NeLI Pod

Guest Details Tom O'Connor GUEST DETAILS: Litigation Support Consultant, Author, Educator, and Legal Technology Advocate With more than 40 years in litigation support and legal technology, Tom O'Connor has helped guide the profession through the transition from banker boxes and Bates stamps to cloud computing, e-discovery, and AI. He is the author of eDiscovery for the Rest of Us and AI for the Re...

Quick recap This was an episode of the NELI Pod podcast featuring Ruth Hausworth, Special Counsel and Head of Cooley's Litigation eDiscovery Services. Daniel Gold and Brandon Tannenbaum interviewed Ruth about her 30-year career in e-discovery, starting at Cooley in 1995 when litigation was still paper-based. Ruth discussed how technology has transformed legal practice from paper documents to email...

Guest Details Martha Louks Managing Director, Discovery Technology ServicesMcDermott Will & Emery EPISODE OVERVIEW: A Relativity Master with five certifications, Martha has led discovery technology initiatives for 15+ years, including predictive‑coding protocols used in the DOJ’s AB InBev–Grupo Modelo merger review. Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack speak with Martha Louks about the evolution of di...

EPISODE OVERVIEW: In this special mid‑year recap, Daniel and Brandon revisit the ten conversations recorded so far in Season 2—judges, a dean, a chief justice, forensic experts, researchers, and in‑house strategists—and place their insights directly against the federal case law emerging in the first half of 2026. Throughout the season, five recurring questions surfaced around generative AI, prompt...

Guest Details Bridget Mary McCormack: President & CEO, American Arbitration Association & ICDRFormer Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court Episode Overview Bridget Mary McCormack joins Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack for a candid conversation about modernizing courts, expanding access to justice, and how AI is reshaping both public and private dispute resolution. Drawing on her decade on the...

Episode Overview In this wide‑ranging and energizing conversation, Dean Lou Mulligan joins hosts Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack to explore the evolving landscape of legal education, the role of technology in modern practice, and the values that must anchor the next generation of attorneys. Drawing from a career that spans clerking on the Tenth Circuit, briefing U.S. Supreme Court cases, leading majo...

Guest: Professor Jonah Perlin Legal Writing Professor & Ethics Scholar, Georgetown LawHost of The Howard Lawyer podcast Professor Jonah Perlin joins Daniel and Brandon for a wide‑ranging conversation on how generative AI is reshaping legal practice, legal education, and the economics of the profession. Drawing on his background as a litigator, clerk, and scholar, Perlin argues that AI is not a...

Guest: Mike Gaudet Senior Managing Director, Digital Investigations & eDiscovery, JS Held Mike Gaudet joins Daniel and Brandon to discuss how modern investigations are being reshaped by massive data growth, mobile devices, and the rapid rise of AI. With 20+ years of experience and a computer science background, Mike explains why today’s matters require both technical depth and cross‑functional...

Guest: Dr. Jeremy Pickens Managing Director of Applied Science, Elevate Episode Overview In this masterclass‑level conversation, Dr. Jeremy Pickens —one of the most respected information retrieval scientists in e‑discovery—joins Daniel and Brandon to explore the intellectual foundations and future trajectory of search, relevance, and AI in legal practice. Jeremy’s work has shaped the evolution fro...

Guest: Amy Abramson Director, Litigation Solutions & Go‑To‑Market, UnitedLex Episode Overview In this insightful conversation, Amy Abramson —a longtime leader at UnitedLex and a driving force behind some of the largest and most complex MDLs in the country—joins Daniel and Brandon to explore how e‑discovery strategy, culture, and technology are evolving together. With more than a decade at Unit...

Guest: Steve Davis Vice President, Forensics & Investigations Practice, Purposely Legal (“Doing well and good to see you both… always enjoy crossing paths with you.”) Episode Overview Digital forensics is evolving faster than ever and returning guest Steve Davis brings a front‑line perspective on how investigators are adapting to a world defined by massive data growth, ephemeral messaging, enc...

NELIPod Episode Summary Guest: The Honorable Xavier Rodriguez United States District Court Judge, Western District of Texas Episode Overview In this wide‑ranging and deeply practical conversation, Judge Xavier Rodriguez—national authority on e‑discovery, AI, and modern civil procedure—joins Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack to examine how technology continues to reshape litigation. Drawing on his judic...

Guest Details John Benson , E‑Discovery and Digital Forensics Expert; Founder of SecKC; Formerly with Stinson Morrison Hecker (Kansas City) Episode Overview This episode of The NeLI Pod brings together hosts Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack with Kansas City–based e‑discovery and digital forensics expert John Benson for a deep, practical conversation about AI, confidentiality, and trustworthiness in le...

Guest Details Judge Young Kim Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Federal Court Episode Overview In this episode of The NeLI Pod , hosts Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack sit down with Judge Young Kim to explore how judicial philosophy intersects with the rapidly evolving world of electronic discovery. Judge Kim, the first Asian American appointed to the federal bench in the Seventh Circuit, brings a w...

🎙 Nelly Pod – Episode Show Notes Guest Details Robert Keeling – Partner, Redgrave LLP Robert is a nationally recognized authority on e-discovery, validation, and defensibility. He has led large-scale discovery matters for DOJ and FTC second requests, contributed to the Sedona Conference, and authored influential articles such as Humans Against the Machines and Document Review: You’re Doing It Wron...

Podcast Show Summary Guest Details The Honorable William Matthewman - United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida Key Takeaways Evolving Technological Competence: Judge Matthewman emphasized that lawyers must go beyond basic technology knowledge; true ethical practice today requires understanding platforms like Slack, Teams, and the implications of emerging technologies like Gener...

Guest Details Kelly Twigger - CEO of Minerva26 Kelly Twigger is the creator of the ESI Practical Guides , host of Case of the Week series, frequent panelist and webinar contributor on eDiscovery topics. She is also a practicing attorney and Adjunct Professor teaching eDiscovery at the University of Colorado at Boulder Law School . Key Takeaways Hyperlinked Documents Pose New Challenges: Courts are...

Podcast Show Summary Guest Details Judge Allison Goddard  – U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of California Judge Goddard brings a wealth of experience from both private practice and the judiciary. She has been at the forefront of  eDiscovery, AI in litigation, and proportionality in modern discovery . Recently, she collaborated with the Sedona Conference on AI guidance for the judiciary, m...

Podcast Show Summary Guest Details Doug Austin  – Founder & Editor of  eDiscovery Today Doug has been a leader in the eDiscovery industry for over 30 years, with expertise spanning consulting, project management, and daily industry analysis. As the editor of  eDiscovery Today , he provides key insights on emerging trends, case law, and legal technology. The Cloud Has Reshaped eDiscovery  – The...

Podcast Episode Title 🔍 E-Discovery, AI, and the Future of Legal Tech: A Conversation with Dr. Maura Grossman Episode Description In this compelling episode of the NeLI Podcast , Daniel Gold and Brandon Mack sit down with the distinguished Dr. Maura Grossman , a visionary in e-discovery and AI in the legal space. Dr. Grossman shares insights from her pioneering work in Technology-Assisted Review...

Guest Details: In this episode of Nellie Pod , hosts Daniel Gold and Braided Mac welcome Todd Itami , Director of Artificial Intelligence and Discovery Solutions at Covington Law Firm . Todd is a seasoned attorney and a recognized leader in AI and legal technology, specializing in integrating cutting-edge AI solutions into legal practice. Key Takeaways: The Inevitable AI Revolution in Law – AI is...

Podcast Show Summary Guest Details Judge Andrew J. Peck, retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and Senior Counsel at DLA Piper, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of eDiscovery, predictive coding, and the legal industry's slow adoption of technology. Key Takeaways The Slow Adoption of TAR & AI – Despite landmark rulings endorsing predictive coding (TAR), the legal industry remains resistant to...

Tom Gricks, Managing Director of eDiscovery at OpenText, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Technology-Assisted Review (TAR), the legal industry's resistance to AI-driven workflows, and how Generative AI is reshaping document review. With a unique background in chemical engineering and law, Tom shares insights into the early battles over predictive coding, the transition from TAR 1.0 to...

Podcast Show Summary Guest Details: Guest: Paul McVoy, Shareholder at Repario Data. Key Takeaways: Evolution in e-Discovery: Paul shares how the industry evolved from paper-based processes to advanced technology, emphasizing how AI assists in document summarization and analysis. Ethical & Validation Standards in AI: Paul discusses the importance of transparency and validation in using AI for l...

Guest Details Mary Cooper, Vice President, Account Management at UnitedLex. Key Takeaways Mary highlighted the importance of adaptability and resilience in career development. She emphasized the growing role of technology and legal tech in reshaping the legal industry. Leadership in legal account management requires a deep understanding of client needs and a strategic approach to problem-solving....