In an era where digital transformation is paramount, many organizations face the critical question: Why do we still have hard copy records? The answer is not as straightforward as it seems, and the journey from paper to digital is full of complexities. This webinar is designed to address the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the transition from physical to electronic records.

Key Topics:

• Understanding the Complexity: Why "just scanning everything" isn't a viable solution.
• Strategic Planning: The importance of careful planning and execution in the transition process.
• Leadership Support: Gaining and maintaining the backing of your organization's leadership for a successful shift.
• Organizational Preparedness: Best practices for readying your organization for the digital leap.
• Policy and Procedure Updates: How to revise and update your policies and procedures to align with digital operations.
• Training and Communication: Essential strategies for training your workforce and communicating changes effectively.
• Holistic Approach: Embracing a comprehensive view of the transition to ensure all facets of the organization are considered.

Join us for a session that goes beyond the technical aspects and provides a roadmap for a seamless transition to digital records. This discussion will guide you through essential preparatory steps, share best practices, and offer valuable insights into developing a comprehensive strategy that integrates policy, people, and processes. Attendees will leave with practical tools for creating a well-rounded approach to policy development, fostering collaboration, and enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic planning.

Presented by:

Leigh Zidwick, CIGO, CIP, IGP

Senior Director | Information Governance
DLA Piper, LLP (US) 

Leigh serves as the Senior Director of Information Governance for DLA Piper LLP is based within their Washington DC office.  She has spent her entire 30+ year career working in law firm environments where her expertise encompasses strategic development and implementation of enterprise records and information governance programs, process improvements, matter lifecycle management, risk mitigation, vendor management, evaluation, design and implementation of legal technology solutions.  She particularly enjoys building teams and programs to meet the ever-changing needs of law firms and their clients. 

Leigh currently serves on the Board of Governors for the CIGO Association and is an active member of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and ARMA, serving in various volunteer and leadership roles for both organizations. She is also a founding Steering Committee Member for the Law Firm Information Governance Symposium (LFIGS) and serves on the Advisory board for the Information Governance Initiative.   Leigh is a published author, a well-known speaker and an instructor on a wide array of trending issues relating to information governance.