Jason Frankovitz
Software Engineering ExpertQuandary Peak Research
205 S. BroadwaySuite #300
Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (323) 545-3660 Alternate: (415) 254-4890 Fax: (888) 959-2461 Email: jason@quandarypeak.com Website: www.quandarypeak.com/jason-frankovitz/
Specialties
Expertise & testimony for more than 70 software-related copyright, trade secret, & patent cases. 25+ years of programming experience. Specializing in iOS, Android, Linux, Web, e-commerce, social media, gaming, & cloud platforms. Testified in depositions and in court 20 times.
Degrees/Licenses
BA, Indiana University
David W. Tollen
FounderSycamore Legal, P.C.
336 Bon Air CenterUnit 441
Greenbrae, CA 94904 Phone: (415) 278-0950 Email: david@sycamorelegal.com Website: www.sycamorelegal.com/
Specialties
Technology contracts and relationships, including agreements regarding software licensing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud computing, IT professional services, e-commerce, and data security. (Attorney, author, and trainer re the above.)
Degrees/Licenses
J.D.; LL.M.; B.A.
Formal Education
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1993; Ll.M., Cambridge University, 1994; B.A., History, U.C. Berkeley, 1990.
Registration and Licenses
Member, State Bar of California.
Previous/Current Position
Lecturer at UC Berkeley Law School. Founder and Trainer on IT contract drafting and negotiation, Tech Contracts, LLC; Founder and attorney, Sycamore Legal, PC. Former General Counsel, Centura Software Corp (public). Former VP Business Development, Clicktime, Inc. Former Associate, Morrison & Foerster, LLC.
Honors/Awards
Author of the number-one bestseller from the IP Section of the American Bar Association; multiple periodical recognitions for best or most innovative law firm for technology contracts.
Publications
Tollen, "THE TECH CONTRACTS HANDBOOK: Cloud Computing Agreements, Software Licenses, and other IT Contracts for Lawyers and Businesspeople", 3rd Ed. (ABA Publishing, 2021); multiple articles on IT contracts, including at www.TechContracts.com.
Prior Expert
Multiple Expert Witness Engagements on Software Licensing, Cloud Computing Contracts, and Technology Services Agreements.
Stephen Castell
ChairmanCastell Consulting
PO Box 270529San Diego, CA 92198 Phone: (310) 890-9859 Email: stephen@castellconsulting.com Website: www.e-expertwitness.co.uk
Specialties
Software and Systems Failure & Fitness for Purpose, IP, Mobiletechnology Patents, Internet, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies; Computer, Software, Telecommunications, Broadcasting Litigation/Dispute Resolution; Expert Witness, CEDR Mediator, ICC Arbitrator, Expert Determiner.
Degrees/Licenses
Ph.D.; M.Sc.; B.Sc.; CITP; Accredited Member, Forensic Expert Witness Association, Los Angeles Chapter
Previous/Current Position
Castell Consulting, Management and Financial Consultants in Information Technology. Professional ICT Experts and Consultants. Clients say: “Dr Castell is unique in the totally professional and effective way he makes things happen and gets things done for his clients, delivering results, economically, on time, and with high quality implementation”.
Honors/Awards
Medallist, IT Consultant of the Year, BCS Professional Awards. Honored with an interview for Archives of IT Capturing the Past, Inspiring the Future. In-depth experiences of the people who influenced the development of IT in the UK.
Publications
Author of the foundational APPEAL Report (1990). He has written extensively on the issues of ICT professionalism, and standards of presentation and reliability of computer evidence, blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
Some recent publications:
https://worldfinancialreview.com/i-bitcoin-as-told-to-stephen-castell/
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-33-6470-7_4
https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/Authored%20by%20AI
https://realmedia.press/looks-like-signature-i-never-signed-berrys-rbs/
https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/avoiding-disaster/
To learn more about his recent presentation "Software defects and the Law" (click on 'View Details'), watch the full recording on YouTube.
Prior Expert
Dr Stephen Castell CITP has acted as a leading forensic expert witness in compute software and systems disputes, for over thirty years, including the largest and longest software development cases to have reached the English High Court and the Sydney Supreme Court.
Xanesti Technology Services, LLC
Managing MemberJohn Horst
6920 Miramar Rd.Suite 323
San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 254-8575 Email: john.horst@xanesti.com Website: www.xanesti.com/litigation
Specialties
Cybersecurity; Computers & computer forensics
Degrees/Licenses
CISSP(r)-ISSAP(r) (This is a globally recognized industry certification in cybersecurity)
Formal Education
B.A. Biblical Studies; M.A. Theology; M.Div.
Previous/Current Position
Managing Member for Technology & Innovation; Xanesti Technology Services, LLC. We subcontract with DoD prime contractors to support DoD cybersecurity initiatives. 25 years past experience in information technology in both private and public sectors
Prof. Affiliations
(ISC)2 - International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
Publications
Various online articles on IT and cybersecurity related topics.
Prior Expert
Planned Parenthood of America v. Center for Medical Progress. I was deposed as the expert witness for the defense concerning cybersecurity-related damage claims. The Plaintiff withdrew the claims prior to trial.
United States v. James Cariani: I submitted a report in support of the defense describing the failure of the People to properly authenticate allegedly stolen files on removable hard drives seized from the Defendant.
Other experience is described in my CV.
Watch Mr. Horst provide expert commentary on cybersecurity to KUSI in San Diego on Youtube.
Setec Investigations
PresidentTodd Stefan
145 S Fairfax Ave.Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (800) 748-5440 Alternate: (323) 939-5598 Email: forensics@setecinvestigations.com Website: www.setecinvestigations.com
Specialties
Setec Investigations is one of the nation’s most experienced providers of forensic and investigative services. We work with companies and attorneys to investigate malfeasance, collect electronic evidence in support of misconduct, and certify forensically the nature of, and those responsible for, the abuse. We forensically collect electronic information residing on computer systems, servers, cell phones, and media devices of all types, as well as cloud-based repositories.
Degrees/Licenses
Our team members possess a wealth of education backgrounds, as well as industry specific certifications, including. These include CBE, CCE, CCLO, CCPA, CISSP, CFCE, EnCE, GCIH, GCFE, GPEN, among others.
Formal Education
Setec Investigations' cross-disciplinary team is comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who possess a wealth of educational backgrounds, including Masters degrees.
Registration and Licenses
EnCase Forensic, EnCase Enterprise, FTK, X-Ways, F-Response, BlackLight, Digital Collector, MacQuisition, Sumuri Recon, Raptor, Nuix, Harvester, Cellebrite UFED, XRY, Oxygen, Paraben, SecureView, Talon, Solo 4, Solo 5, Tableau TD3
Ward Classen
7822 Chelsea StreetTowson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 967-0102 Email: ward.classen@gmail.com Website: www.wardclassen.com
Specialties
IT contracting including Software Licensing and Development, Cloud Computing and Hosting, Software as a Service, Professional Services, Statements of Work (SOWs), Distribution and Reseller Agreements, Procurement and Escrow Agreements.
Degrees/Licenses
B.A.; J.D.; MBA
Formal Education
B.A., Economics, Trinity College (CT), 1982; J.D., Law, Catholic University, 1985; M.B.A, Finance, The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), 1990.
Registration and Licenses
State Bar of Maryland
Previous/Current Position
Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation, General Counsel, Astea International Inc., Accenture LLP, International Mobile Machines Corporation (InterDigital).
Honors/Awards
Catholic University Law Review
Prof. Affiliations
ABA, Association of Corporate Counsel, Maryland State Bar Association.
Publications
Software Licensing and Cloud Computing for Licensees and Licensors (ABA Press); Numerous articles on software licensing, cloud computing and IT contracting.
Prior Expert
Expert Witness for plaintiffs and defendants in both federal and state courts as well as arbitration on software licensing, cloud computing and technology licensing and escrow agreement issues.