Beejan Janka

About Beejan Janka

I help law firms and corporate legal teams manage high-stakes litigation and investigations by turning complex data challenges into defensible, efficient eDiscovery strategies.I am an eDiscovery leader with extensive experience supporting Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 500 organizations on complex litigation and regulatory matters. As an Associate Director of eDiscovery Project Management, I focus on delivering technology-driven discovery solutions that help legal teams navigate increasingly large and complex data environments.My background spans the full Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), including data collections, processing, analytics-driven review strategy, and defensible productions within Relativity and RelativityOne environments. I have led engagements involving multi-terabyte datasets and millions of documents, partnering closely with outside counsel, in-house legal teams, and technical specialists to design scalable workflows that balance risk, cost, and efficiency.A key focus of my role is leading and mentoring high-performing project management teams while ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across matters with demanding timelines. I regularly collaborate with digital forensics, data engineering, and document review teams to implement advanced analytics strategies—including Technology Assisted Review (TAR), email threading, and near-duplicate detection—to reduce review populations and accelerate case timelines.I take a client-first approach to discovery, serving as a trusted advisor to attorneys and corporate counsel on discovery strategy, legal technology, and operational best practices.

Experience

1. Associate Director

   Lighthouse

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Associate Director leading complex eDiscovery project delivery for Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 500 legal departments across litigation and regulatory investigations. Manage end-to-end workflows across the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) including data collections, processing, analytics, review strategy, and productions within Relativity/RelativityOne environments.Key Impact & Leadership* Lead cross-functional teams of project managers and technical specialists supporting multi-terabyte data sets and multi-million document matters, ensuring defensible workflows, on-time productions, and high client satisfaction. Serve as a strategic advisor to attorneys and in-house counsel on discovery strategy, cost containment, and advanced analytics adoption.* Design and implement efficient review workflows leveraging Technology Assisted Review (TAR), email threading, near-duplicate detection, and data analytics to reduce review populations and accelerate case timelines.* Oversee project scoping, budgeting, and resource planning, while driving operational improvements that increase delivery efficiency and scalability. Collaborate closely with forensics, data engineering, and document review teams to manage complex data environments and meet aggressive litigation deadlines.

Education

• Edmonds College

  Advanced Paralegal Certificate, Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General

  2013 — 2013

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

  2010 — 2012

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Social Networking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Time Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Management
• Litigation Analysis
• Analysis
• Public Relations
• Outlook
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Venture Capital
• Public Speaking