Ashish Prasad receives Band 1 individual ranking; firm also earns placement in the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide
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CHICAGO – June 25, 2025 –HaystackID, a trusted partner focused on managing complex data and workflow challenges in legal, compliance, regulatory, and cybersecurity environments, has advanced to Band 2 in the 2025 Chambers Litigation Support Guide by Chambers USA. This is the firm’s highest ranking to date and marks its eighth consecutive year of recognition. The elevation affirms HaystackID’s commitment to delivering innovative, defensible solutions in high-pressure legal and regulatory matters.
Chambers USA cited HaystackID’s end-to-end capabilities across the eDiscovery spectrum, with particular recognition for its digital forensics, data processing, managed review, and strategic consulting services. The firm was praised for its ability to deliver efficient, high-quality support in matters involving sensitive data and accelerated timelines.
Our elevation to Band 2 reflects the relentless dedication and strategic focus of our teams. From litigation support to incident response, our experts deliver with precision, urgency, and deep expertise. This recognition affirms our clients’ confidence in us and motivates us to continue pushing boundaries.
Hal Brooks, Chief Executive Officer, HaystackID®.
“Our elevation to Band 2 reflects the relentless dedication and strategic focus of our teams,” said Hal Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of HaystackID. “From litigation support to incident response, our experts deliver with precision, urgency, and deep expertise. This recognition affirms our clients’ confidence in us and motivates us to continue pushing boundaries.”
In addition to the firm’s recognition, Ashish Prasad, Vice President and General Counsel at HaystackID, was once again awarded a Band 1 individual ranking. This designation, achieved by only a select number of eDiscovery professionals in the United States, marks Prasad’s eighth appearance in the guide.
“This ranking reflects the caliber of challenges our teams are entrusted with and the clarity we deliver in response,” said Prasad. “From the courtroom to the boardroom, legal professionals rely on us when the complexity is high, the timelines are short, and the margin for error is zero. That trust is earned, matter by matter, and I’m proud to stand alongside colleagues who meet that standard every day.”
This ranking reflects the caliber of challenges our teams are entrusted with and the clarity we deliver in response. From the courtroom to the boardroom, legal professionals rely on us when the complexity is high, the timelines are short, and the margin for error is zero. That trust is earned, matter by matter, and I’m proud to stand alongside colleagues who meet that standard every day.
Ashish Prasad, Vice President and General Counsel, HaystackID®.
Chambers also acknowledged HaystackID’s strong technology enablement, including the use of AI-driven classification, analytics, and review acceleration technologies. Clients and reviewers emphasized the firm’s ability to deliver results by combining innovation with legal understanding and operational rigor.
“Our strength lies in scaling expertise across large, fast-moving matters,” said Michael Sarlo, Chief Innovation Officer and President of Global Investigations and Cyber Incident Response. “We’ve built a robust technology ecosystem and a talented team that consistently delivers results, whether managing hundreds of custodians, millions of records, or multi-jurisdictional complexities.”
“Data integrity, defensibility, and responsiveness are fundamental to every engagement we support,” said John Wilson, Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID. “Clients turn to us with sensitive matters because they know we deliver consistent outcomes with care, discretion, and a deep understanding of the legal and technical dimensions involved.”
This recognition in the Litigation Support Guide follows HaystackID’s placement in the 2025 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide, where the firm earned a Band 3 ranking for cyber investigations and advisory services. That guide highlighted the firm’s ability to support clients in breach response, regulatory exposure, and incident readiness efforts.
Chambers and Partners’ banded rankings are based on extensive market research, client interviews, and peer commentary. The Litigation Support Guide evaluates organizations on criteria including legal capability, client service, commercial insight, and technical execution. Rankings range from Band 1 (highest) to Band 6 (lowest).
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About HaystackID®
HaystackID® solves complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber requirements. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Cybersecurity, Core Intelligence AI™, and ReviewRight® Global Managed Review, supported by its unified CoreFlex™ service interface. Recognized globally by industry leaders, including Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID helps corporations and legal practices manage data gravity, where information demands action, and workflow gravity, where critical requirements demand coordinated expertise, delivering innovative solutions with a continual focus on security, privacy, and integrity. Learn more at HaystackID.com.
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