PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Process Execution for

Complex eDiscovery Programs

From single matters to multi-firm litigation, CDS delivers disciplined project management, transparent communication, and accountable execution at enterprise scale. Our proven methodology keeps teams aligned, risks controlled, and deadlines on track from intake through production.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Gold Standard in eDiscovery Execution

CDS Project Management and Client Services provide the structure, accountability, and operational discipline required to keep even the most complex litigation programs moving forward. Acting as a true extension of client teams, CDS coordinates stakeholders, technology, workflows, and deadlines through a centralized engagement model designed for consistency, transparency, and defensible execution from intake through production.

44
Law Firms Coordinated
22
Active Litigation Matters
6+
Years Supporting One Program
100%
Critical Deadlines Delivered
SINGLE POINT OF OWNERSHIP

One Engagement Lead. Total Accountability.



Intake

Centralized engagement planning and scope alignment.

Coordination

Law firms, vendors and internal teams operate from one plan.

Execution

Daily oversight with proactive issue escalation.

Reporting

Standardized status reporting and stakeholder visibility.

Delivery

Consistent execution backed by documented governance.

MULTI-FIRM COORDINATION

One Workflow Across Every Team

Complex matters often involve multiple law firms, review providers, client stakeholders and technology platforms. CDS centralizes governance, standardizes execution, and maintains consistency across every participant without disrupting existing workflows.

Outside Counsel A
Outside Counsel B
Outside Counsel C

CDS Project Management Office

Governance Reporting Escalation Workflow Control

Corporate Legal
Review Teams
Technology Partners
TIMELINE DISCIPLINE

Execution Built Around Milestones

Planning

Matter kickoff, dependencies, ownership and deliverables established.

Tracking

Daily monitoring identifies schedule variance before deadlines are affected.

Risk Management

Issues are escalated early with documented mitigation plans.

Delivery

Productions, reporting and milestones remain aligned through completion.

PROJECT
INTELLIGENCE
Analytics
Reporting
Automation
Issue Tracking
Risk Visibility
INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN EXECUTION

Operational Visibility at Every Stage

CDS integrates reporting, analytics and workflow automation throughout each engagement, providing stakeholders with real-time visibility into project status, potential risks, production readiness and operational performance. Rather than reacting to issues after they occur, teams receive actionable insight that supports faster decisions and more predictable outcomes.

PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Repeatable Governance. Consistent Results.

01

Structured Intake

Project planning, scope definition and stakeholder alignment.

02

Transparent Reporting

Standardized dashboards, status meetings and milestone reviews.

03

Issue Resolution

Centralized tracking with documented ownership and accountability.

04

Governance

Workflow standardization across law firms, vendors and review teams.

05

Continuous Improvement

Retrospectives and operational refinements following every engagement.

THE CDS ADVANTAGE

Execution That Scales With Every Matter

Reduced Client Burden

Centralized coordination removes operational overhead from internal teams.

Rapid Resolution

A single escalation path speeds communication and decision-making.

Complete Transparency

Consistent reporting provides visibility into progress, risk and performance.

Defensible Execution

Governance and standardized workflows create repeatable, auditable outcomes.

Enterprise Scale

Operational support designed for global law firms and corporate legal teams.

Bring Order to Complex eDiscovery Programs

See how CDS delivers disciplined project management, centralized coordination, and reliable execution across every matter.