after team of attorneys which provides 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, PCE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedLittler 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.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMorgan 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 pharmaceutical, healthcare and tech sectors, and frequently active in discovery management in a range of commercial disputes as well as DOJ investigations.2 Norton Rose FulbrightE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is regularly engaged by significant clients to provide counsel on diverse e-discovery and information governance matters. The group demonstrates strong capabilities in large-scale document review, including in the use of TAR. Norton Rose's lawyers are regularly called upon to assist with antitrust investigations, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and also frequently advises on high-profile litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's global reach to receive expert advice on cross-border discovery issues.2 Winston & Strawn LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedWinston & Strawn's well-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 litigations, including multiparty issues and multidistrict mandates, while also offering considerable additional capabilities in data governance.
Band 3
3 Faegre DrinkerE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedFaegre Drinker fields a team of highly knowledgeable attorneys with strong grounding in the fields of data science and analytics. The group regularly advises clients on discovery concerns arising from major litigation and investigations and is noted for particular excellence in the field of information governance. The team is regularly engaged by clients on the design and implementation of sophisticated internal practices and protocols.3 Kirkland & EllisE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKirkland's practice is able to leverage significant strength in e-discovery for US and international cases. The team is able to assist with litigation readiness and assess risk relating to data retention, as well as advise on large-scale contentious work, with clients benefiting from its expertise in TAR. Past cases span a wide range of sectors, from product liability to antitrust.3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked"Nelson Mullins provides end-to-end counseling for our e-discovery needs. There is not an e-discovery question or need too small or an issue too complex for Nelson Mullins to address. They have a firm grasp of matters at both the macro and micro level as well as a matter's potential impact on our legal processes and legal positions."3 Reed Smith LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedReed Smith is well versed in discovery management issues arising during its clients' most significant litigations. The group possesses notable capabilities in legal hold administration and in conducting custodian interviews. The team's knowledge of data production is not only limited to e-discovery, but also extends to freedom of information requests.3 Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedShook, 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.3 Sidley Austin LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin offers broad strengths across information governance and e-discovery work, regularly advising clients in high stakes litigation matters and sensitive internal and regulatory investigations. The team is experienced in advising on a range of major product liability, antitrust, employment and fraud matters.3 Tadler Law LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedTadley Law is a highly rated boutique firm which is considered a leading choice for the representation of plaintiffs. It acts for clients in highly publicized cases, boasting significant success in litigation. The team is knowledgeable on all aspects of discovery, particularly relating to ESI, and has an impressive court record including litigation relating to data breaches, employment and product liability, to name a few.
Band 4
4 Covington & Burling LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCovington expertly handles litigation readiness and leverages its deep expertise in e-discovery for contentious cases. 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.4 GoodwinE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedThe e-discovery team at Goodwin is highlighted for the strong collaboration between its attorneys and technologists. This Boston-based team regularly handles discovery matters for financial services and healthcare industry clients, as well as tech companies and other major corporates.4 MintzE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMintz has extensive experience in e-discovery for clients in a range of industries, most notably in the healthcare and biotechnology markets. The team's knowledge of data science makes it a strong choice for clients seeking data management advice. The lawyers are thoroughly experienced in litigation, investigations and enforcement actions.4 PillsburyE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPillsbury operates an integrated team assisting clients in e-discovery in the context of litigation and investigations. Insurance, intellectual property and fraud are among the many practices the team supports. With an in-depth understanding of technology, the group is able to provide expert guidance on collection, review and production.4 Seyfarth Shaw LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSeyfarth 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 criminal cases, including labor and employment disputes, accusations of fraud, data breaches and product liability cases.