eDiscovery is an unavoidable part of modern litigation and regulatory response, but for many corporate legal teams, it’s also an uncontrollable cost center.

What starts as a straightforward matter can quickly spiral into six- or seven-figure discovery bills. And often, the most significant portion of that spend is attributed to reactive workflows, inefficient collaboration with outside counsel, or late-stage data surprises that could have been mitigated earlier in the process.

In the legal industry, trust extends to every partner, platform, and provider in your litigation ecosystem. As law firms handle more confidential client data, robust internal controls are crucial, and the security of third-party vendors is equally essential to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

Time and efficiency are vital in litigation, and eDiscovery processes are complex. Particularly when preparing for litigation, every moment spent negotiating contracts is time not spent building their case. That’s why some firms work smarter by turning to their trusted eDiscovery Services vendor to develop a Master Service Agreement (MSA).

Let's face it, the legal industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies. But the technology landscape keeps changing, and legal teams that don’t at least attempt to keep pace risk being branded “outdated” to clients. Legal technology has become a critical strategic imperative for law firms and legal departments aiming to work smarter from managing expanding caseloads to navigating regulatory environments to meeting client expectations for faster, more efficient service.

When Proteus Discovery Group was founded on January 1, 2015, the four co-founding partners also opened another business – MBCB Law Firm. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of both businesses, I sat down with the co-founders, Ray Biederman (CEO), Hamish Cohen (General Counsel), Sean Burke, and Jon Mattingly to chat about the companies and the road that brought them here.

Data breaches and cyber threats remain a constant concern, particularly for legal services companies, where the stakes are exceptionally high. Lawyers are entrusted with handling their clients’ most sensitive information, such as confidential communications, financial records, and intellectual property, making data security an imperative priority.

This week, Proteus is pleased to announce a significant milestone: we have successfully achieved SOC 2® Type 1 compliance. This accomplishment underscores our ongoing commitment to data security and the protection of client information. The attestation is the result of extensive effort and collaboration across our organization. In this blog post, I will provide further insight into SOC 2 compliance and discuss what it entails from the perspective of an eDiscovery service provider. 

Friends,

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Proteus Discovery Group, I want to take a moment to reflect on and recognize Proteus’ growth achieved through the support and collaboration of our clients, partners, and team members. 

eDiscovery is a complex and sometimes complicated field, but one thing remains constant: the demand for skilled professionals who can guide lawyers and legal teams through the intricate challenges of the process. These individuals ensure compliance with legal obligations while delivering exceptional results. 

This fall I attended both Relativity Fest in Chicago, IL and the Everlaw Summit in San Francisco, CA. Like many of you, at Proteus, we’ve been discussing the topic of Generative AI, so it was no surprise that it was a central theme at these two industry conferences, as well.