Understanding which responsive electronic records are accessible and relevant can make all the difference early on when assessing a legal case. Often, IT finds out too late that it should have been saving certain data or is asked to quickly locate responsive records based on vague or incomplete descriptions. Map your electronic information stores ahead of time and proactively index your data sources so you will be prepared when the General Counsel comes knocking!

A new partnership is being forged between the legal and IT departments at many organizations. The focus is on electronically-stored information (ESI), with records management joining the discussion. When it comes to production of records for legal cases, IT is being transformed from a technical roadblock to a risk and cost-mitigation powerhouse!