As the Head of Innovation, AI, and E-Data Consulting, John relies on his extensive experience both in legal practice and e-data project management to:
- Direct Mintz’s strategic planning and implementation of AI and other emerging technologies to optimize operational efficiency and enhance client service;
- Oversee Mintz’s globally- and nationally-Chambers ranked E-Data Consulting Group, a fully-integrated affiliate with a mission to improve service delivery though the application of technology across large data matters;
- Supervise Mintz’s knowledge management and innovation team to ensure that cutting-edge developments as they relate to automation, process, and technology are maximally-leveraged across the Firm.
John leverages these responsibilities to enhance his client counseling practice focusing on information governance policy best practices and the enterprise-wide utilization of technology and artificial intelligence. John has particular experience advising clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries facing commercial litigation, corporate M&A activity, antitrust inquiries, and government investigations.
Prior to rejoining the firm in 2016, John led the Boston office of one of the nation’s leading legal services firms, where he worked with in-house legal departments and law firms to create effective and economical legal solutions – incorporating flexible staffing, reliable workflows, and technology – in a wide variety of practice areas including litigation, compliance, employment, corporate transactions, and contracts management.
During his initial tenure at Mintz, John was a founding member of the firm’s Electronic Discovery Practice Group. He was also an active member of the firm’s Product Liability and Complex Tort Litigation Practice Group. John maintained a diverse litigation and counseling practice with a particular focus on serving as national trial, strategy, and discovery counsel for pharmaceutical/device and biotechnology clients involved in serial litigation.
Outside of the office, John lectures, speaks, and writes frequently on issues of legal data intelligence, information governance, and data privacy. John teaches E-Data Law at Suffolk University Law School, one of the few national full-semester offerings on the subject matter.
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EnforceMintz — Tech Corner: Q&A with Mintz’s E-Discovery Pro Regarding Artificial Intelligence
February 8, 2024 | Blog | By Samantha Kingsbury, John Koss, Trust D. Kupupika
This Q&A with John Koss, Managing Director of Mintz’s E-Data Consulting Group, delves into the work of the group along with the benefits, challenges, and emerging issues related to using AI in e-discovery.
Will the GDPR Ease Cross-Border Data Transfers for Purposes of E-Discovery?
April 10, 2018 | Blog | By John Koss
The Wells Fargo PII Epic Fail - Chapter II
August 22, 2017 | Blog | By John Koss
Monkey See… Now, How NOT To Do
July 28, 2017 | Blog | By John Koss
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Menon’s Door
July 6, 2017 | Blog | By John Koss
HIPAA Spring Check-up: Your Obligations to Safeguard Third-Party Patient Health Information in medical records produced in litigation
May 23, 2017 | Blog | By John Koss
And, if your organization is facing a request seeking records or other materials that may contain patient health information (“PHI”), it bears repeating that while HIPAA provides a number of methods through which covered entities that hold records containing PHI may produce such records, these guidelines are closely enforced by courts.
News & Press
Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2025 edition of Legal 500 United States and Canada guides. The firm is recognized in 20 practice categories, and 78 of its attorneys are individually ranked in the guide, with several receiving recognition in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are featured in the "Hall of Fame," seven attorneys are named "Leading Lawyers," and five attorneys are recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyers."
Chambers USA has recognized 43 of Mintz’s practices and 88 of its attorneys in its 2025 guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those featured in the guide, 17 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm expanded its rankings this year with three new practice area listings and 17 attorneys recognized for the first time or in additional categories.
Mintz Achieves Ten Years of Consecutive Revenue Growth
April 24, 2025
Mintz announces ten years of consecutive revenue growth following the close of its fiscal year on March 29. The firm generated $700 million in gross revenue, representing an 8.5% increase year-over-year (YoY). Profits per equity partner rose 22%, driving an advancement of five places on American Lawyer’s 2025 ranking of the country’s most profitable law firms.
Mintz Appoints Head of Innovation, AI, and E-Data Consulting
March 24, 2025
Mintz announces the appointment of John B. Koss as Head of Innovation, AI, and E-Data Consulting. Drawing on over 20 years of legal and technology experience, John will lead Mintz’s efforts in exploring how the firm can use AI and other emerging technologies to further advance client service and operational efficiency.
Mintz Fills New Senior AI and Innovation Role
March 24, 2025
Law360 Pulse featured Mintz’s appointment of John Koss as Head of Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and E-data Consulting, a newly created role that reflects Mintz’s commitment to staying at the forefront of generative AI and other technological advancements.
Mintz Increases Global Recognition with New Chambers 2025 Rankings
February 20, 2025
Mintz continues to earn high rankings by Chambers Global, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide. Four Mintz attorneys and four of the firm’s practices are ranked in the 2025 Chambers Global edition, including two new practice rankings for International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) and Global Multi-Jurisdictional Life Sciences.
Mintz Announces Partnership with Lineal’s Amplify Technology Suite
November 19, 2024
Mintz has partnered with Lineal, a leader in legal technology and data review solutions to assist with client services delivery. The collaboration brings Lineal’s Amplify Suite—an advanced RelativityOne integration—into Mintz’s practice to enhance early data assessment (EDA), streamline modern data review, and manage strategic decision calls.
Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.
Chambers Recognizes Mintz Attorneys and Practices in 2024 Global Guide
February 16, 2024
Mintz continues to earn high rankings by Chambers Global, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide. Four Mintz attorneys and two of the firm’s practices are ranked in the 2024 Chambers Global edition.
BOSTON –Mintz announced today that 39 of its practices and 81 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms.
Mintz Recognized by Chambers Global 2023 Guide
February 21, 2023
Mintz continues to earn high rankings in Chambers Global 2023, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide.
How Top Law Firm Mintz is Using AI to Help Reduce Costs for Clients and Alleviate Work for Associates
July 31, 2020
Mintz Launches Newly-Dedicated E-Data Consulting Group
June 30, 2020
Legal Tech: Approaches and Considerations for Discovery Cost Minimization and Recovery
August 1, 2018
Mintz Attorneys to Address National LGBT Bar Conference
August 02, 2017
Events & Speaking
How Legal Practitioners Are Creating New Roles and Opportunities in the Era of AI
Relativity AI Bootcamp East
Washington, DC
eDiscovery for the Modern Company Using IM and Chat Applications
Association of Corporate Counsel – National Capital Region
Webinar
Practical Technology to Enhance Your ECA Workflow
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Boston, MA
2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference
American Bar Association
New York Marriott Marquis New York, NY
2018 Relativity Fest
"From Carpenter to the GDPR: 2018 Data Privacy and Protection Law Update" & "A Bazooka to a Knife Fight: Practical Technology to Enhance Your ECA Workflow"
Hilton Chicago - 720 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
THoR Innovation & Transformation Program
Hilton Chicago - 720 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
Recognition & Awards
Chambers Global: USA - E-Discovery and Information Governance (2022 - 2025)
Chambers USA: Nationwide- E-Discovery and Information Governance (2021 - 2024)
Chambers USA: Massachusetts - E-Discovery and Information Governance (2021)
Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer - E-Discovery (2025)
Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Rising Star
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and Massachusetts Bar Association: Up and Coming Lawyer
National LGBT Bar Association. Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40
Recent Insights
Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2025 edition of Legal 500 United States and Canada guides. The firm is recognized in 20 practice categories, and 78 of its attorneys are individually ranked in the guide, with several receiving recognition in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are featured in the "Hall of Fame," seven attorneys are named "Leading Lawyers," and five attorneys are recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyers."
Chambers USA has recognized 43 of Mintz’s practices and 88 of its attorneys in its 2025 guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those featured in the guide, 17 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm expanded its rankings this year with three new practice area listings and 17 attorneys recognized for the first time or in additional categories.
Mintz announces ten years of consecutive revenue growth following the close of its fiscal year on March 29. The firm generated $700 million in gross revenue, representing an 8.5% increase year-over-year (YoY). Profits per equity partner rose 22%, driving an advancement of five places on American Lawyer’s 2025 ranking of the country’s most profitable law firms.
