Iron Mountain established the Law Firm Information Governance Symposium (LFIGS) in 2012 as a platform for the legal industry to create an Information Governance (IG) framework unique to law firms. A steering committee of five seasoned legal industry practitioners guide the mission, direction, and deliverables of the symposium. The symposium offers definitions, processes, and best practices for building law firm IG. We publish multiple IG thought-leadership reports annually, each one authored by law firm IG leaders and various subject matter experts from the service provider community.
Our community welcomes experienced* legal industry IG leaders who will actively contribute knowledge and insights to the profession as follows:
Please download the form and submit it to the LFIGS Membership Development Subcommittee.
*Membership requires a minimum of five years IG experience, with involvement in at least half of the areas of IG discipline listed on the application and/or recommendation from a current or former LFIGS member.
Each year, symposium members author new reports focusing their attention on putting IG policies into action, taking a fresh look at topics such as matter mobility, tackling data governance, and exploring AI’s impact on IG in law firms. Review past reports below and check back for new reports as they’re added throughout the year.
Get the reportsKaren Allen, Information Governance Manager, Wiley Rein LLP, kallen@wiley.law
Chuck Barth, Director of Information Governance, Sheppard Mullin, CBarth@sheppardmullin.com
Terrence J. Coan, CRM, Director, Harbor Global, terry.coan@harborglobal.com
Michele Gossmeyer, Director of Information Governance, Holland & Knight, LLP, michele.gossmeyer@hklaw.com
Jill Sterbakov, Director of Privacy Compliance, PMA Companies, jill_sterbakov@pmagroup.com
Today, the functions and expectations of the modern Information Governance (IG) department have evolved greatly. This paper explores the changing roles within IG and how, collectively, they ensure efficient decision-making, risk mitigation, and protection of sensitive information to foster a secure and compliant environment.
To that end, we take a look at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) guidelines and how best to develop a standard approach.
Collaboration software can come in many forms, but at its heart, it is all about aligning people to provide firms with an ability to better serve and communicate with their clients. For the law firm, implementation drivers can range from internal needs to client demands, and the various tools available provide a range of features and functionality.
This paper identifies the information governance processes that are impacted by client information governance requirements (CIGRs), and some of the challenges and cultural concerns with incorporating them into the firm’s environment.
Law firm leaders are under constant pressure to reduce cost, increase lawyer productivity and expand market share. This report discusses creative and imaginative ways to leverage existing resources to achieve these goals.
This paper examines the impact and application of information governance (IG) when using public cloud services and reviews the considerations that a law firm needs to address when evaluating a move to the cloud.
This report will help law firms understand the information governance risks, benefits and obligations that come with embarking on an artificial intelligence (AI) adventure.
This paper defines ISO 27001 certification and illustrates various approaches to achieve certification within your law firm.
Download this report from Iron Mountain, created for law firm leaders who need to drive efficiency and manage cost conflicts, while dealing with amplified risk management and compliance.
Download this report from Iron Mountain that deals with managing the accumulation of data that either isn’t appropriately tagged or easily identifiable.
This report from Iron Mountain provides guidance and points to consider for law firms as they develop a global IG strategy.
How does a law firm information governance organization (IGO) develop within a firm? An IGO develops as the firm becomes more sophisticated in IG.
As a result of new/expanding data privacy regulations, exponential data growth and disruptive technologies, the Law Firm Information Governance Symposium members created a modernized report on what IG means within the law firm sector. This report is an updated version of the 2012 "A Proposed Law Firm Information Governance Framework."
This report is an update to the 2012 "A Proposed Law Firm Information Governance Framework." In it, you will find revised IG process components, an updated law firm information governance definition and best practices to support a comprehensive IG program.
This report examines the impact of generative AI on Information Governance within law firms, stressing the importance of data security, ethical practices, and compliance with legal and client requirements. It underscores the need for human oversight, ongoing legal education, and adaptability among IG professionals and lawyers in response to evolving technologies.
Law firms are no stranger to attacks on their supply chain where the intended target is often a lawyer, staff member or client. If businesses, including law firms, suffer a data breach due to their own, or that of their sub-contractors, mishandling of data, it can result in significant client / business loss, reputational damage and significant financial impact.
This paper explores topics that law firms should consider to appropriately govern the use of Microsoft Office 365 Teams®. It is intended to provide an initial overview of Teams and provide guidance around the Information Governance (IG) concerns when adopting Teams at a law firm.
Whether you or your clients are using Office 365, you need to understand how to govern it and address its challenges. Get practical advice and implementation lessons learned from using Office 365 in a law firm environment
To be successful with Office 365 and similar technologies, IG professionals must embrace Agile IG. This paper explains the Agile IG approach and how it can be used to survive and thrive in an O365 environment.
This report will help law firms understand the information governance risks, benefits and obligations that come with embarking on an artificial intelligence (AI) adventure.
This report is a companion to the Information Governance as a Management Strategy Task Force Report. This report focuses on the work of an information governance organization in a law firm to implement IG in specific operational areas of the firm.
Learn how to identify and measure the areas within IG that contribute to an increase in your firm’s return on investment (ROI).
This paper outlines the privacy, security and regulatory concerns associated with COVID-19, including new threats, vulnerabilities, technology challenges and information governance complexities. We review several of the risks facing courts and law firms and provide recommendations to help address them.
View this report exploring the line between data access and data security, and how a law firm can strike the right balance, courtesy of Iron Mountain.
Discover a cohesive process for law firms to respond to, and deliver on, client requirements for governing and managing information.
Practical use cases to help define a roadmap for developing a robust Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Governance (IG) program in your law firm.
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