Discovery Insights is a selection of educational articles, activities, and announcements published monthly by HaystackID to inform, update, and inspire legal, compliance, and cybersecurity professionals operating in the eDiscovery ecosystem. To follow the latest industry and company updates, visit our blog at HaystackID.com/Insights.
Industry News
HaystackID Adds New Information Governance Leader to Accelerate Global Advisory Practice Growth
HaystackID announces the strategic appointment of Nate Latessa as Executive Vice President of Advisory Services. With over 20 years of experience, including founding his own advisory firm and building privacy practices, Latessa brings deep expertise in Information Governance, Forensics, and Technology Consulting.
His role will focus on expanding HaystackID's programmatic advisory offerings, leveraging his enterprise software solution experience from collaborations with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. This move aligns with HaystackID's commitment to growing its advisory services and addressing complex data challenges in regulated sectors. CEO Hal Brooks and President Andrea Wallack emphasize Latessa's leadership as key to enhancing the company's global advisory footprint and elevating its offerings to the level of top international consultancies.
HaystackID Accelerates Cyber Discovery and Incident Response Program with Cyber Luminary and White House Alumni Shawn Belovich
HaystackID has named Shawn Belovich, former Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the White House, Senior Vice President of Digital Forensics and Cyber Incident Response. Belovich's extensive experience, marked by his leadership in cyber initiatives at the White House, is set to strengthen HaystackID's offerings in cybersecurity, incident response, and cyber discovery services.
His role will focus on advancing the company's capabilities in breach response, digital forensics, and data privacy, addressing the escalating cyber threats in today's data-driven environment. Hal Brooks, HaystackID's CEO, highlights Shawn's leadership and technical expertise as crucial in providing organizations with tailored cyber strategies and solutions for risk management and incident response.
HaystackID’s Vazantha Meyers Honored with Black Leadership Award from Profiles in Diversity Journal
Profiles in Diversity Journal, a quarterly publication dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion, has announced the winners of its 2023 Black Leadership Awards. The awards recognize outstanding black professionals across various fields for their career achievements and community service.
Among the winners is Vazantha Meyers, Vice President of Discovery Services at HaystackID, a leading provider of specialized eDiscovery services. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be recognized among this distinguished group of black leaders,” said Meyers. “Throughout my career, I have strived to be a role model and mentor to other black professionals. At HaystackID, we work hard to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse culture where all employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.”
Join privacy and compliance expert Christopher Wall from HaystackID as he leads an insightful webcast exploring the key developments and trends impacting privacy laws and regulations across the United States. Whether you are looking to navigate your privacy program through complex regulatory shifts or stay on top of notable trends, this webcast provides indispensable analysis you won’t want to miss.
Expert Panelists
+ Christopher Wall, DPO and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics, HaystackID
+ David Moncure, Data Privacy and Security, eDiscovery, and Information Governance Counsel
+ Kenneth K. Suh, Senior Counsel, Lock Lord
+ David Wallack, Lead Privacy and Security Counsel, Motive
+ Patrick Zeller, Chief Privacy Officer, Legal, and Compliance, Amgen
[Webcast Transcript] Avoiding the Traps and Perils of Engaging in High-Profile/Public Figure Cases Successfully
On November 29, 2023, HaystackID hosted a compelling webcast that provided valuable insights for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery professionals supporting high-profile investigations. A webcast transcript is now available, focusing on recommendations for preparing for and executing eDiscovery projects related to prominent public figures or sensitive, high-profile cases. With reputation and high stakes, these matters warrant thoughtful strategies to handle added pressures and evolving timelines.
Expert Panelists
+ John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE, Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics, HaystackID
#DataUnmasked, our monthly social media-delivered live-streaming event hosted by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), shares diverse discussions on relevant and real-time topics between HaystackID experts and Michael Quartararo, President of ACEDS.
We invite you to embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate maze of data. Check out the latest on-demand live-streamed events today.
HaystackID is thrilled to collaborate with the EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on their informative podcast, Illumination Zone.
HaystackID’s monthly contribution to the podcast series features a lively conversation between a HaystackID expert, EDRM’s CEO, and Chief Legal Technologist, Mary Mack, and Chief Strategy Officer Kaylee Walstad.
HaystackID is excited to be a sponsor and participant in Legalweek 2024, taking place from January 29 to February 1 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This event brings together thousands of legal professionals for a week of networking, professional development, and in-depth exploration of role-specific strategies and tools essential for legal business. Meet our team of specialists at booth 3300 in Americas Hall 2 — we can't wait to connect with you there!
HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that supports law firms and corporate legal departments and has increased its offerings and expanded with five acquisitions since 2018. Its core offerings now include Global Advisory, Discovery Intelligence, HaystackID Core®, and artificial intelligence-enhanced Global Managed Review services powered by ReviewRight®. The company has achieved ISO 27001 compliance and completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit for all five trust services criteria for the third year in a row. Repeatedly recognized as a trusted service provider by prestigious publishers such as Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and The National Law Journal, HaystackID implements innovative cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to leading companies across North America and Europe, all while providing best-in-class customer service and prioritizing security, privacy, and integrity. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, please visit HaystackID.com.
