We have developed solutions that include a ‘4 Phased Process’ for implementing ‘Discovery Protocols’ in large corporate environments. These solutions provide corporate legal departments with a roadmap to successfully involve the entire organization in reducing risks during discovery.

The plans we develop allow the entire organization to understand how protocols work and
what their responsibilities are within the plan. The result is that all members of a large
organization work together to make sure they contribute to successful responses when the
company is faced with discovery requests.

Phase 1 – Outline Protocol

Develop the standard Discovery Protocol for the corporation. This provides the corporation with a baseline approach, which is the first step to creating an effective and efficient discovery process.

Phase 2 – Develop Operating Plan

The standard discovery protocol must be converted into an actionable operating
plan, so it produces immediate results for the corporation. This phase ensures that the
corporation has dedicated the appropriate internal resources to implement the protocol and
has provided clear direction regarding when to leverage external resources.

Phase 3 – Communicate Protocol

Create an awareness campaign and consistent communication channel designed to
ensure employees are aware of their litigation hold responsibilities and the corporation’s
discovery protocol.

Phase 4 – Verify Compliance

Develop audit capability to assess employee compliance with the discovery protocol,
specifically litigation holds. These audits should be routinely conducted and target a
sample population impacted by litigation holds.