Legal Research & Electronic Resources

Contract Benchmarking

Known nationally for our effectiveness in the area of online legal research, CCM provides essential analyses of client contracts with legal research vendors.  Complex legal research usage information is analyzed, interpreted and clarified to the CCM client.  No two firms are created equal; CCM recognizes the changes in the legal market and focuses on each client’s culture and individual needs when reviewing and negotiating agreements. We understand that vendor contracts are both multi-layered and highly complex. Thus, we have developed unique strategies to maximize client savings.  CCM always stays up-to-date on legal research trends, providing its clients with the latest information in a rapidly changing industry.

Contract Negotiation

• Retains strong knowledge of the industry and current trends.
• Leading consultant with the most current negotiation experience.
• Possesses strategic understanding of key factors that lead and motivate vendors to negotiate.
• Takes into consideration law firm culture when proposing innovative strategies toward achieving targeted goals.
• Expertise in pricing methodology and contractual terms of the major online vendors allows us to achieve significant cost savings for our clients.
• At our client’s discretion, we spearhead the negotiation process, leading and negotiating face-to-face with vendors.

Support

Once negotiations are complete and contracts are executed, CCM oversees implementation of new contracts to ensure that maximum value is derived and that any new platforms and products related to the contract are delivered seamlessly.  CCM reviews contract performance and utilization on a monthly basis, and alerts the firm to new technologies that may enhance user effectiveness and efficiencies.