Emerson Bretous

Emerson Bretous is principal at Washington, DC’s Sovereign Discovery, a firm that specializes in managing the entire eDiscovery process for law firms and corporations, sifting complex litigation data and freeing firms to focus on legal strategies for their clients. He has more than 30 years of experience leveraging litigation technology to simplify eDiscovery. Bretous has a proven track record of success at firms such as Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. His strategic thinking and customer focused approach have positioned Sovereign Discovery as a trusted partner for law firms and corporations.

A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bretous is also deeply committed to mentoring young professionals and giving back to the community. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Pace University

Guest Appearances
July 21, 2026

The Evolution of E-Discovery

Join e-discovery expert Emerson Bretous as he shares what’s new in e-discovery and how law firms need to keep up or get buried in data.