Antonio Rega
Managing Director | J.S. Held LLC
New York, NY, UNITED STATES
Head of Digital Forensics and Information Governance | E-Discovery and Regulatory Compliance Advisor | Global Investigations Leader
Biography
Antonio Rega has over 20 years of experience providing consulting, advisory, and subject matter expertise in digital forensics, information governance, data privacy, security, digital assets/blockchain technology, and discovery on behalf of global corporations and law firms. He focuses on leading complex investigations and matters involving proactive and reactive discovery and analysis, often conducting in-depth examinations of electronically stored information (ESI) across repositories (cloud-based, localized, or mobile). He regularly assists clients with advisory and strategy through all phases of investigations or litigation needs, such as proactive compliance and regulatory assessments, responses to government subpoenas and/or requests from opposing parties, or matters involving remediation and related information governance needs, among other areas of specialization.
Prior to joining J.S. Held, Antonio was part of FTI’s Technology practice, leading large-scale investigations and compliance matters involving technology-related services and subject matter expertise. Previously, Antonio led Ankura's digital forensics practice, developing and expanding their forensics and analysis capabilities; his prior experience also includes time at PwC as a director in PwC's forensics, Privacy, and eDiscovery practice. Antonio has volunteered as a guest lecturer at Fordham Law School on Data Privacy and related Technology. He contributes material and discussion as a content editor for the American Bar Association (ABA), as well as participating as a member of the Sedona Conference Trade Secrets Working Group 12.
Antonio is a leader within the Global Investigations practice, focusing on data privacy and governance. He also provides subject matter expertise and consulting services in various investigations, digital forensics, digital assets and blockchain technology, and regulatory compliance matters involving reporting to government agencies.
Industry Expertise (2)
Computer/Network Security
Legal Services
Areas of Expertise (9)
Regulatory Compliance
Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support
eDiscovery
Digital Forensics Expert Witness
Data Privacy & Governance
Digital Assets & Blockchain Tech
Digital Investigations
Emerging Data Sources
Intellectual Property (IP) & Trade Secrets Misappropriation
Accomplishments & Recognitions (2)
Who's Who Legal Consulting Expert, Digital & Data - Digital Forensic Experts (professional)
2023
Who's Who Legal Future Leader, Investigations (professional)
2022
Affiliations (6)
- Sedona Conference : Trade Secrets Working Group 12
- American Bar Association (ABA) : Content Editor
- Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals (ACAN)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE)
- Blockchain Council
Articles (2)
Inside the Healthcare Industry: Understanding Emerging Data Privacy & Security Risks and Regulations
JD Supra2023 In this Q&A conversation, Healthcare expert Magi Curtis, and Digital Investigations & Discovery experts George Platsis and Antonio Rega, discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and data privacy with government regulation as it applies to the healthcare industry.
Off-Channel Communications: How Financial Services Organizations Can Address Regulators’ Latest Target
JD Supra2023 As a number of recent headlines demonstrate, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulators have fined and penalized employers and employees in the financial services industry for non-compliance with regulations related to off-channel communications (OCC).
Links (1)
Languages (1)
- English
Education (1)
John Jay College (CUNY): B.A., Forensics 2002
Licenses and Certifications (8)
Certified Fraud Examiner
(CFE)
EnCase Certified Examiner
(EnCE)
Computer Certified Examiner
(CCE)
Licensed Private Investigator (PI)
State of Texas
Certified Information Privacy Manager
(CIPM – Pending)
TRM Labs Certified Investigator
(TRM-CI)
Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor
Blockchain Council (CCA)
Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner
CipherTrace (CTCE)
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