Court‑Appointed and Other Neutral Services by Aligned Discovery

As a litigation neutral, Tara Emory is entrusted by judges and litigating parties to facilitate resolution of complex issues involving discovery and emerging technologies. She ensures that discovery is managed fairly and efficiently for all parties.

Court‑Appointed Discovery Neutral

Appointed by courts as a neutral (e.g. Special Magistrate, Facilitator, Court‑Appointed Expert), Tara facilitates discovery negotiations and processes in high‑stakes matters, provides impartial guidance to streamline discovery, and as requested, submits recommendations and reports to courts.

Private Discovery Facilitation & Mediation

Working by agreement between parties, Tara provides neutral discovery assistance without court appointment. She helps organize complex discovery processes, facilitates information sharing, and guides parties toward efficient resolution of discovery disputes through collaborative problem-solving.

Stop the Motion to Compel cycle. Mediation services can address ESI protocols, search term disputes, and privilege log impasses. Instead of waiting months for a court ruling, parties can engage a neutral subject-matter expert to facilitate a technical resolution in as little as a single session.

To discuss how Tara can provide neutral services in your case, submit a request.