Litigation Technology Project Manager
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chris.iijima@maslon.com
3300 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Chris Iijima serves as Maslon's litigation technology project manager, working closely with the Litigation Practice Group to shepherd e-discovery projects through planning, identification, preservation and collection, processing, review and analysis, production, and presentation in depositions, motion practice, and trial. He analyzes client data, conducts needs assessments, and develops specifications, processes, and procedures suitable for each client matter. Chris also manages project objectives, budgets, deadlines, and resources, while overseeing quality assurance to successfully complete projects.
With a sharp understanding of client concerns, legal issues, and technology, Chris leverages his experience to act as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and information technology teams. Internally, he interacts with all levels of the firm to successfully accomplish objectives. He collects requirements and communicates them to the litigation support and information services teams, and keeps the litigation team informed on project status, potential risks, and pending issues. Externally, Chris communicates with clients, service providers, and opposing counsel to ensure requirements are satisfied.
Additionally, Chris provides guidance, training, and support to litigation support staff, attorneys, and paralegals. He has presented and written articles on e-discovery topics and has provided training on litigation software. He also assists clients with system access, document search creation, and general problem resolution.
Prior to arriving at Maslon, Chris practiced as a litigation attorney and litigated construction, insurance coverage, no-fault, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, and wrongful death cases.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
Education
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2005
- Honors: Dean's List; C.A.L.I. Award of Excellence (in professional responsibility); Rosalie Wahl Moot Court; Minnesota Justice Foundation Achievement in Volunteer Public Service Award; Founder of the William Mitchell Civil and Human Rights Legal Society
- Law Review: William Mitchell Law Review, Staff Member, 2003 - 2004; Executive Editor, 2004 - 2005
- B.A., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1997
- Major: Japanese Language
- Concentrated studies in Japanese culture and language, Minnesota State University, Akita, Japan, 1993 - 1995
Certification & Training
- LAW PreDiscovery Certified Administrator (ADM), 2012
- LAW PreDiscovery E-Discovery Certified Professional (EDD), 2012
- Summation Certified Case Manager (SCCM), 2011
- Summation Certified Administrator (SCA), 2011
- Summation Support Specialist (SSS), 2011
- Summation Support In-house Specialist (SSIS), 2011
- Summation Certified Enduser (SCE), 2011
- KCura Relativity Administrator Training, 2011
- InData Trial Director Training, 2010
- Kroll Ontrack Electronic Discovery Certification (Advanced), 2011
- Kroll Ontrack Electronic Discovery Certification (Intermediate), 2011
- Kroll Ontrack Electronic Discovery Certification (Beginning), 2009
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2005
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2007
Professional Activities
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
- Minnesota Association of Litigation Support Professionals (MALSP), Member
- Project Management Institute, Member
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, former Member
- American Bar Association, former Member
- Ramsey County Bar Association, former Member
Publications
- "Electronic Discovery Case Summaries," A monthly review of court decisions and developments in electronic discovery (February 2007 - June 2009)
- Note, "Tort Law - The Motorist's Guide to State Policy: Vehicle Owner Vicarious Liability Following Grants of Initial Permission - Christensen v. Milbank Insurance Co.," 30 Wm. Mitchell L. Rev. 755 (2003)
Charitable Activities
- Japanese American Citizens League, Twin Cities Chapter, Board of Directors, 2006 - 2010
- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, 2002 - present
