Michael Mclaughlin
Senior Project Manager
Michael Mclaughlin is a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience leading complex litigation support and investigation matters. He specializes in managing all phases of the EDRM lifecycle. From data collection and processing through analytics, review, and production, he maintains a strong focus on defensibility, efficiency, and strategic workflow design.
Michael partners closely with legal teams, corporate clients, and regulatory agencies to deliver customized solutions, leveraging advanced analytics, TAR, and predictive coding methodologies. Known for his clear communication and client-focused approach, he consistently drives successful outcomes in civil, criminal, and regulatory matters.
Education
- Brooklyn Law School – Juris Doctor
Certification/Licenses
- Licensed Attorney (State of New York)
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
Prior Experience/Background
Michael has held senior project management roles at top consultancies and legal technology providers, including TCDI, Aon/Stroz Friedberg, and Update Legal. His background includes leading multi-phase investigations, cross-border data projects, and high-volume review matters for global corporations, law firms, and government agencies.
Throughout his career, Michael has designed defensible workflows, optimized analytics-driven review strategies, and provided expert support to legal teams on predictive coding, TAR, PHI/PII analysis, and large-scale data processing and production. He has collaborated extensively with internal teams, outside counsel, contract attorneys, forensic specialists, and regulators, including the DOJ and SEC, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient matter execution.
Professional and Community Affiliations/Associations
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New York
- Member, New York State Bar
- Member, New York Road Runners
Speaking Engagements
- Delivered numerous internal trainings on eDiscovery workflows, analytics usage, TAR methodologies, and review protocol design.
- Conducted informal presentations for clients and internal teams on defensible project management practices and best-practice review strategies.
Areas of Expertise Include:
- Full EDRM Lifecycle Management
- Large-scale litigation management
- PHI/PII investigations, analysis, and reporting
- Litigation strategy and matter consulting
- Remediation
- Data processing, normalization, and workflow optimization
- Advanced analytics, predictive coding, and TAR methodologies
- Cross-border data and regulatory compliance (including DOJ/SEC)
- Document review management and quality control
- Production strategy and defensible methodologies
- Client communication, project scoping, and stakeholder management
- Team leadership, training, and technical enablement
Industries Worked On:
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Insurance
- Energy & Utilities
- Government and Regulatory Agencies
- Corporate Legal Departments
- Civil and Criminal Litigation
- Banking and Finance
