National eDiscovery Leadership Institute (NeLI) 2021

Edward H. Rippey

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Edward Rippey is a partner who litigates complex cases in numerous fields, focusing on patent litigation. He chairs the firm's E-Discovery Practice and represents multinational corporations in this arena. Mr. Rippey is recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Who's Who Legal, and Super Lawyers for his expertise in eDiscovery.

Emily Collins

Emily is a lawyer with over 14 years of experience in eDiscovery and information governance. She has worked as outside counsel, in-house counsel, and a consultant in the service provider space, providing her with a well-rounded view of the eDiscovery field. Emily is passionate about solving challenges in the rapidly evolving field and collaborates with other practitioners to find unique solutions.

Greg MacFarlane

Senior Director of Managed Review Sales at DISCO

Greg MacFarlane is the Senior Director of Managed Review Sales at legal technology leader DISCO. He focuses on eDiscovery workflow to help clients manage the costs and risks of managing big data in litigation. Greg received his JD from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and is completing his Masters of Engineering at George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Hon. Allison H. Goddard

U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of California

Judge Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in August 2019. She graduated from Boston College in 1993 and received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Judge Goddard has extensive experience in litigation, representing both corporate defendants and plaintiffs in complex and intellectual property cases. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court.

Hon. Andrew J. Peck

Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of New York

Judge Peck served for 23 years as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York, including a term as Chief Magistrate Judge. Before his judicial appointment, he focused on commercial and entertainment litigation. Judge Peck is internationally recognized for his contributions to eDiscovery and serves as an advisor at DLA Piper, LLP.

Hon. Angel D. Mitchell

U.S. Magistrate Judge at District of Kansas

Appointed in 2019, Judge Mitchell serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the District of Kansas. Before joining the bench, she was a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation. Judge Mitchell has represented Fortune 100 clients in patent, trademark, and copyright cases and has experience with appellate litigation before the Federal Circuit.

Hon. Teresa J. James

U.S. Magistrate Judge at District of Kansas

Appointed on January 16, 2014, Judge James serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas in Kansas City. She earned her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Kansas. Prior to her appointment, she specialized in energy, oil and gas, condemnation, and complex litigation. Judge James is actively involved in various legal organizations, including the Federal Bar Association and the Earl E. O’Connor Inn of Court.

Hon. Xavier Rodriguez

U.S. District Judge at Western District of Texas

Judge Rodriguez is a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and currently serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas. He holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Texas. Before his judicial appointments, he was a partner at Fulbright & Jaworski. Judge Rodriguez is recognized for his contributions to eDiscovery and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Jeremy Wikler

Of Counsel at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

Jeremy Wikler is of counsel in the Data and Discovery Strategies Practice Group at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. He has over a decade of experience managing all aspects of discovery and litigating a wide variety of discovery disputes in multi-party and individual cases pending in state and federal courts across the country. Jeremy regularly advises clients on best practices for discovery and information-governance issues.

John J. Pappas Jr.

Midwest Director at OpenText

John Pappas is Midwest Director with OpenText and an experienced e-discovery consultant. Before joining OpenText, he was a litigator and trial attorney specializing in commercial litigation, products liability, and e-discovery. John advises clients on e-discovery strategies, admissibility of electronic evidence, and best practices for reducing discovery costs. He is actively involved in various legal organizations and has presented at continuing legal education seminars across the Midwest.