Kevin L. Nichols

The Processing stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) has three distinct perspectives when approaching the manipulation of data: the Litigation Support Professional, the Litigation Paralegal, and the Litigation…more

By: Kevin L. Nichols Spoliation, defamation, stalking, and insurance fraud are just a few examples of issues that may require factual evidence necessary to persuade a jury at trial. The methods of obtaining this evidence…more

Key takeaways from the Executive Counsel Institute - San Francisco By: Kevin L. Nichols Lately, eDiscovery related conferences are sprouting up all over the country. If you are a small company or law firm, it is…more

By: Kevin L. Nichols (SAN FRANCISCO, February 21, 2012) Retrospectively, I often ask myself, “How did we conduct business without email?” “How did we communicate that there were traffic delays or that we were running late…more

(SAN FRANCISCO, January 19, 2012) This week, I will highlight some of the upcoming industry events that will be taking place during “The Show.” In previous years that I attended LegalTech, I felt like a “fish out of water”…more

Privacy is one of the public’s biggest concerns when discussing eDiscovery and its place within the realm of social media. For one thing, many people feel that it still exists…it does not. More and more courts are determining…more

Each year, a "red nosed reindeer" is charged with the daunting task of maneuvering his brethren through "the cloud" to delivery toys to all of the "unnaughty" girls and boys. He's fearless and courageous. Why are we so afraid…more

Effective project management is an essential component in the litigation discovery process. Unlike other practice areas, litigation requires meeting numerous court deadlines, following various rules of civil procedure, and…more

As litigation attorneys grow more technologically savvy, the integration of eDiscovery practices congruently become more widespread. More law firms are accepting the fact that cultivating electronically stored information (ESI)…more

Scalability has become a “catch-all” phrase of eDiscovery software providers from around the country. What does it really mean and why is it so important? According to the Collins English Dictionary, scalability is defined as…more

The pendulum has shifted dramatically for how lawyers develop business, litigate cases, and obtain/demonstrate the necessary evidence to win their cases. When I started my legal career 13 years ago, I used “redwells”, binders,…more

Thanks to Wave Software’s Co-Founder and President, Robert E. Childress, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Masters Conference in San Francisco, of which he is also a founder. This year’s conference took place on…more

This post is written by Cogent Legal’s senior advisor, Kevin L. Nichols, who’s assisting me in the areas of litigation support and communications. Kevin is the founder of two professional networking LinkedIn groups in the Bay…more

The landscape of generating new business for law firms has drastically changed over the last 2-3 years. Arguably, “the billable hour” is on life support and Alternative Fee Agreements (“AFA”) are revolutionizing the industry. …more

By: Kevin L. Nichols Networking is a skill — better yet, an art form. Those that intuitively have a propensity to get along with others and develop strong bonds are more likely to be successful networkers. There are various…more