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eDiscovery Needs Digital Forensics for a Mobile World

October 8, 2024

By:

Sarah Barsky
Sarah Barsky
Sarah Barsky
Brooks Thompson
Brooks Thompson
Brooks Thompson
Will Wei
Will Wei
Will Wei

From the rapid advancements in the capabilities of mobile devices to our increasingly digital workplaces, how we communicate is less standardized and more complex. This has major implications for eDiscovery and demands a flexible and inventive approach to digital forensics to effectively capture necessary data.

With lessons from a decades-long career in forensics, Will Wei, Principal Forensics Consultant at Lighthouse, shares how the field has evolved and describes today’s data collection and processing challenges. He recounts stories of developing innovative processes to collect data from mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal and shares practical advice for managing this new data landscape.

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Sarah Barsky

Sarah has been in the eDiscovery industry since 2006 and joined Lighthouse in 2016 as a leader in the Client Services organization. Recently appointed Senior Vice President of Client Experience, she oversees the Client Services, Client Onboarding, Digital Forensics and Self-Service Support organizations. In this role, Sarah is responsible for managing client satisfaction and ensuring excellence at every stage of the eDiscovery process. She leads the company’s elite team of Project Managers and Digital Forensics experts, directing service delivery and ensuring successful customer outcomes. Her track record includes successfully supervising hundreds of large-scale eDiscovery projects, consistently exceeding client expectations and retention targets.

Throughout her career, Sarah has demonstrated remarkable skill in scaling high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and designing innovative support models that drive measurable value. She is committed to fostering collaborative cultures, developing talent, and relentlessly pursuing operational excellence to help clients achieve their strategic objectives.

Sarah’s background includes roles at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, prior to joining the company. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University. She recently relocated from Seattle back to the east coast where she spends her free time with her two adorable nephews and enjoys hiking, swimming, and all things outdoors.

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Brooks Thompson

Brooks is an eDiscovery professional with over a decade of experience in the industry holding roles in account and project management as well as a leader of client and product teams. He specializes in designing and implementing cost-efficient, automated eDiscovery workflows and products for enterprise clients. In his current role, Brooks directs Spectra support, marketing, development, pricing, and sales in the US and EU. Brooks has a B.A. from the University of Washington.

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Will Wei

William is an experienced data forensics expert, focusing on assisting clients with a wide variety of complex investigations, collection of digital media, and conducting computer forensic examinations. He has been the affiant on numerous search warrants and has qualified as an expert witness in many criminal hearings and trials.

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Prior to joining Lighthouse in 2018, William held roles including Computer Forensic Analyst for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s office; Associate Director at Altep focused on assisting clients with complex investigations, data privacy, and information security; and Lieutenant in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, with over twenty five years of law enforcement experience.

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