Conflicts

Conflicts checking software automates the process law firms use to confirm that taking on a new client or matter will not violate ethical obligations to current or former clients. When a new matter is opened, the firm must check whether any of its lawyers are barred from the engagement, or, where only minor conflicts exist, put ethical walls and related safeguards in place so the work can proceed while preserving privilege and confidentiality. This software automates the search across firm records, routes conflict questions to the relevant lawyers, and tracks responses and resolutions. For large firms, manual conflicts processes can be onerous, requiring many people to respond to queries and careful recordkeeping of the firm's decisions, so this tooling reduces the administrative burden and risk involved.