Laura A. Zubulake

After earning a M.B.A. degree in economics from New York University, I launched my career on Wall Street. As an executive in institutional equity departments, I consulted and marketed to portfolio managers at mutual, hedge, and pension funds concerning asset allocation, derivative securities, portfolio insurance, hedging strategies, macro-economics, and Asian company stock selection. In 1991, my book The Complete Guide to Convertible Securities Worldwide was published by John Wiley & Sons. Strategic decisions I made from 2002-2005 resulted in landmark law concerning electronic discovery and in part influenced changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. In 2005, I was named by senior editors at Fast Company, a management magazine, as one of The Courageous Few, the "10 rare leaders who did the right thing."

My passion for travel influences my hobbies: photography, painting, and writing. I have two works-in-progress. The first is a non-fiction account of my experiences during the years 1999-2005 and second, a political novel based in South America.

I consult and speak to professional audiences concerning e-discovery with a speciality in the financial industry. My public speaking efforts:

Managing the Costs of E-Discovery in the Current Economic Climate: Proactive Records Management. Panelist The Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. June 2009 Washington D.C.

Women in E-Discovery, Keynote Luncheon Speaker; May 2009 Sponsored by KPMG New York, NY

Repurposing e-Discovery Tools and Processes to Comply With Increased Regulatory Demands for Monitoring and Reporting- Panelist; February 2009 E-Discovery for Financial Services International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) New York, NY

Trends of the Financial Banking Services Sector - Co-Panelist; Implications from a Corporate Viewpoint Since FRCP Amendments – Panelist; The Positive Impact Effective Records and Information Management Can have on E-Discovery- Panelist; October 2008. Master’s Conference Washington D.C.

Enterprise Security and E-Discovery - A Global Holistic Approach. Featured Luncheon Speaker. September 2007. Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Washington D.C.

Zubulake, the Federal Rules, Ethics and Beyond: Perspectives for Corporate Counsel. Keynote Speaker. October 2006. Fios Inc. and the Association of Corporate Counsel Greater New York Chapter.

2nd E-Discovery – Real World Solutions and Practical Strategies in a Changing Environment. Speaker. September 2006. IQPC. New York, NY.

Electronic Evidence Thought Leadership Series Judicial Reflections & Inside Perspectives: How Zubulake I-V changed the practice of law. Laura Zubulake & Judge John Carroll speakers. March 2006. 2006 Kroll Ontrack Events. New York, NY.

E-Discovery - Real World Solutions and Practical Strategies In a Complex and Challenging Environment. Special Participation Speaker. February 2006. IQPC Miami, FL.


The Courageous Few, Fast Company Sept 2005 Issue 98. www.fastcompany.com/magazine/98/open_courageous.html

Selected Works

Nonfiction
The Complete Guide to Convertible Securities Worldwide
A book explaining the characteristics and evaluation techniques of global convertible securities.

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