5 Principles of law firm data governance

Welcome to issue 20 of Iron Carrot’s Newsletter: Law Firm Data Governance News. Each month(ish), I’ll highlight our latest posts on Data Governance across LinkedIn, our Website, the Podcast, and other social media locations.

What did we learn about law firm data in 2024? Find out more with Iron Carrot

Data continued to be the focus of law firm thinking through 2024. Many people found it surprising that some people didn’t realise that they were considering data opportunities or had data concerns because they were hyper-focussed on specific challenges that they needed to solve for their firm.

Why data governance is key for law firms according to Iron Carrot

Data is a powerful asset for law firms, driving operations, revenue growth, client relationships, and innovation. But many firms struggle with data maturity and siloed data, which hinders strategic alignment and decision-making.

Data governance vs. data management in law firms: clearing the confusion with Iron Carrot

A common misconception is that data management and data governance are the same. This confusion can lead to a lack of buy-in and support for data governance initiatives.

Drive collaboration with data governance with Iron Carrot

Effective data governance is not just a buzzword but a strategic imperative. Firms must harness its power to enhance services, adopt new technologies, protect client relationships and drive profitability.

The firm strategy is the data strategy – find out more with Iron Carrot

Data is becoming an increasingly essential part of any business strategy in today’s digital age. It is the key to competitive advantage and can significantly impact a firm’s growth and success.

Top five tips for writing a business case for data governance with Iron Carrot

When you sit down to write your business case for data governance, you will be thinking about the drivers for data governance and the benefits for the firm.

Ten common reasons law firm need data governance according to Iron Carrot

Over the last five years, Iron Carrot has had the privilege of helping many law firms with their data governance journey. Every firm has its own challenges, but I have observed some common themes that make the business case for data governance that much stronger.

What did we learn about law firm data in 2023? Find out more with Iron Carrot

Data in one form or another has been talked about in law firms for a long time. But last year, a lot of data-related topics seemed to crystallise into vast thematic areas that firms were actively thinking about. These topics appeared in the press a lot and often came up in our client conversations.

Law firm data governance news by Iron Carrot

Welcome to issue 17 of Iron Carrot’s Newsletter: Law Firm Data Governance News. Each month(ish), I’ll highlight our latest posts on Data Governance across LinkedIn, our Website, the Podcast, and other social media locations.