Todd Takashi Itami

As the Director of Artificial Intelligence and E-Discovery Solutions at Covington, Todd Itami advises leading global companies on the application of machine learning to legal and business tasks, electronic discovery (ediscovery), information governance, and strategic software development. Todd has successfully led e-discovery efforts and resolved legal challenges in cases ranging from small private disputes to some of the largest litigations and investigations in U.S. history.

With a deep understanding of both legal and technical aspects of a case, Todd provides comprehensive guidance to his clients. His expertise ranges from the intricate details of digital forensics, computer hardware, and data preservation, to traditional legal tasks such as negotiations, briefings, depositions, and trials. By combining significant technical experience with the highest levels of legal practice, Todd addresses even the most intractable legal/technical problems.

Todd provides his clients with significant cost savings implementing artificial intelligence, workflow automation, system optimization, and careful software deployment. He also advises on competitive market pricing for e-discovery vendor services, ensuring that his clients receive the highest levels of performance at the lowest possible cost.

In addition to his legal role, Todd is a primary author of bespoke software solutions and a leader in large-scale legaltech software development projects for both his clients and the firm. As a trusted advisor in the software industry, he has played a crucial role in shaping the future of document review tools by integrating cutting-edge large language models into the next generation of software.