Navigating Legal Terrain and Technological Evidence in Digital Investigations
As digital technologies and electronic data continue to integrate into every aspect of private and professional life, digital forensics is increasingly playing a critical role in modern legal proceedings. Forensic neutrals are unbiased third-party subject matter experts who can help resolve disputes in an objective and fair manner. Digital forensics involves the systematic examination and analysis of electronic data to uncover crucial evidence in legal cases. Forensic neutrals apply their specialized expertise to this process, ensuring the integrity of data and reliability of findings. Attorneys who understand the role of these technologists can not only enhance their ability to effectively represent their clients but also reduce costs and streamline conflict resolution. This knowledge will also allow attorneys to keep up with and adapt to the evolving legal landscape as it tackles new technologies and ensuing issues. This webinar is a must-attend for attorneys looking to gain a deeper understanding of digital forensics and forensic neutrals, how they can be leveraged to strengthen their case, and critical elements to consider when communicating with these experts.
In this seminar, our expert panelists begin by giving a comprehensive overview of digital forensics, providing an analysis of how it differs from eDiscovery, as well as the critical technical and procedural elements attorneys should understand. Our speakers then discuss the role of the forensic neutral and how it differs from a special master. The presentation concludes with key insights on when to use a forensic neutral and the critical elements to consider when choosing one.
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Topics covered in this webinar:
The Difference between eDiscovery and Digital Forensics
Who is a Forensic Neutral?
When to Use a Forensic Neutral
Key Takeaways
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LAW & FORENSICS LLC – FOUNDER; JAMS – NEUTRAL; HARVARD – ADJUNCT;
Danie Garrie, Esq., is the Co-Founder of Law & Forensics LLC, where he heads the Computer Forensics and digital discovery Cybersecurity teams. Daniel has been a dominant voice in the computer forensics and cybersecurity space for the past 20 years, as an attorney and technologist. He is an adjunct professor at Harvard for Computer Forensics, and prior to Law & Forensics, he successfully built and sold several technology start-up companies. Since co-founding Law & Forensics LLC in 2008, Daniel has built it into one of the leading boutique firms specializing in cybersecurity and forensic engineering. He is a mediator, arbitrator, and e-discovery special master for JAMS and is a partner and head of Cybersecurity practice at Zeichner, Ellman & Krause LLP. Daniel earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science from Brandeis University, as well as a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Daniel has led cyber and forensic teams in some of the most visible and sensitive incidents in the United States. He and his team have worked globally for two of the top five banks and dozens of the largest private and public companies in the world. In addition, Daniel has been awarded several patents for advanced cybersecurity and forensic platforms he built with his team, including TableTop.AI, CustodyTrack.IO, and Forensic Scan. Daniel is also well-published in the cybersecurity space and has authored more than 200 articles and books. His work is cited by Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed. defining the terms 'software', 'internet', and 'algorithm'. Lastly, he has been recognized by several United States Supreme Court Justices for his legal scholarship and is a trusted source and thought leader for cybersecurity articles and opinions, cited over 500 times to date.
Peterson Wampold Rosato Feldman Luna – Shareholder
Mike is a Seattle native and graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Yale University, where he graduated magna cum laude in history. At Yale, Mike won a fellowship from the Yale-China Association, allowing him to spend two years studying Chinese in the People’s Republic of China. After returning from China, he attended the University of Washington School of Law, where he was the President of the Moot Court Honor Board. Following law school, Mike became a third-generation trial lawyer. Both his father and grandfather were Seattle lawyers. Mike has had a successful career to date, including numerous multimillion-dollar jury verdicts for injured clients. He has received many accolades for his work, including being named the 2016 Washington State Association for Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year, one of the top 40 personal injury attorneys and one of the top 100 attorneys overall in the State of Washington by Washington Law and Politics. He has been invited to join prestigious organizations such as the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the Damage Attorneys Round Table (DART), the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the Board of Directors of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). Since his days in China, Mike has continued his teaching career as a trial advocacy instructor at the UW School of Law and regularly teaches at legal seminars. In 2012, he received one of the highest awards given by the UW School of Law, the Service Recognition Award. In 2016, Mike was invited to teach trial advocacy in Mombasa, Kenya. Mike has been an active member of the community as well. The following are just examples of his numerous community activities: King County Bar Association Trustee, 2016-2019; King County Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee, 2002-present (Chair 2008-2009); Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the WSBA, 2008-2011; University of Washington School of Law Foundation Board, 2012-present; Executive Committee of Washington ABOTA Chapter, 2014-present (President 2018); State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 2014-present. Mike is also a devoted husband and father of three children. In his almost non-existent free time, Mike can be seen running marathons, including Seattle (3x), Tunnel Marathon (3x), New York (2x), Big Sur, Eugene, Skagit Valley Flats (2x), Malibu, and Chicago (2x). In 2022, fulfilling a long-term goal, Mike ran the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:31.
