We live in a world of specialization. It’s no different in the legal profession. Regulatory compliance has created the need for a legal council that is savvy in both technology and the changing legal climate. These e-Discovery attorneys are a unique blend of legal council.
The concept of discovery is not new to the legal profession, but as technology has advanced, the process of discovery has morphed to include
a sort of computer forensics. The volume of information stored by enterprises today and the various electronic formats has made it challenging
to be able to retrieve and locate information important for litigation.
Law firms are beginning to recognize that staffing their team with super professionals that are at the top of their game with with technology and legal knowledge is hard. It’s becoming common for law firms to be creating teams of specialists that include e-discovery council, paralegals and IT members.
The e-Discovery team will work with clients to consult on best practices around records management and litigation hold policies, assisting with preserving, collecting and reviewing electronically stored information. The team will help prepare discovery requests and responses, defending and assisting with depositions, and providing trial support.
