Andy Hecht

Andy Hecht

Paralegal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Account Director at Epiq | J.D. | AI in eDiscovery Expert | EDRM | CLM, CIR, & Legal Service Management Consultant

  • Education

    • Arizona Summit Law School

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of Law - JD Law

      Activities and Societies: Admitted to practice law in New York (2015-present) and Illinois (2021-present)

    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

      2000 - 2005
      Bachelor of Arts - BA COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS

      Activities and Societies: Activities: Three-year member of the UWM Mock-Trial Debate Team Awards: Most Outstanding Witness, 2005 Marquette University Mock-Trial Qualifier Most Outstanding Witness, 2003 Hamline University Mock-Trial Invitational

  • Experience

    • Gurstel Chargo, PLC

      Dec 2009 - Aug 2010
      Paralegal

      Paralegal writing motions for summary judgements at a transactional law firm.

    • United States Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Staff Attorney’s Office - Intern

      Treated as a first-year Appellate Staff Attorney by drafting per curium opinions for 5th Circuit Appellate Judges.

    • City of Phoenix Attorney’s Office

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Civil Division - Intern, Rule 38 Certified

      Assisted City Attorneys in the Civil Division Property Section along with sitting third-chair in a Supreme Court jury trial.

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Compliance Consultant

      Compliance Consultant to McCarthy Law PLC.

    • Ross & Hill, Esqs.

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
      Personal Injury Legal Intern

      Worked with a personal injury firm writing briefs, attending settlement conferences, and preparing clients for depositions.

    • Law Office of Andrew D. Hecht

      Mar 2015 - Sept 2016
      Solo Practitioner

      Operated a transactional law firm in New York City along with acting as of counsel to: McCarthy Law in contract formation and negotiation; U.N.Y.P.O in real estate litigation; and Marvin Mitzner Law in real estate land use and zoning.

    • Law Offices of Mark Friedlander

      Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
      Real Estate Associate Attorney

      Associate for a real estate law firm where responsibilities included: conducting closings; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; working with title companies; preparing all documents for closings; and all aspects of litigation.

    • Trustpoint.One

      Apr 2017 - Jul 2021
      Case Assessment and Machine Learning Consultant

      (formerly employed by Precision Discovery - acquired by Trustpoint.One Nov 2019 as new Ai Department)Advise clients on how to optimize technology assisted reviews and continuous active learning Ai tools for their specific matters in order to provide the most efficient and cost effective workflows tailored to the clients’ e-discovery needs. Prepare estimates, perform client pitches, and manage the Ai and document review workflows ensuring the clients’ best interests are served. Maintain regular client contact by preparing memoranda and statistical reports for clients and apprise senior management and production managers of case updates. Proficient in Relativity, Reveal, and NexLP. Remain up to date on industry trends and software/Ai tools updates. Show less

    • Epiq

      Jul 2021 - now

      I am an Associate Account Director at Epiq with over twelve years of experience in the legal industry. A former litigator turned eDiscovery Case Assessment and Machine Learning Consultant, I now focus on managing high-volume Global Accounts. My legal knowledge and strong client advocacy enable me to identify and partner with clients to reduce litigation spend, manage risk and improve overall efficiency. I hold my Bachelor of Arts from the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee and my J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School. Show less

      • Account Director

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Associate Account Director

        Jul 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Illinois Licensed Attorney

      Illinois State Bar
      May 2021
    • New York Licensed Attorney

      New York State Bar
      Mar 2015