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Work Experience Infographic - Dr. Donald G. Billings

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Leadership in Legal Technology & Innovation

30+ Years Experience
15+ Organizations
5 Advisory Roles
22+ Years at Sidley
2003-Present
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Practice Support Manager

Sidley Austin LLP

Leading innovation in legal operations, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing service delivery, and integrating emerging technologies. Providing expert analysis in high-stakes IP litigation, internal investigations, and global regulatory matters.

Legal Technology Workflow Development AI Integration Digital Infrastructure Team Leadership
🏆 Key Achievements
• Catalyst for innovation in legal operations
• Expert in IP litigation & forensic technology
• Leader in AI & analytics integration
2025-Present
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Academic Reviewer

IJCISIMA Journal

Evaluating scholarly submissions across AI, cybersecurity, and analytics domains. Ensuring research rigor, relevance, and impact through comprehensive peer review processes.

Peer Review Academic Research AI & Cybersecurity Quality Assurance
2021-Present
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Advisory Council Member

Cal State East Bay - Big Data Program

Assisting with curriculum development for data science professionals, ensuring alignment with evolving market needs and introducing real-world case studies and industry partnerships.

Curriculum Development Data Science Education Industry Partnerships AI Ethics
2020-Present
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Advisory Board Member

San Francisco State University

Connecting academia with industry through curriculum review, mentorship, and professional development initiatives. Regular guest lectures on AI in legal sector and digital transformation.

Academic Advisory Mentorship Guest Lectures Career Development
2010-Present
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Board Member & Data Science Advisor

ÖKOLOGIE.ORG

Serving on the board of a hybrid social enterprise focused on public health education and environmental justice. Providing strategic guidance on cloud infrastructure, data privacy, and compliance systems.

Board Governance Environmental Justice Data Privacy Cloud Infrastructure Social Impact
2015-2025
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Advisory Board Member

Coalition of Technology Resources for Lawyers (CTRL+)

Contributed to shaping national dialogue on legal innovation and discovery strategy. Led initiatives to elevate eDiscovery role in broader legal strategy and AI tool integration.

Legal Innovation eDiscovery Strategy AI Tools Best Practices
2010-2018
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Advisory Council & Instructor

Organization of Legal Professionals (OLP)

Senior advisory council member contributing to national education initiatives. Developed graduate-level coursework in cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and legal technology evaluation.

Legal Education Curriculum Development Cybersecurity Professional Certification
2003
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Legal Technology Consultant

Bever, Hoffman & Harms, LLP

Implemented e-filing and patent prosecution workflow systems following Skjerven Morrill dissolution. Enhanced productivity through electronic Information Disclosure Statement optimization.

E-Filing Systems Patent Prosecution Workflow Optimization USPTO Compliance
1991-2003
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Principal Consultant

Juristech - Legal Technology & eDiscovery

Led implementation of advanced legal technologies for Skjerven Morrill LLP, designing workflows for eDiscovery and case analytics. Managed high-volume international data collections.

eDiscovery Legal Technology International Collections Case Analytics
1996-2003
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National Litigation & Practice Support Manager

Skjerven Morrill, LLP

Led firm-wide legal technology strategies across four offices. Pioneered deployment of web-based discovery platforms and managed teams of 20+ paralegals and litigation specialists.

Team Leadership Discovery Platforms Patent Technology International Operations
🏆 Major Achievements
• Pioneered FirmNet™ web-based discovery platform
• Managed 20+ litigation specialists across 4 offices
• Developed ePAVE and eIDS patent systems
1992-1994
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Executive Director & Board Chairman

HCAA - Project Blossom

Co-founded grassroots initiative addressing urban blight and community safety. Led policy roundtables with city leadership and established legal education workshops for underserved communities.

Community Leadership Social Impact Legal Education Grant Management
🏆 Community Impact
• Co-founded organization addressing urban inequities
• Secured foundation and corporate grants
• Established legal aid workshops