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2 WWW.ILTANET.ORG | ILTA WHITE PAPER LITIGATION AND PRACTICE SUPPORT From The Director ABOUT ILTA Technology solutions to law firms and legal departments gets more complex every day. Connecting with your peers to exchange ideas with those who have "been there done that" has never been more valuable. For over three decades, the International Legal Technology Association has led the way in sharing knowledge and experience for those faced with challenges in their firms and legal departments. ILTA members include firms of all sizes and all areas of practice, all sharing a common need to have access to the latest information about products and support services that impact the legal profession. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ILTA is the premier peer networking organization, providing information to members to maximize the value of technology in support of the legal profession. DISCLAIMER This report is designed for use as a general guide and is not intended to serve as a recommendation or to replace the advice of experienced professionals. If expert assistance is desired, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Neither ILTA nor any author or contributor shall have liability for any person's reliance on the content of or any errors or omissions in this publication. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © ILTA 2017. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced in any manner or medium whatsoever without the prior written permission of ILTA. Published by ILTA c/o Editor, 9701 Brodie Lane, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78748. We've made a list, and we're checking things off! Litigation support professionals deal with a continuously changing technology landscape, so we asked members to identify what they're experiencing and what assistance they need. This year's "Litigation and Practice Support" white paper is sure to have something on your wish list. The lineup begins with the inclusion of results from ILTA's "2016 Litigation and Practice Support Technology Survey," which used to be a part of our annual "Technology Survey." The list continues with how artificial intelligence is infiltrating litigation support and how you can gain buy-in, how the 2015 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are affecting litigation professionals today, what advancements your peers wish litigation technology vendors would provide and how to provide litigation support without a dedicated team or department. And our list wouldn't be complete without insight into how a Canadian municipal law department operates, advice on vendor consolidation and highlights from ILTA resources on litigation support. We thank the many contributors who provided valuable insight into the topics explored in this white paper. If we missed anything on your list, please let us know. Tell a peer in litigation support about ILTA! From The Editor KRISTY COLE kristy@iltanet.org

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