Board of Directors

Matt is a Certified eDiscovery Specialist and Information Governance Professional with 18 years of experience supporting organizations in addressing information governance challenges and ensuring compliance with their eDiscovery obligations. He is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Level Legal, where he leads strategy and training for the sales team, consults with clients, delivers CLE training, and is a frequent speaker on topics including emoji, internet of things, mathematics of technology assisted review, information governance, and eDiscovery. Matt serves on the board of the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists' Jacksonville chapter, supporting legal professionals through networking and eDiscovery education. He earned his B.A. in Mathematics Applied Sciences from UC San Diego and was a mathlete. During his free time, Matt enjoys working out on the Peloton and being a sports fanatic with his wife and four kids.

Suzanne H. Clark graduated from the University of Florida and began her legal career in 2002. In 2014, she received her Certified eDiscovery Specialist designation from ACEDS and transitioned to a full-time focus on eDiscovery, becoming a nationally recognized speaker and panelist in the field. Suzanne works remotely from Jacksonville as Discovery Counsel for the Mass Torts Section of Beasley Allen Law Firm's Montgomery home office. In this role, she assists the mass torts attorneys with discovery, particularly concerning ESI. She earned the Mass-Tort MDL Certificate from the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law to further her expertise. A frequent lecturer at eDiscovery educational events, Suzanne serves on the Planning Committee for the annual University of Florida College of Law eDiscovery Conference. From 2019 to 2020, she was an Associate Professor at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, where she taught ESI I: Introduction to E-Discovery and ESI II: Discovery to students earning their Master of Studies of Law. In 2022, she also served as faculty for The Sedona Conference eDiscovery Negotiation Training Program. Suzanne co-founded the Jacksonville chapter of ACEDS in 2014, which was later recognized as the national Chapter of the Year for its vibrancy and outreach. She continues to serve on the board and is also a Board Member of the Plaintiff’s Complex Litigation eDiscovery Forum. In past service, Suzanne chaired the Jacksonville Bar Association's Legal Technology Committee for two years and served on the Board of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association for two years. She is also a past member of the Global Advisory Council of the EDRM.

Aaron Weiss is the owner and principal digital forensics examiner at Forensic Recovery, a boutique consulting firm specializing in digital forensics, electronic discovery, and data breach incident response. He has testified as an expert witness in both federal and state courts and has conducted forensic examinations involving digital evidence in criminal and civil matters across the United States. Aaron began his career in digital forensics in 2003 as a civilian member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Squad. Since then, he has completed hundreds of hours of advanced training in digital forensics, mobile device analysis, incident response, and electronic discovery from leading industry organizations. He holds both a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, and he maintains multiple professional certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and several credentials related to cell-site analysis. In 2011, Aaron joined American Intercontinental University as an adjunct instructor, where he authored and taught courses in computer forensics and electronic discovery as part of a bachelor’s program in digital investigations. Over the years, he has mentored numerous professionals entering the forensics field and continues to be an active participant in both local and national digital forensics and e-discovery communities. Beyond his digital forensics work, Aaron has served in leadership roles as a controller, quality control manager, and IT consultant. He is also a volunteer with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, supporting advocacy for children and families in need.

Brad Koehler is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations. He is an expert in leading investigations and litigation matters involving eDiscovery, digital forensics, data analytics, and developing solutions to technology-related issues arising from litigation, investigations, anti-trust matters involving HSR Second Requests, government and regulatory inquiries including subpoenas and CIDs, bankruptcies, and other types of disputes. With nearly 20 years of forensic technology experience, Mr. Koehler regularly serves as an expert on eDiscovery related issues and has advised across the full EDRM spectrum, from information governance, preservation, and identification to collection and processing through review and production. He has significant experience managing large discovery matters involving technology assisted review, advanced analytics, and the use of data mining and investigation tools. Mr. Koehler has worked with clients across a variety of industries, including financial services, oil and gas, consumer retail, talent and literary agencies, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing, technology and telecommunications, government agencies, and numerous Am Law 100 law firms. His notable engagements include leading the eDiscovery team for the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, supporting more than 400 matters and the collection and processing of more than 750 million documents. Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Koehler spent three years with Huron Consulting Group’s Legal Consulting practice in New York. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Lehigh University. He is a Certified eDiscovery Specialist, a Relativity Certified Administrator, a Relativity Certified Expert, and Everlaw Support Pro Certified. Mr. Koehler serves on the ACEDS Jacksonville Chapter Board of Directors.

As a Certified eDiscovery Specialist, Relativity Certified Administrator, and Six Sigma Greenbelt, Sean brings over 15 years of comprehensive expertise in litigation support and information governance to TIAA. Sean is the organization's Relativity expert, successfully implementing RelativityOne from planning through go-live while managing vendor relationships and ensuring cost-effective solutions. Sean’s responsibilities encompass the full eDiscovery lifecycle, from legal hold management and data collections to processing, review workflow support, and productions. Sean works to provide strategic consultation to TIAA’s legal, compliance, and investigations teams on best practices for defensibility and efficiency. Sean earned a B.S. in Music Education from the University of Tennessee. When not at work, Sean can be found on a football field teaching the brass section of the Carolina Crown drum and bugle corps or at a baseball field with his wife, cheering on their son.

Kimberly Kotek is a seasoned business development and legal technology professional with extensive experience in eDiscovery, litigation support, and client solutions. Currently serving as Senior Solutions Consultant at Consilio LLC, Kimberly partners with organizations to deliver innovative strategies for managing complex legal and compliance challenges. Her career spans leadership roles in legal services and technology, including positions as Regional Vice President and Executive Director at Special Counsel, and Assistant Vice President & Litigation Counsel at EverBank. Kimberly is also a Certified E-Discovery Specialist and an active member of the Florida Bar. She holds a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and graduated cum laude with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing from Auburn University. Known for her expertise in corporate governance, contract negotiation, and litigation strategy, Kimberly is passionate about helping clients leverage technology to achieve efficiency and compliance.

Renee Cook is a seasoned complex litigation attorney and whistleblower lawyer with more than two decades of experience in high-stakes litigation across civil rights, employment, commercial, and public integrity matters. Renee brings a nationally respected litigation background and a prosecutor’s precision to cases that demand both courage and strategy. Renee previously served as a lead attorney in the landmark opioid litigation at Morgan & Morgan, where she oversaw discovery and deposition strategy against opioid distributors and national pharmacy chains. Her leadership helped local governments and communities hold corporate actors accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. Her civil litigation experience spans whistleblower and False Claims Act cases, employment discrimination and retaliation, mass torts, and civil rights claims. She also brings significant experience as a commercial litigation attorney, representing clients in contract disputes, corporate misconduct, and fraud-related claims. Earlier in her career, Renee served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Illinois, trying approximately 20 jury trials and supervising criminal trial units. She is licensed to practice in Florida and Illinois, including the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida and the Northern District of Illinois.

Joseph Rogan is Assistant General Counsel and Senior Vice President in The Northern Trust Company’s Legal Department, where he manages facets of fiduciary litigation across North America. Before joining Northern Trust, Joe represented clients in all forms of business disputes as a partner with Smith Hulsey & Busey. He focused on the financial services industry and fiduciary relationships. Before practicing law, Joe served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Paul W. Grimm, U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland. From 2009–10, Joe led a police transition team in Iraq as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. In that role, he oversaw training, development, and evaluation of Iraqi police commissioners in charge of internal and external investigations, operations, and administration.