At Block's former firm, the fact that advanced computerized litigation support was cost-effective, as well as fast and reliable, was reflected by a client's audit of two of its large complex litigation cases. One case was staffed by five attorneys and four paralegals using non-relational databases and no document imaging or retrieval software. Preparing for more than one deposition at a time was extremely labor-intensive and required overtime hours. She would then search a full text transcript database of depositions already taken, printing out significant references to the upcoming deponent or prior testimony on any issue to be addressed during the deposition. Block's former firm had been using document imaging technology since 1994.
Block works chiefly in environmental law, toxic torts, and product liability.
She uses the Internet for factual and legal research, and makes every attempt to ensure that attorneys have the most current case-related factual information available. This sometimes involves tasks such as submitting an Electronic Freedom of Information Act request to a federal agency via e-mail. Qualifying business organizations in other states and preparing forms for filing with state and federal agencies Cyndee Clancy is a corporate paralegal in Arizona. But, thanks to technology, she's comfortable dealing with business organizations in any state. Working with the information systems department at Lewis and Roca LLP, she is developing and converting databases that will track formation, maintenance, and calendaring for her employer's corporate, partnership, and limited liability company clients, together with all their subsidiaries.