Litigation isn’t slowing down—and the stakes are only getting higher.

In this episode of Data Xposure, host Jenny Hamilton, Exterro’s Chief Legal Officer, is joined by Patrick Butts, Director of Legal Operations and Information Governance at Hilltop Securities, to explore what it really means to be litigation ready in today’s data-driven world.

They go beyond reactive crisis response to reveal why a smart, end-to-end playbook is essential—not just for legal efficiency, but for enterprise risk management. From proactive data governance to streamlined eDiscovery workflows, Patrick shares how leading organizations are building litigation systems that are scalable, defensible, and built to perform under pressure.

Why it Matters:
Litigation readiness is a strategic imperative. Without the right systems in place, organizations face rising legal costs, regulatory exposure, and reputational damage. This episode delivers actionable insights for legal, IT, and compliance professionals ready to lead from the front.

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In this episode of Data Xposure, host Jenny Hamilton sits down with Rasheedah Bilal, a senior litigation and eDiscovery leader at Bill.com, to explore an often-overlooked factor in litigation readiness: your team’s ability to execute under pressure, with the resources and people you already have.

Drawing from Rasheedah’s journey from the military to the classroom to the corporate legal world, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to be "ready." It’s not about chasing the perfect resourcing model, it’s about coaching people toward their strengths, bridging gaps across departments, and leading with trust, especially when expectations don’t match reality.

Jenny and Rasheedah unpack how misaligned roles, unclear responsibilities, and rigid expectations can stall progress in high-stakes matters, and what leaders can do to build cross-functional muscle memory between legal, IT, and security.

Because at the end of the day, litigation success isn’t just about tools or processes. It’s about people and how well they work together when it counts.

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On this episode of Data Xposure, forensic expert Robert Fried joins host Justin Tolman to unpack what true data loss prevention (DLP) requires in today’s volatile environment. This isn’t about box-checking software—it’s about building systems that protect your organization’s most sensitive assets without grinding operations to a halt.

Drawing from decades of frontline investigations, Fried shares why many companies fail to detect—or properly respond to data leaks, and how legal, security, and compliance leaders can better collaborate when the stakes are highest.

You’ll learn:

• Why data loss is escalating across industries and who’s most vulnerable right now
• How forensic readiness gives organizations a crucial edge in crisis response
• When and why outside experts are critical to preserving legal defensibility
• Why communication breakdowns are still the #1 risk amplifier during investigations
• How to balance AI’s efficiency with the irreplaceable nuance of human judgment
• What emotionally intelligent leadership looks like when your company is under scrutiny

Whether you’re navigating new SEC cybersecurity rules, juggling breach notification obligations, or trying to secure a buy-in for DLP tools, this episode will arm you with practical insight and strategic perspective.

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2026 will mark a turning point for organizations managing sensitive data across legal, privacy, security, and forensics. With AI creating new categories of discoverable data, regulators increasing demands for documentation, and courts penalizing manual, inconsistent processes, the old playbook is no longer defensible.

In this webcast, Fahad Diwan, Jenny Hamilton, and Justin Tolman deliver a fast, insightful breakdown of 2025’s biggest trends—and their predictions for what comes next. Expect clear guidance on how to modernize preservation, rationalize data sources, prepare for AI governance, and build a defensible, automated strategy that stands up to both regulators and opposing counsel.

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What does it take to build a privacy program from the ground up in a high-growth, cloud-native tech company? In this episode, host Fahad Diwan sits down with Jamie Massaro, Senior Privacy Analyst at Spectro Cloud—a platform that helps enterprises manage and scale data environments across cloud, on-prem, and edge—to unearth the practical lessons learned from the frontline.

Together, they explore how to set and evolve priorities when moving from manual spreadsheets to a scalable program, the most surprising roadblocks and biggest challenges in building a privacy-first culture, the essential role of technology in enabling—or hindering—compliance at scale, why privacy can't be a silo and must connect to a broader data risk strategy, and what emerging trends in data governance and security other leaders might be missing.

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The Karen Read murder trial gripped the nation with its dramatic allegations—but behind the headlines, it was digital evidence that took center stage. From text metadata to mobile tracking and surveillance video, forensic data shaped both the legal arguments and the media narrative.

In this episode of Data Xposure, host Jenny Hamilton, General Counsel at Exterro sits down with Jeffrey Mayer, Partner at Akerman LLP to unpack what this high-profile case reveals about modern data risk. They explore how preservation missteps, investigative decisions, and public scrutiny can expose gaps—not just in legal teams, but across security and IT as well.

This case is a powerful reminder: when digital evidence goes public, your systems, processes, and people better be in sync.

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When digital investigations hit a wall, the root cause is often hiding in plain sight: poor information governance.

In this episode of Data Xposure, brought to you by Exterro, host Justin Tolman sits down with Allan Buxton, Managing Director of Data Breach and Forensics at Epiq Global, to expose the real-world consequences of governance gaps in forensic investigations. From ballooning costs to missed evidence, Allan shares how the absence of structured data policies can cripple an organization's ability to respond swiftly and defensibly when an incident strikes.

You’ll learn what separates forensic-ready organizations from those flying blind, why outside experts often struggle to help without the right groundwork, and the tactical steps legal, compliance, and security leaders can take now to avoid chaos later. If your team touches incident response or e-discovery—even occasionally—this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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California has just finalized sweeping new privacy regulations—and they cut straight into the daily operations of legal, privacy, and security teams. From automated decision-making tools that now require notice, opt-outs, and appeal rights, to mandatory risk assessments and independent cybersecurity audits, these rules are reshaping how organizations must govern data and technology.

In this episode of Data Xposure – The Podcast for Data Risk Leaders, host Fahad Diwan sits down with Stephen F. Fusco, Data Privacy Officer & Senior Counsel at Danone North America, to unpack what these rules really mean in practice. They explore where businesses are most likely to underestimate their impact, how to stand up “right-sized” compliance programs without stalling innovation, and the concrete steps teams should take this quarter to stay ahead of California’s mandate.

For leaders navigating the intersection of value and vulnerability in data, this conversation offers both urgent clarity and practical next moves.

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What happens when the sharpest minds in legal, privacy, and security come together to solve the world’s hardest data problems?

Recorded live onsite at the close of Exterro’s XChange 2025 in Denver—the industry’s leading conference for managing enterprise data risk—this special edition of Data Xposure brings you inside the conversations shaping the future of data governance, compliance, and security.

Join hosts Jenny Hamilton (Legal), Fahad Diwan (Privacy & Governance), and Justin Tolman (Forensics) as they debrief the most urgent insights, candid challenges, and unexpected takeaways from three packed days of sessions, panels, and hallway conversations with the people responsible for protecting sensitive data inside global organizations.

You’ll hear:

• Why AI governance emerged as the theme across legal, privacy, and security tracks
• How leaders are navigating regulatory fatigue and building resilience under pressure
• What teams are doing today to improve forensic readiness and cross-functional alignment
• What surprised even the most seasoned data professionals this year
  
  

Whether you were at XChange or missed it, this episode captures the pulse of where data risk is headed—and what enterprise leaders are doing to stay ahead of it.

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In the past year, several massive data breaches—impacting tens of millions of people—have exposed a troubling pattern: when legal, security, and forensics teams aren’t aligned, the fallout is faster, costlier, and harder to contain. In this episode of Data Xposure, host Justin Tolman talks with John Wilson, CISO at HaystackID and a veteran in digital forensics and incident response, to unpack how cross-functional silos can derail breach response—and what that means for organizations managing sensitive data in high-stakes environments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why traditional forensic processes struggle in large-scale breaches—and how to fix them.
• The real-world consequences of siloed legal, security, and privacy responses.
• How to build forensic playbooks that support fast, compliant breach response across functions.

If your legal and security teams only align during a crisis, this episode might be your warning shot.

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