Board of Directors

Amy Duncan is a Director at Anexsys, a Consilio company, with extensive experience delivering sophisticated eDiscovery solutions across government, public sector, and complex commercial matters. A Relativity Master with a background in Computer Science, she specialises in the practical application of analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies to create efficient, defensible, and scalable workflows.

Amy has held both vendor and in-house roles, including a secondment within a top-tier international law firm, and regularly advises UK government departments and legal teams on disclosure strategy, technical delivery, and best-practice data governance. She is particularly recognised for designing innovative solutions for large-scale Public Inquiries and data-intensive investigations, combining robust governance with operational efficiency.

She has served on the ACEDS UK Chapter Board since 2023 and became President in 2026.

Jeff Shapiro serves as Managing Director for Europe at HaystackID, overseeing regional growth and cross-border initiatives. With a background spanning Magic Circle law and global consultancy, Jeff advises clients on the intersection of information governance, litigation, regulation, and technology.

A recognised industry leader, he serves as Vice President of ACEDS UK and has held voluntary leadership roles with ILTA and the Relativity.

Nicki is the in-house resource for the Dispute Resolution department specialising in the technology of eDisclosure with the focus on project management, client and internal support, training and technical difficulties. She also supports the firm's employment department on tribunal based and Subject Access Request (SAR) disclosures; aligning the technology, appropriate workflow and guidance throughout the matter. She further assists the firm's competition practice with disclosure to regulators and technical questions. Nicki has worked on a number of regulatory cases, large financial investigations, internal investigations, and assisted government bodies with review of documents, Subject Access Requests and technology focused matters.

Emily Wyllie-Ballard is the eDiscovery Manager at RPC, the law firm involved in the landmark UK predictive coding ruling of 2016, Pyrrho Investments. Emily is an experienced eDiscovery professional and law graduate with a detailed understanding of both technical and legal requirements throughout the EDRM lifecycle. Before studying law, Emily managed a large-scale event production business, a background which has provided her with a unique insight into legal project management and litigation.

Erica Albertson combines her years of law firm e-discovery management across the U.S., E.U., and U.K., with her hands-on consulting expertise, to provide clients with a defensible and proportionate approach to discovery exercises by leveraging technology and innovative workflows to solve complex problems in disputes and investigations. Ms. Albertson brings extensive understanding and experience utilizing machine learning, technology assisted review (TAR), and continuous active learning (CAL) on discovery exercises. As well as in-depth expertise on how to analyse, interpret, and explain the nuances of these exercises to key parties. She supports clients in their most complex matters by leveraging AI technology in novel and imaginative ways to create significant time and cost efficiencies. Ms. Albertson’s deep understanding of the legal process helps her advise clients on the best approach for each matter’s unique challenges. Her extensive experience with High Court claims has led to the creation of defensible and proportionate workflows for the implementation of the PD51U - the Disclosure Pilot Scheme on complex matters. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Albertson spent six years at Simmons & Simmons, as Head of eDiscovery Solutions, where she built one of the most creative and technologically-advanced eDiscovery departments in the U.K.

Rahul brings over 15 years of experience across disclosure, investigations, data governance and complex legal matters. He joined the ACEDS UK Chapter Board as Director of Membership and will support growth and engagement across the UK eDiscovery community.

Kat is an eDiscovery professional with experience spanning Australia and the UK. In her current role at Ashurst Perkins Coie, Kat supports various LDI matters, as well as drives AI adoption initiatives across aiR applications. As a former member of ACEDS ANZ board, Kat is keen to continue her work in community building and knowledge sharing among peers.