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Collaboration will spotlight practical innovation in eDiscovery for legal teams navigating increasingly data-intensive disputes. 

DALLAS, Texas (May 6, 2026) – The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s leading e-discovery training and certification professional association and part of BARBRI Global, announced a new Affiliate Partnership with Array, a technology-driven litigation support company that helps law firms, government and corporate legal departments manage today’s rapidly expanding, data-intensive disputes. This strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing education and industry dialogue as legal teams navigate growing data complexity, tighter timelines, and the expanding role of AI in discovery and litigation workflows. 

Array brings a timely combination of advanced AI tools, integrated workflows, and experienced legal professionals to the ACEDS community. With operations in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the company provides end-to-end litigation support services, including eDiscovery, intelligent document review, court reporting, and paper discovery services. Through the partnership, ACEDS and Array will create opportunities for legal professionals to engage with practical perspectives on innovation, best practices, and the evolving demands of modern litigation support. “We’re excited to partner with ACEDS, an organization that plays a critical role in advancing education and excellence across the eDiscovery community. This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing innovation in legal services,” said Thadd Hale, CEO of Array. “As eDiscovery continues to evolve through AI and emerging technologies, we look forward to contributing to industry dialogue, elevating best practices, and helping legal teams unlock greater insight from their data.” 

“Array brings a timely and practical perspective to the ACEDS community,” said Maribel Rivera, VP, Strategy and Client Engagement at ACEDS. “Its work sits at the intersection of technology, service, and execution, exactly where many legal teams are looking for answers as discovery grows more complex. ACEDS looks forward to collaborating with Array to support education, share insight, and create meaningful dialogue around the future of eDiscovery.” 

Through ACEDS’ Affiliate Partner Program, the organization connects its community with companies helping shape the future of discovery, compliance, and legal operations. Array’s addition brings a strong new perspective to that conversation, one grounded in the realities of data-intensive disputes and the real-world application of AI across litigation workflows.