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Antonio Rega

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With over 20 years of experience, Antonio Rega provides expert consulting, advisory, and subject matter expertise to global corporations and law firms in digital forensics, data governance, privacy, security, emerging technology, and discovery. He leads complex investigations, leveraging his proactive and reactive discovery and analysis expertise. He conducts in-depth examinations of electronically stored information (ESI) across various repositories, including cloud, local devices, web, and mobile. His advisory services span the entire investigation and litigation lifecycle, including proactive compliance and regulatory assessments, responses to government subpoenas, subject matter expertise, and advisory services, as well as helping clients navigate the complexities of investigations and litigation.

Before joining J.S. Held, Antonio held key roles within FTI's Technology practice, leading complex investigations and compliance matters. He also worked at Ankura, where he spearheaded the digital forensics practice, expanding its forensic and analytical capabilities. He also served as a director in PwC's Forensics & eDiscovery practice.

Antonio has guest lectured at Fordham and Cardozo Law Schools on forensic and emerging technology topics and has contributed to the American Bar Association (ABA) as a content editor. He also participates in influential industry groups, including the Sedona Conference Trade Secrets Working Group 12, AI and the Law Working Group 13, and the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals (ACAN).

Antonio is a leader within J.S. Held's Global Investigations practice, focusing on emerging technology such as crypto investigations, ephemeral message recovery, and AI Governance. He also provides subject matter expertise and consulting services in various investigations, digital forensics, and regulatory compliance matters involving reporting to government agencies.

Antonio was a contributor to J.S. Held's 2025 Global Risk Report, which can be viewed here.

Key Expertise

  • Digital Investigations
  • Data Privacy & Governance
  • Digital Assets & Blockchain Tech
  • AI Governance
  • eDiscovery
  • Emerging Data Sources
  • Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support
  • Intellectual Property (IP) & Trade Secrets Misappropriation
  • Regulatory Compliance

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Sedona Conference
    • Working Group 12: Trade Secrets  
    • Working Group 13: AI and the Law
  • American Bar Association (ABA), Content Editor
  • Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals (ACAN)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE)
  • Blockchain Council
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
  • Computer Certified Examiner (CCE)
  • Licensed Private Investigator (PI), State of Texas
  • Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner (CTCE), CipherTrace
  • Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor (CCA), Blockchain Council
  • TRM Labs Certified Investigator (TRM-CI)
  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM – Pending)
  • Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal)
    • Future Leader, Investigations, 2024
    • Consulting Expert, Digital & Data - Digital Forensic Experts, 2023, 2024, and 2025

Insights by Antonio Rega

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Utilizing Digital Forensics Expertise in Intellectual Property, Copyright & Trade Secret Matters
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Podcast: Counsel That Cares: Data Privacy and Tracking Technology Compliance
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Inside the Healthcare Industry: Understanding Evolving Data Privacy & Artificial Intelligence Security Risks and Regulations
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