Case Study: Hunton & Williams
Law Firm Makes the Case for Improved Matter Management with New Portal Solution
Business needs
Attorneys often struggle to find all relevant documents and materials for their legal cases. At Hunton & Williams, that struggle included searching document management, financial, and case management systems to gather necessary information. The firm’s portal solution from Plumtree Software acted as a Web interface for viewing the various systems, but it didn’t provide an aggregate view or easy transfer of documents.
To streamline service delivery management and increase efficiency, the firm wanted to provide:
- An automated, centralized view of data for all offices worldwide.
- Faster project initiation.
- Less risk of using incomplete information.
- Easier integration with Microsoft® Office programs and third-party products.
Solution
Hunton & Williams decided to migrate from the Plumtree portal solution to one based on Microsoft SharePoint® Products and Technologies. The firm used the Relationship Toolkit from Handshake Software to integrate its line-of-business systems into the new portal. Solution components include:
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003, which provides attorneys with improved access to all matter related to their cases.
- Microsoft Windows® SharePoint Services, which enables staff collaboration across the firm.
Benefits
For Hunton & Williams, moving to a SharePoint Products and Technologies–based portal solution is a step toward a more integrated, collaborative work environment. Benefits include:
- Access to the right information at the right time due to greater contextual relevance.
- Increased ability to deliver appropriate counsel, thereby reducing risk.
- Enhanced efficiency for attorneys gathering relevant materials, resulting in timelier client service.
- The ability to share the solution with clients through an extranet portal.
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