Smith, Gambrell & Russell to adopt iManage Cloud for innovation

Smith, Gambrell & Russell has announced its selection of iManage Cloud as the firm's knowledge work platform. This international law firm, which has 350 lawyers operating across 14 offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, cited faster access to innovations, tight integration with Microsoft products, and comprehensive security features as key factors behind its decision.

The move to iManage Cloud aligns with the firm's cloud-first strategy. The iManage platform, which is AI-powered, will provide the firm with cutting-edge technology as soon as updates are available, enhancing the efficiency, security, and collaborative capabilities of its legal professionals. The partnership is expected to enable Smith, Gambrell & Russell to service their clients at the highest levels.

Danny Rhinehart, Chief Information Officer at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, stated, "As a continually growing firm, we need technology that can not only address our needs today but can effectively scale and grow with us to address our future needs. iManage Cloud provides the innovative, secure foundation we require as our organisation moves forward. Investing in key platforms like iManage allows us as a firm to continue to drive value and deliver the best results to our clients."

The firm's decision was also significantly influenced by the seamless integration of iManage Cloud with Microsoft's products. This integration will allow for enhanced collaboration through native co-authoring capabilities and deep cohesion with Microsoft 365 applications. The platform, hosted on Microsoft Azure's global cloud infrastructure, offers security, reliability, and robust performance.

Through this new partnership, Smith, Gambrell & Russell will have access to several specific iManage tools. iManage Work will aid with intelligent email and document management. Furthermore, the iManage Security Policy Manager will enhance the firm's ability to protect sensitive information through need-to-know security measures and ethical walls. At the same time, iManage Threat Manager will provide real-time threat detection and monitoring.

Jim Priz, the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience at iManage, commented on the law firm's decision to choose their platform. "Having a firm like Smith, Gambrell & Russell that has been in business for 130 years select our platform is strong validation of the benefits of iManage Cloud, which enables organisations to deliver the modern workplace. iManage Cloud is a platform that will allow this longstanding and forward-thinking firm to accelerate innovation, enhance security, cultivate efficiency, and position itself for ongoing success as it continues to grow and thrive."

The migration to iManage Cloud is being facilitated by Harbor, a local iManage partner, with a go-live date slated for early 2025. The transition marks a significant step for Smith, Gambrell & Russell as it continues to evolve and seek out technological advancements that support its growth and mission of delivering exceptional legal services.