The Department of Justice has appointed Andrew Goldsmith as the new national coordinator for its criminal discovery initiatives. The position was established as part of the DoJ’s ongoing efforts, initiated last year at the direction of the Attorney General, to review and improve its criminal discovery and case management policies and procedures.
As the national coordinator, Goldsmith will oversee the implementation of a number of initiatives designed to provide prosecutors with the training and resources they need to meet discovery obligations in criminal cases. These efforts include:
