Benjamen Mccollum

Certified Digital Forensic Examiner, Benjamen McCollum joined Cornerstone Discovery in early 2016. A self-identified “computer geek” and “forensic junkie”, Ben’s courtroom experience and ambitious work ethic make him an invaluable member of the Digital Forensic team. Responsible for the collection, preservation and examination of electronically stored information (ESI) in Civil and Criminal matters, Ben supports national and international cases alike, providing e-Discovery and digital forensic consultation to attorneys, law firms, State and Federal agencies as well as lead counsel within Fortune 1000 companies.

Ben comes from a long lineage of family members who serve the criminal justice system. With a natural affinity towards technology and interest in law, Ben’s first taste of forensics was inspired by the growing field of Biometric Forensics. Ben pursued his passion for technology at Bloomsburg University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics. While immersed in Bloomsburg’s elite program, recognized by the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Ben armed himself with meaningful industry experience before graduating.

Ben’s first internship at Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office allowed him to experience criminal investigations and engage in computer and mobile examinations first-hand. Working alongside the Pennsylvania State Police, local detective unit and digital forensic team, Ben excelled in all tasks assigned to him. From assisting detectives in undercover surveillance and decoy duties, to imaging computers for the computer crime lab, Ben completed his internship knowing that he had found a career to meaningfully combine his passion with his talents.

Before graduating, Ben’s expert skill set proved to serve the faculty and staff of Bloomsburg University well. Recognized for his technical proficiency and refined level of customer service, Ben managed network security for university computers, provided imaging services and repaired devices campus-wide. Upon graduating Ben moved to Design Manager, Inc. as an On-Boarding Cloud Engineer where he was responsible for secure data migrations, upholding vulnerability management solutions, performing cloud conversions and providing technical support to clients’ computer and mobile devices across the country. Seeking a role that moved him closer to criminal forensics, Ben moved to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office as the department’s first Homicide Technical Services Specialist.

With an ever-increasing need for technical trial support and e-Discovery expertise, Ben began testifying in trial on behalf of technical investigations, aided in digital forensic analysis, assisted in homicide investigations, managed the tech services unit and digitally maintained all trial exhibits. Ben’s tech savviness and high-level performance were recognized in and out of the courtroom. Eager to continue expanding his experience and to face challenging investigations, Ben joined Cornerstone Discovery in 2016 as a Certified Digital Forensic Examiner. Today, Ben is recognized among Clients for his work ethic, attention to detail, honesty and hands-on approach. “There’s no greater joy than calling a Client to tell them I’ve found what they have been looking for,” Ben says with a grin.