A self-proclaimed, second-generation “computer geek,” technology is in Ben Robbins’ blood. Without a doubt, Robbins’ exposure to technology at an early age helped shape his career in the world of forensics and e-discovery, taking him from intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to his current role with LinkedIn’s corporate legal department in e-discovery and information governance.
We caught up with Robbins ahead of Legaltech West Coast to learn about his greatest challenges as a discovery engineer, the future of forensics, and what he hopes to impart during his upcoming LTWC panel. Below is our exchange: