• 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.

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 eDiscovery ensured compliance and efficiency in legal processes for our clients.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 annual budget.Act as communication director composing and delivering all IT Department's notificationsRecruit and manage teams of up to fifty employees during complex technology and system upgrades Founded corporate university designed to deliver live and distance learning classes daily to all offices nationwide through virtual classrooms and provide traditional and online learning Responsible for testing new technology application projects before release to the FirmResponsible for desktop support team and call center.