Mary Mack, CISSP

Mary Mack is a prominent figure in the field of electronic discovery (e-discovery) and legal technology. Here are the key details about her:

Professional Role

Mary Mack currently serves as the CEO and Chief Legal Technologist at EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model).13 She assumed this leadership position in October 2019 when she and Kaylee Walstad acquired EDRM from Duke University.4

Background and Expertise

Mary Mack is known for her:

• Extensive knowledge of e-discovery, both legal and technical aspects1
• Skills in relationship-building and community-building12
• Leadership in setting global standards for e-discovery1

Achievements and Contributions

• Author of "A Process of Illumination: The Practical Guide to Electronic Discovery," considered one of the first popular books on e-discovery12
• Co-editor of the Thomson Reuters West treatise "E-Discovery for Corporate Counsel"1
• Included in the book "Women Know Cyber: 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cyber Crime"1
• Recognized as eDiscovery Community Educator of the Year by The Masters Conference in 20163
• Named one of ABA Legal Technology Resource Center's 2020 Women of Legal Tech3

Certifications

Mary Mack holds several professional certifications, including:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)12
• CEDS (Certified E-Discovery Specialist)4
• CIAM (Certified Identity and Access Manager)2

Previous Roles

Before leading EDRM, Mary Mack served as the Executive Director of ACEDS (Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists).25

Media and Speaking Engagements

She is frequently sought after by media outlets for commentary on industry issues and is a regular speaker at conferences, where she moderates panels, leads workshops, and delivers keynote addresses.12