For many legal departments, the outside counsel selection process still relies exclusively on word of mouth referrals. In fact, 47.4% of legal operations professionals say they have no formal process for hiring outside counsel, according to The Blickstein Group’s 15th Annual Law Department Operations (LDO) Survey Report. The report comments that “the methods used to engage outside counsel remain rooted in the past,” which is “extremely problematic.”

It makes sense that many attorneys aren’t taking advantage of outside counsel data and technology-driven procurement processes—the old saying “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” still rings true for many people. However, legal departments that are pursuing these avenues are often able to achieve ambitious cost-savings, time-savings and diversity goals. Priori’s Marketplace and Scout platforms offer ways to leverage data and technology to make the outside counsel hiring process seamless.

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When it comes to legaltech, the term can have different meanings to different people. At its most fundamental level, it means technology used by attorneys and other professionals in the legal industry to get work done. At Priori’s recent webinar, “Building a Tech-Powered Legal Practice: Myths & Questions About Legal Technology,” our Marketplace Network Director, David Drew, Ashley Carlisle, Corporate Attorney & Head of Marketing at HyperDraft, and James Sherer, Partner, Co-Chair Emerging Tech Team at BakerHostetler, dug into the different ways technology is used in the industry and shared advice for attorneys interested in streamlining their processes using legaltech. Here are some of the highlights from their discussion.

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IPRO, an industry-leading eDiscovery and data governance technology solutions company, announced on March 1 the results of a survey conducted jointly with the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists.

The survey found that legal professionals are expecting budget constraints to be the industry’s biggest challenge in 2023. At the same time, 74% of respondents said increasing their use of technology is their top priority.

Read more: https://ipro.com/resources/press-release/ipro-survey-reveals-budget-constraints-are-expected-to-be-the-biggest-challenge-for-legal-professionals-in-2023/

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Hooray! We are proud to announce that CobbleStone Software has been recognized among the top 3 Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) providers in the 2022 Daily Business Review “Best of” Survey – published by ALM!

Read all about it HERE: https://www.cobblestonesoftware.com/press-room/cobblestone-voted-among-top-3-contract-lifecycle-management-providers

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Priori Legal, the leading legal marketplace for in-house legal teams, was recognized as finalists in the Law.com 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The awards shortlisted Priori in the Legal Operations category and its outside counsel decision-making platform, Scout, for New Law Company of the Year. Priori Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Mirra Levitt was also named a finalist in the Championing Diversity in Tech and Innovators of the Year categories.

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Toronto, ON – Mar 08, 2023 – PaayaTech, Inc., the legal technology company, has announced new features of their tickler, docketing, and calendar system, MatterAlert. Integrated with calendar rules (court rules), this system is designed to help legal teams seamlessly manage all matter-related information in one platform. The right tickler and docketing system would make it easy to keep track of all critical dates and limitations across all matters so that you never miss any deadlines.

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IMS Is Your Strategic Partner Through Every Phase of Complex Dispute Resolution

PERSPECTIVE

Rely On Expertise

When stakes are high and important matters are entrusted to you, you need more than just advice and assistance—you need a true partner who understands your case and cares about the outcome. Work with IMS Consulting & Expert Services and position your case for success from the start.

IMS consultants see more courtrooms in a year than a litigator may see in their lifetime. We have supported top-performing attorneys through 43,000+ matters across all industries and practice areas, and our expertise allows us to become an extension of your team from start to finish. Our industry-leading expert sourcing and engagement process allows you to save time, gain early insights, and avoid courtroom surprises.

Our Reputation Is Invested in Yours

There is a reason you are trusted by the most sought-after clients from the world’s most reputable brands. Your reputation has been built through years of diligent practice, dedicated service, and client focus. Ours has too.

What truly sets IMS apart is the authentic relationship that starts at the beginning of your case and tracks all the way through the end. We are honored to be trusted with your reputation, and we work diligently to uphold it.

Trusted By the Best

IMS has partnered with 99 of the Am Law 100 firms, and 95% of our business comes from repeat clients.

“Over the course of nearly three decades, I have worked with many trial support firms. IMS is far and away the best. I can’t imagine trying a case without IMS as part of my trial team.” –Senior Counsel, Am Law 50 Firm

“I make sure to hire IMS before the case is even indicted.” –Chairman, Am Law 50 Firm

“When the challenges of trial are upon us, our go-to people are IMS. We’ve relied heavily on their assistance from start to finish. The people at IMS work hard, and they get it.” —Partner, Am Law 100 Firm

“If you need trial support, nobody is better than IMS. They are the best in the business and fantastic people. They will go the extra mile every time to help your client and case.” –Shareholder, Am Law 100 Firm

PROCESS

Integrate Your Approach

Provide high-caliber advocacy for your client with our award-winning services for each stage of litigation, arbitration, or mediation. IMS delivers the essential tools you need to prepare and win complex cases:

When you join forces with IMS, you gain the advantage. Your case themes become solid, your experts know how to advance those themes, the jurors understand and remember your arguments, and your graphics have the power to persuade. Throughout the entire proceeding, your presentation flows seamlessly.

There is no one in the industry who offers a full suite of services like IMS. After decades of litigation experience and strategic unions with renowned firms (The Focal Point, Litigation Insights, Z-Axis, & Precise Trial), we are able to offer an innovative, integrated approach to legal consultation and an unmatched level of personalized, professional support.

PEOPLE

Collaborate with Care

As trusted advisors, the IMS team is able to help you cut through a lot of noise and save a lot of time. Our consultants have spent time in hundreds of trials. And you’re not just hiring degrees; you’re working with people who love litigation, are very committed to it, and become part of your team. Your case matters to us—we want to win too.

“Together, we win” is an internal IMS motto and a very real philosophy for us. It not only reflects how we partner for the life of your case, but it also represents the collaborative way in which our integrated departments support your needs.

You Deliver for Your Client; IMS Delivers for You

You can be confident that whenever you come to IMS, we will understand your practice and the challenges associated with your particular case. Our consistent internal communication allows you to focus on your client rather than any administrative concerns.

We are able to keep a high level of performance for every client across every industry and discipline because we follow a proven process that has been developed over decades.

Culture & Values Drive Everything We Do

IMS leverages five core values through which all strategy and operational work is driven. These values have shaped a model of management that helps us stand apart from competitors and promotes servant leadership, data-driven accountability and decision-making, seamless collaboration and teamwork, diligence, stewardship, and tenacity. We believe our people are our greatest asset and that diverse points of view lead to a stronger and more creative organization.

IMS Core Values
  • Ownership Thinking
  • Humble Confidence
  • Quality & Excellence
  • Honor the Relationship
  • Operate As One

PROGRESS

Embrace Innovation

IMS pioneered the expert witness recruiting business to help lawyers in complex commercial litigation. After 30 years, we knew clients would benefit from a collaborative approach to connect the tools and support needed at every phase of dispute resolution. This led to our first partnership/acquisition and established IMS as an innovative leader in professional litigation services.

We Have a Pulse on the Industry

IMS is leading the way to help the world’s top attorneys create and execute integrated strategies for their high-stakes matters. Visual communication is the future of the legal field, and message refinement will become increasingly critical for successful case outcomes. We initiated the use of interactive technology at trial and continue to provide best-in-class multimedia services.

Here for You Anywhere, Anytime

With locations in major US and UK markets and expertise in remote hearings, IMS is primed to support every phase of litigation, arbitration, and mediation worldwide. All of our services can be conducted securely and effectively on virtual platforms.

IMS Offices

Baltimore | Chicago | Dallas | Denver | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Minneapolis | New York | Oakland | Pensacola | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | UK

PARTNER WITH IMS

Work with the Best

Provide high-powered advocacy with our award-winning consultants at your side.

  • Best of the New York Law Journal 2022
  • Best of The Legal Intelligencer 2022
  • Best of Corporate Counsel 2021
  • Best of The National Law Journal 2021
  • The National Law Journal Hall of Fame 2021
  • National Law Review “Go To Thought Leader” 2020, 2021, & 2022

“Simply put, IMS makes us better trial lawyers.” –Partner, Litigation & Business Law Firm

Let’s Get Started

There is a reason the most influential lawyers and firms rely on IMS Consulting & Expert Services. We are dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for stakeholders by empowering our clients to tell clear and persuasive stories that educate the decision makers.

Contact IMS today to discuss how our integrated teams can help you provide the highest level of client advocacy and achieve the best possible result.

contactus@expertservices.com | 877.838.8464 | expertservices.com

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ReadySuite now integrates with Nebula, KLDiscovery’s proprietary eDiscovery platform, and offers other new, in-demand features in most recent release.

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Consilio to Lead Data Privacy Panels Focused on Privacy Laws and Protective Technology at Legalweek 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 7, 2023 – Consilio, the global leader of legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced that several senior executives will lead data privacy panel discussions at the Legalweek New York 2023 conference.

At Legalweek, Consilio will be located at exhibitor booth 2116 and on the 2nd Floor Promenade conducting demonstrations of the award-winning Sightline platform for legal discovery, investigations, and legal hold. Join the Consilio team to learn more about how our top-rated platform and world-class client experience can make your matters more efficient while controlling cost and risk.

Speakers from Consilio include: Vice President, Cyber Response Solutions, James Jansen, Esq.; Vice President, eDiscovery Services, Jane Funk, Esq.; and Chief Information Security Officer, Jonathan Fowler, who will lead panels for the Data Privacy Educational Track on Tuesday, March 21st. 

Privacy Law Proliferation: A US, UK, and EU Privacy Update

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Speaker: James Jansen

Location: The Beekman Room 

In the absence of a federal privacy law in the US, states have begun to pass their own privacy laws, with California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia leading the charge. Additionally, in the UK and EU, privacy laws and their applications have continued to evolve. Privacy experts will discuss recent developments, changes on the horizon, and strategies for navigating these obligations.

Avoiding Data Disasters: Protecting Sensitive Information in Search, Review, and Production

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Speaker: Jane Funk

Location: The Beekman Room

Organizations struggle to adequately protect their private and confidential information in the ordinary course of business. When sensitive data moves out of its usual business function, and into the realm of review and discovery, the information risks escalate. The panel offers some successful strategies and best practices for attorneys and legal professionals to mitigate those risks during search, review, and production.

The Privacy & Security Toolkit: Technologies and Processes in Practice

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Speaker: Jonathan Fowler

Location: The Beekman Room

When it comes to protecting data, there are many tools and processes that organizations and individuals can implement. These solutions can help restrict access, monitor activity, and respond to threats. During the session, the panelists will discuss the key technologies utilized today to support data security and the protection of private information, how best to match solutions to your organization’s needs, and the future of data privacy and security technologies and processes.

If you are interested in speaking with James Jansen, Jane Funk, Jonathan Fowler or any other of Consilio’s on-site experts, please contact Brian Janson via email (bjanson@prosek.com).

About Consilio

Consilio is the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, risk management, and legal consulting services. Through its Consilio Complete suite of capabilities, the company supports multinational law firms and corporations using innovative software, cost-effective managed services, and deep legal and regulatory industry expertise. Consilio has extensive experience in litigation, HSR second requests, internal and regulatory investigations, eDiscovery, document review, information governance, compliance risk assessments, cybersecurity, law department management, contracts management, legal analytics, paper discovery and digital printing, as well as legal recruiting and placement. Consilio employs leading professionals in the industry, applying defensible workflows with patented and industry-proven technology across all phases of the eDiscovery and risk management lifecycle. ISO 27001:2013 certified, the company operates offices, document review and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America. For more information, please visit us at www.consilio.com.

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