Dr. Gavin Manes
CEO
Avansic

Dr. Gavin Manes is a nationally recognized eDiscovery and digital forensics expert. He founded Avansic in 2004 after completing his Doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa. At Avansic, Dr. Manes is committed to high-technology innovation, research, and mentorship, and has several patents pending. Avansic's scientific approach to eDiscovery and digital forensics stems from his academic experience.

Dr. Manes routinely serves as an expert witness including consulting with attorneys on data preservation issues. He contributes academic content to peer-reviewed journals and delivers classroom lectures. See his full CV at gavinmanes.com.

Dr. Manes has published over fifty papers on eDiscovery, digital forensics, and computer security, countless blog posts, and educational presentations to attorneys, executives, professors, law enforcement, and professional groups on topics from eDiscovery to cyber law. He’s briefed the White House, the Department of the Interior, the National Security Council, and the Pentagon on computer security and forensics issues.

At the University, Dr. Manes formed the Tulsa Digital Forensics Center, housing Cyber Crime Units from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. He’s a founder of the University of Tulsa’s Institute for Information Security, leading the creation of nationally recognized research efforts in digital forensics and telecommunications security.

Kassi Burns
Senior Attorney
King & Spalding

Kassi Burns is a senior attorney in King & Spalding’s E-Discovery practice. She is a skilled E-Discovery practitioner with more than 13 years of progressive experience advising corporate clients and legal professionals on E-Discovery best practices and the integration of technology and the law. Her diverse background ranges from transactional law, E-Discovery (technical and managed review), and legal operations.

Kassi has experience managing large teams of attorneys and working directly with corporate legal department and outside counsel leadership teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including support all the way through trial. Her roster of past matters is varied, including products liability litigation, intellectual property disputes, regulatory investigations, antitrust litigation, and many other civil corporate disputes.

Kassi most recently served as Vice President – Legal Professional Services for a global E-Discovery consulting and technology company. She is admitted to practice in Arkansas.