2024 Winner
Artificial Intelligence

Ben is a thought leader, Relativity Gold Partner, and significant contributor to the development of Relativity aiR. He and his team have helped lay the groundwork for the adoption of purpose-built AI products and workflows for legal practitioners. With a track record in innovation and a passion for cutting through the noise with real-world findings, Ben hopes to educate people with practical information for making better decisions around AI. Whether engaging in conversations and demos on Relativity aiR or presenting panel discussions on TAR vs. generative AI, Ben provides practical, experience-based insights that make people feel more comfortable with AI.

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Customer Experience

Jenna brings over a decade of leadership experience in e-discovery project management, consulting, and cybersecurity. As the director of client services at Arete, she leads a global team of professionals responsible for all aspects of data breach matters. She is an emerging technologies expert with extensive experience leading large client engagements in coordination with cross-functional technical and legal teams.

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Education and Mentorship

Deedra Smith, a managing director within FTI Technology, is an e-discovery expert with 18+ years of experience. She leads the FTI Certification program and, as a Relativity Certified Trainer, conducts annual Relativity 101 and Admin Essentials trainings. A mentor and lifelong learning advocate, Deedra fosters career growth across high performing teams, driving success internally and for clients.

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Inclusion

Inspired by her mother, attorney Cora Vaughn, Vazantha “V” Meyers believes in creating opportunities for everyone. She says, “DEIB is just a part of how I move.” V co-launched HaystackID’s DEIB initiatives and helped establish town halls to foster transparency and support for all. V serves on the Board of Blacks United in Legal & Technology and is a member of Women in eDiscovery (WiE).

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Security

Jenna brings over a decade of leadership experience in e-discovery project management, consulting, and cybersecurity. As the director of client services at Arete, Jenna leads a global team of professionals responsible for all aspects of data breach matters, which under her leadership, has thoughtfully introduced security practices to both stay ahead of trends in attack methods and share insights post-attack to educate clients. She is an emerging technologies expert with extensive experience leading large client engagements in coordination with cross-functional technical and legal teams.

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Stellar Women

Stephanie Goutos, lead practice innovation attorney at Gunderson Dettmer, is a passionate advocate for women in legal technology. She founded BOLD Women of Legal Technology to empower women and foster inclusivity. Inspired by Justice Ginsburg’s vision of “when there are nine,” Stephanie advances the legal profession through her numerous roles as a board member, mentor, and contributor to organizations like the Athena Alliance and RAILS, epitomizing the qualities of a stellar leader and advocate in the legal industry.