Ranking tables
E-Discovery & Information Governance | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
- Bob OwenRobert D Owen LLC
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Andrew Peck DLA Piper LLP (US)6 Years Ranked
- Colleen M. Kenney Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Kessler Norton Rose Fulbright14 Years Ranked
- Edward Rippey Covington & Burling LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jeane Thomas Crowell & Moring LLP18 Years Ranked
- Patrick Oot Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP10 Years Ranked
- Paul Weiner Littler Mendelson, PC13 Years Ranked
- Robert Keeling Redgrave LLP4 Years Ranked
- Scott Milner Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
- Shannon Capone Kirk Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked
- Maura GrossmanMaura Grossman Law
Band 2
- Andrea D'Ambra Norton Rose Fulbright6 Years Ranked
- Bennett Borden DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
- John D Martin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP6 Years Ranked
- John Koss Mintz4 Years Ranked
- Leeanne Sara Mancari Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michelle Six Gunster5 Years Ranked
- Ronni Solomon King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Rose Jones Hilgers Graben PLLC5 Years Ranked
- Wendy Butler Curtis Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP11 Years Ranked
- Annika K. MartinLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Band 3
- A.J. de Bartolomeo Tadler Law LLP4 Years Ranked
- Alison A Grounds Troutman Pepper8 Years Ranked
- Anthony J Diana Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Barnett Seeger Weiss LLP12 Years Ranked
- Christine P. Payne Gunster4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Costello Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher King Redgrave LLP11 Years Ranked
- Claudia Morgan Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz4 Years Ranked
- Corey A Lee Jones Day4 Years Ranked
- David Cohen Reed Smith LLP12 Years Ranked
- Denise Backhouse Littler Mendelson, PC6 Years Ranked
- Erica Zolner Redgrave LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jay Brudz Faegre Drinker6 Years Ranked
- Lauren Schwartzreich Littler Mendelson, PC4 Years Ranked
- Michelle Treadwell Briggs Goodwin4 Years Ranked
- Tessa K Jacob Husch Blackwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Therese Craparo Reed Smith LLP4 Years Ranked
- Vanessa Barsanti Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Christian Mahoney Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked
- David Stanton Pillsbury15 Years Ranked
- Edward J Jacobs BakerHostetler LLP1 Years Ranked
- Emily A. Cobb Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ethan Hastert Dickinson Wright PLLC4 Years Ranked
- Gareth T. Evans Redgrave LLP4 Years Ranked
- Gilbert S Keteltas BakerHostetler LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jay Carle Seyfarth Shaw LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeannine Kenney Hausfeld LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Fowler O'Melveny & Myers LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Feldman DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Lucile H. Cohen Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
- Martin T. Tully Redgrave LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michael Shortnacy Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Monica McCarroll Redgrave LLP1 Years Ranked
- Rachelle Rennagel Pillsbury4 Years Ranked
- Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- Scott A Carlson Seyfarth Shaw LLP14 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Norton Rose FulbrightE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 1 | 5 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 advise on high-profile litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's global reach to receive expert advice on cross-border discovery issues.1 Redgrave LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedRedgrave 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 Governance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDLA Piper is able to support clients through the whole litigation and investigation process, from advising on noncontentious 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. The lawyers' 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 Governance2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKing & 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 Kirkland & EllisE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is able to leverage significant strength in e-discovery for US and international cases. The team frequently assists with litigation readiness and risk assessments relating to data retention, as well as advising on large-scale contentious work, with clients benefiting from its expertise in TAR. Past cases span a wide range of areas from product liability to antitrust.2 Littler Mendelson, PCE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedLittler 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.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 5 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 energy and tech sectors, and is frequently active in discovery management in a range of commercial disputes, as well as DOJ investigations.2 Sidley Austin LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSidley 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.2 Tadler Law LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedTadler 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 in 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.2 Winston & Strawn LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWinston & 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.
Band 3
3 Covington & Burling LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCovington & 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.3 GunsterE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedGunster enjoys a sterling reputation for the strength of its e-discovery practice, with clients frequently turning to its expert attorneys in their most significant and document-intensive litigation matters. Its team frequently advises on civil litigation claims, regulatory investigations and enforcement, risk assessments and general information governance concerns.3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNelson Mullins' comprehensive team is capable of handling the full range of matters relating to information governance and e-discovery. The team regularly assists with litigation readiness, including advising on compliant data management and document preservation.3 Reed Smith LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedReed 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 Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 3 | 4 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.
Band 4
4 BakerHostetler LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBakerHostetler offers robust strengths in e-discovery matters, drawing from a strong pool of legal and technical resources to advise clients facing significant litigation claims and regulatory investigations as well as offering counsel on risk management and governance concerns. The firm counts a number of leading corporates among its impressive client base, including household names in the healthcare, technology and financial services sector.4 Faegre DrinkerE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedFaegre Drinker fields a team of highly knowledgeable attorneys with strong grounding in the fields of e-discovery and information governance. The group regularly advises clients on discovery concerns arising from major litigation and investigations. The team is regularly engaged by clients on the design and implementation of sophisticated internal practices and protocols.4 MintzE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 4 | 3 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 Governance2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPillsbury operates an integrated team assisting clients with e-discovery in the context of litigation and investigations. With an in-depth understanding of technology, the group is able to provide expert guidance on collection, review and production.4 Ropes & Gray LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRopes & 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.4 Seyfarth Shaw LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2024 | Band 4 | 4 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 regulatory cases, including labor and employment disputes, accusations of fraud, data breaches and product liability cases.