We all know the stereotype of the basement-office, introverted information technology worker. But some large law firms are exploding that cliche by having more and more of their IT professionals work directly -- even full-time -- with clients.
Of course, many large firms have litigation support teams that sometimes work directly with clients on discovery issues.
Wisconsin-based Foley & Lardner is one firm that takes it a step further. There, technology consultant Charlotte Logullo's time is largely devoted to working with clients to set up secure online Web sites, or extranets. In addition to housing vast amounts of data, they also allow for things like conference calls -- complete with idea "white-boarding." These days, extranets are created for all kinds of legal work.
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