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Charles R. Ragan, Managing Director

Chicago, Illinois

P (312) 880-0535

F (312) 583-8701

cragan@huronconsultinggroup.com
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Professional Profile

Chuck assists clients in the management of electronic information, providing organizations with proactive policy guidance and litigation response plan strategic advice.  He is also experienced in the field of e-discovery in connection with litigation and investigations.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Huron, Chuck was a founder and name partner of Redgrave Daley Ragan & Wagner LLP.  Previously, he counseled organizations, from emerging companies to Fortune 100, on the efficient resolution of complex commercial disputes. 

Representative examples of Chuck’s experience include:
  • Developed legal hold procedures and guidelines for a Fortune 50 financial services organization.
  • Developed a global records and information umbrella policy for a global Fortune 20 company.
  • Led creation of legal hold procedures and guidelines, litigation response tools (including data mapping narratives), and records and information policy for an energy company.
  • Assisted with development of a web-enabled litigation response plan (including data map narratives) for a Fortune 50 company.
  • Advised a Fortune 100 insurance company on records and information policy and protocols.
  • Developed legal hold procedures and guidelines for a Fortune 50 technology company, and provided post-support counsel on e-discovery issues as counsel of record to the litigation and competition group.

Education and Certifications

  • Juris Doctor, Fordham University School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University
  • Member, Bars of California, Minnesota and New York
  • Certified arbitrator, early neutral evaluator and mediator

Professional Associations

  • Panelist, American Arbitration Association
  • Panelist, International  Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
  • Advisory Board Member, World Arbitration & Mediation Report

Publications

  • “Discover New E-Worlds:  International arbitration can thrive despite e-discovery’s challenges,” (2008), Legal Times, Co-author
  • “The Sedona Principles (Second Edition):  Best Practices Recommendations & Principles for Addressing Electronic Document Production” (2007), Annotated Edition (BNA), Co-Managing Editor
  • “Competence and credibility in e-discovery,” (2007), Trial magazine, Co-author
  • “Arthur Andersen’s Victory Too Little, Too Late – What Lessons Other can Take from Arthur Andersen LLP v. United States,” (2006), International Law Committee Newsletter, Co-author
  • “Looking Beyond Arthur Andersen: The Impact on Corporate Records and Information Management Policies and Practices,” (2006), The Corporate Counsel Review, Co-author

Speaking Engagements

  • Co-lecturer, American Arbitration Association Neutrals’ Conference (2009)
  • Panelist, “E-Discovery in Arbitration: Lessons from the Trenches – Procedures for Managing Electronically Stored Information to Achieve Efficient Resolution (Webinar)” (2008)
  • Presenter, PLI Electronic Discovery and Retention Guidance (2008)
  • Moderator and Panelist, Electronic Evidence and Disclosure in International Arbitration (2008)
  • Panelist, Mini-Sedona Conference Seminar at the Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archivists (2008)

Awards

  • Ranked by Chambers USA for Privacy & Data Security, 2008 & 2009