Extract from Rob Robinson’s article “The Workstream of eDiscovery: Considering Processes and Tasks”
From the trigger point for audits, investigations, and litigation to the conclusion of cases and matters with the defensible disposition of data, the myriad approaches data discovery and legal discovery professionals use to administer eDiscovery are as diverse as they are complex. Leveraging research aggregated from leading eDiscovery educators, developers, and providers, the eDiscovery Processes and Tasks listing provided herein serves as a strategic planning tool, guiding business and technology discussions and decisions concerning cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery-related eDiscovery projects. It’s important to note that the processes and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive but represent a singular perspective on the discipline of eDiscovery.
eDiscovery Processes and Tasks Through The Lens of Generative Artificial Intelligence
This update also includes subjective assessments of Generative AI (GAI) productivity enhancements, aiming to provide a model for considering the holistic impact of GAI on eDiscovery tasks and processes over the next 12 months. These evaluations offer potential insights into productivity gains that can be achieved through the strategic application of GAI technologies.
