Defensible Data Disposition Solutions

We show clients how to reduce the amount of electronic data and hard copy documents through Defensible Disposition, the legal disposal of outdated and unnecessary data and documents not subject to a legal hold or other retention requirement. We are in a unique position to provide legal advice, spell out what and when data and documents may be disposed of, and defend these decisions in court if challenged. We are also committed to leading in the development and application of predictive coding and other advanced technological solutions to maximize cost savings from enforcement of defensible retention policies, while minimizing disruption to your business operations. As an example, in a recent engagement we assisted a client in reducing the amount of its excess electronic data resulting in savings of over $850,000 per year in maintenance and storage costs alone, in addition to millions of dollars in eDiscovery costs in the event of subsequent litigation.

Litigation Readiness

Some of the most valuable advice we provide occurs before litigation or the opening of a government investigation. Our proactive litigation readiness services reduce the risks and costs associated with litigation, which may include an assessment of existing records management policies and practices, legal hold policies and procedures, data collection and compliance practices. In addition, we implement strategies to reduce discovery compliance costs and risks before litigation or a government investigation occurs. Warner has assessed dozens of records management policies and practices and has managed hundreds of discovery-intensive litigation matters and government investigations. Our extensive experience with litigation readiness provides concrete guidance withreal life examples of which strategies will work and which will likely fail. We also design and implement practical and defensible data preservation, collection and review plans without imposing an undue burden on our clients.

Compliance Audits and Risk Assessments

Data lifecycle management comprises the policies, processes, practices, services and tools used by an organization to manage data through every phase of its existence – from creation to destruction. Often those policies and practices are developed by different groups within an organization and, as a consequence, may be incomplete and/or inconsistent, resulting in unnecessary legal risks. Our Data + Information Governance Practice Group includes legal, records management and IT experts who have extensive experience in every phase of the data lifecycle. We have performed numerous records management, discovery and data privacy/security audits for both small and large organizations. To be effective, we understand that the scope and methodology of the audit must be clear and the timing and budget must be appropriate. We welcome the opportunity to provide a cost-free consultation regarding the scope and budget for a compliance audit or risk assessment.