Legal Knowledge Management: Insights and Practice

At a time of continued change within the legal industry there is a crucial need for legal knowledge management to support law firm and in-house needs. The knowledge function is the most direct channel for listening and responding to client requirements, and KM can play a key role in adding successfully to a firm’s overall strategy. This report highlights the various areas in which KM can have a real impact on a firm’s success.

The report contains insights and case studies from respected KM experts from the UK, North America, and Asia. It answers key questions, including:

• Who is leading KM thought and how it is evolving;
• How knowledge services can be used to differentiate a law firm;
• How to influence behaviour in legal KM projects;
• Why adaptability is the key differentiator in effective knowledge systems;
• What the effects of the digital age are and new considerations in terms of analytics; and
• How KM can drive successful legal project management and efficiency.

The report contains articles and case studies from individuals at firms such as Addleshaw Goddard, Bradford & Barthel, Berwin Leighton Paisner, DLA Piper, Osborne Clarke, and Mayer Brown JSM. An insightful in-house case study has also been included from the Vodafone Global Legal Function.

Legal Knowledge Management: Insights and Practice provides expert guidance for delivering cutting-edge KM within your firm. Through the advice and examples provided it will help you to ensure the KM team continue to be a highly valuable asset to your firm’s overall business strategy.