MEET Damon Reissman
President | Celerity Discovery | Seattle, Washington
eDiscovery
From Insight to Impact: Celerity Discovery’s Next Chapter with Array
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How did Celerity Discovery Start?
Celerity Discovery grew out of a deep history in consulting, damage analysis, and information management, eventually evolving into a firm specializing in eDiscovery and structured data solutions. Over the years, the team has supported law firms, corporations, and government entities, handling complex and high-profile matters such as environmental litigation, class actions, and large-scale regulatory investigations.
Damon emphasizes that Celerity Discovery has always been about more than just standard eDiscovery. “Our clients rely on us because we can find, extract, and analyze all types of data—structured, unstructured, and non-traditional—and correlate it to help tell a story or prove a point,” he explains.
What sets Celerity Discovery Apart?
Celerity Discovery stands apart because of its deep expertise and holistic approach. The team leverages decades of experience supporting testifying experts to tackle every project with precision. Beyond traditional email and document review, they integrate structured and non-traditional data—from payroll and sales transactions to Medicaid claims and prescription monitoring—connecting the dots across disparate datasets. This ability to turn complex data into clear insights is what earns Celerity the trust of clients facing the most challenging, high-stakes matters.
What changes have you seen in the litigation support industry over your career?
“When I started, tools and technologies in forensic and legal services were just emerging,” Damon says. “All work was local, with no online hosting or cloud capabilities. Data came from computers, servers, and paper documents. Today, data lives everywhere—mobile, collaboration platforms, social media, cloud services—and volumes continue to grow into millions or even billions of records.”
This evolution has shifted the focus from simply gathering data to drawing meaningful insights from it, a shift Celerity Discovery has embraced.
Where do you see the industry heading in the next five years?
“Unsurprisingly, AI,” Damon says. “We’ve used traditional forms of AI in our industry for over a decade, but Generative AI—and the case-specific ways it’s being implemented—will be transformative. For Gen AI, five years is a drawn-out timeline. This technology will continue to evolve year to year, if not sooner.”
What led to Celerity Discovery joining Array?
Celerity Discovery and Array had a long history of collaboration, partnering on projects that showcased their shared commitment to quality and innovation. When Celerity Discovery started looking toward its next chapter, Array’s complementary focus on technology, people, and client solutions made them a natural partner.
Damon reflects, “Array’s team is top-notch. Their dedication to clients and technical expertise is impressive. We’re thrilled that Celerity Discovery is now part of Array.”
What is the Array Advantage?
“The Array Advantage is the combination of innovative technology and experienced professionals,” Damon says. “It’s this blend that allows Array to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions to clients across all matters.”
What’s something your new colleagues at Array might be surprised to learn about you?
“Outside the office, my wife and I are avid scuba divers. We love exploring warm locales and discovering the world beneath the waves—though city vacations are great too.”
