Drew Gaibler, Director of Discovery Services

Background

Spearheads the Discovery Services team, steering a group of technologists and consultants toward operational excellence. Nearly two decades of industry experience.

Drew spearheads our Discovery Services team, steering a dynamic group of technologists and consultants toward operational excellence in line with iDS’s strategic vision. With nearly two decades of industry-leading experience, Drew has orchestrated global teams to deliver cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions for eDiscovery and analytics, adeptly guiding clients through complex legal and compliance landscapes.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Drew is an intrepid explorer, finding solace in nature alongside his beloved family and wirehaired Vizsla. His zest for challenge extends to physical pursuits, where he channels his competitive drive into running and racing. A former All-American triathlete, Drew’s journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, epitomizes his dedication to excellence, both within and beyond the realm of discovery.

AI & Discovery Expertise

Drew brings nearly two decades of experience leading technology-driven solutions in eDiscovery and analytics. His work spans advanced analytics, technology-assisted review (TAR), and AI-driven workflows, helping clients navigate complex legal and compliance landscapes with clarity, defensibility, and confidence.

Education

BA in Economics, University of Tennessee

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technology-Enhanced eDiscovery

Drew designs and implements AI-driven workflows and Cognitive Services integrations that optimize discovery processes, automate review, and scale analysis without compromising defensibility. His solutions ensure that digital evidence is fully understood, strategically actionable, and ready for high-stakes litigation and investigations.

Global Engagements

Drew has led transformative discovery and analytics projects across the US, EMEA, and APAC, including cloud-based modernization, data processing, and structured analytics. His experience supports clients operating in complex, multinational legal and compliance environments.

Thought Leadership

Drew is a recognized thought leader in AI-driven automation for eDiscovery. He regularly shares insights on best practices, innovative workflows, and the evolving role of technology in legal strategy, contributing to the broader conversation on defensible, technology-enhanced discovery.

The Sedona Conference® Working Group Series

Drew is an active member of The Sedona Conference®, Working Group 1 (Electronic Document Retention and Production) as well as Working Group 13 (AI and the Law).

Key Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP) · Relativity Certified Administrator Relativity Generative AI Pro · Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Podcast Appearances

What is at stake

The earlier you understand the evidence, the better the decisions that follow.

The evidence is abundant. But volume is not access. Access is not understanding. And understanding is not an expert opinion.

Increasingly, evidence is buried across devices, applications, databases, cloud systems, transactions, and other complex sources. It must be found, preserved, made accessible, understood, and interpreted in the context of the matter. And when expert testimony is required, that understanding must support an independent, defensible opinion.

When important evidence surfaces late, assumptions may already have become strategy. When it is identified, tested, and understood early, your team can build its strategy around what can actually be shown. This isn’t just for trial. It is also for TROs, letters rogatory, discovery requests, subpoenas, depositions, summary judgment, mediation, and arbitration.

You bring the legal expertise. We bring the evidence expertise.

iDS combines technical, analytical, and subject-matter expertise to help you move from evidence to understanding, and, when necessary, from understanding to opinion and testimony.

You know the law. We help you know the evidence.

Bring us your question

Tell us what you need to establish. We will tell you what the evidence shows, what it does not, and what it means for your case.

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