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Ray is nationally recognized for his work in eDiscovery, data analytics, and information governance. He serves as discovery counsel in litigation, investigations, and regulatory reviews, with a focus on eDiscovery compliance with Second Requests from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). With a background as a professional software developer and Six Sigma practitioner at a Fortune 500 company, Ray brings a data-driven, technology-focused approach to his practice.
Ray advises leading companies on cutting-edge eDiscovery issues, particularly those involving emerging technologies like ephemeral messaging, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI). He also helps clients defensibly dispose of legacy data, achieve proportionality in legal holds, and implement best practices in eDiscovery and information governance.
Ray has extensive experience managing discovery for Second Requests, antitrust litigation, DOJ investigations, False Claims Act qui tam lawsuits, and other complex matters. He also helps companies conduct defensible internal investigations using advanced machine-learning strategies to ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions. Ray has represented companies across a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, telecommunications, professional services, healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical devices, technology, entertainment, cryptocurrency, banking and financial services, and records management.
Chambers USA and Chambers Global have consistently ranked Ray as a leading attorney for eDiscovery and Information Governance. He regularly participates in the eDiscovery community through published articles, speaking engagements at conferences, and participation in industry working groups. Ray’s articles have appeared in The Sedona Conference Journal and Bloomberg Law.
Prior to joining the Firm, Ray was a partner at Sidley Austin LLP. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Stanley Marcus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
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“Ray is … extremely knowledgeable in the e-discovery and data science area.”Chambers USA
Ray’s work experience includes:
- Managing eDiscovery in the merger clearance review for a major transaction involving a Second Request from the FTC, as well as related antitrust inquiries from the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), European Commission (EC), Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB), and other foreign regulators
- Coordinating discovery efforts in complex, multidistrict environmental and toxic tort litigation, as well as federal and state investigations and related ancillary litigation
- Managing collections, review, and production across multiple matters, coordinating with over a dozen outside counsel firms to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Advising a leading accounting and professional services company on eDiscovery and information governance practices, including the adoption of GenAI technologies for internal data management and document review
- Assisting a multinational e-commerce company in developing, testing, and implementing generative AI technologies for eDiscovery and providing strategic guidance on managing risks and ensuring defensibility in AI-driven work product
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude (2011)
- Louisiana Tech University, B.S., summa cum laude (2001)
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Memberships
- Member, The Sedona Conference® Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production (WG1)
Recognition
- Chambers USA, E-Discovery & Information Governance (USA - Nationwide) (Up and Coming: 2021 – present)
- Chambers Global, E-Discovery & Information (Global) (Up and Coming: 2022 – present)