Mastering Information Governance with FileTrail: Unlocking Value for Your Organization
In today’s data-driven legal landscape, information governance is no longer just a best practice—it’s a business imperative. With data volume exploding and regulatory expectations intensifying, law firms and legal departments must rethink how they manage, retain, and securely dispose of records. In fact, 82% of compliance professionals are concerned about data risks—ranging from GDPR violations to costly breaches.
Modern records management isn’t just about organizing files; it’s about building a secure, compliant, and efficient ecosystem that supports strategic decision-making while reducing risk. That’s where FileTrail comes in.
What Happens When Records Management Works
When records management is executed at its best, the entire organization benefits. You don’t just keep pace with audits and compliance requirements—you gain confidence, visibility, and control across your data lifecycle. Imagine:
- Automated workflows that eliminate human error
- Seamless, policy-driven retention and disposition processes
- Configurable approvals and fallback reviewers that keep operations moving
- Comprehensive reporting that arms you with insights, not just data
With the right tools, records management transforms from a reactive function to a proactive business enabler.
Automate to Reduce Risk and Complexity
Manual processes are not only inefficient—they’re risky. In fact, 65% of risk and compliance professionals agree that automation is the key to reducing complexity and cost. FileTrail helps you streamline retention and disposition by automating approvals, notifications, and record eligibility checks, ensuring policies are applied consistently across your firm or legal department.
No more second-guessing what’s ready for destruction or whether legal holds were properly applied. With FileTrail, it’s all tracked, auditable, and defensible.
Stay Audit-Ready and Compliant
With 76% of legal professionals reporting increased audits and data requests, compliance isn’t a “someday” concern—it’s a daily reality. FileTrail equips your organization with the tools to:
- Enforce jurisdiction- and client-specific retention schedules
- Automatically apply legal holds
- Maintain secure, defensible audit trails
Whether you’re managing records for one office or spanning multiple geographies and practice areas, FileTrail centralizes and simplifies your compliance workflows.
Secure Sensitive Data Without Slowing Down
Balancing access and security is critical. FileTrail’s role-based access controls, integration with ethical walls, and customizable permissions ensure that sensitive records remain protected—while approved personnel get the access they need to keep work moving.
Reporting That Powers Strategic Action
FileTrail goes beyond check-the-box compliance. With advanced search and reporting tools, you can identify records eligible for disposition, build custom dashboards, and even create automated disposal collections—all based on your firm’s specific criteria. It’s not just reporting—it’s strategic insight that drives smarter decisions.
Learn More and Witness the Power of FileTrail
FileTrail isn’t just another software solution—it’s a partner in governance excellence. As Bret Chapman, CIO of Husch Blackwell LLP, puts it:
“FileTrail has gone beyond our expectations. Their partnering approach has worked well according to our RM and our IT project staff. Their innovative features show a thought leadership we did not find in Records Management elsewhere.”
When records management is done right, it creates a ripple effect across your organization—reducing risk, strengthening compliance, and empowering your teams to focus on what matters most.
Ready to see what modern information governance looks like? Download our on-demand webinar here, check out our newest whitepaper, and schedule a demo with our FileTrail experts today.
