Overview
Leonard Singbiel serves as the Firm's Senior Practice Support Services Director, overseeing e-discovery, paralegal and trial support, as well as the Firm’s Legal Support Services team, which includes secretarial and administrative support. He possesses more than 25 years of experience in the fields of litigation and corporate technology support, providing consulting and in-house support to international law firms and clients at multinational corporations.
Leonard emphasizes a proactive and consultative approach to legal support. He focuses on helping attorneys and staff engage in efficient workflows and practices that maximize the value provided to clients, while minimizing the cost. He possesses advanced expertise and experience with the latest document review database platforms, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Assisted Review (TAR) strategies. Leonard’s depth of experience enables him to advise attorneys on best practices that address the unique circumstances and challenges faced by all types of clients in the handling, review and production of Electronically Stored Information (ESI). In addition to providing support and consulting for litigation matters, Leonard has experience working directly with corporate and transactional teams in leveraging machine learning technology during the due diligence and contract review process.
Leonard began his career in the legal industry shortly after graduating with his undergraduate degree by introducing then-emerging litigation support technology to a boutique business litigation firm in suburban Detroit. After moving to Los Angeles, he served as a trial technology consultant to legal teams on “bet the company” litigations and then transitioned to provide litigation support services in-house at a top Am Law 100 firm. Prior to joining Nossaman, Leonard managed a global team of practice support professionals for five years at one of the world’s largest law firms.
Beyond the Law
When he’s not focused on supporting the Firm’s attorneys and clients, Leonard enjoys spending time with his family and exploring new ways technology can simplify everyday life. A longtime technology enthusiast, he enjoys building and experimenting with home automation systems, and there is hardly a room in his house that doesn’t include some form of smart technology – from lighting and media to climate control and sprinklers. Leonard also enjoys planning family adventures, whether that means long road trips or international flights with toddlers in tow. Those experiences have made him well acquainted with the art of patience, flexibility and creative problem-solving that inevitably comes with traveling with young children.
Organizations
Community & Professional
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
Education
- University of Michigan-Dearborn, B.A., 2002
