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. 

Litigation is a relatively common occurrence in the construction industry. Whether it’s related to disputes, delays, or mishaps, legal battles are an evergreen concern. And one significant challenge associated with construction litigation is the volume of data involved – specifically, electronically stored data (ESI).

Law firms are increasingly recognizing the value of building in-house eDiscovery intelligence. By creating internal teams or departments capable of processing and culling data, running searches, and producing documents, law firms can build a profit center and improve cost-recovery efforts while creating fast turn-times for case teams.

When preparing the often-vast amounts of ESI for litigation, utilizing technology can be essential. And legal teams have two options for support: in-house or outsourcing to a vendor partner. Oftentimes when technology is needed, the only real answer is with outsourcing as most law firms and companies don’t have internal eDiscovery resources. 

eDiscovery continues to shape the landscape of litigation strategy and many law firms are looking into ways to create an internal eDiscovery practice – one that might help them gain a competitive advantage, while streamlining the litigation process. I recently wrote an eBook, “How to Build an eDiscovery Practice at Your Law Firm: From Someone Who Has Done it Before.” that gives a comprehensive overview of not only how to bring eDiscovery into your firm, but highlighting the opportunities for...