Case Study: New Business Intake — Laying the Foundation for the Data-Driven Firm
InOutsource worked with Shearman and Sterling to migrate its new business intake (NBI) system to Intapp Intake, after Intapp announced its acquisition of The Frayman Group (TFG) in 2014.
Rethinking Conflicts — Leveraging Risk Management Insights Within the Firm
Even as firms embrace advanced conflicts software, they have been much slower to adapt their staffing approach and processes to a more centralized conflicts clearance model, exposing them to unnecessary risks and inefficiencies. There are many reasons for this organizational stasis, including challenges in making the business case to lawyers who may be reluctant to change the way the firm clears conflicts.
Case Study: Charting a Course for Paper-Lite: The Information Governance Advantage
InOutsource worked with Shumaker to assess the current state of information governance at the firm and identify the steps that would need to be taken to transition to a “paper-lite” environment, supported by strong information governance (IG) policies and processes.
The Reckoning: A Strategic Approach to Cost Containment in Retention
At InOutsource, we recommend a multi-pronged approach to cost containment in records management and retention. Over the years, we’ve helped many leading law firms reduce costs and get the most out of their vendors in records and information management. The firms’ clients also benefit from reduced overhead and a more responsive client service.
InOutsource DNA Labs — Delivering New Insight for Law Firms
At InOutsource, we implement insight for our law firm customers, addressing a broad range of issues including business development, risk management, cost control, and BI/performance
“Data Cleansing to the Rescue: Wrangling with the Wild West of Unstructured Data” by David Beauchemin
Decades-old paper files stored in hundreds or even thousands of boxes that have not been properly indexed. Oddly named files in shared drives. Information stored in Access databases alongside Excel spreadsheets that haven’t been opened in years.
“Behavior is the Hardest Part of Information Governance”
How can behavioral strategies improve law firm IG? Find out in “Behavior is the Hardest Part of Information Governance” from Adrienne Girone and Max Welsh.
“Blisters vs. Paper Cuts: Advice from a CIO and an Information Governance Expert”
“Blisters vs. Paper Cuts: Advice from a CIO and an Information Governance Expert”
Information Governance: Acting in Someone Else’s Best Interest
As information governance (IG) professionals it’s our job to balance two seemingly opposite organizational goals: tap information for its value, while simultaneously mitigating the potential
Don’t Overlook Training For Conflicts Of Interest
How does a commitment to internal education help protect a law firm from risk? Read Eric Mosca’s recent article “Don’t Overlook Training for Conflicts of Interest” in Law Practice Today to find out.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Business Process Management and Law Firms
by Zachary Beauchemin and Alisha DiGiandomenico Though traditionally considered laggards when adopting new technology, law firms have recently started to explore new tricks to fortify
Lawyers Should Negotiate Outside Counsel Guidelines
by Max Welsh (Senior Risk Consultant) Don’t miss the most recent article from Senior Risk Consultant at InOutsource, Max Welsh: “Lawyers Should Negotiate Outside Counsel Guidelines”