Collection

Documents relevant to a legal matter are collected from various sources, including emails, memos, reports, and other electronic and physical documents.

Identification

Relevant documents are identified based on criteria such as keywords, dates, authors, and subject matter.

Review

Documents are reviewed to determine their relevance, importance, and confidentiality. This can involve reading the entire document or just a summary, depending on the scope of the review.

Coding

Documents are coded based on their relevance, confidentiality, and other relevant criteria. This coding helps organize the documents for further analysis and production.

Analysis

Documents are analyzed to identify patterns, trends, and key information relevant to the legal matter. This analysis can help build a case strategy or identify potential risks and opportunities

Production

Relevant documents are produced to the opposing party or regulatory authority as required by law or court order. Production may involve redacting confidential or privileged information.