Kassi Burns
About Kassi Burns
Kassi Burns is a Senior Attorney with extensive experience in the legal field, including roles at King & Spalding and eDiscoverist, which she founded. She specializes in the intersection of law and technology, focusing on the implications of emerging technologies and has been actively engaged in the eDiscovery community.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Kassi Burns serves as a Senior Attorney at King & Spalding, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she engages with clients, providing legal expertise and support in various areas of law. Her responsibilities include collaborating with partners and C-suite clients, ensuring high-quality legal service and client engagement.
Previous Experience at King & Spalding
Before her current role, Kassi Burns worked at King & Spalding as a Senior Staff Attorney for a brief period in 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the firm's legal operations and supported various projects, demonstrating her adaptability and expertise in the legal field.
Professional Background in eDiscovery
Kassi Burns has a significant background in eDiscovery, having worked as an eDiscovery Project Manager at Special Counsel from 2011 to 2013. She later held multiple roles at Cobra Legal Solutions, including Director of Legal Services and Vice President of Legal Professional Services. Her experience in these positions has equipped her with a deep understanding of legal technology and data management.
Educational Background
Kassi Burns has a diverse educational background. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Tulane University Law School, where she studied law from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she studied Business Management at Henderson State University, achieving a BBA with honors from 1996 to 2000. She also attended the University of Canterbury and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she explored various subjects, including MBA and Maori Culture.
Engagement with Legal Technology and Community
Kassi Burns is the founder and blogger at eDiscoverist, where she focuses on the implications of emerging technologies such as blockchain and web3 on the legal profession. She actively engages with the eDiscovery community through social media, particularly under the handle @eDiscoverist. Kassi also speaks at industry events, sharing insights on legal technology and regulatory issues affecting startups.