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Announcing the Finalists for the 2024 Everlaw Summit Awards

by Rachel Gonzalez

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For the third year in a row, Everlaw Summit is excited to bring together the top minds and thought leaders in the legal profession for three days of education, connection, and inspiration.

The Everlaw Summit Awards are an opportunity to highlight the important work and notable achievements that are helping to transform the industry. From the rising stars who are doing things differently, to the impact agents who are leading change management at their organizations, to the DEI change agents who are creating a more inclusive profession, these finalists demonstrate the best in the law.

After receiving many nominations throughout the months of May and June from across the industry, we’ve narrowed the nominations down to a set of three finalists in each category. 

The winners will be selected by our esteemed panel of judges, made up of:

  • Cynthia Bryant, Chair of the Board of Trustees, The Seeing Eye, Inc.

  • Bob Ambrogi, Lawyer and Journalist, Lawnext.com

  • Yvonne Pham, Associate General Counsel, Everlaw

  • Joy Woller, Partner, Lewis Roca

  • Mike Stuck, Senior Manager, Customer Support, Everlaw

The selection process is based on merit and excellence within any given category. This process ensures that the judges’ results are truly reflective of the commitment, excellence, and talent of the winner. The top three finalists in each category will receive a complimentary 3-day pass to Everlaw Summit. Winners will be announced live at the event.

And now for the finalists in each category:

Corporate Breakthrough of the Year

For corporate legal departments transforming their approach to litigation and investigations in-house.

  1. Align Technology, represented by Tim Pompa, Senior Litigation/Ediscovery Paralegal

  2. Build Group, represented by Ken Jones, Chief Risk Officer

  3. Kiewit, represented by Cat Damico, Assistant General Counsel

Innovative Breakthrough of the Year in Generative AI

For leaders in ediscovery that are using technology in innovative ways.

  1. North Carolina Department of Justice, represented by Brian Rabinovitz, Special Deputy Attorney General and Policy Litigation Counsel, Consumer Protection Division, and Pamela Collier, Litigation Paralegal

  2. Fire Litigation Consulting, represented by Greg McCullough, Founder & Lead Consultant

  3. Edelson PC, represented by Chris Campbell, Attorney/Co-Manager of Reviews, and Andrew Schmidt, Discovery Director

Impact Agent of the Year

For paralegals and litigation support professionals making measurable impacts in their organizations.

  1. Kostantino Athanasopoulos, eLitigation Coordinator, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

  2. Jean Hibray, Paralegal & Office Manager, Berger Montague

  3. Alisha Vance, Litigation Paralegal, Hallett & Perrin

DEI Change Agent

For those demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

  1. Rippi Karda, Associate General Counsel & Immediate Past President of SABA-NJ, Verizon

  2. Miriam Kim, Partner / Fellow, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP / Berkeley Law

  3. Jessica Wan, Partner, Ferguson Case Orr Patterson

Rising Star in Ediscovery

For professionals with seven years or less of legal experience whose early accomplishments distinguish them as future leaders in the profession.

  1. Saida Mohammed, IT Application Analyst 2, Louisiana Department of Justice

  2. Jennifer Perkins, Litigation Support Specialist, Adams and Reese LLP

  3. Jane Davidson, Associate Attorney, Munck Wilson Mandala LLP

Everlaw for Good Award

For leaders in nonprofit and pro-bono legal services helping to level the playing field for justice by supporting low income populations, civil liberties, and human, civil, public, and environmental rights.

  1. Civil Rights Corps, represented by Tashawn Reagon, Senior Investigator/Paralegal

  2. Center for Justice & Accountability, represented by Claret Vargas and Daniel McLaughlin, Senior Staff Attorneys

  3. Animal Legal Defense Fund, represented by Sarah Spitler, Litigation Support Manager

Join us in congratulating all of the finalists for their inspiring contributions to the industry. We’re thrilled to highlight and honor the achievements of individuals and organizations who are pioneering change and innovation in the legal and ediscovery space.

To learn who is named the winner in each category, be sure to reserve your spot at Everlaw Summit, coming to San Francisco October 22-24, 2024. We look forward to hosting you soon.

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Director of Customer Marketing at Everlaw, Rachel and her team work directly with customers to help highlight and celebrate their success.