Frederick E. Owens

About Frederick E. Owens

For over 25 years, I have focused my career on trial consulting, electronic discovery management, enterprise-level information technology management and cyber incident response. Over these 25 years, much of my experience has run concurrently as I have taken on several roles at once, taking lead on trial preparation while managing on average 40-50 eDiscovery matters at a time.I have consulted on more than 100 trials, specializing in trial and witness preparation, juror evaluation and evidence presentation. Creating opening/closing argument presentations, designing demonstrative materials and managing war room and courtroom technology. My work has contributed to successful trial outcomes and streamlined trial processes.I have successfully worked in all areas of eDiscovery. I possess extensive knowledge of enterprise level technology, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), and the Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM). I have managed vendor RFI requests, project budgeting, custodian interviews, data collection oversight, data processing and culling, and analytics-based review and document production. I have managed document review teams and manage an average of 40–50 discovery matters annually.I have worked on internal corporate investigations, responses to cybersecurity incidents and data theft matters. Working with attorneys, IT teams, forensic examiners, and investigators to address client cyber incidents, ensuring a thorough and technically sound response. I have also addressed complex technology issues such as IP identification, IP history, and social media user identification.In the area of eDiscovery, I have provided testimony by affidavit, declaration, or live oral testimony in over 40 cases. My testimony contributed to favorable rulings, reduced litigation costs, and successful resolutions for clients.A member of ACEDS since 2015, I served as president of the board of directors for the ACEDS South Florida Chapter from 2018 to 2024. I have conducted numerous Florida Bar-approved CLE classes on eDiscovery topics covering both federal and Florida standards.In the area of information technology management, I have designed and supervised the deployment of enterprise level technology solutions including various server applications, voice and general business applications, end user technology and applications and have designed and deployed disaster notification, business continuity and disaster recovery processes.

Experience

1. Senior Ediscovery Project Manager & Senior Trial Consultant

   Gunster

   May 2011 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   Specializing in trial and witness preparation, juror evaluation and evidence presentation, creation of opening/closing argument presentations, design of demonstrative materials and managing war room and courtroom technology- Power user of OnCue, Trial Director, Power Point and graphic design applications (PhotoShop and Illustrator)- Experienced in the utilization of Relativity, iConect, Disco, Reveal and Nuix- Ensure compliance with state and federal electronic discovery rules relevant to civil litigation - Implement litigation holds and oversee data source identification and preservation- Manage eDiscovery and forensic vendors, oversee project budgeting (handling budgets ranging from thousands of dollars to millions of dollars), conduct vendor RFIs, data collection, processing, linear review, analytics-driven review and document production- Supervise in-firm and managed review teams and implement document review protocols- Coordinate internal investigations, data theft response, and cyber incident management- Assist with the drafting of interrogatories, production requests, deposition outlines, and motions relating to the full spectrum of eDiscovery issues. Prepare eDiscovery protocol agreements, orders and confidentiality agreements. Participate in depositions regarding eDiscovery matters and conduct cost burden analyses from sub-million to multi-million-dollar matters- Conduct Florida Bar-approved CLE courses on eDiscovery topics; deliver training sessions on evolving standards and technology. Stay updated on governing law, review platforms, and technology trends- Testified by affidavit, declaration, or live oral testimony in over 40 cases, resulting in favorable rulings, reduced litigation costs, and successful resolutions for clients- Consulted on landmark predictive coding case- Experience with the Stored Communications Act, Cable Privacy Act, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor's Degree, Legal Studies Major, Criminal Justice Minor

  1996 — 1999

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

  2000 — 2004

• Eastern Florida State College (Formerly Brevard College)

  Associate's Degree, Legal Studies, General

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Electronic Discovery
• E-Discovery Production
• E-Discovery Collection
• E-Discovery Consulting
• Document Review Management
• Document Review
• Litigation Support
• Information Technology
• Law Firm Technology
• Summation
• Legal Research
• Trial Consulting
• Trial Related Graphic Design
• Relativity
• Ringtail
• Legal Writing
• Business Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Vendor Management
• Trial Director
• Sanction
• Depoview
• Microsoft Office
• Technology Assisted Review
• Predictive Coding
• Concept Analytics
• Westlaw
• Lexis
• Trials
• Litigation
• Business Continuity Planning
• Disaster Recovery
• Information Technology Management
• Microsoft Sever Systems and Applications
• Data Analysis
• Social Media
• Social Media Investigation
• Jury Selection
• Jury Research
• Juror Analysis