Legal professionals leverage Polycom video conferencing to become more efficient and effective counsel

Whether meeting with an expert to discuss or clarify details or preparing a witness for a difficult day in court, face-to-face is the preferred method of communication in the legal industry

Ron Goldman, senior vice president of Courtroom Connect, embraced technology to meet lawyers' requirements for in-person communication. Using interactive video conferencing provided by Polycom, Goldman began the i2i Legal Network, an affiliation of more than 275 court reporting firms that use Polycom solutions to bring lawyers together, virtually, with clients, potential witnesses, and colleagues. The video conferencing solution eliminates the need for travel, saving those most precious of commodities: time and money.

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The i2i Network has deployed more than 250 Polycom video conferencing systems at court reporting and law firms throughout the United States. The implementation includes Polycom's flagship VSX^TM line. Lawyers go to an i2i Network location and via video conferencing handle depositions, expert consultations, judicial hearings, settlement conferences, co-counsel strategy sessions, partner and board meetings, staff development, and job interviews. costs.

For attorneys who travel frequently, video conferencing has become an indispensable business tool. Video conferencing also provides an effective way to connect with clients with whom they would usually only be able to catch up with by phone. Law firm customers report that the cost of implementing a video conferencing solution is quickly recouped through client retention and the cost of savings of a few trips.