Rian Kennedy
About Rian Kennedy
Rian Kennedy serves as the Director of Legal Hold Sales at DISCO, bringing extensive experience in legal technology and compliance. With a background in data governance and a passion for automation, Kennedy has held various roles in the industry, including positions at Whitmont Legal Technologies, Advanced Discovery, and Congruity360.
Current Role at DISCO
Rian Kennedy serves as the Director of Legal Hold Sales at DISCO, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on legal hold processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in legal technology solutions. His work is based in Orange County, California, where he contributes to the company's mission of enhancing legal operations through innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Legal Technology
Prior to his current role, Rian Kennedy held several positions in the legal technology sector. He worked at Whitmont Legal Technologies as an Account Executive from 2005 to 2007. He then served as VP of Business Development at Advanced Discovery from 2007 to 2017. Most recently, he was a Senior Consultant at Congruity360 from 2017 to 2022, where he specialized in data management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Rian Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Biola University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also attended Christian Academy in Japan from 1995 to 1998. His expertise includes handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and ensuring compliance with CCPA and GDPR regulations. He specializes in In-Place Preservation (IPP) and Law Enforcement Response (LER), with a strong focus on data governance.
Contributions to Legal Technology
Rian Kennedy is actively involved in the legal technology community. He participated as an expert panelist in a webinar focused on legal hold strategies, sharing insights and best practices. Additionally, he authored a pre-conference checklist for CLOC 2024, contributing to the ongoing discourse on legal operations and technology.
Passion for Automation in Legal Technology
Rian Kennedy is passionate about automation within the legal technology sector. He aims to streamline processes and improve efficiency, reflecting his commitment to advancing legal operations through innovative solutions. His focus on automation aligns with current trends in the industry, emphasizing the importance of technology in legal practices.