Decision Makers
Board of Directors
As President and Managing Director of DOAR Litigation Consulting and a principal consultant in the firm's Discovery Consulting practice, Paul Neale has leveraged nearly 20 years of managing complex litigation matters to build one of the industry's fastest-growing companies. Under his direction, DOAR has become the only company that has centralized all services needed to manage large, complex litigation matters. Paul has assembled a management team of experts in the fields of jury consulting and trial support to create an organization whose scope of services and expertise is unmatched. Nationally recognized as an expert in overall case management with an emphasis on the management and production of electronic evidence and the use of technology at trial, Paul is a published author, speaker and accredited CLE instructor. He consults clients on implementing best practices, the current state of the law as it relates to the evolution of the rules of evidence and the impact of technology in displaying evidence on jurors' decision-making. Paul is a testifying expert in federal court regarding the proper preservation, management and production of electronic evidence and routinely supports clients in their negotiations with opposing counsel or regulatory/government agencies. He testified before the advisory committee which drafted FRE 502 dealing with privilege waiver. He has prepared affidavits outlining best practices in the handling of electronic evidence and the defensibility of response programs on behalf of his clients. He is also a member of the Sedona Conference's Working Group on Electronic Discovery, which spans a wide array of industries including financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals, media, manufacturing and individual white collar defendants. Paul graduated from Temple University with a BA degree and has taken advanced courses at the Wharton School of Business.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Long Island Association, Inc |
|
Current |
| Long Island Business News |
|
Former |
| Manhattan College |
licensed CPA |
Former |
| Manhattan College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Vice President, Business Operations |
Current |
| Hofstra University |
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Vice President & Managing Director |
Current |
| Video Conversion |
|
Current |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Manhattan College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Civil Engineering |
Former |
Scott Allen joined DOAR with more than twenty years of experience in the creation and presentation of video and multimedia programs. As Vice President of Trial Support, Scott is responsible for managing all aspects of the trial process, including trial preparation, personnel, support and technology. Prior to joining DOAR, Scott was co-founder of Rainmaker Productions, a litigation support/trial presentation and video production company that supported major litigation for some of the most respected law firms in the country, including Dewey Ballantine, O'Melveny & Myers; Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal; Lord Bissell & Brook; and White & Case. Rainmaker Productions achieved a remarkable record of having helped its clients obtain either a victory or satisfactory settlement in each matter for which they were retained. Scott also enjoyed a brilliant career in the video and film industry, with an early emphasis on television commercial production.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| White & Case Llp |
|
Former |
| Rainmaker Productions Inc |
Co-Founder |
Former |
As Vice President, General Counsel, Sheldon Greenblatt is responsible for ensuring that DOAR's business strategies, policies and programs are developed and applied in full recognition of all legal implications and risks. Mr. Greenblatt offers counsel to management regarding a myriad of issues including employment and labor law and corporate development and investment opportunities. He conducts a thorough analysis of all potential deals and has been instrumental in the negotiation and closing of major fund-raising and investment by the Company as was the case in the recent recapitalization, a private equity transaction in which DOAR raised $55M in equity and debt. In addition to his role as VP/General Counsel, Sheldon also serves as the Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors where his responsibilities include ensuring that accurate and sufficient documentation exists to meet legal requirements, and to determine when, how, and by whom the board's business is conducted, keeping the minutes of the board meetings, proposing policies and practices and ensuring that the board adheres to all provisions of the Company's by-laws. Mr. Greenblatt is well acquainted with the practice of litigation as he spent six years with major New York litigation firms where he specialized in negotiating and litigating complex professional and products-related matters. Before beginning the practice of law, he was an analyst at PaineWebber where he testified as an expert witness in securities-related litigations. Sheldon holds a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School (1993) where he received the Cornelius T. Wickersham Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics (finance concentration) from Lehigh University in 1987.
Andy Cepregi is a subject matter expert in trial strategy, trial presentation and trial technology. Andy has been a Trial Consultant at DOAR for over 6 years, during which time he has been lead consultant for at least 40 matters, including jury trials, hearings and arbitrations. In addition to extensive experience presenting evidence and demonstratives in open court, Andy has coordinated teams of professionals performing video conversion and editing, graphics design/creation and data administration in preparation for various stages of litigation. As a leader in the industry, Andy has spoken at many conferences, conducted countless CLEs and authored several articles, including his recent whitepaper, "A Critical Examination of the Need for Litigation Technolgy in ADR."
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
|
Current |
| Lighthouse International |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New York University |
MBA |
Former |
| Elmira College |
BA |
Former |
Adam Fetter has over 10 years of systems technology and infrastructure experience and has been with DOAR for 5 years. As the Director of Information Systems, Adam is responsible for all corporate technology, support, and special projects for DOAR's head quarters and remote offices. During his tenure at DOAR he has expanded the technology infrastructure to ensure maximum availability and performance. He incorporated best practices, helped drive consistency, and quality across all system related functions. He works closely with the Management Team to drive new initiatives and provide solutions for critical business data. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Old Westbury.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Greenwich Associates |
founder |
Current |
| Fargo Electronics Inc. |
Lead Director |
Current |
| George Mason University |
Professor |
Current |
| New York University |
Trustee |
Current |
| Invertix Corporation |
|
Current |
| Greenwich Associates |
Chairman |
Current |
| Btg |
Chairman |
Current |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Board Member |
Current |
| Potomac Bank of Virginia |
Director |
Current |
| The Meyer Foundation |
Director |
Current |
| ICF International, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Potomac Knowledgeway Project, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| MVM, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Inova Health System |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New York University |
Board of Trustees |
Current |
| The Titan Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Virginia Commonwealth University |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sol Translation Services, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| EFJ, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| 3E Technologies International, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Visitors |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Transcrypt |
Director |
Current |
| Icf Energy Solutions, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| E.F. Johnson Company |
Director |
Current |
| Potomac Knowledgeway Project, Inc |
Vice Chairman |
Current |
| Inova Health System |
Trustee |
Current |
| Ats Corp |
Chairman, President and CEO |
Former |
| BTG, Inc. |
CEO |
Former |
| Btg |
CEO |
Former |
| Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. |
Chairman, President and CEO of Ats Corporation |
Former |
| BTG, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Btg |
President |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
Graduate, the Owner, President's Management Program |
Former |
| C-Tec Inc. |
President |
Former |
| American Electronics Association |
Managing Director |
Former |
| U.S. Army |
Officer |
Former |
| Commonwealth of Virginia |
|
Former |
| Logicon |
|
Former |
| L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Titan Corporation |
|
Former |
| Professional Services Council |
Chairman |
Former |
| The Meyer Foundation |
Chair, Chairman, Greenwich Associates, Llc |
Former |
| Reroute, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| American Electronics Association |
Chairman |
Former |
| CM Equity Partners, L.P. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Virginia Economic Development Partnership |
Chairman |
Former |
| Wolftrap Foundation for the Performing Arts |
Chairman |
Former |
| Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce |
Chairman |
Former |
| Phillips International, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| World Congress |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| New York University |
Ph.D Degrees In Mathematics |
Former |
| New York University |
M.S. |
Former |
| New York University |
A.B. |
Former |
| American Electronics Association |
Member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Rialto Furniture Company, Inc. |
Operations Manager |
Former |
| St. John's University |
Bachelor of Science In Economics |
Former |
John Hicks in his role as a Director in the Trial Consulting practice, is primarily responsibile for the conceptualization and development of strategic analytical graphics for use during trial, hearings, and arbitrations. He specializes in providing strategic insight and creating case-specific graphics in patent and securities litigation, contract disputes, and white collar matters. Prior to joining DOAR, John used his expertise in psychology to develop political campaign materials, incorporating many of the same persuasive communication techniques he now uses in the courtroom. He has played an integral role in numerous cases, including CEA v. CMO, Hexion Chemical Corp v. Huntsman Corporation & JP Morgan v. Bear Stearns. He holds a MS(r) in Social Psychology and Research and is a doctoral candidate in social psychology.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Veronis Suhler Stevenson Partners LLC |
Managing Director, Private Equity |
Current |
| Goldenstate Towers, LLC |
member |
Former |
| FINRA |
member |
Former |
| Syracuse University |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
Marc Kronenberg brings over 22 years of technology and management consulting experience to the DOAR Discovery team. He is a recognized subject matter expert in a number of areas including network and storage infrastructure, communications, document and records management, CRM, IT operations and staffing, BCP/DR, data center and cable plant design, and project and change management. Mr. Kronenberg provides guidance and thought leadership in enterprise systems and data mapping, records management, litigation readiness, and compliance. He oversees client engagements and assists legal teams with strategy, discovery requests and case preparation.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Veronis Suhler Stevenson Partners LLC |
partner |
Current |
| Hemscott plc |
Director |
Current |
| Goldenstate Towers, LLC |
Board Member |
Current |
| The Official Information Company |
Board Member |
Current |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Board Member |
Current |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Investor |
Current |
| Hemscott plc |
Investor |
Current |
| The Official Information Company |
Investor |
Current |
| Goldenstate Towers, LLC |
Investor |
Current |
| Ascend Media LLC |
Investor |
Current |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
General Partner |
Former |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Managing Member |
Former |
| J.P. Morgan & Co. |
Investment Banker |
Former |
| Veronis Suhler Stevenson Partners LLC |
broker, dealer |
Former |
| Total Information Services Inc. |
|
Former |
| Expo Exchange, LLC |
|
Former |
| Previsor |
|
Former |
| Atwood Publishing |
|
Former |
| Coresearch |
|
Former |
| Rutgers College |
Graduate |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Doar Communications Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Hofstra University |
Director of Alumni Relations |
Former |
| Hofstra University |
BA In Psychology |
Former |