Ryan Short

Ryan joined Proteus in 2020. He is an MBA and a Certified eDiscovery Specialist with over a decade of experience in publicly traded, PE-backed, and bootstrapped entities focused on technology-enabled services. Outside the office, Ryan has 4 children under the age of 7. Consequently, his wife won't let him buy a dog.
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Recent Posts

Death to User Fees

Sep 22, 2022 9:50:46 AM / by Ryan Short

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On October 1, 2022, Proteus will become the first Relativity partner to eliminate user fees for data hosted in RelativityOne

My Experience Obtaining the CEDS Certification

Jul 7, 2022 2:46:55 PM / by Ryan Short

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I obtained the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification in May and was recently asked about my experience, so I thought I'd share some quick thoughts with folks considering the course. 

5 Challenges for Growing ALSPs

Jul 26, 2021 4:32:13 PM / by Ryan Short

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Legaltech news recently published a piece entitled 5 Challenges That Await ALSPs on the Path to Growth. Since we are a growing ALSP, this naturally caught my eye.

What is eDiscovery Used For?

May 14, 2021 5:00:39 PM / by Ryan Short

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Like email is an electronic version of the ancient concept of paper mail, eDiscovery is simply the concept of discovery applied in the age of electronic data.

eDiscovery Software for Small Law Firms

May 6, 2021 5:40:09 PM / by Ryan Short

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AmLaw firms get lots of love in eDiscovery circles, leaving many small and mid-sized firms to feel under-resourced and unsure of what to do when they have eDiscovery needs. This brief post is addressed to small law firms, and while it doesn't contain anything earth-shattering, hopefully it will grant a bit of perspective and peace of mind.

eDiscovery Essentials for Business, IT, and Legal Leaders

Apr 27, 2021 1:27:28 PM / by Ryan Short

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If you're looking for a quick way to become overwhelmed and discouraged, google "ediscovery" or "ediscovery resources." 

Ray Featured on EDRM's Illumination Zone Podcast

Apr 12, 2021 1:27:57 PM / by Ryan Short

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Proteus CEO and co-founder Ray Biederman wasrecently interviewed on the Illumination Zone podcastby EDRM’s Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad. Below’s transcript has been lightly condensed and edited for clarity. This transcript originally appeared on DiscoveryMaster's blog.

ACC Cybersecurity Summit: Employee Training Panel

Mar 2, 2021 12:22:05 PM / by Ryan Short

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This morning we kicked off the Association of Corporate Counsel's annual Cybersecurity Summit by moderating a panel on Employee Training. 

Our experts discussed training programs, network design, and what to do with limited resources and big threats.

Below are some key takeways and quotes, but it doesn't do justice to the ground that was covered. At the bottom of this article you'll find links to the panelists if you would like to continue the conversation.

Proteus Featured by OnCall Discovery

Feb 22, 2021 11:41:18 AM / by Ryan Short

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I was recently introduced to Irasema Jeffers (whose background includes serving in the United States Marine Corps, running operations for one of the largest companies on Earth, and working in digital marketing, where she served many law firms and legal service providers).

After countless attorneys and paralegals told Sema they are overwhelmed by the depth and breadth of eDiscovery vendors in the marketplace, she set about building a Yelp-like experience. The result is OnCall Discovery

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Biggest Data Breach Threat: Your Employees

Dec 8, 2020 8:15:00 AM / by Ryan Short

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2020 has been a banner year for highlighting the visceral relevance of cybersecurity. Risk mitigation is being discussed regularly, but firms cannot eliminate their biggest source of risk: employees.