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MASSIVE ROI Retention is Worth the Battle. Doug Smith Vice President - Programs GWDC Chapter – ARMA International. Learning Objectives. Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Use big bucket theory to create a records retention/disposition policy
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MASSIVE ROIRetention is Worth the Battle Doug Smith Vice President - Programs GWDC Chapter – ARMA International
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: • Use big bucket theory to create a records retention/disposition policy • Identify starting points and blocks to implementing a records retention policy • Explore practical tips to reducing cost and delay in processing disposition decisions • Recognize and navigate potential obstacles and areas of risk in implementing your plan
AGENDA Retention Policy: • Creation • Acceptance • Implementation
Retention vs. Disposition Policy Considerations • Legal Requirements • Functional Requirements
Laying the Groundwork • Start with an Inventory • Use Effective RIM Practices • Big Bucket Disposition Theory
Disposition Buckets • Administrative • Attorney Materials • Client • Vital
Administrative Bucket • Human Resources • Accounting • Administration • Operations
Attorney Materials • No Client Materials • Firm Intellectual Property • Subject Files • Convenience Copies
Client Files • Trigger for Disposition • Practice Area Considerations • File Ownership
Vital Files • Administrative • Client
Disposition Time Frames • 7 Years • 3 years • 5 years • It depends
Administrative Time Frames • Human Resources • Accounting • Administrative • Operations
Attorney Materials • No Legal Requirement • Other Considerations
Client Materials • Client’s Own Policies • Bar Opinions • Statutes of Limitation • Risk Mitigation
Policy Acceptance • Massive Return on Investment • Champions • Consensus Building • Diligence
Implementation Beginnings • First steps are important • Starting points • Reporting • Follow through
Disposition Decision Process • Notification process • Disposition instructions • Handling responses • Attorney involvement in responses
Records Return • What are you returning • What are you not returning • What can be returned • Attorney involvement in return
Disposition Logistics • File verification • Who pays for shipping and handling • Storage company costs • Where should work be performed
Documentation: Metrics & Reporting • Documentation • Role setting • Expectations • Feeding the champion
Questions Doug Smith Dsmith@wileyrein.com 202.719.4455