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Episode 05 of Legal Data Intelligence Series, Meet Chris Acosta, Director of eDiscovery Resources at Morrison Foerster

Jun 11, 2024

In episode 05 of Careers and the Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, Chris Acosta talks with David about his journey from managing eDiscovery at law firms like Naasiman and Ogletree to leading Legal Data Intelligence at MoFo. He shares about the rapidly changing landscape post-COVID, the birth of LDI as a framework to tackle "redundant, obsolete, and trivial data (ROT)," and how his mentors shaped his leadership style. Chris highlights the importance of strategic business partnerships, the merging of privacy, compliance, and security in data management, and the three superpowers every legal data intelligence pro should have: adaptability, collaboration, and a strategic mindset.

Highlights:

  • Chris Acosta discusses the evolving field of Legal Data Intelligence, pointing out the integration of privacy, security, and compliance into data management.
  • He explains how the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) framework was developed to manage "redundant, obsolete, and trivial" (ROT) data, enhancing strategic business partnerships.
  • Chris balances his professional life with personal interests like jujitsu and enjoys Phoenix's "If I Ever Feel Better," highlighting his educational background and passion for continuous learning.

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