Experts & Advisors
Matthew Houle
Managing Director
Ankura – Main Office
2000 K Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20006
+1.603.560.6096 Mobile
Matthew Houle leads the firm’s U.S. Digital Forensics practice, bringing more than 16 years of specialized experience in the digital forensics and e-discovery industry. He is recognized for his ability to manage large‑scale domestic and international engagements, guiding matters through every phase of the forensic and e-discovery lifecycle.
With a career built on precision, analytical rigor, and strategic insight, Matt provides comprehensive analysis and reporting that empowers attorneys, auditors, and investigators to make informed, defensible decisions. His leadership and technical depth have made him a trusted advisor on complex investigations and high‑stakes matters across a wide range of industries.
Experience
Matt’s professional expertise includes:
- Major Global Advertising Company
Led global collections for 25 C-suite custodians (20TB), including laptops, mobile devices, WhatsApp, and cloud data. Executed expedited second-request recollections, meeting all Department of Justice (DOJ) deadlines. Developed a remote solution for collecting mobile chat data across multiple time zones. - Multinational Alcoholic Beverages Company
Managed forensic and e-discovery support across multiple countries. Preserved data from hundreds of laptops, mobile devices, Microsoft 365 (M365), and Box. Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for preservation and collection and ensured General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)-compliant workflows. Designed innovative collection strategies to overcome information technology constraints. - Global Social Media Platform
Conducted custodian interviews for hundreds of employees and advised counsel on targeted collections. Performed device collections and delivered findings reports. Developed defensible SOPs enabling scalable self-collections. - Global Healthcare Service Provider
Led preservation and collection for 150 custodians across diverse sources (M365, Teams, SharePoint, laptops, mobile devices, etc.) in a DOJ second request. Collected over 30TB through multiple refreshes and developed strategies for new data sources to enable review readiness. - Major Global Mobile Phone Carrier
Directed collections for over 20 C-suite custodians. Produced forensic mobile reports for litigation support. Completed expedited DOJ second-request recollections and engineered a solution to extract WhatsApp data from a highly secured executive device. - Global Medical Device Company
Managed global device collections and GDPR-compliant workflows. Conducted targeted custodian interviews to refine scope. Performed onsite analysis of legacy devices and delivered investigative findings reports. - S. v. McGrade & Collinsworth
Served as lead analyst in a $60 million fraud case, analyzing over 100 evidence items over two years. Maintained strict chain of custody and supported nationwide search warrants. Developed review workflows, enabling rapid analysis of millions of documents, contributing to conviction. - Keystone XL Pipeline Special Review
Executed rapid collection and processing of over 20 devices within 48 hours for a congressional inquiry. Trained attorneys and agents on targeted review methods and supported findings presented to Congress.
- Education
- MS, Digital Forensics Management, Champlain College
- BS, Digital Forensics, Champlain College
- Certifications
- EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
