Of Counsel

Samuel J. Merritt is an attorney focusing on the ever-evolving field of eDiscovery and Information Governance from both the litigation and consulting perspective. He has extensive experience consulting with clients and outside counsel law firms to evaluate and negotiate discovery orders, review and production workflows, and legal strategies. Sam has an extensive technical background and experience […]

Kelsey is an experienced litigator who specializes in counseling clients on discovery issues. Her work includes developing plans for collection, managing large-scale reviews and productions, and advising on complex privilege issues. She enjoys building relationships with clients and working with them to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to discovery challenges, both in individual cases and […]

Anely Nunez is an attorney in the firm’s eDiscovery practice group. As a seasoned eDiscovery Counsel, Anely specializes in providing invaluable advice and expertise to corporations navigating the complex world of eDiscovery. With a passion for optimizing the discovery process and leveraging cutting-edge technology, she is committed to helping clients achieve efficient, cost-effective, and defensible […]

Ernest “EJ” A. Cox IV is an attorney in the firm’s professional liability and business litigation practice groups. With a focus on legal ethics and professional responsibility, EJ defends lawyers, accountants, and their firms against professional negligence and malpractice  claims throughout Florida’s state and federal courts. As part of his professional liability practice, EJ also manages, defends, […]

A litigator by training and practical by nature, Lisa reliably delivers business-focused solutions to eDiscovery and information governance challenges. With a unique aptitude for understanding her clients’ business goals and strategies, Lisa’s paramount goal is solving information and litigation issues so that her clients can focus on business. Whether working with heavily regulated Global Fortune 500 […]

Ryan has focused his entire legal career on eDiscovery and information governance issues from both the litigation and consulting perspective. He frequently works alongside outside counsel law firms and clients to identify legally defensible, cost-effective and creative solutions to solve his client’s discovery and technology challenges. Ryan also utilizes his technical background to inform his legal strategy […]

Michelle is a nationally recognized litigator focused on electronic discovery law, data privacy, cross border discovery, and AI technology exploration. She counsels clients on the development and execution of defensible eDiscovery processes in connection with contentious, high-stakes commercial litigation, products liability cases, antitrust matters, and internal and government investigations. Michelle regularly advises multinational corporations on data […]

Laura has significant experience with large-scale litigation, which allows her to help clients develop and execute effective, defensible approaches to eDiscovery issues. She draws on her prior experience as a litigation partner at a global firm, where she represented clients in a broad range of complex disputes and regulatory matters. Laura regularly speaks on eDiscovery […]

Hugo Benitez brings more than three decades of service and experience as an Assistant County Attorney and the Division Chief for Commercial and Construction Litigation for Miami-Dade County to his commercial law practice today. He brings longevity and veteran skill to all phases of the development process – ranging from negotiating, documenting and closing construction […]