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.
