Moving to RelativityOne is not just an IT task. It is a business transformation that affects how your people work, how data is managed, and how your organization delivers value.
At Legalweek 2026, GeorgeJon and QuikData announced a partnership built for legal teams and service providers who want more control, faster performance, and predictable operations without adding complexity.
As organizations evaluate eDiscovery platform strategy in 2026, the conversation is shifting to operational sustainability. Hybrid eDiscovery environments, phased data migration, and long term platform support are becoming central to how legal teams reduce risk while modernizing.
Moving to RelativityOne is not just an IT task. It is a business transformation that affects how your people work, how data is managed, and how your organization delivers value.
Relativity runs best with consistent care. Here are five essential practices to keep your platform fast, reliable, and ready for the demands of eDiscovery.
GeorgeJon, a global leader in legal technology infrastructure and support, is proud to return as a Ruby Sponsor for Relativity Fest 2025, taking place October 7–9 in Chicago.
GeorgeJon, the global leader in eDiscovery infrastructure management and optimization, is pleased to announce the successful renewal of its SOC 2 certification, reaffirming the company’s ongoing commitment to data security, platform availability, and operational excellence.
GeorgeJon names Dustin Allen as CTO to drive innovation in eDiscovery infrastructure, security, and scalable solutions for legal technology.
GeorgeJon, the specialized advisory and services powerhouse exclusively serving the eDiscovery, Investigations, and Governance sectors, proudly announces its recognition as the 2024 Nuix Americas Technology Partner of the Year at the Nuix XLR8 conference in Nashville, TN.
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GeorgeJon, the global leader in eDiscovery data solutions, today announces that it is expanding its team in India. This aligns with the company’s ongoing strategy to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), European, Middle East, and African (EMEA) markets, adding skilled resources to support every customer’s eDiscovery journey.
We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Allison Jessee to Chief Revenue Officer at GeorgeJon! Her remarkable leadership and commitment to excellence are a testament to the impact of women in leadership positions.
GeorgeJon today announced that its pioneering data archiving application, GJ Dossier, is now compatible with RelativityOne. GJ Dossier is an innovative case management solution that enables quick, efficient archiving of datasets in RelativityOne and Relativity Server.
GeorgeJon announces the successful maintenance of its SOC2 Type II Certification, underscoring the company’s unwavering dedication to the highest standards of service and security for its global customer base.
George Nedwick, CEO of GeorgeJon, discusses the key tenets for building a sustainable and profitable eDiscovery operation.
GeorgeJon is proud to have former Big 4 Partner and renowned forensics expert Nico Van der Beken as a key member of its Advisory Board.
GeorgeJon, the leader in eDiscovery platform consulting, management and support services, has recently hired a dynamic group of industry stalwarts to strengthen leadership, technical operations, customer support, and HR teams.
GeorgeJon announced today that it has hired dynamic industry veteran Allison Jessee as VP, Customer Success.
GeorgeJon has become a RelativityOne Services Partner as a result of demonstrated success and expertise in helping customers strategize migration plans, conduct migration activities, and assist with long term data archival solutions..
GeorgeJon has hired a diverse new group of customer success and finance experts to strengthen service outreach, daily operations, and executive management for a global user base.
GeorgeJon has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Darrin Hernandez as VP of Finance.
GeorgeJon announces a new partnership to deliver professional and consulting services to Reveal clients worldwide, the first provider to give their user base access to a third-party service expert.
GeorgeJon has expanded its leadership team with the addition of George Orr as Chief Operating Officer. He will assume ownership of day-to-day operations at GeorgeJon.
GeorgeJon is proud to announce that it has achieved SOC2 (System and Organization Controls 2) Type II Certification.
16 trends we’ve identified that will shape the future of eDiscovery. Be anticipatory and leverage our experience to stay ahead of the ever-evolving eDiscovery landscape.
We delve into the polarizing debate regarding the use of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) versus Converged Infrastructure for the deployment of compute, network, and storage resources.
Let’s explore eight trends that may or may not happen in the future. Remember, disruption happens when people are caught off-guard!
Security is as fluid as a river, subject to new threats and continual disruptions. Bad actors want to steal your data and hold it for ransom. And so vigilance never goes out of style.
Learn why IPE is having a major negative impact on organizations who engage in eDiscovery work in the cloud. Many businesses maintain both on-prem and cloud-based environments, which has dire financial, security, and maintenance consequences.
GeorgeJon shares five ideas that can help eDiscovery users do more with less. In fact, it’s entirely possible that these ideas could double the performance of your eDiscovery environment for zero additional dollars.
eDiscovery environments are infamous for having unpredictable costs. But it does not need to be this way! There are several simple and logical steps you can take to lock down costs and take control of your budgets.
It is virtually impossible to stop every digital attack, especially for large businesses with complex infrastructures and ever-changing employee pools. We recommend that clients adopt both preventative measures and recovery systems for quick and accurate rebounds.
GeorgeJon discusses alternative data management strategies that will empower you to compete at a much higher level — while increasing profits. In other words, get better performance AND better financial results!
Right now is the time to attract great talent. When workers seek new opportunities, they might just be looking at your organization. Become the preferred destination for eDiscovery talent in motion.
eDiscovery platforms hold pre-indexed and easily searchable data, a treasure trove for mining sensitive information. As such, you need to segregate your platform from everyday operations.
GeorgeJon is committed to keeping clients abreast of material changes affecting eDiscovery platforms and the industry at large. Here, we discuss internal research conducted on the forthcoming Relativity Server 2021.
GeorgeJon has tested and optimized migrations of eDiscovery applications to public clouds to ensure a cost-effective, scalable, and performant solution that meets industry demands.
Former Big 4 Partner and renowned forensics expert Nico Van der Beken is a key member of our Advisory Board. Following a distinguished career assisting major law firms and corporations involved in criminal, civil, regulatory, and internal investigations as a partner at KPMG Switzerland, Nico today provides advisory services to global eDiscovery businesses. Employing his specialized knowledge in Investigations, Intelligence, Diligence, Digital Forensics, Cryptocurrency Forensics, Data Analytics, eDiscovery, and Cyber Response, Nico provides expert insights into the European market and steers strategic growth for GeorgeJon.
In an industry where knowledge is power and experience begets performance and profitability, GeorgeJon is constantly absorbing and documenting real-world solutions to proactively improve client systems. Tapping the knowledge of a 25-year industry veteran augments this knowledge base with a client-side focus and market-specific insights. A leader of Forensic Technology teams at PwC, Deloitte and KPMG, and a co-founder of the Swiss office for Stroz Friedberg, Nico aligns GeorgeJon’s proven solutions with client expectations and needs.
Nico is also the co-founder of Undecom, the first global internet search platform specifically designed to congregate investigators, forensic experts, detectives, intelligence professionals, security experts, and customers from all over the world. He holds an Executive MBA in Technology Management from the Université de Fribourg and a Master of Science in Industrial Sciences from Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen.
Amy Mejia has spent her career enhancing people operations and leading strategic HR initiatives for growing companies across a wide range of industries. She develops and evolves GeorgeJon’s HR processes and programs on a daily basis, including talent management and development, employee engagement, compensation/benefits, and much more. She is perpetually focused on helping GeorgeJon achieve ever-evolving goals by optimizing company-wide productivity and satisfaction.
Amy holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Northeastern Illinois University, a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification from the HR Certification Institute, and is a Society for HR Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (CP). She is a Chicago native and mother of two young boys.
Kaya leads business operations at GeorgeJon, responsible for how the organization runs and scales through growth and transition.
She started with the company in its early stages, building the operational structure that still supports the business today. Over her 20-year tenure, she has led operations through multiple phases of growth and leadership change, consistently stepping in to stabilize execution, align teams, and drive accountability across departments.
During a period of expansion, Kaya was selected to build and lead the marketing function from the ground up based on her deep understanding of the business. She established the systems and processes needed to support scalable growth and consistent execution.
As the company entered another transition, she returned to operations leadership to address broader organizational needs, with a focus on alignment, efficiency, and digital adaptation.
Kaya’s experience spans operations, marketing, human resources, finance, procurement, technical services, and internal IT. She is known for bringing structure to complexity and building systems that allow the business to run efficiently and scale without disruption.
Reynolds is the primary advisor, spokesperson, and tactical right hand for the Executive Team (Founder, COO, CTO). As an innovative strategist, consultant, and implementer, he spearheads the successful execution of mission-critical projects and strategic initiatives across the organization, specializing in organizational alignment, business operations governance, and marketing/communications management. His diverse professional and educational experience is rooted in the technology, corporate finance, and government affairs sectors.
Reynolds holds an International MBA in Corporate Finance and Spanish from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Georgia.
Darrin Hernandez is the Vice President of Finance for GeorgeJon, responsible for ensuring corporate financial vitality, including accounting strategy, cash flow, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and legal/insurance/tax compliance. Possessing a unique background that meshes accounting & finance expertise and executive management with emerging technology initiatives, Darrin is uniquely qualified to bring stability and foresight to GeorgeJon’s financial endeavors.
Over the course of his twenty-year career in corporate finance and accounting, Darrin has established himself as an authority in tech-enabled services and SaaS businesses. Prior experience in the cyber-security, bookings management as an online marketplace, and digital transformation consulting spaces provided invaluable insights for anticipating and adjusting to the ever-changing landscape that permeates the tech industry. Being nimble, adaptable, and prepared is necessary to deliver stability for fast-growing companies, and Darrin is the man with the plan.
Darrin has a B.S. in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two kids.
Hannah Mize is the Senior Director of Delivery at GeorgeJon, where she leads client delivery operations and engagement strategy across the firm’s enterprise portfolio. With 14 years of experience in client-facing leadership roles, she specializes in ensuring clients receive measurable outcomes through structured onboarding, operational rigor, and strong post-sales partnership.
Throughout her career, Hannah has worked at the intersection of delivery, enablement, and client success — helping organizations adopt complex technologies, streamline workflows, and sustain long-term program value. She is known for building cross-functional alignment, anticipating challenges before they impact delivery, and creating repeatable processes that support both client outcomes and internal scale.
She has supported delivery and client outcomes across enterprise legal, financial services, and technology environments, working with executive stakeholders, global operations teams, and high performing technical resources to ensure mission-critical programs run smoothly.
Hannah’s global leadership experience has been instrumental in developing and executing delivery frameworks that improve client satisfaction, accelerate adoption, and strengthen continuity across regions and workstreams. Her approach blends strategic planning with operational discipline, enabling teams to deliver with consistency, transparency, and accountability.
Allison Jessee is the Chief Revenue Officer at GeorgeJon. With 20+ years of experience in sales, account management, and customer success, Allison has demonstrated a profound commitment to driving growth and success for both GeorgeJon and its customers. She delivers deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and an endless passion for innovation to guide customers through the complexities of data ecosystems while future-proofing operations.
Allison’s expertise in sales automation, strategy and sales execution, and customer relationship management makes her the ideal leader to guide GeorgeJon’s revenue growth.
Formerly Vice President of Customer Success at GeorgeJon, Allison led a team of customer success managers dedicated to optimizing eDiscovery ecosystems and data management solutions for some of the world’s leading law firms and corporations. Her collaborative approach with the sales, marketing, and tech teams has been instrumental in developing and executing strategies that have increased customer retention and satisfaction.
Prior to her tenure at GeorgeJon, Allison was the Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management at UPSTACK, where she played a pivotal role in launching and scaling a cloud-based platform for IT infrastructure services. Her experience also includes serving as the Director of Client Engagement at HBR Consulting, where she managed a diverse portfolio of clients in the legal industry and delivered strategic and operational solutions for Data Center, Network, and eDiscovery Hosting.
Dustin Allen is the Chief Technology Officer at GeorgeJon. A stalwart industry innovator and one of the original architects of GeorgeJon’s delivery model, Allen ensures stability, scalability, and informed insights for customers while advancing new innovations that meet today’s evolving demands.
A trusted expert with deep knowledge of both the business and the industry, Allen is a seasoned technologist who guides our strategic growth and innovation. He helps customers stay aligned with best practices, scale with confidence, and adopt new technologies without compromising performance or security.
With 20+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services, Dustin knows how to align IT with business outcomes. He leads GeorgeJon’s technology strategy across platform architecture, automation, information security, and operational execution. He also works directly with customers and partners to ensure their platforms are built for long-term performance and peace of mind.
Ryan Merholz is the Vice President of Engineering at GeorgeJon. An experienced eDiscovery industry veteran, Ryan oversees our support, professional services, and security programs to ensure world-class customer experiences for our global client base.
Ryan’s service acumen and technical expertise was honed over 15+ years in the eDiscovery realm at Relativity, where he built and led customer support/success, program management and consulting teams. He led the transition of Relativity’s support organization to the cloud and evolved their approach to customer success management for service providers. He is also a passionate advocate for workplace inclusion, diversity and belonging.
Ryan has a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio Northern University and lives in the Chicago suburbs with his family. When not working, Ryan enjoys going to the theater, trying new restaurants, and walking his dogs.
Tom Matarelli is the Chief Sales Officer at GeorgeJon. A proven eDiscovery innovator, thought leader, and community contributor, Tom’s leadership skills, global perspective and technical expertise provide deep knowledge to our global customer base. He brings 15+ years of experience in Governance Risk Compliance and Legal Technology to the GJ Leadership Team.
Tom has held leadership roles at multiple eDiscovery technology providers, including Relativity, Vertical Discovery / Ligl, and Reveal. Starting his career as a CPA, Tom quickly moved into forensic accounting and investigations, eventually focusing on forensic technology for eDiscovery. He migrated this knowledge base to the software market, joining Relativity to build and lead their global advisory practice. He has helped law firms and corporations adopt AI-based workflows for eDiscovery, investigations, audits, and corporate compliance.
Tom holds a BA in Accounting and Marketing from Western Illinois University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is active in the local community, mentoring Chicago Public School students and coaching little league baseball.
George Orr is a transformational leader who informs and drives the day-to-day operations of GeorgeJon. Working in close partnership with George Nedwick, CEO, he strategizes and implements both daily and long-term initiatives for the business.
Orr held multiple executive roles at Relativity, leading customer teams focused on support, professional services, customer success, and the growth of the certified professional community throughout his tenure. Orr was an original member of the Relativity “go-to-market team” in 2007, and helped grow the company in revenue and employees (5-1500). Orr brings his operational expertise and understanding of the eDiscovery customer landscape to the GeorgeJon team.
When not in the office, George can usually be found at a Pearl Jam concert or taking on new adventures with his family.
George Nedwick is the founder, owner, and principal architect of GeorgeJon (GJ). Under George’s leadership, the company has grown from an IT startup to an internationally acclaimed industry leader serving a global client base.
George is a world-class systems architect who has spent fifteen years perfecting a performant, scalable, modular eDiscovery framework that can be replicated and managed on a universal scale. Recognizing a deficiency in technical expertise, storage capabilities, and cost-effective oversight within the eDiscovery industry, George methodically built a team to address this challenge. This includes forging partnerships with hardware manufacturers (Dell), software providers, and leading industry software providers to develop best practice methodologies for optimized infrastructure, specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of eDiscovery users.
George has developed clients in multiple vertical markets, including multinational corporations, leading law firms, government agencies, consulting firms, and premium service providers. He has proven expertise in working with sensitive/classified data and is well versed in navigating complex international data export laws. George has also moved the firm into creation and delivery of proprietary hardware, specifically monitoring appliances that can be placed at client sites to allow for remote access and 24/7 monitoring of all infrastructure components.
