Cara Jarrell Named Director of Litigation Support & e-Discovery Services for Steptoe & Johnson’s ELS Team

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Cara Jarrell has been named Director of Litigation Support & e-Discovery Services.

Jarrell, an attorney, previously served as a co-team leader of the firm’s Strategic Technology & e-Discovery Methods (STEM) Team, which is now known as the e-Discovery Services and Litigation Support (ELS) Team. In her new role, she will lead the ELS Team, which functions as part of the Information Technology department and works closely with attorneys and clients to streamline document collection, review, and production through efficient, technology-driven solutions, and to provide comprehensive trial support services.

“I am excited to step into this role and build on the strong foundation of our ELS Team as it continues to grow,” Jarrell said. “We are focused on delivering practical, technology-driven e-Discovery and trial support strategies that streamline complex litigation and provide meaningful value to our attorneys and clients.”

“Cara brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to litigation support and e-Discovery,” said Isidore Okoro, Chief Information Officer at Steptoe & Johnson. “As we continue to integrate AI tools into our workflows, her leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we apply these technologies strategically to enhance efficiency and deliver meaningful value to our clients.”

Jarrell’s appointment reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to innovation in litigation support, building on the ELS Team’s foundation of leveraging technology to improve speed, cost-effectiveness, and the quality of e-discovery for clients.