Dr. Gavin W. Manes is a nationally recognized expert in eDiscovery and digital forensics. Avansic, which Dr. Manes founded in 2004, takes a scientific approach to eDiscovery and digital forensics stemming from his academic experience.

Dr. Manes routinely serves as an expert witness including courtroom testimony, depositions, and consulting with attorneys on data preservation issues. To maintain his expert standing, Dr. Manes contributes academic content published in peer-reviewed journals, presents at conferences, and delivers university classroom lectures.

Dr. Manes has delivered hundreds of educational presentations to attorneys, executives, professors, law enforcement, and professional groups on topics ranging from eDiscovery issues to cyber law. He has also briefed the White House, the Department of the Interior, the National Security Council, and the Pentagon on computer security and forensics issues.

The following are some examples of recent presentations Dr. Manes has conducted. His full curriculum vitae, including additional speaking and writing experience, can be found at www.gavinmanes.com/cv.

Electronic Discovery

• "Search is Not Obsolete - Understanding Workflow Search Principles," eDiscovery Bootcamp with iCONECT
• "How Artificial Intelligence Can Change Your eDiscovery Life," eDiscovery Bootcamp with iCONECT
• "DIY Production and Production Request Formats," Avansic Webinar
• "Managing the Entire eDiscovery Process," Avansic Webinar

Digital Forensics

• "5 Reasons Why Your eDiscovery Process Should Integrate Forensics Methods," ACEDS Webinar
• "Digital Forensics Saves the Day - Top Cases in Review," Avansic Webinar
• "Cool Things Digital Forensics Can Do: Applications in Civil Litigation," Avansic Webinar
• "Challenging the Authenticity of Digital Evidence," Avansic Webinar

Conference Presentations

• "Identifying and Challenging Fabricated Evidence," Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute (upcoming)
• "In-Depth Digital Forensics," New Orleans Paralegal Association
• "Social Media and Cell Phone Forensics," Missouri Court Reporters Association
• "Data Analytics 101: Practical Applications of Legal Technology in the Field," ABA National Institute on eDiscovery
• "Risk Management/Ethics for Lawyers Vis-à-vis Technology," ABA Section of Labor & Employment National Symposium
• "Best Practices in eDiscovery," Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
• "Use of Data from Wearables in Product Liability Claims," DRI Product Liability Conference

• Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Computer Science – University of Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Federal Information Security Certifications
• Committee on Nation Security Systems Certificates. NSTISSI No. 4011: Information Systems Security Professional, 4012: Designated Approving Authority, 4013: Administration in Information Systems Security, 4014: Information Systems Security Officer and 4015: Systems Certifier
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP) from the Digital Forensics Certification Board