Extract from Maribel Rivera’s article “The Human Side of eDiscovery: Building Teams That Blend Legal and Technical Skills”
Modern discovery is no longer defined solely by the rules of procedure or the latest review platform. People define it. Behind every successful discovery effort is a team that bridges the divide between law, technology, and information management. The human side of eDiscovery matters as much as the tools or workflows, and yet it often receives less attention.
Building multidisciplinary teams that combine legal and technical skills is now essential. Data volumes are exploding, new sources of information are multiplying, and courts expect parties to respond quickly and defensibly. Meeting these challenges requires more than a handful of specialists. It requires collaboration across functions, shared training, and an investment in professional development that equips entire teams to work as one.
Why Multidisciplinary Teams Matter
Litigation and investigations touch every part of an organization’s information ecosystem. Some attorneys have developed strong eDiscovery and legal technology skills, but many focus primarily on privilege, relevance, and litigation strategy.
