Discovery and Technology Support Consultations
One of the struggles all lawyers face is how to effectively use technology tools, especially when it comes to reviewing electronic discovery. To help with this issue, ALIJ has arranged to pay for court-appointed attorneys to consult with Mark Ganley, a discovery and litigation support provider and the founder of Commonwealth E-Discovery. Mark is available weekly for half-hour virtual* appointments with court-appointed lawyers on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – again, free of charge.**
Mark can help with a variety of services, some of which are described below.
*Note that while most meetings will be held virtually, some requests may require meeting in person.
**Additionally, note that if the time necessary to address your issue requires more than a half hour, then you will need to request additional funding from the court to compensate Commonwealth E-Discovery for services rendered.
How to sign up
Fill out the google form linked below.
Click the calendar link in the confirmation page following your form submission.
a. A confirmation email will also be sent containing the link.
Finally, sign up for a time slot within 24 hours of the meeting time.
If you have any issues with this process, please email clerk@ali4j.org.
What Mark Offers
Troubleshoot problems accessing discovery through cloud-based services.
Identify players and codecs needed to play proprietary media files.
Convert media files into standard file types, so they can be played without proprietary software.
Assist in converting data files from various formats (.CSV, .TXT, .XML, etc.) to Microsoft Excel format.
Make Excel spreadsheets more useful, allowing counsel to filter out unnecessary information.
Extract EXIF and other metadata from photos and videos.
Make scanned PDF documents searchable and provide training for attorneys with Acrobat Professional on how to index and search across all PDFs on the case.
Troubleshoot problems opening Cellebrite reports, and we can suggest strategies for finding relevant data on a phone or tablet.
Explain call detail reports and cellular location data obtained from wireless carriers.
Unzip batches of ZIP archive files.
Unpack and organize subpoena returns from social media and Internet companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and X.
Suggest free or low-cost tools to make evidence review easier
Provide context about technical issues surrounding discovery.