Allison Dunham
About Allison Dunham
Allison Dunham is a Senior Director of Advanced Technologies at Epiq, specializing in innovative approaches to legal investigations and litigation using AI tools. She has extensive experience in eDiscovery workflows and holds a J.D. from Michigan State University.
Current Role at Epiq
Allison Dunham serves as the Senior Director of Advanced Technologies, Case Insights at Epiq. In this role, she leads a team of legal technologists, focusing on innovative data interrogation methods. Since 2023, she has been redefining how legal teams approach internal investigations, early case assessments, and litigation through the application of advanced tools and artificial intelligence. Her leadership aims to optimize discovery efforts while ensuring defensibility in legal processes.
Previous Experience at Epiq
Allison Dunham has held multiple positions at Epiq, contributing significantly to the field of legal technology. She worked as a Director of Advanced Technologies, Case Insights from 2021 to 2023, and as a Director of Global Service Delivery, Legal Solutions from 2020 to 2021. Prior to these roles, she served as a Senior Consultant and Consultant in Technology Assisted Review from 2018 to 2020, and as a Senior Review Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her extensive experience at Epiq highlights her expertise in eDiscovery workflows.
Educational Background
Allison Dunham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Penn State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Michigan State University College of Law. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad program through Semester at Sea, enhancing her global perspective on legal issues.
Certifications and Specializations
Allison Dunham is recognized as an analytics expert and thought leader in Early Case Assessment. She holds multiple certifications, including Brainspace Analyst, Brainspace Specialist, Brainspace Administrator, and Reveal AI certifications. Furthermore, she is a Relativity Expert with certifications as a Relativity Certified User, Relativity Analytics Specialist, and Relativity Certified Administrator. Her proficiencies include leveraging AI and custom techniques for data analysis and minimization.
Contributions to Legal Technology
Allison Dunham has made significant contributions to the field of legal technology, particularly in eDiscovery and litigation support. She has co-authored a chapter in the 2022 edition of 'eDiscovery for Corporate Counsel,' showcasing her expertise and insights in the industry. Her collaborative approach with case teams and clients focuses on addressing complex issues while achieving cost savings and optimizing discovery efforts.