Project Management


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Data is Just Data Until Someone Manages it

At BlackStone Discovery we believe that great project management beings and ends with great planning. To ensure high level communication throughout all phases of your project, BlackStone maintains top-notch project support to guide you through your project and provide key reporting at critical points in the process.

This is why each and every client receives one dedicated project manager who will work with him or her from the beginning of a matter through trial. We make handing off projects easy, so easy that it’s not uncommon for processing instructions to be a simple statement like “do it like last time”.

A Trusted Discovery Partner meets with in-house legal team and outside counsel to become familiar with the nature and scope of the case. What is the case about and what are the time limitations? Has there been previous litigation where relevant documents have already been identified? What is the preferred method for outside counsel’s review of the documents? BlackStone then acts upon the decisions made to make certain that each and every project comes out on-time and on-budget.

Our project managers are geared to proactively communicate openly and frequently to maintain a common and collaborative vision. Our project managers are flexible as adjustments may have to take place due to unforeseen circumstances. Following these principles we can guarantee a high level of client satisfaction.

We Keep You In Control With Our Rapid Response Methodology

BlackStone Discovery's proprietary Rapid Response Methodology™ ensures a quick-start and adaptable approach that keeps you in control as requirements change.  Our 3 step process provides maximum results with zero surprises.

Step 1: Accelerate Understanding
- Listen
- Frame issues
- Share best practices
- Develop needs analysis

Step 2: Customize Solutions
- Analyze data set
- Guide through options
- Optimize process
- Finalize project design

Step 3: Deliver Results
- Leverage technology
- Manage changes
- Produce data
- Guarantee quality


Project Management Best Practices


- Defined Methodology - RRM
- SOW: Statement of work
- Client Communications (Changes)
- IT Questionnaire
- Custodian Interviews
- Un-Supported File Types

- Specific Deliverables
- Master Tracking Log
- Discovery Log
- Collection Report
- Exception Report
- Data Analysis & Report



                                             

                            "Silicon Valley's Trusted Discovery Partner"