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Jay Yelton serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, Michigan State University, bringing over 30 years of practical experience as a litigator and eDiscovery team manager. He currently works as a discovery master and mediator, resolving disputes confidentially while designing proportional discovery plans for complex litigation.
His professional expertise spans eDiscovery systems implementation, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution frameworks. He emphasizes cost-effective settlement approaches through confidential mediation and has developed methodologies for managing large-scale discovery processes in high-stakes litigation.
Professional recognition includes:
- Best Lawyers in America for eDiscovery
- Best Lawyers in America for Litigation
Professor Yelton actively contributes to the legal community through leadership roles:
- Chairman of the Board for Detroit Chapter of BARBRI's Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists
- Member and project leader for E.D.R.M. Global Advisory Council
- Member and project leader for The Sedona Conference
He has delivered over 50 CLE seminars nationally on eDiscovery best practices and serves as a respected authority in developing industry standards for electronic evidence management.
