As the U.S. is heading into the season when we tend to experience weather-related disasters, and now that we are back to the new normal for working, it’s time for your firm to review its business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) plan. Being prepared means your firm can continue to serve clients and generate revenue, whether the next crisis is natural, like the pandemic or a wildfire, or human-created, like an unintentional security breach.

How do you prepare a law firm for a natural or human-created crisis?

Having a business continuity and disaster recovery plan is the best way to prepare for a natural or human-created crisis. The task of creating one can be complicated and involve all key departments at your firm, and it often falls to the IT department to initiate a plan. If your firm currently lacks a plan, it is best to start small and not become overwhelmed by this important but daunting task.