Artificial Intelligence, Information Governance & eDiscovery

Hughes Hubbard’s Artificial Intelligence, Information Governance & eDiscovery group advises clients on the use of cutting-edge technology, efficient and effective management of vast quantities of data and cost-efficient eDiscovery. We have been trusted by leading companies for decades to help them get the most from technology and their own data.

Our Experience and Strategic Role

Our lawyers work collaboratively with our clients and advise them on process, technology and staffing. We take a practical approach, collaborating with clients to craft individualized solutions. We help our clients achieve their business objectives while minimizing risk.

We regularly advise clients on data protection, retention and disposal, compliance, and data access requests. Our lawyers across practice areas, from corporate and compliance to litigation and disputes, together with our legal technology professionals, are actively engaged in the evolving conversation around the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence. They frequently speak and write on AI’s implications for legal practice and business, including AI governance and compliance, its use in corporate transactions and dispute resolution, and the professional responsibilities associated with AI adoption. We also use AI-enabled tools in appropriate client matters to enhance the efficiency and quality of legal services.

Our eDiscovery attorneys are litigators with trial experience who understand that discovery should be a part of an overall litigation strategy. We help craft strategies to reduce the scope of discovery without impeding the ability of the trial team to win the case. Of course, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are key considerations, and we keep these considerations in mind every step of the way. We have handled some of the nation’s largest eDiscovery challenges, such as the Vioxx litigation and the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.

Industry Experience

We have extensive experience across a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, prescription biologics, medical devices, specialty chemicals, automotive, aviation, and tobacco. This experience gives us a deep understanding of business needs, which helps us develop appropriate strategies. Our multidisciplinary perspective also allows us to consider how emerging technologies, including AI, intersect with the legal, regulatory, and operational issues facing businesses across industries.

Global Perspective and History

We were one of the first firms to handle a massive eDiscovery case, and we helped develop many of the procedures and tools in use today. In the decades since, we have built on that experience to stay at the forefront of eDiscovery, and to advise our clients on new and emerging technology and data management best practices. That same practical, forward-looking approach informs how we engage with developments in artificial intelligence and their implications for legal practice and our clients’ businesses. Today, our clients rely on Hughes Hubbard as a core strategic partner to help them navigate the ever-changing technology landscape.