Board of Directors
Elliot Nierman
President
Elliot Nierman is a legal technology executive with over 20 years in engineering leadership and strategic product development. He has served in roles including Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Engineering, and currently as Technical Director at Nextpoint, guiding the creation of secure, scalable, and innovative solutions for law firms, corporate legal departments and operations teams, and advisory firms. Passionate about collaboration, AI-driven innovation, and operational excellence, Elliot is dedicated to advancing best practices in engineering in the eDiscovery and information governance community.
Ervin Roberson
Vice President
Ervin is a Director of Legal Managed Services at PwC in Washington, DC, bringing over 18 years of expertise in guiding organizations through complex legal investigations and litigation. He collaborates closely with clients to deliver technology-driven solutions that ensure seamless project management, rigorous quality assurance, and effective coordination with legal teams throughout discovery and investigative processes.
Prior to rejoining PwC’s U.S. team, Ervin led PwC Malaysia’s Digital Forensics and eDiscovery practice, supporting clients across Southeast Asia and serving as an Expert Witness in the Malaysian High Court. He has successfully managed large-scale, multi-country investigations, including a landmark anti-corruption case spanning eight countries, and overseen global data preservation initiatives for a leading pharmaceutical company.
Ervin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Howard University and is certified in key industry platforms such as Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, and EnCase. He is deeply committed to mentoring colleagues and advancing innovations in areas like social media discovery and generative AI, ensuring clients benefit from the latest legal technology. Outside of work, Ervin actively participates in professional communities and enjoys exploring trends in gaming and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights.
Joe Martinez
Secretary
Joe Martinez is President of eDiscovery Services at Complete Legal and a U.S. Army veteran with more than two decades of experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, and information security. In his current role, he leads national teams delivering comprehensive solutions across the full spectrum of the eDiscovery lifecycle: from forensic collections and hosting to consulting, compliance, and information governance. Joe serves law firms, corporations, and government agencies as a trusted advisor, helping them navigate complex data challenges, leverage advanced technology, and implement defensible, efficient workflows tailored to their unique legal and regulatory environments. He is passionate about promoting the effective use of technology and AI in the legal space to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client outcomes.
As a Counterintelligence Special Agent in the United States Army, Joseph managed global operations to protect Department of Defense information systems, conducting high-level investigations, incident response, and forensic collections worldwide. In the private sector, he has managed complex forensic and network intrusion investigations, designed and implemented forensic programs for Fortune 500 and 1000 organizations, and delivered education and training encompassing the entire EDRM.
Joseph is a Relativity Expert, Relativity Certified Administrator, and holder of the GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC). A frequent speaker at national conferences including ILTACON, RelativityFest, and the Techno Security Conference, he is dedicated to advancing education, collaboration, and excellence within the eDiscovery community.
Charles Graham
Public Relations & Marketing
Charles Graham has been working in E-Discovery since 2018 and received his CEDS certification in 2020. Currently Charles is employed at the Department of Justice on FOIA and E-Discovery support. Charles believes that ACEDS continues to play a pivotal role in elevating the E-Discovery field.
Daphne Martin
Membership
Daphne Martin is a senior staff attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in e-Discovery for litigation and regulatory matters. She joined Covington in 2016.
Daphne focuses her practice on complex litigation, electronic discovery, and government investigations. She works extensively with other Covington attorneys to develop their cases in an efficient and cost-effective manner by utilizing Covington’s internal review platforms as well as external e-discovery review platforms and analytics tools.
Daphne also has previously served as an adjunct faculty member of University of Phoenix, teaching Taxation, Business Law, Enterprise Risk, and Small Business Risk and Tax Management.
Julian Ackert
Director at Large
Mr. Julian Ackert, a Managing Director at iDiscovery Solutions (iDS) in Washington DC, has over 20 years of consulting and project management experience in the technology and litigation industries. He has extensive experience with forensic data collection, computer forensic analysis, creating and implementing preservation and collection strategies, managing electronic data processing and review endeavors, analyzing complex transactional data systems, and working with large multi-national corporations to establish and develop methodologies and best practices for litigation preparedness. Mr. Ackert has written expert reports and provided testimony on the forensic preservation, acquisition, and analysis of electronic information. Additionally, he has worked on several international projects involving complex data privacy, collection, and review challenges.
Shameka Glover
Director at Large
Shameka Glover is the Chief of Staff at iDiscovery Solutions (iDS). She is a people-driven, emotionally intelligent leader with decades of experience in professional services, including 12+ in the eDiscovery industry. She serves as a strategic partner focused on aligning culture, engagement, and operations to elevate both the employee and client experience. A dynamic force with magnetic energy, Shameka is an advocate for all voices in the industry and is committed to building inclusive, connected environments where everyone can thrive.
Monica Harris
Director at Large
Monica Harris is with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), where she is spearheading the organization’s first formal product management function and driving innovation across arbitration technology platforms. She is also the Founder and Principal Consult Harris Collective (CHC), a consultancy dedicated to helping legal technology companies accelerate product adoption.
With deep experience across the legal technology and eDiscovery ecosystem, Monica has led initiatives in product development, marketing, sales, customer success, and operations. She has held leadership roles at industry leaders such as KLDiscovery, Consilio, and Cellebrite, and has also supported major federal initiatives at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A recognized thought leader, Monica, has spoken at leading industry conferences including LegalWeek, ILTACON, Relativity Fest, the Masters Conference, and TechnoSecurity, as well as numerous regional and chapter events. Her perspectives on technology adoption and eDiscovery trends have been published widely, including on JD Supra and in community forums.
She is currently a Director at Large for ACEDS and serves as Regional Director of International Chapters for Women in eDiscovery, on the Advisory Committee of NExT (Network for Excellence in Tech Law), and on the Global Advisory Council of the EDRM. She has previously served as President of the ACEDS DC Chapter, a Board Member of the Masters Conference, and Assistant Director of the Women in eDiscovery DC Chapter.
Kathleen Maloney
Director at Large
With over 20 years of legal and eDiscovery experience, Kathleen leads eDiscovery project teams with a strong focus on innovation and efficiency. Her expertise spans eDiscovery, legal operations, compliance, and leveraging analytics to enhance successful project outcomes. She has demonstrated success in managing project scope, budgeting, and resource allocation while fostering collaboration across stakeholders. Dedicated to advancing eDiscovery, data privacy, Gen AI, and litigation management solutions, she delivers results that prioritize client outcomes and organizationalbenchmarks. Known for empowering high-performing teams, she contributes to leadership development and mentoring of her team members. Kathleen’s mission is to streamline complex discovery projects while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
James Perkins
Director at Large
James Perkins brings over 25 years of experience in the eDiscovery industry. As Chief Client Officer of Innovative Driven, he leads by example through his relentless pursuit of client satisfaction and operational excellence while encouraging continued learning and professional development. In his dedication to providing exceptional customer service to Innovative Driven’s clients, Perkins recognizes that no two companies or matters are the same. By prioritizing and understanding the needs and requirements of each matter and client, he can develop and deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions across the company. Perkins has developed and maintained many long-standing client relationships over the past 19 years and has been vital in the growth of the company as one of the top litigation support and eDiscovery providers in the industry.
Toni Vines
Director at Large
Ms. Vines is a seasoned Program Manager based in DC, with over 20 years of experience driving success on cross-functional teams. She excels in fostering strong relationships with government clients and corporate stakeholders, supporting attorneys, executives, software developers, and subject matter experts. Throughout her career, Ms. Vines has prioritized compliance standards and confidentiality protocols, earning the trust and reliability of her clients. Her communication style is characterized by transparency and accuracy, reflecting her principle of accountability. As a leader, she sets an example for her teams, ensuring projects are completed successfully while maintaining scope and adhering to timelines. .
Nick Wittenberg
Immediate Past President
Nicholas Wittenberg is Corporate Counsel and Senior Advisor for Legal Technology and Innovation at Armedia. . He works on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) into the Federal family for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and privacy requests, litigation matters, regulatory investigations, in addition to working with state and local partners in implementing legal technology strategies. Previously he was Detailed to The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) as Senior Legal Counsel. In this role he worked on matters including providing legal advice to The President’s Science Advisor (The Director of The Office) and The U.S. Chief Technology Officer on constitutional law, Executive Orders, pending legislation, international agreements, ethics, fiscal and appropriations law, stakeholder engagement, public-private partnerships, administrative law, environmental law, government contracts, co-sponsorships, and information disclosure related to science and technology policy. Furthermore, he worked on policy matters involving artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, lawful access, and end-to-end encryption in relation to Constitutional protections, regulatory frameworks, and Court opinions in navigation of the field.