Golnaz Bahador-Bakhtiari

Golnaz Bahador-Bakhtiari

Golnaz Bahador-Bakhtiari

Senior Director, Legal Services (UK)

Golnaz is Senior Director of Legal Services for the UK and Europe at TCDI. She is responsible for leading regional growth, advising clients on complex legal and data challenges, and expanding TCDI’s electronic discovery, digital forensics, and data advisory services across the UK and European markets.

With more than 23 years of experience in legal technology and professional services, Golnaz has built a career as a trusted advisor to law firms, corporates, and public-sector organisations navigating litigation, investigations, regulatory compliance, and data privacy matters. Her work is grounded in a consulting-led approach, helping clients make sound, defensible decisions by aligning legal strategy, technology, and operational realities.

Alongside her advisory and commercial leadership, Golnaz is a qualified executive coach who works with senior leaders and partners on decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and organisational change. This coaching perspective strengthens her consulting approach, allowing her to engage with clients at both a strategic and human level, particularly in complex or high-pressure environments.

Before joining TCDI, Golnaz held senior leadership roles at global legal-technology and professional-services firms, where she advised on high-stakes, cross-border matters across the UK and EMEA.

Golnaz is recognised for her collaborative and thoughtful approach, her deep understanding of the UK and European legal markets, and her ability to bridge cultural and operational differences between US-headquartered organisations and international clients.

  • Master of Science in Digital Media Management, Sheffield Hallam University
  • BSc Computer Science (Hardware Engineering)
  • Life Coaching – AC and EMCC Standards
  • Nuix, Account Director
  • Grant Thornton UK – Head of Engagement Management
  • Stroz Friedberg, Director of Business Development
  • Recommind (now OpenText) – Strategic Account Director
  • Kroll Ontrack – Case Manager

Women in eDiscovery Board Member (2017/2018)

Areas of Expertise Include:

  • Electronic Discovery Strategy & Delivery
  • Complex Investigations & Regulatory Matters
  • Data Privacy, DSARs & Cross-Border Data Transfers
  • Digital Forensics & Early Case Assessment
  • Litigation, Arbitration & Disputes Support
  • AI-Enabled Review & Legal Technology Advisory
  • Information Governance & Risk Management

Industries Worked On:

  • Professional Services & Law Firms
  • Energy, Commodities & Natural Resources
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
  • Financial Services (Banking, Investment Management, Insurance)
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Manufacturing & Industrials
  • Retail & Consumer Goods