Managing the disposition of legacy records can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this focused webinar, we’ll dive into tangible, high‑impact first steps to help law firms launch a defensible, efficient disposition program.
Based on “Legacy Disposition Program Series: Article Two—Tangible First Steps,” this session explores:
- Framing the Program with a Purpose. Learn how to align your initiative with firm priorities—whether it’s reducing storage costs, addressing privacy mandates like GDPR or CCPA, or streamlining cloud migration.
- Building a Strategic Foundation. Discover how to assess your information environment, establish interdepartmental partnerships (especially with IT and legal), and recruit an effective program sponsor—tailored for law firm culture and risk appetite.
Attendees will walk away with a clear roadmap for:
- Scoping a manageable yet impactful pilot—focusing on electronic or paper archives, legacy data, client files, or admin records.
- Leveraging IT resources for data mapping, reporting, and governance.
- Defining metrics and key performance indicators—like ROI, space reduction, and retention compliance—to ensure your program gains traction and visibility from the start.
This webinar is ideal for information governance professionals, records managers, and legal operations leaders seeking practical, real-world guidance—not theory—on launching a legacy disposition program.
Leigh Zidwick, CIGO, CIP, IGP
Senior Director | Information Governance
DLA Piper, LLP (US)
Leigh Zidwick leads strategic information governance and records management initiatives at DLA Piper LLP US. With over 30 years in the legal sector—and more than 20 specializing in information governance—she collaborates closely with internal teams and clients to design and deliver tailored, efficient programs that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows.
Her expertise spans business process optimization, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and legal technology implementation. Passionate about balancing the essential triad of people, process, and technology, Leigh builds governance frameworks that are practical, scalable, and minimally disruptive. She champions clear, two-way communication, adeptly bridging departmental silos to ensure shared goals and successful outcomes.
Leigh has extensive leadership and advisory experience in the field of Information Governance. She founded and currently leads a Legal IG Roundtable of more than 500 professionals across 250+ firms and serves on the Board of Governors for the Certified Information Governance Officers (CIGO) Association. In addition, she holds active leadership and volunteer roles with ILTA and ARMA, is a founding Steering Committee member of the Law Firm Information Governance Symposium (LFIGS), and serves on the Advisory Board for the Information Governance Initiative.
