Tom Pellegrino has lived and breathed discovery for the past thirty years. From starting off working the night shift in the copy room of a major law firm while still in high school to launching and scaling litigation support companies, Tom understands the industry better than anyone. Now, he brings this entrepreneurial spirit and extensive business experience to Everest Discovery, where he continues to address the ever-changing discovery needs of law firms and corporations nationwide.


Early in his career, while working at a law firm during the day and attending college at night, Tom saw the tide changing from paper to digital discovery and quickly hopped on the bandwagon. After drawing the attention of one of his firm’s litigation support vendors, he was recruited to handle customer service, production management, and sales, eventually becoming the top salesperson in the Northeast region. With over a decade of experience under his belt, exposing him to the many facets of litigation support, Tom decided to step out on his own with a colleague and start CopySecure.


Under Tom’s leadership, CopySecure quickly became a leading discovery vendor in the Philadelphia area, bringing in seven-figure revenues and attracting the attention of competitors. CopySecure’s success led to its eventual acquisition by KLDiscovery, a well-known national discovery vendor. Tom stayed on as General Manager and Director of Business Development at KLDiscovery, applying his entrepreneurial background, management skills, sales expertise, and customer service acumen to drive business growth and innovation.


A serial entrepreneur at heart, Tom took over Everest Discovery in 2017, continuing his legacy in the litigation support space. Tom assembled and spearheaded the leadership team for the Everest acquisition and transitioned the business’s corporate headquarters from North Jersey to Center City Philadelphia to expand its market footprint. He also collaborated with his former Copy Secure employees to establish a dedicated paper services division within Everest, driving paper discovery sales by 67% in his first year.


As CEO of Everest, Tom’s day-to-day includes overseeing sales, human resources, legal, finance, and operations, ensuring the company is efficient and profitable while maintaining a strong corporate culture. One of his primary focuses is forging strategic partnerships with corporations in the legal space that complement Everest’s services. He has successfully established contracts with several organizations, expanding Everest’s reach and service offerings significantly. Additionally, Tom has built partnerships with competitors that lack paper discovery capabilities, allowing them to enhance their value to clients while positioning Everest as a trusted resource in this specialized area.

As a Philadelphia business leader, Tom contributes his time and resources to local causes, including volunteering and fundraising for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. He is also an active member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, and the JerseyMan Legacy Club. When Tom is not busy wearing one of his many hats, you’ll find him relaxing on the golf course or hanging out with his bulldog, Louie, Everest’s unofficial mascot.