Jay C.Carle

Partner

Jay chairs Seyfarth’s DATA (Digital Asset & Technology Advocacy) Law practice, delivering strategic counsel at the intersection of law, data, and technology—where eDiscovery, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, data science & analytics, and AI readiness converge.


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Jay’s practice spans the core pillars of data law: eDiscovery, records and information governance, privacy compliance and litigation, breach response, and data analytics. He partners with legal, compliance, and technology leaders to build defensible, efficient, and future-ready programs—whether responding to regulatory investigations or proactively designing governance strategies. Widely recognized for his practical approach and ability to deliver real-world, workable solutions, Jay is sought out by corporate legal and compliance leaders for his ability to balance legal risk with business realities. His counsel is grounded in operational insight and designed to meet the demands of complex, fast-moving environments.

A seasoned eDiscovery litigator, Jay has extensive experience managing complex eDiscovery in high-stakes disputes, including class actions, regulatory investigations, and commercial litigation. He is known for developing aggressive, defensible discovery strategies that drive case narratives, minimize risk, and reduce cost. Jay regularly leverages advanced analytics and AI-enhanced tools to accelerate access to key evidence and streamline review workflows. He has successfully defeated spoliation claims, exposed discovery weaknesses in opposing parties, and designed scalable eDiscovery programs for litigation portfolios.

With over a decade of technical experience in systems administration, security, and project management, Jay brings hands-on fluency to complex data challenges. He has led forensic investigations, executed large-scale data remediation projects, and developed repeatable processes for litigation readiness.

Jay also has significant experience in breach response, coordinating legal strategy, forensic investigations, regulatory engagement, and notification obligations. Jay also advises clients on AI implementation readiness and compliance, helping organizations assess legal risk and develop governance frameworks for emerging technologies.

A frequent speaker and advocate for legal innovation, Jay’s leadership reflects Seyfarth’s commitment to delivering agile, integrated, and forward-looking legal strategies that evolve with technology and regulatory change.

  • JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • BA, University of Dayton
  • Illinois
  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin