We are pleased to announce the first members of the Dallas City Advisory Board of Law Rocks. City Advisory Boards provide invaluable support and knowledge for Law Rocks, ensuring we flourish in the community. We are beyond grateful to these individuals for joining the Dallas chapter, chaired by Law Rocks Board member, Joy Murao. For more information on our upcoming March 6, 2025 event on the Law Rocks Dallas page.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR -
JOY MURAO
Joy Murao brings a wealth of experience to the legal profession, with a career spanning over 25 years at the intersection of law and IT. Her contributions have been pivotal in establishing and directing the legal operations/practice support departments of leading firms, including Latham & Watkins and Paul Hastings, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and excellence in this space. Joy is a strong advocate for legal education and tech adoption, holding leadership roles in prominent legal organizations such as the California Lawyers Association (CLA), Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), and Women in eDiscovery (WIE)
Her commitment to the industry led her to establish Practice Aligned Resources (PAR), where she continues her mission of empowering lawyers and paralegals with technology. The PAR Center, under her guidance, has become a beacon for legal education, professional networking, and technology showcases in Los Angeles. Hosting a variety of events, from eDiscovery Day celebrations to technology user groups, career coaching sessions, webinars, and podcasts, the center has solidified its place as a hub for professional development in the local community.
Building on the success of the Los Angeles PAR Center, Joy is now embarking on an innovative journey with The PAR Center Pop-Up. This initiative captures the essence of the original PAR Center, transforming it into a mobile format, making legal technology education and resources accessible to a broader audience. Through a month-long Pop-Up format, Joy continues to demonstrate her commitment to the integration of legal expertise and technological advancement, paving the way for the future of legal education and practice.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
ERIC BOYD
Director of Litigation Support, Troutman Pepper Locke
Eric Boyd is a distinguished legal technology expert with over 24 years of experience in eDiscovery, computer forensics, litigation support, and trial presentation. As the Director of Litigation Support at Troutman Pepper Locke, Eric spearheads strategic initiatives that leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize legal processes, streamline operations, and deliver significant cost savings for clients. His comprehensive understanding of technology, software, litigation processes, and vendor management ensures efficient and precise support across multiple legal domains.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
JERRY BUI
Jerry is the Founder & CEO of Right Forensics and a highly sought-after digital forensics expert with over 20 years of experience. Corporations frequently rely on him for regulatory responses, trade secret disputes, and expert witness testimony in computerforensics.He serves as an external advisor to INTERPOL, contributing to Metaverse Forensics and Synthetic Media programs, and has partnered with AARP to educate vulnerable populations on avoiding deepfake scams.Jerry also works with the Financial Services Volunteer Corp, providing technical assistance to Digital Investigators in Southern Africa. Known for his expertise, he is often requested for in-depth forensic examinations and serves as a court-appointed neutral to advance stalled cases in ediscovery.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
KEVIN CLARK
Kevin M. Clark serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Right Discovery, a leader in the legal technology and eDiscovery industry, based in Dallas, Texas. At the helm of Right Discovery, Kevin's leadership is defined by his ability to blend legal strategies with business objectives, maximizing value and operational excellence. He is dedicated to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to meet the evolving needs of Right Discovery's clients.With a career spanning over two decades, Kevin has established himself as a visionary in the field, known for his transformative leadership and innovative approach in legal technology and eDiscovery across various prestigious law firms and service providers.His professional journey commenced at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he honed his skills in eDiscovery and legal project management. His expertise grew through progressive leadership roles at Cobra Legal Solutions LLC in Chennai, India, and at TrustPoint International in New York and Washington, DC, where he provided strategic advice and managed client relationships. Kevin further enhanced his leadership credentials at Compliance Discovery Solutions and Hire Counsel in Washington, DC, focusing on eDiscovery, managed review, data management, and process innovation. His tenure at Holland & Knight LLP, and its predecessor Thompson & Knight LLP, solidified his reputation as a leader in legal support services delivery and litigation support management. In his role as Discovery Counsel and Vice President, Analytics and Review Operations at HaystackID in Dallas, TX, Kevin was instrumental in managing the Managed Review Division, focusing on operations, review management, and strategic planning. His innovative approach in leveraging the latest in automation, data analytics,and predictive technologies and artificial intelligence has distinguished him as a visionary leader in legal project and process management.Kevin holds a Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Illinois. He further advanced his legal qualifications by completing the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT)at the University of Oxford, leading to his admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Additionally, Kevin is admitted to practice in Texas, the District of Columbia, and Illinois.An active Director at the Master's Conference, Kevin brings his wealth of knowledge to this leading legal conference focusing on legal technology and data discovery. His commitment to the community is evident from his service as a Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem in Sunnyvale, Texas and his dedication to pro bono legal work for veterans. Kevin is also a prolific writer and thought leader, contributing to several industry publications, and holds numerous certifications in legal technology and privacy. Throughout his career, Kevin has been instrumental in driving growth, expanding international operations, and implementing strategic initiatives, significantly advancing legal technology solutions, process efficiencies, and client service delivery.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
MELISSA HEIDRICK
Melissa is the founder of mmData, an organization dedicated to spatial computing for the legal sector. She is a technology columnist for the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Magazine,and serves as Of Counsel for Kidd Production LLP, a Texas-based oil company. She is the Directorof Social Media and Brand Management for the nonprofit organization, Women in eDiscovery,and a Director at Large for the North Texas chapter of ACEDS. Melissa and her husband run anexotic animal farm outside of Dallas.Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Melissa earned her J.D. from Southern Methodist University’sDedman School of Law, and her B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin. She has extensiveexperience leading cross functional legal teams and managing the execution of complexdiscovery matters. She also develops, implements, manages, and vets emerging legal andeDiscovery technology solutions -with a special interest in AI and spatial computing projects.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
ALEX JACOBS
Alex Jacobs has more than twenty-four years of experience answering discovery requests and assisting clients with internal investigations in civil litigation and in response to a criminal, governmental, or regulatory subpoena.He has worked within service providers, consulting firms, law firms, and industry startups. Mr. Jacobs works on clients’ most complex matters, using cutting-edge technology to minimize risk and cost. He is experienced and certified in multiple technology platforms and regularly creates new workflow tools as bespoke deliverables for client engagements.Mr. Jacobs has worked on high-profile matters in most major industry verticals, including aerospace, oil and gas, financial services and banking, insurance, real estate, and transportation. He is well versed in all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM), identifying cost-reduction strategies that exist upstream from the eDiscovery process. He regularly consults with clients on best practices and protocols for data governance and information management, including deploying culture and education campaigns to increase employee retention of legal department policies and procedures.
DALLAS CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER -
RICH ROBINSON
Rich Robinson is a seasoned professional in the legal-technology field with a career spanning over two decades. A graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in Psychology, Rich began his journey in 1999 in the IT department at Mintz Levin, a prominentlaw firm in Boston, Massachusetts. His extensive experience includes various roles in IT and Litigation Support at large and medium-sized law firms in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, Austin, TX, and Dallas, TX.Rich has also served as a national eDiscovery Consultant for Xact Data Discovery and spent seven years as the eDiscovery and Information Manager for JCPenney, where he honed his skills in Legal Operations. In 2019, he joined Toyota as the Director of Legal Operations and Litigation Support, bringing his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company.In addition to his professional roles, Rich is a founding board member of the bDiscovery and ACEDS chapters in Dallas and a member of the Education Advisory Committee for CLOC. He is a sought-after speaker at eDiscovery and Legal Operations conferences nationwide, sharing his insights and experiences with the broader legal-technology community.