John Patzakis (Guidance Software)

John Patzakis, Esq. - Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer, Guidance Software

John Patzakis joined Guidance Software at the end of 1999 as General Counsel and held the position of President and CEO from 2001 to 2004. While President and CEO, he doubled revenue annually and led the company's highly successful launch of its EnCase(r) Enterprise solution.

Recognized worldwide as a preeminent authority on the legal admissibility and authentication of computer forensics evidence, Patzakis now leads Guidance Software's legal and regulatory strategy. As Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer, Patzakis employs his combined legal and technical experience in computer investigations and regulatory frameworks to educate the market and support customers on computer evidence and compliance matters related to computer security, electronic evidence discovery and corporate governance.

Prior to Guidance Software, Patzakis practiced law for eight years in Los Angeles, focusing on business litigation and technology law. Previously a partner and founder of the law firm Corey & Patzakis, Patzakis received his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California.

Patzakis frequently lectures and is extensively published on computer forensics, electronic evidence and corporate governance issues. He is author of the EnCase(r) Legal Journal, a widely read publication focusing on issues surrounding computer forensics and electronic evidence. Patzakis is a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA). He is also a member of the steering committee for the ISSA's Generally Accepted Information Security Principles (GAISP) project.