David Kessler

David Kessler is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law and a partner at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in New York, where he co-heads the E-Discovery and Information Management Practice and co-chairs the firm's Cloud Computing Task Force. His expertise spans intellectual property litigation, e-discovery, data management, and cyber security.

His educational background includes:

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (J.D.)
• Fels School of Government (M.P.A.)

Professor Kessler's research focuses on e-discovery methodologies, data privacy frameworks, and cyber security compliance, with significant contributions to electronic document retention standards through the Sedona Conference. His work bridges legal theory and technical implementation for litigation readiness.

His publications reveal evolving trends toward iterative search approaches in e-discovery, cross-border data governance conflicts, and the 'reasonable steps' standard for evidence preservation. These works emphasize technology's critical role in modern litigation and the urgent need for internationally harmonized data management protocols.

As an active contributor to the Sedona Conference’s Working Group 1 (Electronic Document Retention) and Working Group 6 (International Electronic Information Management), Kessler shapes industry standards for e-discovery and information governance practices globally.