David Remnitz

David Remnitz is an authority in forensic technology, cybersecurity, and electronic discovery, known for his tenure as the Global and Americas Leader of EY's Forensic Technology and Discovery Services business. In this role, Remnitz managed domestic and international aspects of EY's e-discovery and forensic data analytics service lines. He is recognized for expertise in electronic discovery and disclosure, information security, investigations involving electronically stored information, and defending corporations under inquiry by U.S. and international regulators, law enforcement, and other third parties.

Remnitz has 25 years of experience in e-discovery, information security, and investigations involving computer-based and electronic information. Before joining EY, Remnitz held a leadership position at FTI Consulting, where he led the company's global technology practice after accumulating 20 years of experience in litigation technology and related disciplines. At FTI, he managed a 500-person global technology business focused on e-discovery. Remnitz holds a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Lehigh University and has attended executive education programs at MIT Sloan.

Remnitz frequently speaks about trends in forensic technology, cybersecurity, and electronic discovery. He has served as a founding member of the Electronic Crimes Task Force for the U.S. Secret Service and the Sedona Conference. His work in applying advanced technology to fraud detection includes championing the use of sophisticated data analysis platforms, such as Palantir, to integrate data analysis and support investigations in the business sector.

Remnitz has commented that cybercrime has become increasingly complex and challenging for clients, emphasizing the importance of forensic technology, fraud investigations, and data analytics in addressing these issues. He has been an advocate on the threat of ransomware and its impact across industries. Through research and interviews with professionals and corporations worldwide, Remnitz has highlighted the gap between organizational cyber risk and the resources allocated to address it.

A frequent media commentator, Remnitz has been featured on CNN, Lou Dobbs, Fox News, and in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and International Herald Tribune. He has experience building practice areas in the e-discovery and forensic data analytics industry, influencing how global enterprises approach digital investigations, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk management.