Tax law, horseback riding (hunter/jumper), reading, corporate finance, dance, cooking
Leigh Locklin
Paterson,N.J.
Summary
Experienced attorney and eDiscovery expert seeking a Staff Attorney or eDiscovery Consultant role. Extensive knowledge of the eDiscovery field and a strong background in electronic discovery and computer forensics. Skilled in managing projects, assessing risk, and collaborating with team members to successfully complete complex cases. Expertise in all phases of EDRM, including identification, preservation, collection, review, and production. Proven track record of bringing in new business, fostering client partnerships, and exceeding quotas. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Attorney
King and Spalding
01.2005
- As a contract attorney licensed in Washington, DC, worked on a large-scale document review assignment
- Reviewed documents for responsiveness and privilege and managed necessary redactions using Ringtail and Concordance
Attorney/Consultant
Leigh Lexis Locklin, Esq./The Allegra Consulting Group
01.2012 - Current
- As a contract attorney work on various projects, including pharmaceutical review, patent infringement, second requests, and residential mortgage-backed securities litigation
- Review documents for responsiveness and privilege, and code according to the issues
- Assist with redactions and privilege logs as needed
- Excellent technical skills, familiar with most review platforms, including Relativity, Clearwell and Concordance
- Quality Control, Second level and privilege review (M&A)
- Clients include, but not limited to:
- Trustpoint, Remote, NJ 2024—2024
- Consilio Services, Remote, NJ 2018—2022
- Special Counsel/Consilio Services, Remote, NJ 2020—2021
- Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland, NJ 2018—2018
- LG Electronics, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 2018—2018
- Sullivan & Cromwell, New York, NY 2017—2017
- Epiq Systems, New York, NY 2015—2017
- Prudential, Newark, NJ 2013—2014
- Deloitte, Parsippany, NJ 2012—2012
Staff Attorney
Bernstein, Litowitz, Berger & Grossman
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: A preeminent securities fraud litigation firm
- As a staff attorney, represented plaintiffs in class action litigation
- Responsibilities included searching for relevant documents using Relativity, researching, analyzing, and writing about legal matters pertaining to the litigation as requested by the Senior Staff Attorneys and Partners
- A preeminent securities fraud litigation firm
President/Consultant
The Allegra Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Developed the Allegra Group to assist small and mid-size business owners increase profitability while reducing costs
- Collaborated with owners, assessed, and evaluated projects and designed strategic, cost-effective solutions to enhance business
Solutions Engineer
Fios
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: A Tier 1 electronic discovery provider
- Worked closely with East Coast account executives performing pre-sales technical support to meet revenue goals
- Maintained strong relationships with Am Law 200 and Corporate Counsel clients
- Activities involved meeting with clients, providing product demonstrations onsite and via the web, answering technical questions, and providing technical scoping to ensure the accurate success of projects
- As a liaison for the collections team determined project scope and facilitated the collections process while maintaining chain-of-custody and legal defensibility
- Assessed and evaluated projects effectively and drafted, reviewed, and negotiated Statements of Work
- Wrote, edited, and formatted responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs)
- Assisted with the development and implementation of an in-house proposal response tool to increase company efficiency and streamline the RFP process
- Demonstrated superior presentation skills, sound business judgment, and strong analytical thinking
- A Tier 1 electronic discovery provider
Pro Bono Attorney
Leigh Locklin, Esq.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Representing a veteran’s final appeal from the Board of Veterans Appeals to the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (through the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono program)
E-Discovery Consultant/Business Development
OnSite E-Discovery
01.2006 - 01.2007
- As an electronic discovery consultant for the Washington, DC region, developed and maintained relationships with law firms from the AM LAW 200
- Cultivated and established new business relationships by meeting with key decision-makers such as litigation support managers, attorneys, and paralegals
- Presented and demonstrated OnSite’s services
- In addition to understanding the rules and regulations of electronic discovery must also understand technology from collection and processing of data to online review and production
- Quota: $1,000,000 annual
- Also assisted in developing a corporate sales base for the Mid-Atlantic region
- Focused on pharmaceutical and chemical companies
- Researched and developed target corporations per territory
- Contacted General Counsel and Associate Counsel to discuss OnSite’s e-discovery, forensic and online review capabilities
Sales Consultant
InteliTarget
01.2003 - 01.2005
- As a sales consultant for InteliTarget, assisted in developing new business for companies on a contract basis
- Began working on the Entigo account specializing in warranty chain management software for high-level companies
- Clients included Ford Motor Company, Harley Davidson, and Volvo
- Duties involved uncovering opportunities, contacting C-level executives, and introducing Entigo’s software to potential clients via conference calls or face-to-face meetings
- Prepared RFPs met weekly with the Vice President of Sales and the Vice President of Marketing
- Position demanded superior sales skills, the ability to work with top level executives and excellent research and writing skills
- Consistently met and exceeded quota (100-167%) and ranked in the Top 5
- After the Entigo account ended, worked with a litigation support and electronic discovery provider to increase revenue, and develop new business
- Initially focused on developing business relationships with top law firms (AM Law 200) as well as corporations to reintroduce the company, the new management structure and innovative technology
- As a lead on the account, trained and managed additional salespeople on the team
- Worked collaboratively with the Sales Team at the company as well as the VP of Sales and the VP of Business Development
- Duties also involved developing and maintaining relationships with a reseller
- Consistently at or above quota and in the Top 5
Copy Editor
Tax Analysts
01.1999 - 01.2000
- As a copy editor, checked facts, edited, and proofread articles to ensure clarity and accuracy for publication in print and online
- Attended tax related events as a reporter and drafted short article previews and headlines
- Provided a final check on pages prior to publication
- Wrote and published an article on innocent spouse relief in Tax Notes
Education
Juris Doctor -
Clerk, Phi Alpha Delta, Contributing Writer—The Docket
Bachelor of Arts -
Dean’s List, Chess Team
Skills
- Legal advice
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Case analysis
- Legal analysis
- Project management
Hobbies and Interests
- Tax law
- Corporate finance
- Horseback riding (training and competing hunter/jumper)
- Writing
- Cooking
Baradmissions
- District of Columbia Bar, 01/01/05
- US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 01/01/10
Interests
Timeline
Staff Attorney - Bernstein, Litowitz, Berger & Grossman
01.2022 - 01.2023
Attorney/Consultant - Leigh Lexis Locklin, Esq./The Allegra Consulting Group
01.2012 - Current
President/Consultant - The Allegra Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
Solutions Engineer - Fios
01.2007 - 01.2008
Pro Bono Attorney - Leigh Locklin, Esq.
01.2006 - 01.2008
E-Discovery Consultant/Business Development - OnSite E-Discovery
01.2006 - 01.2007
Contract Attorney - King and Spalding
01.2005
Sales Consultant - InteliTarget
01.2003 - 01.2005
Copy Editor - Tax Analysts
01.1999 - 01.2000
Seton Hall University - Bachelor of Arts,
George Mason University School of Law - Juris Doctor,
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