The lawyer’s guide to collaboration tools and technologies

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• About the Authors
• Acknowledgments

Introduction

• Introduction

Getting started

• Collaboration at the Crossroads
• Collaboration Inside the Office
• Collaboration Outside the Office
• First Steps
• The Evolving Role of Social Media

Collaborating on documents, online and off

• Benefits of Improving Document Collaboration and Using Document Collaboration Tools
• Basic Collaboration on Documents
• Creating a Document Online: Getting Started with the Major Players
• Working Simultaneously on a Document
• Hidden Dangers, Security, and Metadata

Collaboration on cases, transactions, and projects

• Benefits of Collaboration in Lawsuits and Transactions
• Simple Collaboration Tools for Productivity
• Instant Collaboration, From Conference Calls to Instant Messaging
• How to Hold a Meeting on the Internet
• Simple Project Management: Basecamp
• Setting Up a Simple Client Portal

Commonly used collaboration platforms

• Email as a Platform
• SharePoint
• Collaborating Inside and Outside the Office: Client Portals and Intranets
• Adobe Acrobat
• Slack
• Other Web Collaboration Tools
• Specialized, High-End, and Alternative Collaboration Platforms

Developing a collaboration strategy

• Must-Have Features for Your Collaboration Tools
• Free vs. Paid
• Involving Clients in Your Decisions
• Determining Which Factors Will Drive Your Strategic Planning

Practical issues, tips, and techniques

• Getting the Word Out to Your Collaborators
• Ethics, Security, and Other Practical Issues
• Ownership, Control, and Other Legal Issues
• Potential Pitfalls of Collaboration, Where to Be Wary
• Implementing Collaboration Tools

Conclusion

• Recommended Choices for Common Scenarios, from Solos to Large Firms
• Creating a Culture of Collaboration
• The Future of Collaboration in the Practice of Law
• Glossary
• Collaboration Resources
• Collaboration Tools by Category
• Sample Client Collaboration Technology Survey