Service Areas
- Business
- Electronic Discovery + Records Management
- Litigation + Trial
- Electronic Discovery + Records Management
- Litigation + Trial Practice Overview
- Governments + Nonprofits
- Electronic Discovery + Records Management
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
- Michigan State University, B.A.
- Jackson Community College, Associate of Arts
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Marcella Stewart handles a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal courts in Michigan and across the United States. She has represented clients in cases involving claims for antitrust violations, civil rights violations, unfair trade practices, trademark infringement, labor and employment discrimination, breach of contract and claims against directors and officers.
As a member of the firm’s Electronic Discovery + Records Management team, Marci's practice focuses on corporate records management, e-discovery, and project management. She works with clients to develop effective, efficient, and defensible discovery plans and to manage the resources necessary carry them out. From initial preservation and planning through trial, to final data disposition, she guides clients through the process with an eye on the triple considerations of time, budget and quality.
“My job is to help clients understand the technology and the process, so they can choose the right options and the right tools to make discovery as efficient and useful as possible.”
Marcella Stewart
Representative Matters
- Automobile Manufacturer Discovery Counsel
Advise and counsel Big Three automobile manufacturer regarding electronic discovery issues, including search and data culling protocols, document review strategy, project planning, budgets and discovery technology advancements.
- Automobile Manufacturer Litigation
Managed multiple discovery document collections totaling several million pages for Big Three automobile manufacturer. Coordinated collection, processing, review and production of hard copy and electronic documents, as well as identification and preparation of document collections for witness interviews and depositions.
- Governmental Entity Class Action Litigation
Managed document discovery for the Department of Human Services in class action litigation involving over 19,000 children in the foster care system. Drafted discovery plans and protocols for the identification, collection, and review of hard copy and electronic data. Supervised document review teams and the production of more than 1 million pages of discovery documents. Identified and prepared collections of documents for depositions, witness interviews, and trial exhibits. Drafted discovery motions and arguments. Prepared detailed privilege logs.
- International Auto Parts Manufacturer Litigation
Coordinated data collection, processing, and production for corporate litigation involving entities with document custodians across Europe and Asia. Advised clients regarding privacy and foreign language issues.
- National Non-Profit Antitrust Class Action Litigation
Worked closely with litigation attorneys and vendors to cull multiple terabytes of data into manageable document review collections using early case assessment tools and search strategies. Organized and supervised document reviews, productions and privilege review. Advised clients regarding production and processing protocols.
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee
- State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association
- Women in eDiscovery, Detroit Chapter
- Association of Litigation Support Professionals
- Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Honors + Awards
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, cum laude; Dean's List & Honor Roll; Certificate of Merit - Medical Malpractice; 100% Tuition Academic Scholarship
- Michigan State University, National Merit Scholar
Civic, Cultural + Social Activities
- Woods Lake Elementary, Former Parent Teacher Advisory Council President
- Kalamazoo Public Schools, Former Parent Advisory Council Member
Publications
"New Federal Rule of Evidence Seeks to Protect and Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of Ediscovery," Marcella Stewart and Brad Sysol, The Litigation Newsletter, State Bar of Michigan, Spring 2009
Speeches
"E-Discovery 2012 Case Updates + Best Practices," Kalamazoo County Bar Association, March 14, 2012, Kalamazoo, Michigan
"Protecting Your Competitive Advantage," Miller Canfield Annual Employment Law Seminar, April 27, 2010
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