Let's face it: IT and Legal have different DNA. They have contrasting backgrounds, training, and terminology. However, as stakeholders in their organization, they must work together to bridge the communication gap wherever possible if they hope to manage the complexities of electronic discovery. When miscommunications occur, they usually result in unnecessary time and expense recreating or organizing information that already exists in the client's systems. This information is extremely valuable because it can be manipulated or reused in a variety of ways to support on-going and future legal claims.

To illustrate why it is critical for IT and legal departments to speak the same language, here are three true stories.