Deborah Smith Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA

• Co-founded and led the SF Chapter of Women in eDiscovery, empowering women in the field.
• Contributed as a panelist, presenter, and mentor to advance the organization's mission.
• Guided strategic decisions as a Board Member for the San Francisco Chapter.

San Francisco, CA

In my role as Owner and eDiscovery Consultant at Deb Smith Consulting in San Francisco, CA, I managed independent project management consulting in electronic discovery, litigation support, and information technology. I developed and implemented training programs, instructional design, and curriculum development to enhance client expertise. My expertise in.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Managed high-stakes legal matters from scoping to final disposition, ensuring quality control and client communication.
• Oversaw ESI data processing procedures for complex cases, providing expert services to clients.
• Achieved successful outcomes in multiple cases, showcasing expertise in handling intricate legal matters.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Managed a portfolio of large electronic discovery projects for Consilio LLC in San Francisco, California, ensuring efficient project goals through proactive client communication.
• Strategized on leveraging technology to streamline production management, expertly handling client requests, data processing, and setup to Relativity.
• Achieved streamlined production management through efficient project goals and proactive client communication, leading to successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

San Francisco, CA

• Managed complex electronic discovery projects from inception to archival, including analytics, productions, and advanced Relativity functions.
• Consulted on project strategies and provided Relativity training to team members.
• Successfully led cross-functional teams to ensure project completion within deadlines.

San Francisco, CA

• Managed all aspects of large electronic discovery cases, including project management and pilot weekend coverage program design and implementation.
• Collaborated with Technical Services Team to execute eDiscovery product support, data transformation, custom solution development, and more.
• Administered and project managed Relativity based hosted matters, providing direct client support from review through to production.

San Francisco, CA

• Developed and delivered Discovery the Ogletree Way program to educate partners, associates, and paralegals on FRCP requirements and electronic discovery principles.
• Managed all aspects of litigation support services for West Coast offices, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
• Conducted technology interviews with clients to assess data universe and collection methods, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.

San Francisco

• Led project management team to ensure exceptional client support and satisfaction in electronic discovery for large litigation and corporate projects.
• Designed and implemented internal and external litigation support and electronic discovery training for attorney and support teams.
• Conducted seminars at client sites and large corporations to educate clients on eDiscovery technology and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed electronic discovery efforts for litigation, internal investigations, and securities matters from project inception to completion.
• Analyzed client requirements to provide tailored solutions and partnered with technical partners for data processing.
• Demonstrated Stratify products to clients and developed a training program for Stratify Litigation Discovery Software.

San Francisco

• Managed all aspects of large electronic discovery cases, ensuring efficient project management and cost containment.
• Led training programs on technology and best practices, contributing to the development of Litigation Support and Electronic Discovery best practices.
• Successfully managed document review projects and third-party relationships, leveraging technology for optimal results.

San Francisco

Developed and delivered a Practice Support strategy covering all procurement functions, technologies, best practices, and processes used by the Firm when entire team was subject to a reduction in force.Director level position successfully providing strategic planning and project management while reducing budget and resources required by over half the.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Science - Bs