RelativityOne Hosting & Services

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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Enterprise-Grade Power for Complex Litigation

RelativityOne is a cloud-native hosted eDiscovery platform designed for legal teams managing high-volume, high-stakes matters. Known for its scalability, robust analytics, and broad integration ecosystem, RelativityOne is often the preferred choice for enterprise litigation. As part of Proteus’s technology-agnostic approach, RelativityOne is one of several platforms we offer to ensure the right fit based on your team’s goals, complexity, and data landscape.

Core Platform Features

RelativityOne is best suited for teams that need best-in-class scalability, advanced analytics, and complete control over the eDiscovery lifecycle. Its infrastructure and toolset offer a comprehensive solution for law firms and corporate legal departments facing complex cases.·
‍Cloud-native SaaS architecture with automatic upgrades and no infrastructure maintenance·
‍Advanced AI-integrated tools for review, privilege detection, and case strategy·
‍End-to-end eDiscovery workflows including legal hold, processing, review, analytics, and production·
‍Scalable performance that adjusts dynamically based on data volume and processing needs·
‍Broad integrations via the Relativity App Hub, connecting dozens of legal tech tools·
‍Robust security and compliance with SOC 2 Type II certification and FedRAMP alignment

RelativityOne + Proteus: Strategic Support at Every Stage

RelativityOne offers a foundation, and Proteus brings the strategy that drives outcomes. When deployed with Proteus, every RelativityOne matter includes support from a dedicated project manager and certified Relativity professionals who tailor workflows, train teams, and help manage case complexity.
We support:
• Workflow development for responsiveness, privilege, and QC
• Custom workspace configuration and user access control
• Training for attorneys and legal ops teams on analytics and AI features
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
• Integration with Managed Document Review services for large-scale review projects
• Secure ingestion, production, and compliance alignment within our Hosted eDiscovery infrastructure
If you're comparing platforms, use our Hosted eDiscovery Decision Tree to evaluate options based on your needs.

RelativityOne Technology Backed by Proteus Support

RelativityOne is a great fit when:
• You’re dealing with multi-terabyte data volumes or rolling productions
• Your case involves multiple reviewers, complex privilege layers, or regulatory scrutiny
• You require robust, scalable infrastructure trusted by global corporations and AmLaw 100 firms
As a technology-neutral litigation support partner, Proteus ensures RelativityOne is implemented in a way that supports your case—not the other way around. Our team brings together litigation insight, technical precision, and direct communication throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle.

Evaluating RelativityOne for Your Team?

Schedule a consultation to discuss whether RelativityOne fits your matter’s scope and timeline. Proteus will guide you through configuration, workflow design, and project support from day one.

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