Nicholas Koontz
About Nicholas Koontz
Nicholas Koontz serves as the Lead eDiscovery Project Manager (Supervisory) at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in eDiscovery and legal support roles across various federal agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Work at Amentum
Nicholas Koontz serves as the Lead eDiscovery Project Manager (Supervisory) at Amentum since 2020. In this role, he manages substantial amounts of Load-Ready and Electronic File Processing data, overseeing 450-600 Relativity workspaces for the U.S. Department of Justice. His responsibilities include supervising a team of project managers and technical staff, ensuring efficient data processing and review. He employs advanced analytics techniques and Technology Assisted Review to facilitate the management of large data volumes for investigations and legal cases.
Experience at the U.S. Department of Justice
Since 2020, Nicholas Koontz has been working as a Lead eDiscovery Project Manager (Supervisory) contractor for the U.S. Department of Justice. His role involves coordinating with data custodians to manage data integrity and updates, as well as assisting case teams with executing warrants and litigation processes. He utilizes advanced techniques such as Email Threading and Textual Near Duplicate Identification to enhance the efficiency of eDiscovery projects.
Previous Roles in Government Agencies
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Koontz worked at several government agencies. He was a Paralegal Specialist and Relativity Administrator at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from 2015 to 2018. He also served as an E-Discovery Specialist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Paralegal Specialist at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2013 to 2015, and worked as a Paralegal at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Background
Nicholas Koontz has a comprehensive educational background in legal studies and management. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Paralegal Studies at The George Washington University, having started in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Management from George Mason University, achieved in 2007, and a Paralegal Certificate from the same institution, obtained in 2008. Additionally, he earned an Associate's of Science in Business Administration from Northern Virginia Community College in 2005.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Nicholas Koontz possesses extensive technical skills in eDiscovery and data management. He supervises a team that employs advanced analytics and Technology Assisted Review to handle large datasets efficiently. His expertise includes managing terabytes of data and utilizing various techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity during investigations. He coordinates with teams to facilitate the processing and review of electronic evidence, supporting legal proceedings effectively.