What does the future of digital information, data governance, and legal technology look like in a world where nearly everything is stored electronically?
In this conversation, Middlebury alumna Beth Downing ’01 explores the future of eDiscovery, digital forensics, and electronically stored information (ESI), and how innovation is reshaping the field.
As CFO of Avansic, Downing brings experience across operations, marketing, communications, and finance in a fast-growing legal tech startup serving attorneys and organizations managing complex digital data.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• How digital data is transforming the legal and business landscape
• Emerging trends in eDiscovery and digital forensics
• The future of data-driven legal investigations
• Challenges around privacy, scale, and digital evidence
• New opportunities in legal tech and data-focused careers
Downing’s interdisciplinary career reflects the increasing importance of data literacy and cross-functional skills in modern industries.
Whether you’re interested in law, data science, cybersecurity, compliance, or legal technology, this conversation offers insight into where the field is headed.