Everlaw eDiscovery Partner | Proteus Discovery

Austin Hagen

Vice President, Operations
austin.hagen@proteusdiscovery.com

Austin leads the client services team, overseeing the strategy and execution of forensics, ESI hosting, and managed review. His 15 years of eDiscovery experience include project management, training, and consulting. Austin is responsible for process creation and documentation, workflow automation, and ensuring Proteus’ growth is geared to maintain the white-glove service Proteus clients have come to expect.

B.S., Computer Systems, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2005
Brainspace Certified Analyst
Brainspace Certified Specialist
Reveal Review
Reveal Administrator
Relativity Analytics Specialist
‍Relativity Review Management Specialist
Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA)
Relativity Expert

Ryan Rieff

Director, eDiscovery Services
ryan.rieff@proteusdiscovery.com

Ryan leads our core eDiscovery services, including ESI processing, productions, and database administration. He is a Relativity Master, a feat achieved by only about 250 of Relativity's 250,000 global users.

Prior to joining Proteus, he worked as a document review attorney, becoming proficient in platforms including Relativity, Viewpoint, and Nuix and working extensively in first pass, QC, and privilege reviews.

B.A., History, Indiana University, 2007
J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2015
Relativity Review Management Specialist
RelativityOne Certified Pro (ROCP)
Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA)
Relativity Master

Gary Smith

Senior Project Manager
gary.smith@proteusdiscovery.com

Scott Collins

Senior Project Manager
scott.collins@proteusdiscovery.com

Scott has honed his eDiscovery skills while managing projects at Proteus since 2015. Prior to joining the team, he was a document review attorney with Black Letter Discovery, and a staff attorney in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s litigation department from 2012 to 2014. Scott has also worked as a law clerk and associate attorney for other Indianapolis-area firms practicing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and property law.

Scott’s practice involves regular management and delivery of eDiscovery and Information Governance services to a wide variety of local, regional, and national clients. He enjoys serving as an intermediary between clients, outside counsel, eDiscovery vendors, and document review teams. For over five years, Scott has engaged in various high-profile document review projects, including as a first line reviewer, a QC reviewer, a team leader, and a project manager. He has worked on projects ranging from medical device litigation for a Fortune 100 subsidiary to contract litigation for a multinational chemical corporation.

B.A., Mass Communications and History, Anderson University, 1999
J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2010
RelativityOne Certified Pro (ROCP)

Sarah Barth

Senior Project Manager
sarah.barth@proteusdiscovery.com

Sarah draws on a decade of legal experience to help her clients navigate large-scale discovery matters. She brings her affinity for detail-oriented work to each stage of the process, leveraging her background as first pass reviewer, quality control reviewer, compliance counsel, project attorney, and project manager to ensure her clients' needs are translated and implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

Prior to joining Proteus, Sarah's background included facilitating large commercial real estate transactions, global enterprise regulatory compliance, and class action settlement administration.

B.A., Social Sciences, Washington State University, 2010
J.D., Environmental and Natural Law Certificate, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2013

Sarah Whitney

Project Manager
sarah.whitney@proteusdiscovery.com

B.A., International Studies, Bradley University, 2008
J.D., Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, 2012

Darryl Durham

Associate Project Manager
darryl.durham@proteusdiscovery.com

B.A., Journalism, Columbia College Chicago, 1982

Travis Morgenstern

Associate Project Manager
‍travis.morgenstern@proteusdiscovery.com

B.A., Business Administration, Fort Hays State University, 2022

Ryan Short

Vice President, Revenue
ryan.short@proteusdiscovery.com

Ryan leads business development and consults with clients to design engagements that are right-sized with respect to services, software, and cost. He is a Certified eDiscovery Specialist and holds certifications from multiple hosting and review platforms.

He also leads commercialization efforts for DiscoveryMaster, a Relativity integration developed by the Proteus leadership team, now licensed to law firms, managed services providers, consulting firms, and corporate legal teams across the globe.

B.A., Telecommunications, Indiana University, 2011
M.B.A., Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2020
Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS)
Relativity Certified Sales Professional
Reveal Sales Certified
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From Review to courtroom, seamlessly.

Everlaw is a cloud-based hosted eDiscovery platform designed to take legal teams from document ingestion through case strategy and trial preparation. Its intuitive design and built-in collaboration tools make it a strong choice for teams that value an all-in-one platform with narrative-building capabilities and modern user experience.

As part of Proteus’s technology-agnostic hosting approach, Everlaw is one of several platforms we offer depending on client needs, data profile, and case complexity. It is particularly well-suited to teams that benefit from tight integration between document review and trial preparation workflows.

Core Platform Features

Everlaw is ideal for legal teams that want a streamlined, all-in-one platform that combines powerful AI-driven document review tools with the ability to build a strategic narrative in parallel. Its user-friendly interface, combined with features typically reserved for more complex software, makes it a favorite for teams seeking efficiency without compromise.
• Cloud-native infrastructure for secure access from any location
• Real-time collaboration across multiple users for annotation, review, and narrative development
• Integrated case strategy tools including timelines, deposition prep, and transcript review
• AI-powered search and analysis, such as predictive coding, concept clustering, and audio/video support
• Security certifications including SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP Moderate, and StateRAMP
• Transparent pricing structure with no per-user fees

Everlaw + Proteus: Strategic Support at Every Stage

At Proteus, we don’t just configure your Everlaw instance, we walk alongside your team as a litigation support partner. Every Everlaw engagement includes a dedicated project manager who provides real-time communication, helps optimize workflows, and ensures your team leverages the full power of the platform.
We support:
• Workflow design for responsiveness, privilege, and issue coding
• Case setup and custom views tailored to your needs
• Team training and support for case-building tools
• Integration with Managed Document Review when extra review power is needed
• Secure document ingestion and production workflows aligned with our eDiscovery hosting infrastructure
Not sure if Everlaw is the right fit? Use our Hosted eDiscovery Decision Tree to explore your options.

Everlaw Technology Backed by Proteus Support

As a technology-neutral eDiscovery partner, Proteus provides platform selection, configuration, and matter-specific support. If Everlaw is the right fit for your workflow, our team—led by a dedicated project manager—will help implement and maintain the environment throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle.
Our support may include:
• Workflow design and custom views
• Team onboarding and training
• Coordination with internal and external legal teams
• Integration with Managed Document Review services as needed
If you're evaluating platforms, you can explore how Everlaw compares to other options using our Hosted eDiscovery Decision Tree, or learn more about our full suite of hosted solutions.

Ready to See What Everlaw Can Do?

Schedule a free consultation with Proteus to explore how Everlaw can support your case strategy. We’ll match the platform’s strengths to your matter’s needs—and stand with you as a strategic advisor every step of the way.

Learn more about our Hosted eDiscovery solutions