Edward Chau is a Partner within Deloitte’s Risk, Regulatory & Forensic practice and serves as the National Leader for Deloitte Managed Discovery (DMD). Based in Toronto within Canada’s largest Discovery practice, Edward oversees a high performing team of technology specialists dedicated to delivering end-to-end managed eDiscovery services to Canada’s largest law firms, corporations, and public sector entities.
Edward specializes in helping organizations move beyond traditional, reactive eDiscovery models. He partners with clients to develop robust strategies that leverage industry leading technologies, advanced methodologies, and streamlined processes to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and defensibility. Whether facilitating large-scale migrations to cutting-edge platforms or developing bespoke strategic playbooks, DMD’s approach ensures that Discovery functions are not just operational but are optimized for the highest levels of performance.
Beyond providing technology solutions, Edward is committed to the advancement of his clients' internal operations. He plays a pivotal role in upskilling internal client teams, empowering them with the tools and knowledge necessary to manage evolving eDiscovery challenges. Edward consistently helps his clients achieve significant cost efficiencies and fiscal predictability, transforming Discovery from a simple cost center into a value generating strategic operation.