e-Discovery Lifecycle and Early Litigation Assessment – Communication, Cutting Costs and Saving Time

Early Litigation Assessment (ELA), Advanced forensic data reduction, ”Pre-review” technologies and a creative approach to managing the e-Discovery lifecycle can measurably reduce costs and the time involved in reviewing ESI. Successful litigation management requires a sound strategy and well planned approach when dealing with ESI. Understanding the merits, underlying costs, and ESI in a case is vital. Performing an early litigation assessment and implementing the appropriate strategy can provide valuable insight and better prepare the litigation team for discovery. The role of the litigation support professional in this early litigation assessment and e-Discovery lifecycle has proven to be a key role. We will demonstrate tips and strategies that everyone can benefit from as well as present best practice strategies for anyone involved in e-Discovery management or handling of ESI.