Daniel Benjamin Garrie

Daniel Garrie is the co-head of ZEK’s Cybersecurity Practice, and coordinates the firm’s privacy, forensics and e-discovery practices. Daniel Garrie is one of the most sought-after cyber security and e-discovery experts in the country having advised federal and state judges.

Mr. Garrie’s unique technical skills allows the Cybersecurity Practice to provide unparalleled substantive assistance to clients before, during and after Cybersecurity breaches.  This allows clients to prevent incidents, get faster and deeper clarity concerning ongoing breaches, respond to litigation, and reduce their overall Cybersecurity liability. Mr. Garrie works with clients to create and implement global effective responses to cybersecurity attacks, including data breach notifications, incidence response plans and crisis management counseling. In addition, Mr. Garrie has written over 100 articles on legal and technology topics and has lectured to the bench and bar all over the United States. He is also the author of “Plugged in Guide to Software”, “E-Discovery & Dispute Resolution”, and “Cyber Warfare and the Law” published by Thomson Reuters.

Mr. Garrie holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in computer science and appears as comfortable talking with entrepreneurs as he is with developers, lawyers, and judges.  Mr. Garrie has garnered a national reputation at the intersection of computer forensics and the law, and he remains the Executive Managing Partner of Law & Forensics, a legal-consulting firm that works with clients across industries on software, cyber security, e-discovery, and digital forensic issues. Prior to joining the practice of law Mr. Garrie built and sold several technology start-up companies. With an affinity for building start-ups and shaping a leadership team, Daniel is an active advisor and board member for a number of different companies, including , Norse Corp, and Eccentex.

Today, Mr. Garrie serves as the Executive Managing Partner for Law & Forensics, a legal consulting firm, and as general counsel to Pulse Advisory, a venture development group. Daniel is a seasoned E-Discovery Special master retained for complex high stakes cases nationwide in both federal and state courts in cases involving claims into the billions of dollars. He has acted as Discovery Referee in disputes worldwide arising out of employment termination; failed mergers and patent licensing issues; valuation disputes involving software and internet technology companies ranging from $500,000 to $25 million. He has served as an Electronically Stored Information Liaison, Neutral and Expert for the L.A. Superior Courts, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 7th Circuit, New York Supreme Court, and Delaware Supreme Court.

Daniel is active in many charitable organizations and serves on the Board of Friends of Yemin Orde. He is an avid skier.