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National Post
28-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Industry Veteran Oran Sears Joins iCONECT to Drive Strategic Product Innovation
Article content WASHINGTON & LONDON, Ontario — iCONECT, a rising force in public sector compliance and data governance technology, today announced the appointment of Oran Sears as its product leader for iCONECT's Public Sector Division. A recognized thought leader in eDiscovery, data breach response, regulated data systems, and mission-critical product innovation, Sears brings deep cross-sector experience that will strengthen iCONECT's leadership team. His skill set will also help supercharge product innovation in the public sector, law firms, legal service providers, and corporations. Article content Article content Sears joins iCONECT following a standout tenure at Relativity, where he served on the company's Senior Leadership Team and accelerated the delivery, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical features relied upon by federal agencies, Fortune 100 legal teams, and Legal Service Providers. A member of EDRM's Advisory Board since 2021, he also contributed to the industry-defining EDRM Processing Guidelines, helping establish standards for data processing and protection in complex legal workflows. Article content Previously, as Co-Founder and CTO of Canopy, Sears built one of the industry's first platforms dedicated to data mining and document review in breach response. His innovations earned patents in multiple countries for data classification and compliance automation—technologies that continue to influence next-generation breach response solutions. Article content Earlier in his career, Sears drove product innovation at ZyLAB, a pioneer in legal information governance, and contributed to sensitive national security R&D at Ntrepid, applying machine learning and data visualization to complex intelligence and investigative challenges. His experience also includes work with key public sector entities, including the SEC, FTC, DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President. Article content At iCONECT, Sears will lead the design, development, and scaling of purpose-built solutions for public sector agencies navigating sensitive data, complex compliance mandates, and digital transformation. Beyond his role in the public sector as a member of the senior leadership team, he will play a key part in advancing iCONECT's overall product strategy and driving innovation. His cross-industry perspective and technical leadership will help shape a unified platform experience that delivers greater scalability, resilience, and performance across all markets iCONECT serves. Article content 'Oran is a transformative addition to our leadership team,' said Rob Bush, CEO of iCONECT. 'He brings a rare combination of technical ingenuity, regulatory expertise, and a proven record of building resilient, scalable products for highly regulated environments. His insight into both government workflows and the broader eDiscovery landscape gives iCONECT a powerful edge. We're excited for his leadership as we accelerate our position as a trusted partner for helping agencies modernize how they govern and protect data.' Article content Article content 'I've spent my career building tools that protect data, foster trust, and accelerate decisions in high-stakes environments,' said Oran Sears. 'iCONECT's vision for the public sector aligns perfectly with that mission—and I'm excited to help shape what's next.' Article content 'This is a major win—not just for iCONECT, but for our clients,' said Eric Dirks, Chief Revenue Officer of iCONECT. 'With Oran's track record in launching category-defining platforms, we'll accelerate innovation and deliver even greater strategic value for agencies and compliance-driven organizations seeking workflow-optimized solutions to control their data.' Article content About iCONECT Article content Article content Article content Article content Press Contact: Article content Eric Dirks Article content Article content Phone: Article content Article content
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Industry Veteran Oran Sears Joins iCONECT to Drive Strategic Product Innovation
WASHINGTON & LONDON, Ontario, July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iCONECT, a rising force in public sector compliance and data governance technology, today announced the appointment of Oran Sears as its product leader for iCONECT's Public Sector Division. A recognized thought leader in eDiscovery, data breach response, regulated data systems, and mission-critical product innovation, Sears brings deep cross-sector experience that will strengthen iCONECT's leadership team. His skill set will also help supercharge product innovation in the public sector, law firms, legal service providers, and corporations. Sears joins iCONECT following a standout tenure at Relativity, where he served on the company's Senior Leadership Team and accelerated the delivery, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical features relied upon by federal agencies, Fortune 100 legal teams, and Legal Service Providers. A member of EDRM's Advisory Board since 2021, he also contributed to the industry-defining EDRM Processing Guidelines, helping establish standards for data processing and protection in complex legal workflows. Previously, as Co-Founder and CTO of Canopy, Sears built one of the industry's first platforms dedicated to data mining and document review in breach response. His innovations earned patents in multiple countries for data classification and compliance automation—technologies that continue to influence next-generation breach response solutions. Earlier in his career, Sears drove product innovation at ZyLAB, a pioneer in legal information governance, and contributed to sensitive national security R&D at Ntrepid, applying machine learning and data visualization to complex intelligence and investigative challenges. His experience also includes work with key public sector entities, including the SEC, FTC, DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President. At iCONECT, Sears will lead the design, development, and scaling of purpose-built solutions for public sector agencies navigating sensitive data, complex compliance mandates, and digital transformation. Beyond his role in the public sector as a member of the senior leadership team, he will play a key part in advancing iCONECT's overall product strategy and driving innovation. His cross-industry perspective and technical leadership will help shape a unified platform experience that delivers greater scalability, resilience, and performance across all markets iCONECT serves. "Oran is a transformative addition to our leadership team," said Rob Bush, CEO of iCONECT. "He brings a rare combination of technical ingenuity, regulatory expertise, and a proven record of building resilient, scalable products for highly regulated environments. His insight into both government workflows and the broader eDiscovery landscape gives iCONECT a powerful edge. We're excited for his leadership as we accelerate our position as a trusted partner for helping agencies modernize how they govern and protect data." "I've spent my career building tools that protect data, foster trust, and accelerate decisions in high-stakes environments," said Oran Sears. "iCONECT's vision for the public sector aligns perfectly with that mission—and I'm excited to help shape what's next." "This is a major win—not just for iCONECT, but for our clients," said Eric Dirks, Chief Revenue Officer of iCONECT. "With Oran's track record in launching category-defining platforms, we'll accelerate innovation and deliver even greater strategic value for agencies and compliance-driven organizations seeking workflow-optimized solutions to control their data." About iCONECT iCONECT delivers secure, modern software solutions designed to meet the unique demands of the legal industry and the public sector. With a focus on compliance, workflow optimization, and citizen-centered technology, iCONECT empowers legal and government teams to move faster, act smarter, and lead with confidence. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Eric DirksPhone: 855-915-8888Email: edirks@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TRU Staffing Partners and Consero Partner to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind eDiscovery Leadership Forum
A new conference for corporate eDiscovery leaders, law firms, vendors, and software providers to shape the future of legal technology NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRU Staffing Partners, a globally recognized, award-winning talent agency and five-time Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing U.S. company, and Consero Group, the premier platform for senior-level executive experiences, today announced the launch of the invitation-only eDiscovery Leadership Forum — a groundbreaking event designed to address the seismic shifts occurring across the eDiscovery profession. This inaugural event will take place January 21–23, 2026, at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. TRU Staffing Partners has been a proud sponsor of Consero's Chief Privacy Officer Forums for more than three years, leading to the formulation and now realization of the new eDiscovery Leadership Forum. This first-of-its-kind forum is a strategic partnership between Consero and TRU Staffing Partners, combining Consero's proven event model and white-glove execution with TRU's subject matter expertise, talent, and partnership access, and thought-leadership content curation. The result is an exclusive, high-impact gathering built to foster strategic knowledge sharing on emerging topics, spark new strategic business introductions and prequalified interest-based buying and selling opportunities, and facilitate meaningful dialogue among the innovators shaping the future of eDiscovery. The eDiscovery Leadership Forum, like all Consero events, will cater specifically to corporate decision-makers — in this case, professionals responsible for eDiscovery hiring and purchasing. A handpicked group of law firms, software companies, and service providers, curated by TRU and Consero, will support the event and enrich the experience through substantive thought-leadership contributions. Attendance will be limited to one representative per corporate logo, ensuring a diverse and balanced cohort representing organizations of all sizes and eDiscovery program maturity models. 'Consero is unequivocally the leader in creating thought-leadership events that deliver not only the highest caliber of content and attendee participation, but also the most meaningful opportunities for future business development for law firms, service providers, and software companies,' said Jared Coseglia, Founder & CEO of TRU Staffing Partners. 'These events facilitate an unprecedented level of professional intimacy and knowledge sharing that instantly enhances the ability for corporate legal stakeholders to engage intentionally with future business partners. No event has been more successful for TRU than Consero in establishing brand credibility, visibility, and accessibility with the right decision-makers.' The event's Board of Advisors, chaired by TRU's CEO Coseglia, will include senior eDiscovery leaders from organizations such as Meta, Netflix, DaVita Kidney Care, Toyota, T-Mobile, Home Depot, Cox, and others. These experts bring reputational gravity and deep insight that will guide the program's integrity and relevance. Full board details will be announced in the coming weeks. 'Partnering with TRU has been eye-opening and invigorating,' said Natalie Cohen, Executive Vice President at Consero. 'TRU brings extraordinary access to talent, trend intelligence that extends well beyond the job market, and unparalleled influence across the eDiscovery and data privacy ecosystems. For Consero, this partnership is about uniting the best and brightest in legal leadership to create something truly unique: a gathering of real decision-makers having real conversations that lead to effective change and deeper engagement with partners and peers.' If you are a law firm, service provider, consulting firm, or software company and have not received an invitation to the event but believe your participation would enhance the experience, contact Jared Coseglia directly at jared@ Unlike other events, all sponsors receive equal visibility and access — no tiered packages, just meaningful, high-value exposure. For primary decision-makers for eDiscovery hiring and buying at corporations who are interested in attending, contact Rachael Haher at rachael@ or +1 718-541-3630. About TRU Staffing Partners TRU Staffing Partners is a globally recognized, award-winning contract staffing and executive placement search firm representing talent and opportunities in legal AI & AI governance, data privacy, ediscovery, and cybersecurity. TRU's global network of top talent has earned extensive accolades, including as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing National Company 2016 (#1043), 2017 (#1189), 2022 (#4189), 2023 (#4326), and 2024 (4494); an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Regional Company 2021 (NY Metro #175) and Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Regional Company 2023 (Northeast #154); first place for National Law Journal's 2018 Legal Outplacement/Career Transition Coaching and 2016 Best National Legal Recruiter; and 2019 Hall of Fame recipient in the Best Legal Recruiter category. TRU represents tens of thousands of active and passive job seekers and has successfully placed thousands of professionals in the Fortune 1000, Am Law 200, and global software, service provider, and consulting firm communities. TRU maintains an exclusive global roster of contract data privacy, protection, and discovery talent ready to deploy on-premises or remotely instantly. Being represented by TRU means inclusion in an elite circle of exceptional companies and professionals. Contact TRU Staffing Partnersmarketing@ About Consero Group Founded in 2010, Consero Group is a leader in the development of high-impact events for senior executives in industries that include Legal, Customer Experience, HR, Procurement and Technology. Based outside of Washington, D.C., Consero is best known for transforming the executive experience through intimate, invitation-only programs in a sophisticated learning environment with truly valuable content. Contact Natalie Cohen | Executive Vice President, Partnershipsncohen@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The US Department of the Air Force Signs 5-Year Contract for the Casepoint AI-Powered SaaS Data Discovery Platform
Casepoint, with existing Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level (IL5) and newly achieved Air Force Authority to Operate (ATO) security standards, is poised to provide eDiscovery, legal hold, cloud data storage, and other data discovery services to the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps enterprise. WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casepoint + OPEXUS, the proven leader in legal, regulatory, and compliance workflows across government agencies and corporate enterprises, today announced that the Casepoint platform has been selected by the United States Department of the Air Force (Air Force), Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG Corps) to be its enterprise cloud-based data discovery platform. The platform includes its leading data discovery technology for litigation, investigations, FOIA, congressional inquiries, and data compliance. The Air Force signed a five-year contract to modernize its tech stack and scale with their data needs while meeting security requirements, including DOD IL5 and Air Force ATO. The Air Force JAG Corps includes approximately 4,400 Airmen and civilian personnel across more than 100 global locations. These individuals will now be able to work and collaborate on case matters without having to be in the same place. The Air Force is looking to take advantage of Casepoint's AI-powered SaaS Casepoint platform, including the platform's ability to scale to high data volumes and support a large number of users across Air Force offices globally. "We are excited to help the Air Force enhance operational excellence by leveraging modern technology and advanced AI to drive efficiency across the organization," said Chris Kruse, Chief Revenue Officer at Casepoint + OPEXUS. "Being able to add an attorney in the field or initiate legal holds from anywhere is critical for their needs. The Casepoint platform leverages intuitive templates and robust automation to streamline and automate workflows in the most secure cloud-based legal platform." The Casepoint platform met controls from the authorizing authority to receive an Air Force ATO. The Air Force ATO was in addition to the rigorous DOD IL5 requirement that Casepoint already has — Casepoint is the first cloud-based legal hold and eDiscovery software to achieve IL5 ATO from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in the DOD. About Casepoint + OPEXUS Casepoint + OPEXUS is the trusted leader in regulatory and compliance workflows across corporate and government enterprises. The company was formed through the 2025 merger of OPEXUS, a leading provider of government process management software, and Casepoint, the industry leader in corporate and government data discovery technology for litigation, investigations, and data compliance. With solutions deployed in both large commercial organizations and government institutions worldwide, Casepoint + OPEXUS brings modern technology with AI, analytics, and automation to drive operational excellence for corporations and government agencies. For more information, visit and Media Contact:Carolyn DepkoPlat4orm PRMedia Relations Managercarolyn@ 908-565-3709 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Casepoint Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The MCS Group Earns Relativity aiR for Review Competency, Expanding AI Capabilities in Legal Tech
The MCS Group demonstrates its commitment to higher-quality, more efficient document review PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MCS Group, a leading eDiscovery and legal technology solution provider, today announced it has earned the Relativity aiR for Review Competency from global legal technology company Relativity. Relativity's solution competencies highlight specialized skills and expertise in leveraging specific RelativityOne solutions, ensuring the highest level of service. Partners who have received this unique distinction have demonstrated exceptional expertise in leveraging the power of aiR for Review to deliver more efficient, consistent, and high-quality document review for clients—actively embracing the generative AI capabilities within RelativityOne to elevate customer experiences and outcomes. "With aiR for Review, we are directly pivoting toward the future of document review while continuing to refine and combine workflows, giving clients an exceptional experience, substantial cost savings and measurable results," said Stephen Ehrlich, Chief Information Officer at The MCS Group. In a recent case study, The MCS Group leveraged aiR for Review's generative AI-powered capabilities to review 10,000 documents under a tight deadline to support a large corporate client in developing a defensible settlement position. Collaborating with a subject matter expert attorney, the team crafted optimal prompt criteria and guided aiR for Review's decision-making process, completing the entire project in less than two weeks. As a result, review costs were reduced by 70%. With the aiR for Review competency, Relativity recognizes that The MCS Group has demonstrated a deep understanding of RelativityOne best practices for utilizing the solution and is well-positioned to deliver value to its clients. To achieve this, The MCS Group completed extensive training and met a series of requirements that highlight both technical knowledge and client success. These included participation in a published case study, submission of client references, attainment of AI certifications, and involvement in thought leadership within the Relativity community. For more information and to read The MCS case study, visit About The MCS Group, Inc. The MCS Group, Inc., a certified Women's Business Enterprise, is a nationally recognized provider of outsourcing services. For more than 35 years, the company has served law firms, insurance companies, corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions with cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive breadth of services including records retrieval, deposition, e-discovery, facilities management and back-office solutions to help increase productivity while reducing operational costs. For more information about The MCS Group, please visit About Relativity Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors, including the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200. Please contact Relativity at sales@ or visit for more information. View source version on Contacts Morgan Sign in to access your portfolio
