January 9, 2023
We are pleased to announce Jon Fowler as our newest Managing Director. Based in London, Jon brings new expertise to the Secretariat team in eDiscovery, digital forensics, and unstructured data analytics.
Jon has more than 16 years of extensive experience leading and delivering on large, multi-jurisdictional disclosure exercises, with global experience including assignments in North America, Asia, and Europe. He has a particular focus on financial regulatory investigations and large-scale complex litigation.
“The need to address the monumental growth and complexities related to data and emerging technologies is ever-present in the matters we handle around the world. It is imperative we have the expertise to guide our clients through these dynamic situations. Now, with a recognized talent like Jon on our team, we are well positioned to tackle these complex challenges” says Secretariat Managing Director Don Harvey. “I am thrilled to welcome Jon to Secretariat as I know his knowledge and skills will be immediate assets to our clients and the firm overall.”
Jon’s practice focuses on assisting clients with their full disclosure strategy from data scoping and collection through data processing and review to production. He has a particular expertise in technology assisted review and frequently advises on the strategic use of analytics in disclosure exercises. Jon is regularly recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a leading expert in his field, including being named in WWL’s Data 2023 experts list.
Prior to joining Secretariat, Jon provided eDiscovery and digital forensic services at Ankura, Navigant, FTI, and KPMG. Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and a master’s degree in Forensic Computing.
Secretariat Secures No. 1 Spot on Lexology Index’s Arbitration 2025 Report
We are proud to announce that Secretariat has earned the position of No. 1, top-ranked Consulting Expert Firm in the Lexology Index Arbitration 2025 report. The report features firms and experts who have distinguished themselves as industry leaders based on their independence, sharp testifying skills, clear communications, and meticulous analytical insights.
Eric Poer, CPA, a globally recognized securities, accounting, valuation, and regulatory enforcement expert, was retained by Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP to provide expert and summary witness testimony in defense of Apple Inc., CEO Timothy Cook, and CFO Luca Maestri in a high-stakes securities class action dispute.
Neil Gaudion provided an expert report and testimony on behalf of Five Star Resort Owner, LLC, in construction dispute litigation surrounding a $2 billion Ritz-Carlton Hotel development. The jury awarded $2 million, plus interest, an amount determined from Mr. Gaudion’s testimony.