Level Legal today announced some impressive new hires. Level Legal provides global legal services supporting law firms, in-house legal departments, and government agencies. It specializes in privacy, compliance, regulatory, antitrust, and eDiscovery issues. According to its recent press release, “Level Legal is a modern law company delivering strategic and technological data solutions that clear the runway for attorneys to focus on their clients.” Its work is accelerating.
I recently had the chance to talk with Joey Seeber, Level Legal CEO, about Level Legal. And, more specifically, his views of where the legal market may be going and the remote work conundrum so many law firms are puzzling over these days. It’s always fun to talk to Seeber. He’s got so many insights into what’s going on in the legal space.
First, the Leval Legal announcement. Level Legal announced six hires as it expands more and more into global data governance:
Portia Boone, Review Manager: Boone has served in numerous roles with Consilio and Discover Ready, specializing in IP and employment disputes, banking investigations, and governmental document requests and investigations. Anthony Cortez, eDiscovery Project Manager: Cortez adds significant governmental expertise to Level Legal’s offerings with over a decade of experience leading government case teams in multifaceted technical support. Jeff Guttman, Director of Client Services: Guttman has over 12 years of experience working at RVM, UBIC, and EY in the managed review and eDiscovery space. Martha MacPherson, Senior Director of Marketing: MacPherson brings more than two decades of experience in technology marketing and sales and recently served as part of D4’s executive team before its acquisition by Special Counsel (slated to be bought by Consilio in Q4). Daniel Rodriguez, Review Manager: Rodriguez brings Big Four and Big Law expertise with seven years at Deloitte and four years at McDermott Will &