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Rethinking Records: How Smarter Strategies Are Unlocking Space, Security and Savings for Law Firms

By Andrew Bikowski and Kaci Polk
August 31, 2025

In an industry where every square foot and every second count, paper records are more than a legacy. They are a liability. While many law firms continue to manage sprawling records rooms and offsite storage contracts, a growing number are discovering measurable value, both fiscal and strategic, by embracing smarter digitization strategies.

What began as a facilities or compliance challenge has become central to business operations. At the intersection of hybrid work, evolving client expectations, and growing security obligations lies a powerful opportunity to modernize records management in a way that reduces costs, reclaims real estate, and enhances firmwide agility.

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