The catastrophe of 11 September, 2001 caused many to rethink, expand or accelerate their business continuity plans. Several large international law firms were immediately and severely impacted. Those with comprehensive plans in place found themselves able to recover quickly. Others, one year later, continue to struggle to restore their prior business positions.
‘Business continuity planning’ is not merely a euphemism for ‘What do I do when my office blows up?’. It presents the opportunity to re-examine the strategic value of information systems to a law firm and to ensure that one’s plans and infrastructure are in keeping with the firm’s goals.
