The Honorable Andrew J. Peck served with distinction for 23 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York, including a term as Chief Magistrate Judge from 2004 to 2005. During his tenure as a Magistrate Judge, he issued more than 1,500 published opinions and settled hundreds of cases.

Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Peck was in private practice for 17 years, with a focus on commercial and entertainment litigation, including copyright and trademark matters, with extensive trial experience. He is known for his innovative and efficient solutions to the challenges of information management, both within and outside the litigation context.

A recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on electronic discovery (e-discovery) issues, Judge Peck is recognized internationally for bringing e-discovery competency to the attention of both the judiciary and bar. He is widely described as the first judge to tackle the subject of e-discovery head on, most notably in the influential 1995 decision Anti-Monopoly v. Hasbro, in which Judge Peck found that “it is black letter law that computerized data is discoverable if relevant.” Among his legacy ruling – the 2011 employment class action Monique Da Silva Moore, et. al. v. Publicis Groupe & MSL Group, stands out as the first judicial decision approving the use of technology-assisted review.

In 2018, the New York Law Journal called Judge Peck “one of e-discovery’s most influential figures.” His many accolades include being a Chambers ranked Recognized Practitioner for Litigation: E Discovery in USA Nationwide. He was also honored by being named a Judicial E-Discovery Innovator in the Top 50 Innovators of the Last 50 Years by The American Lawyer magazine.

As an outgrowth of his e-discovery work, Judge Peck has handled matters regarding international General Data Protection (GDPR) and domestic data privacy, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA). With his experience, Judge Peck has the knowledge and expertise to hear disputes involving these types of issues.

Hon. Andrew J. Peck is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout the United States and also practices as a Special Discovery Master.