Catherine Barkus
About Catherine Barkus
Catherine Barkus is a Project Manager at Epiq, where she has worked since 2016 in New York City. With a background in legal and project management roles, she specializes in overseeing eDiscovery engagements and ensuring client requirements are met.
Work at Epiq
Catherine Barkus has been serving as a Project Manager at Epiq since 2016. In her role, she oversees communication flow and coordinates project resources, client training, work schedules, deadlines, and quality control processes. Her responsibilities ensure that client requirements are fully met throughout all phases of eDiscovery engagements, including collections, processing, hosting, and production. Her tenure at Epiq spans over eight years, during which she has contributed significantly to project management and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience in eDiscovery
Before joining Epiq, Catherine Barkus held various positions in the eDiscovery field. She worked as a Hosting Analyst at Modus Ediscovery from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on managing hosting environments for legal data. Prior to that, she served as a Trial Technology Consultant at Prolumina from 2006 to 2010, providing technical support for trial presentations. Additionally, she worked as a Litigation Systems Analyst at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP from 2010 to 2013, enhancing her expertise in legal technology.
Legal Background
Catherine Barkus has a solid foundation in legal support roles. She worked as a Paralegal at Williams Kastner from 2000 to 2003 and at Glp Attorneys, P.S., Inc. from 2003 to 2006. Her experience also includes serving as a Legal Assistant at Buckley & Associates, P.S. from 1998 to 2000. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of legal processes and documentation, which she has applied in her project management career.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Barkus studied Political Science with a focus on Prelaw at Washington State University. This educational background has equipped her with critical thinking and analytical skills relevant to her work in project management and eDiscovery. She possesses expertise in utilizing Relativity for conducting complex data searches and analytical reporting, enhancing her ability to manage eDiscovery projects effectively.