With the abundance of information created and stored by large enterprises, the adoption of efficient records and information management (RIM) practices as a corporate objective is more relevant than ever to legal departments. Reviewing and producing information in response to legal document requests can be burdensome and expensive; and, not having a proper RIM process in place can mean a disorganized or untimely response that can have disastrous consequences. Despite this, the 2010 Law Department Records and Information Survey conducted by ALM Legal Intelligence found that while for many companies records and information management is a function that is needed, an enterprise-wide initiative to launch such a program may not often be present.
This webcast will highlight key findings from this recent survey, including their implications as they apply to the Legal Department. The webcast will also highlight insights from industry experts and best practices employed by organizations with effective RIM programs.
Learn more about the survey results and gain insight into:
- The value of a strong RIM function that is closely aligned with or managed by the Legal Department.
- The importance of a clearly defined RIM process associated with document retrieval and its impact on a reasonable and defensible discovery process.
- Why establishing a formal, enterprise-wide RIM policy and program, including a legally defensible retention schedule, is crucial to limiting litigation cost and risk.
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Speakers
Jennifer Tonti, Research Director, ALM Legal Intelligence
Jennifer is currently the director of research at ALM Legal Intelligence, where she responsible for leading the department’s research efforts, including creating custom research as well as managing the Surveys, Lists and Rankings from ALM Media publications The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and National Law Journal. Jennifer has more than 15 years experience in marketing research across a number of industries, including publishing, technology and consumer luxury. She is a graduate of The American University in Washington DC.
Susan Trombley, Director, eRecords Practice, Iron Mountain
Sue Trombley has more than 25 years of information technology and records management experience in a variety of industries. Her specialties are enterprise records and information management program development, and e-mail management strategy. Trombley holds a Master’s degree in library and information science and is a frequent speaker at RIM associated events.
Matthew Levy, Esq., Associate Director, Consulting, Iron Mountain
Matthew Levy began his career as a litigation attorney in 1990 and practiced in a variety of areas, including construction defect and medical malpractice defense. He has sinced developed a significant background in eDiscovery compliance and best practices. In his current position with Iron Mountain, Matthew works with corporations to develop and implement reasonable and defensible solutions to complex eDiscovery problems. Matthew is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences and has authored or been featured in numerous articles addressing eDiscovery and related issues.