Cara Hughes
About Cara Hughes
Cara Hughes is the SVP of Global Litigation at UnitedLex, with extensive experience in eDiscovery strategies and a background in international law and relations.
Current Role at UnitedLex
Cara Hughes serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Litigation at UnitedLex. In this role, she leads discovery strategies on significant litigation cases, including matters related to Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) and opioids. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing complex litigation processes and ensuring effective eDiscovery strategies are in place.
Previous Experience at Special Counsel
Cara Hughes held multiple positions at Special Counsel, including Senior Director, Director of Delivery, and Vice President of Managed Review. She worked there from 2014 to 2021, contributing to the organization for a total of seven years. During her tenure, she managed teams of over 250 attorneys and developed strategies for managed review services.
Educational Background
Cara Hughes has a diverse educational background. She earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from Université Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, she studied International Relations at Washington College.
Legal and Research Experience
Cara Hughes has extensive legal experience, having worked in various capacities that include Field Researcher at UC Hastings Sponsored Research and Clinic Participant at UC Hastings Refugee and Human Rights Clinic. She also served as a Graduate Research Fellow at UC Hastings College of the Law and as a Research Assistant at Trinity College, Dublin. Her roles have contributed to her expertise in legal research and advocacy.
Advisory Role and Impact
Cara Hughes has served as a trusted advisor to major corporations, including the largest company in the world and the fifth-largest bank in the U.S. Her advisory roles highlight her expertise in legal matters and her ability to navigate complex litigation environments effectively.