MANAGING LITIGATION SUPPORT WITHOUT A LITIGATION SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

PANELISTS Michael Goldstein – Lan Infotech LLC Barbara Hulse – Litigation Support LLC Chris Johnson – Credence Corp. Moderated by – Stephen Dooley – Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

LITIGATION SUPPORT AS A NEW SERVICE Boutique firms and solo practitioners – challenges and opportunities Develop team/process v. outside solution consultant Technology – insource v. outsource Legislative considerations DOJ – Technology considerations Criminal Justice Act (18 USC § 3006A) Expert Services Strategic discovery considerations

UTILIZING LITIGATION TECHNOLOGY THE OPTIONS You can do nothing…. Using Adobe Acrobat Using vendors on a per project basis Bring litigation technology in-house eDiscovery Managed Services

TYPICAL IT-RELATED LITIGATION SUPPORT ISSUES Develop A Plan Talk To The Professionals Try To Set Expectations With End-Users Review Manufacturer Software/Hardware Requirements Make sure you implement more than the minimum requirements Remember – Litigation Support Server Needs To Be Treated Like Any Other Server Implement Anti-Virus Apply Patches Have A Backup Strategy Have A Remote access Strategy

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SPONSORS Chris Johnson Credence Corporation Ph: Michael Goldstein LAN InfoTech LLC