Our people, with their diverse perspectives and experiences, represent the key ingredient to delivering optimal results. eMerge clients receive the highest quality service through our integrated, collaborative approach and the teamwork we foster between our eDiscovery lawyers and technologists, attorney document review teams, case teams, and clients.
Alison Grounds
Managing Director
“Alison is a pleasure to work with, and she can answer any question or solve any problem thrown at her.” -Chambers USA
Chris Haley
Director of Legal Technology
Chris is an essential translator between the technical world and legal world - delving into technical details and translating them into pragmatic options for legal teams.
Jason Lichter
Director of Discovery Services
As a former software engineer turned litigator, Jason brings a singular combination of real-world legal experience and hands-on technical expertise to each eDiscovery engagement.
Brad Baber
Director of Operations
Brad keeps initiatives moving forward by connecting the right people and resources to ensure clients’ needs are being met.
Antonio Avant
Manager of Litigation Technology
Antonio ensures we have the right technology, people, and process to meet evolving technical and legal challenges.
Steven Heitz
Manager of Discovery Technology
Steve is dedicated to delivering sophisticated technical eDiscovery services to firm clients, with an emphasis on sound legal project management.
Brian Cleghorn
Manager of Document Review Services
A veteran of the Navy, Brian focuses on optimizing document review methodologies to reduce client spend while maintaining superior quality.
Jim Calvert
Discovery Counsel
Jim’s investment in each client, the unique legal issues of each matter, and his deep knowledge of discovery law and technology allow him to successfully counsel and advocate for clients.
Natalie Day
Senior Discovery Attorney & Project Manager
Natalie takes ownership of the discovery process, anticipates problems in advance, and offers clients solutions and strategies to overcome them.
Michael Frankel
Senior Attorney
Mike tailors his counseling and advocacy to each client’s unique circumstances and is particularly adept in developing and executing bespoke technology-assisted review workflows.
Stayce Harris
Senior Discovery Attorney & Project Manager
Stayce’s experience with both complex litigation and governmental investigations helps her advise case teams and clients on creative solutions that fit their needs.
Robin Martin
Senior Attorney
Robin is committed to safeguarding the best interests of each client, especially in the context of sensitive, far-reaching government investigations and complex privilege determinations.
Nima Adabi
Discovery Attorney & Project Manager
Nima is very conscientious and committed to delivering excellent service to his clients.
Elliot Bienenfeld
Discovery Attorney & Project Manager
Elliot is always finding new ways to leverage existing technology and to learn new tools -- saving clients costs and driving efficiency.
Daniel Lynch
Discovery Attorney & Project Manager
Dan works with clients to tailor their discovery strategies in creative and defensible ways to maximize efficiencies, minimize discovery disputes, and improve counsel’s ability to identify key information needed for claims and defenses.
Eric Chapman
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Eric’s understanding of complex privilege issues and his expertise in Relativity make him a trusted advisor to protect client privileges.
Audrey Dulmage
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Audrey leverages her years of experience practicing eDiscovery law to evaluate the legal context of each matter, improve client outcomes and suggest cost-efficient review strategies.
Tom Huffman
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Tom’s detailed understanding of the legal issues, facts, and key documents for each matter makes him essential to deposition and trial preparation.
Patricia Montemayor
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Patty collaborates with clients and case teams to understand the unique privilege issues for each matter and to develop review plans to protect client privileges.
Jim Reed
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Jim applies the information learned during all phases of each case - collection, review, production, and depositions - to identify key issues and documents that can be leveraged during motion practice and trial.
Julia Tyson
Senior Discovery Staff Attorney
Julia understands how each phase of the eDiscovery process connects to the bigger picture needs of each case and uses this understanding to focus the process to meet those needs.
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Discovery Professionals
Sandra Adams
Discovery Attorney
Gregory Andre
Discovery Attorney
Stephen Conaway
Discovery Attorney
Crystal Fritsch
Discovery Attorney
Chris Granade
Discovery Staff Attorney
Stephen McVey
Discovery Attorney
Andrew Slear
Discovery Attorney
Jamanda Teal
Discovery Staff Attorney
James “Tate’ Pugh
eMerge Staff Attorney
Eric Franz
eMerge Staff Attorney
Charlotte Hoel
eMerge Staff Attorney
Steven Cawley, Jr.
Project Manager
Angela Catanzariti
Senior Coordinator
Our technical team includes forensic collection specialists, Relativity Certified Administrators, database analysts, and custom developers who collaborate with our lawyers to assist clients with the efficient preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, management, and production of data in legal matters. The team identifies and provides the most effective technologies for each matter, including custom solutions.
