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MARC TOMAO

New York,NY

Summary

Analytical professional with strong background in legal research, case management, and document review. Contributed to impactful litigation outcomes by preparing comprehensive legal documents and providing strategic support. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring reliable and results-driven performance.


Litigation professional with extensive experience in legal research, case analysis, and trial preparation. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and keen understanding of legal procedures. Proficient in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and supporting attorneys in complex litigation cases.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Litigation Analyst

DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP
10.2008 - 04.2025
  • Supervise and manage groups of discovery attorneys, contract attorneys, and legal assistants to ensure document review and other litigation support is completed in an efficient and accurate manner. Led a support team in a five-week criminal trial in the Southern District District of New York, and a post-conviction evidentiary hearing Alabama State Court Responsible for preparation and maintenance of trial exhibits in both hard copy and digital form. Oversee all aspects of data collection, preservation, review, and production of client documents during discovery Proficient in Relativity, DISCO, and other technology-based document review platforms. Analysis of metrics during large-scale document reviews, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Create and edit search terms during discovery to create cost-effective ways to respond to discovery requests. Advise on budget and potential expenses involved in discovery and other litigation costs. Draft and quality check privilege logs in anticipation of production to opposing parties Prepare and oversee production of discovery documents in commercial litigation, white collar, and criminal matters. Serve as liaison between legal and technology teams to ensure directives are implemented. Act as point of contact between internal teams and external technology vendors to guarantee processes are applied in productive ways. Train new department members in the litigation lifecycle and electronic discovery workflow. Provide day-to-day case management, including maintaining databases to track case information. Prepare and manage electronic databases to store client data in anticipation of production. Create and maintain CaseMap databases related to litigation matters. Assist case teams with deposition witness preparation, factual assessment, and legal research.
  • Streamlined litigation processes with meticulous attention to detail in document analysis and evidence review.

Senior Litigation Analyst

DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP
11.2007 - 08.2019
  • Reviewed, analyzed and summarized documents provided by clients and produced pursuant to document requests. Conducted privilege review, redacted privileged documents. Identified client documents for production, potential legal and privilege issues for cases brought under the FCPA, SEC enforcement actions, shareholder derivative suits, corporate contractual disputes and international arbitrations. Supported large, international legal team in global FCPA inquiry based in client offices in Germany (2008-2009). Aided in the internal assessment of client’s compliance and control systems. Attended data meetings and interviewed clients regarding their data retention policies. Assisted in collection of client documents, in compliance with EU data protection laws. Assisted attorney teams with witness preparation and document review.

Contract Attorney (various firms)

UPDATE LEGAL
05.2007 - 11.2007
  • Reviewed, analyzed and summarized documents and data provided by clients and produced pursuant to document requests.

Associate

WINGET, SPADAFORA & SCHWARTZBERG LLP
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Independently handled full case load, from inception through trial, as an associate for medium-sized insurance defense firm that specializes in the defense of professionals, directors, officers and corporations. Defended against a variety of claims, including malpractice, and securities defense litigation and arbitration. Researched and drafted answers, interrogatories, document demands, motions for dismissal and summary judgment, as well as other pleadings and discovery responses. Conducted legal and factual research and, with partner and insurance carrier approval, developed litigation strategies. Reviewed, analyzed, and summarized documents produced in discovery. Argued discovery and trial motions in New York State courts. Maintained contact with clients by providing legal counsel and conducting interviews. Prepared clients for depositions. Took depositions of adverse and third parties, and defended client depositions. Reported all case developments to the insurance carriers on a timely basis. Participated in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel.

Education

J.D. -

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Case analysis

Certification

Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)

Timeline

Senior Litigation Analyst

DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP
10.2008 - 04.2025

Senior Litigation Analyst

DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP
11.2007 - 08.2019

Contract Attorney (various firms)

UPDATE LEGAL
05.2007 - 11.2007

Associate

WINGET, SPADAFORA & SCHWARTZBERG LLP
02.2005 - 04.2007

J.D. -

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Michigan

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