About

Three decades building, litigating, and solving problems where law meets technology.

Professional Background

My career has moved through prosecution, corporate legal leadership, and deep specialization in legal technology — always at the point where complex legal problems intersect with electronic information, data systems, and regulatory requirements.

Appellate Law Clerk
Law clerk to Hon. Howard H. Kestin, J.A.D., in the Law and Appellate Divisions of the New Jersey Superior Court. Foundation in appellate analysis, judicial reasoning, and complex legal writing.
Deputy Attorney General
New Jersey Division of Law. Securities fraud and consumer fraud prosecution for over three years. Developed deep understanding of enforcement strategy, regulatory investigation, and government litigation dynamics.
General Counsel — Technology
General Counsel for technology-sector companies including a NYC-area internet service provider and Cybernex, Inc. Corporate legal strategy, technology transactions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
eDiscovery Manager & Staff Attorney
C.R. Bard, Inc. Managed enterprise eDiscovery operations. Created and centralized eDiscovery architecture including cloud-based email archiving, automated litigation holds, data consolidation and review pipelines, and EU data privacy compliance systems.
Director, Professional Services
Smarsh. Directed supervision and surveillance programs for electronic communications in financial services and healthcare. Led client advisory on regulatory compliance for SEC, FINRA, and HIPAA electronic records requirements.
Advisory & Consulting
Consulting engagements with JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citi on compliance, supervision, and legal technology matters.

Credentials

US Patent 10,880,254 "Techniques for Supervising Communications from Multiple Communication Modalities" — issued December 2020
IACIS Forensic Computer Examiner International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists — Basic Forensic Computer Examination certification
Certified Mediator & Conciliator New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts — certified 1991
Legalweek Speaker Legalweek New York 2020 — eDiscovery, supervision, surveillance, and regulatory compliance
Justice Pashman Inn of Court Two-year advanced course, Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court
Industry Contributor CIO Talk Network — articles and podcasts on technology and business leadership

Education

Cornell University Bachelor of Arts in Government
Rutgers University School of Law, Newark Juris Doctor

Bar Admissions

Work Together

If you need legal technology expertise, eDiscovery strategy, compliance consulting, or litigation support at the intersection of law and technology — I am available for a conversation.

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