Ethan Ackerman counsels clients in complex litigation and all levels of governmental investigations, particularly as it relates to electronic discovery. Working with clients and also with other counsel, Ethan tailors plans for effectively handling, and minimizing, electronic discovery in civil litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings. He advises on all phases of trial and governmental investigations practice, including prelitigation counseling regarding legal hold and document preservation, information management and records retention policies. He is experienced in negotiating protective and ESI orders, orchestrating discovery response planning and motions, negotiating and defending technology-assisted reviews, and planning discovery cost recovery.
Ethan maintains an active pro bono practice, representing nonprofit organizations in litigation and individuals in benefits proceedings and appeals.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Ethan served as legislative counsel for a US senator, advising on legal and policy issues before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees, including federal courts and civil procedure rules, privacy, telecommunications, intellectual property (IP), antitrust issues, and information policy.
Member, Litigation Section, District of Columbia Bar
Member, E-Discovery Committee, District of Columbia Bar