A R T I C L E O F T H E Y E A R / Business Partner
PETER LAMB
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n his Peer to Peer Winter 2025 article, "Does Anyone
Actually Follow Your Information Governance Policy?",
Peter Lamb addresses one of the legal industry's most
t i m e l y a n d co n s e q u e nt i a l c h a l l e n ge s : t h e g row i n g
i m p o r t a n c e o f i n f o r m a t i o n g o v e r n a n c e a n d r e c o r d s
retention in an increasingly complex risk management
environment. As law firms face mounting pressures related
to regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and
client expectations, Peter's article offers practical guidance
for organizations working to implement clear, accurate, and
sustainable governance policies.
Published at a critical moment when firms are reevaluating
their data management strategies, the article emphasizes
that successful information governance extends far beyond
technology implementation. Peter argues that organizational
culture is often the determining factor in whether retention
initiatives succeed or fail. While many firms do and should
invest in technical solutions, governance projects frequently
encounter resistance rooted in communication gaps, workflow
disruption, and user adoption challenges. By focusing on these
human-centered realities, the article provides readers with a
more holistic understanding of how to drive meaningful and
lasting change.
2026
WINNER
ARTICLE OF THE YEAR: BUSINESS PARTNER
ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026
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