Jessica Bair

Current

Co-Chair, Los Angeles Steering Committee; Governor, National Board of Governors at Human Rights Campaign
Senior Director, eDiscovery Partnerships at Guidance Software

Past

Special Agent - District Computer Crime Coordinator/Forensic Examiner at US Army CID
Desk Sergeant/Team Leader/Patrol Supervisor at US Army Military Police Corp

Education

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
Roger Williams University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Jessica

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Security and Investigations

Websites

Jessica Bair’s Summary

A former US Army CID Special Agent and Computer Forensic Examiner, Jessica Bair has focused on technology innovation and application to solve complex problems since the late-1990s. Jessica joined Guidance Software in 2001, and is a leader in the growth of the company, from a start-up to a successful public corporation. Jessica held director level positions in training, research & development, and business development/product management before joining professional services, where she built the eDiscovery services into a top-tier practice, recognized by the Socha Gelbmann industry survey.

Jessica now brings that expertise to Guidance Software’s eDiscovery partners; consulting with them in the integration of EnCase eDiscovery technology into their practice to meet strategic business goals and improve profitability.

Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in strategic planning and ethical leadership from Pepperdine University, and was inducted into the Beta Sigma Gamma International Business Honor Society. Jessica also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from the Roger Williams University.

Jessica Bair’s Specialties:

Jessica was on the design team, and led the product management group for the product development and strategic market release, of the industry paradigm shifting EnCase eDiscovery for EnCase Enterprise in 2005.

Jessica was co-creator of the Guidance Software EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) certification with John Colbert (former CEO of GSI) in 2001; and she was the technical editor for the Sybex published 'Official EnCE Study Guide' in 2006.

Jessica Bair’s Experience

Co-Chair, Los Angeles Steering Committee; Governor, National Board of Governors

Human Rights Campaign

(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Governor, HRC National Board of Governors

Directs HRC operations for Greater Los Angeles area, comprising over 15,000 local members.

The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of more than 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Senior Director, eDiscovery Partnerships

Guidance Software

(Public Company; GUID; Computer Software industry)

November 2001 — Present (7 years 9 months)

2009 - Sr. Director, eDiscovery Partnerships - Sales (Pasadena, CA)
2007 - VP, Professional Services (Pasadena, CA)
2006 - Sr. Director, Professional Services - West and eDiscovery (Houston, TX)
2005 - Director, Business Development & eDiscovery Product Management (Houston, TX)
2003 - Sr. Director, Product Development - R&D (Pasadena, CA)
2002 - Director, Professional Development and Training (Pasadena, CA)
Special Agent - District Computer Crime Coordinator/Forensic Examiner

US Army CID

(Government Agency; Law Enforcement industry)

January 1998 — November 2001 (3 years 11 months)
Desk Sergeant/Team Leader/Patrol Supervisor

US Army Military Police Corp

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Law Enforcement industry)

January 1994 — January 1998 (4 years 1 month)

1997-1998: 545th MP CO, 1CD; Fort Hood, TX
1994-1997: 127th MP CO, 18th MP BDE; Hanau, GE and Bosnia

Jessica Bair’s Education

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management

MBA , Strategic Planning and Ethical Leadership , 2004 — 2006

Activities and Societies:

Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
Roger Williams University

BS , Public Administration , 1997 — 1999

Additional Information

Jessica Bair’s Websites:

Jessica Bair’s Interests:

Equality, eDiscovery technology and processes, computer forensics, digital investigation technology and methods

Jessica Bair’s Groups:

Human Rights Campaign, HRC,
Women in Technology (WITI),
Women in eDiscovery,
HTCIA, High Technology Crime Investigation Association,
HTCN, High Technology Crime Network

Executive Suite
WITI - Women in Technology International
Pepperdine Graziadio School Alumni
Human Rights Campaign
Litigation Support Professional Networking
Electronic Discovery Professionals
LGBT Professional Network - Global
Electronic Discovery Group
EnCE
Subject Matter Experts
EnCase Group
Vote No On Prop 8: Unfair & Wrong
Beta Gamma Sigma - The International Honor Society Recognizing Business Excellence
LEGALTECH
e-LEGAL
U.S. Army CID
GLBT Social Network and Web 2.0 Marketing