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39 I L T A N E T . O R G all pre-set, so rather than drawing them out, resizing each shape, or trying to organize information manually, it is done for you. The option to add different sets of colors is available as well, allowing certain entities or actions to stand out or for client-facing diagrams to be branded. This enables every practitioner to create professional-looking designs with ease. There is no learning curve for new team members, or seasoned practitioners switching over to a new tool. This ensures greater consistency in diagramming quality across the firm, and every client-facing visualization is clear and engaging with minimal effort. Security first places clients first As many tools are cloud-based, and others plan to become cloud-based, data security is paramount. Providers that have received SOC-2 attestation affirms that they are handling customer data securely, in a manner that protects the privacy of its customers. The Information Security Program at Blue J defines the annually reviewed policies and procedures that guide our daily operations and the security controls that are defined and implemented to ensure compliance with those policies. We work with independent auditors to maintain a SOC 2 report which objectively certifies our controls to ensure the continuous security of our customers' data. Blue J uses automation to continuously track 100+ security controls across the organization. Automated alerts and evidence collection allow Blue J to confidently prove its security and compliance posture any day of the year, while fostering a security first mindset and culture of compliance across the organization. This includes annual Security Awareness training for all employees. Security and Trust are fundamental to the services we provide and Blue J employs enterprise-grade best practices to keep your data safe. Additional details about the Information Security Program at Blue J can be found at www.bluej.com/security. Conclusion As law firms explore new ways to drive efficiency, empower their legal teams, retain clients, and maintain a competitive edge, it is difficult to ignore the benefits of adopting new technologies. The hours that entire teams can spend on creating diagrams may have been acceptable years ago, when the only tools available were PowerPoint, Excel, or Visio - none of which were built for lawyers. With Blue J Diagramming, hours of work are reduced to minutes and the quality of the work is only improved. As a result, delivery times are shorter, the communication between the legal team and the client is clear, and there is less time wasted on non-billable hours of editing Powerpoint images. Further, lawyers are able to focus on higher-value work elsewhere, driving more revenue for the firm. Growth is not just a matter of winning over new clients, but holding onto existing ones, trimming costly inefficiencies, and staying ahead of the competition. The firms that adopt the right tools quickly are the first to drive growth and exceed client expectations. To learn more about the value Blue J Diagramming provides to law firms, get in touch with Blue J today. ILTA Bettina Xue-Griffin is Senior Legal Research Associate at Blue J where she designs and builds diagramming and AI-powered platforms for legal professionals.

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