Extract from Christina Ling’s article “Litigation Readiness in the Wake of a Pandemic”
When organizations were mapping out their 2020 strategies and initiatives, most weren’t aware of the impact that COVID-19 would have in shaping their businesses. As a result, it’s become nearly impossible to operate in the same capacity as previously anticipated; however, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t a roadmap to move forward. In his famous 2015 TED Talk, Bill Gates spoke about the possibility of a global pandemic and how proper investment and planning could help with navigating a potential global crisis. In the wake of the recent economic fallout, organizations, especially those in the legal industry, will need to alter their approaches to adjust to this new reality.