NEW YORK, New York — February 18, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Cimplifi has appointed Sashi Valavala as senior vice president of AI and analytics. The move expands Cimplifi’s AI leadership and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering AI solutions across the data lifecycle.
Valavala brings 18 years of expertise in eDiscovery analytics and technical consulting. He has designed and implemented workflow solutions that optimize document review and support outcomes for high‑stakes matters, including Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Second Requests, multidistrict litigation, commercial disputes, and transactional reviews.
Valavala has guided complex, end-to-end matters, overseeing data collection through analytics-driven review and final production. He has advised corporate legal departments and outside counsel on metrics‑driven AI strategy.
Brandon Jessup, chief delivery officer of Cimplifi, said that Valavala brings the experience and technical depth needed to ensure Cimplifi’s solutions remain innovative and defensible. He added that Valavala’s expertise in human‑in‑the‑loop workflows, machine learning best practices, and statistically grounded validation aligns with Cimplifi’s mission to deliver outcomes for clients.
Valavala’s arrival follows the addition of Joe Maguire as vice president of artificial intelligence and analytics. Together, these leaders will guide the evolution of the company’s AI strategy and help shape the next generation of client-ready solutions.
Valavala said he is excited to join Cimplifi at a transformative moment for AI in legal services. He added that the industry is reaching an inflection point where defensibility, measurable accuracy, and responsible implementation matter more than ever.
Prior to joining Cimplifi, Valavala held positions in analytics consulting and project management, leading eDiscovery and data‑intensive engagements across a range of litigation and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, he managed technical services teams and oversaw the delivery of review, analytics, and workflow optimization solutions.
Valavala holds an M.S. in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M International University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Walchand Institute of Technology.
Cimplifi is an integrated legal services provider, leveraging technology and expertise to simplify the experience of eDiscovery and contract analytics for law firms, legal departments, and the public sector. Cimplifi is ISO 27001 certified and is a System One company.
Source: Cimplifi
