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

Book Synopsis: If the focus of your work or a goal in your career is learning the principles of project management, how they apply in a legal setting, and how to use these principles to improve litigation support and electronic discovery deliverables in the legal industry, this book is the most comprehensive exposition on these subjects to date. Not only will it provide an understanding of the basic principles of traditional project management, this book also outlines the best practices in a young industry in search of standardization. These two things make this book incredibly valuable to the novice; but for experienced practitioners and journeymen alike, this book will also provide a useful reference for years to come.

This book is written for lawyers, paralegals, students, and support staff at law firms and in corporate and government legal departments or at service providers. It captures the principles of project management and the best practices of electronic discovery in litigation as they relate to the management of electronically stored information in discovery. It is also a guide and illustrates how project management processes and technology may be used to provide efficient, client-oriented services and high-quality deliverables in a litigation support environment—at scope, on time, and within budget.

Much has been written about the changing legal landscape and the future of legal practice in a post-recession world. However, while authors and commentators discuss the need for change, many stop short of providing a solution; that is, a detailed and actionable plan for how innovative and new strategic practices and improved technologies might enhance the practice of law. This book fills a void and provides insight from a perspective the reader does not typically see in books about the legal industry. There are many books about project management, and even more have been written about the legal discovery process. This book is unique in that it marries these two subjects in a way that fits the new and emerging legal technology market and the contemporary practice of law.

Michael Quartararo is the Director of Litigation Support Services at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, where he leads a staff providing legal technology support services to 350 attorneys, paralegals, and the Firm’s Fortune 500 clients. Mike is a graduate of the State University of New York and he studied law for one year at the University of London. He also sits on the advisory board and teaches project management and electronic discovery at Bryan University. He is a certified project management professional (PMP) and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS).