Dan Degener serves as AI Discovery Consultant on Akerman's eDiscovery Services team. He brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of law and technology, spanning both law firm and service provider environments. As a seasoned eDiscovery professional and attorney, he has deep expertise across the discovery lifecycle, with a particular focus on leveraging advanced analytics and Generative AI to drive defensible, efficient, and innovative discovery processes.

In his role, Dan collaborates closely with Akerman's legal teams and eDiscovery professionals to further integrate AI and machine learning into matter strategy — enhancing document review, optimizing workflows, and ensuring Akerman remains at the forefront of legal technology and innovation. An attorney by training, Dan has supported complex litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters while advising clients on technology-driven discovery strategies. He is widely recognized as a trusted advisor and presenter on Generative AI, analytics, and review best practices, combining legal insight with hands-on technical execution to deliver practical solutions in complex, high-stakes matters.