Project Management in Electronic Discovery : an Introduction to Core Principles of Legal Project Management and Leadership In eDiscovery

In a rapidly evolving legal environment, law firms, corporations, and service providers need to redefine theway discovery projects are managed. Project Management in Electronic Discovery merges principles ofproject management and best practices in electronic discovery, providing a pathway to efficient, client-orientedservices and quality deliverables-at scope, on time, and within budget. This practice guide isa perfect reference for attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support professionals. Project Management in Electronic Discovery also includes useful forms and templates. Experiencedpractitioners and aspiring project managers alike can use these materials to plan and execute an electronicdiscovery project. Among the forms included are: Project Charter Project Management Plan Proposed Discovery Plan IT Infrastructure Questionnaire Custodian Interview Form Collection Specification Collection Log Chain of Custody Processing Specification " Cover Page FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE: The Legal Process: Understanding the Body of Work in the Legal Industry Understanding the Phases of the Legal Process Law Firm and Legal Department Structure Challenge to the Law Firm Business Model Conclusion CHAPTER TWO: The Discovery Process: Narrowing the Issues, Avoiding Surprise and Uncovering the Truth What Is Discovery? Technology Transforms Discovery The Electronic Discovery Reference Model Conclusion CHAPTER THREE: The Fundamentals of Traditional Project Management What is Project Management? Who is a Project Manager? Project Management Roles and Responsibilities Organizational and Environmental Factors Conclusion CHAPTER FOUR: The Project Management Lifecycle Project Management Process Groups Project Management Knowledge Areas Initiating: The Project Charter and Stakeholder Identification Planning: The Project Management Plan Executing: Directing and Managing Project Work Monitoring & Controlling: Analysis and Verification of Project Work Closing: Documenting and Learning from a Project Conclusion CHAPTER FIVE: Preparing for the Discovery Process Applicable Federal, State, and Local Rules The Scope and Limits of Discovery Planning for the Discovery Meet and Confer Certification of Discovery Requests and Responses Rule 37 and Discovery Sanctions Forms of Production Inadvertent Production, Waiver and Claw-back Provisions Cost Expectations in Electronic Discovery Conclusion CHAPTER SIX: Information Governance: The Foundation of Legal Discovery Projects Information Governance Meets eDiscovery Understanding Records and Information Management Components of an Information Management Policy Understanding a Client’s RIM Policies and Technology Infrastructure Conclusion CHAPTER SEVEN: Identification and Preservation of Electronically Stored Information Project Planning in the Identification and Preservation Stage Identifying Documents and ESI Implementing a Litigation Hold Preserving Documents and ESI Interviewing Potential Custodians Reasonably Accessible Data Documenting and Monitoring the Litigation Hold Conclusion CHAPTER EIGHT: Collection of Electronically Stored Information Planning the Collection Collecting ESI Documenting the Collection of ESI Conclusion CHAPTER NINE: Processing Electronically Stored Information Processing to Reduce the Volume of Documents Processing to Facilitate Efficient Document Review Developing an ESI Processing Plan Format of the Deliverable Analysis and Reporting Creating and Maintaining a Document Review Database Conclusion CHAPTER TEN: Document Review Roles and Responsibilities Defining the Scope of the Review The Mechanics of Document Review Technology-Assisted Review Contract Attorneys and Document Review Review of Privileged and Work-Product Documents Conclusion CHAPTER ELEVEN: Document Production Planning a Document Production Forms of Production Producing Metadata and Searchable Text Quality Checking a Document Production Maintaining a Production Log Productions from Other Parties Conclusion CHAPTER TWELVE: Presentation of Electronic Documents A Brief History of the Use of Technology in Trials Modern Trial Preparation Trial Presentation Applications Trial Equipment Conclusion CONCLUSION APPENDIX A: Project Management Process Groups and Sample Project Management Forms A.1 Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Areas A.2 Sample Project Charter A.3 Sample Project Management Plan APPENDIX B: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 502 of the Federal Rules of Evidence B.1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1, 16, 26, 30-31, 33-34,-36-37 B.2 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 502 (as amended in 2008) APPENDIX C: Sample E-Discovery Forms C.1 Sample Proposed Discovery Plan C.2 Sample IT Infrastructure Questionnaire C.3 Sample Custodian Interview Form C.4 Sample Collection Specification C.5 Sample Collection Log C.6 Sample Chain of Custody Form C.7 Sample Processing Specification C.8 Sample Document Review Protocol C.9 Sample Production Specification GLOSSARY ABOUT THE AUTHOR In a rapidly evolving legal environment, law firms, corporations, and service providers need to redefine the way discovery projects are managed. Project Management in Electronic Discovery merges principles of project management and best practices in electronic discovery, providing a pathway to efficient, client-oriented services and quality deliverables-at scope, on time, and within budget. This practice guide is a perfect reference for attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support professionals. Project Management in Electronic Discovery also includes useful forms and templates. Experienced p.