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Eric Bishop

MSDF, GCFE Senior Manager and Lead, Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Services

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Eric Bishop is a senior manager and leader on the Forensics and eDiscovery Services Team. He has over 25 years of experience in federal law enforcement and 21 years in white-collar crime investigations.

He provides digital forensics, investigation, and litigation support services, including eDiscovery solutions, to clients. He relies on extensive digital forensics and investigative experience to help clients better understand their unique situations and offer sound solutions and results that provide peace of mind. He focuses on providing clients with a suite of digital forensic services and investigative support that will reveal the root cause of their case and withstand scrutiny in court. 

Eric is a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge and a Special Agent at the U.S. General Services Administration Office of Inspector General. During his career at GSA OIG, he was the Director of the Digital Crimes and Forensics Unit and oversaw a unit that provided nationwide digital forensics support to GSA OIG’s Office of Investigations. In this role, Eric conducted complex digital forensic examinations and computer crime investigations. He investigated intricate “white-collar crime” cases, including major fraud, public corruption, bid-rigging, bribery, theft, wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy, gratuities, conflict of interest and employee misconduct. 

Eric’s accreditations include: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), Digital Forensics Certification Board (DFCB), Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), Cellebrite Certified Operator (COO), Physical Analyst (CCPA), MSAB XRY Mobile Forensics Certification, International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS). 

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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • Master of Science in Digital Forensics (MSDF), University of Central Florida
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminology, magna cum laude, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations:

  • Digital Forensics Certification Board
  • International High Technology Crime Investigation Association
  • International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • National Eagle Scout Association
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association

In his community, Eric serves as a Committee Member for Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 184.

Outside of the office, Eric is an amateur cook, baker, grill master and traveler with his wife and family. He enjoys watching and attending sports events, especially baseball, football and hockey. He is also an avid reader of history, particularly military history.

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