Modern litigation and investigations demand seamless coordination between multiple stakeholders—defense counsel, service providers, corporate legal teams, and even opposing parties. Without clear collaboration protocols, projects risk delays, cost overruns, and disputes over scope and responsibility. This session will explore best practices for structuring communication, defining roles, and setting expectations across diverse teams. Panelists will share real-world strategies for using protocols to streamline discovery, reduce conflict, and ensure defensible outcomes.

Discussion topics include: 

• Designing effective collaboration protocols that balance client objectives, court requirements, and vendor capabilities 
• Managing data handoffs, review workflows, and privilege considerations across multiple parties 
• Building transparency and trust while preserving advocacy in interactions with opposing counsel