In Parts I and II of this series, we provided an overview of the current e-discovery landscape, an introduction to information governance (IG) principles, and an analysis of how core IG components foster better e-discovery practices. In Part III, we explore practical approaches to establishing an information governance framework, including an overview of three IG projects that benefit e-discovery.

 An organization does not have to figure out IG all at once. It is often possible—and preferable— to start slowly and build concrete IG success incrementally. This can be accomplished by identifying the facets of an organization that will best support IG, building strategic alliances, and undertaking initial “quick-win” projects that demonstrate identifiable return on investment.

Identifying Facets