The Collaborative

A fresh new community for the Legal KM space.

The Collaborative

Highlighting the importance of simple and secure access to data for both firms and their clients.

Welcome to The Collaborative

We are grateful to be a part of the legal technology and legal knowledge management community and have created this new platform in the hope that you’ll visit it often to gain new perspectives, insights, and updates not just from us, but from trusted peers and industry experts. At The Collaborative, we believe access to, and organization of, data is imperative for both firm success and client satisfaction.

Taking Center Stage

Each month, hear from three KM industry leaders with unique perspectives discussing a hot topic, current challenge facing the industry
or simply sharing a story.

When Did You Know Your KM Project Was Going Sideways?

Paul Saunders
Practice Innovation Partner, Stewart McKelvey

"When I was still a practicing lawyer, we were required to attend a training session on a new practice management application that promised to centralize all matter-specific content into a single platform. The software was being installed on our computers back in our offices at the same time. Panic ensued. We hadn’t been told why the software was necessary or how it would improve our practices, just that we were to use it..."

Isidore Okoro
CIO, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, PA

“I knew my project was about to head south when the firm sponsor admitted they didn’t realize it was already moving forward! I took a step back, made sure to overcommunicate and remind him of his approvals and the project timeline, and got us back on track. As we progressed, I took continued pulse of the project and ensured the sponsor was always in the loop of the full scope of the project.”

Steve McHargue
Solutions Architect, Aderant

"I have been involved in my share of unsuccessful KM projects. They all have a common denominator – poor communication. In one, the Lawyer Stakeholder, the KM Staff Leader and the Primary Developer all had a different vision of what the end result would be. In another, no one consulted with the CFO or his team on the finance piece, so when it got to his desk for approval, the entire project was scrapped."

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Overheard

COVID-19 Speeds Up Law Firms Adoption Of Information Technology

In early 2020, law firms had to spring into action to combat new working conditions, rules and regulations introduced by Covid-19. Technology was the answer for these Aderant clients, as well as other firms across the globe.

The Evolving Role of Knowledge Managers in Legal Innovation

Today’s KM Managers are bringing value to their clients through automation.

Legal Knowledge Management: Insights and Practice

The best KM is KM that is engaged, strategic and even a little disruptive.

Revitalizing a Law Firm Intranet

The key to a successful intranet is dedicating time to research and development.

Attorneys Are Letting Data Outlive Its Expiration Date—and Its Usefulness

Data storage got you down? Ensure your projects have a specified end date.

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