Mid-Sized Civil Litigation Firm
Seamless Microsoft Cloud Migration
Azure AD
SharePoint Online
Exchange Email Migration
Managed IT Support
About the Company
A respected litigation firm with over 25 years of experience in whistleblower, employment, and fraud law engaged in this migration. They have a track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements and are known for aggressive advocacy and deep domain knowledge in complex civil matters. Their leadership includes attorneys with backgrounds in consumer protection, antitrust, and whistleblower law, often litigating nationally recognized cases.
The Business Challenge
A mid-sized law firm was facing critical IT decisions. Their on-premises Exchange server and aging physical infrastructure were due for hardware renewal. The firm needed a secure, modern, and scalable environment but could not afford disruptions to daily legal operations. Additionally, their attorneys and staff were accustomed to legacy file shares, which made adoption of cloud collaboration tools a key concern.
The Albatross Solution
TekReach designed and executed a migration plan centered on Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online, ensuring both technical precision and user adoption.
Hybrid Active Directory & Exchange Migration
- Hybrid AD Sync & Exchange Hybrid Setup: We established a hybrid environment to give the firm absolute control over every change, with rollback and validation options built in.
- Phased Mail Migration: Leveraging scoped testing, we migrated users in controlled groups. Mail filters and MX records were carefully re-routed to ensure uninterrupted mail flow.
- Zero Disruption Approach: Every step was timed and planned, ensuring the law firm’s communications remained fully operational during the transition.
SharePoint Migration & File System Analysis
- Content Analysis: We conducted a detailed analysis of terabytes of source file system data, categorizing by type, size, and usage to decide what should be migrated and what could be archived.
- Optimized Content Selection: We excluded unsuitable file types and redundant data, ensuring SharePoint storage was used efficiently.
- Trial & Cutover Migration:
- Phase 1: Trial migration for validation and user acceptance testing.
- Phase 2: Cutover migration with a brief delta sync window, ensuring no surprises and minimal downtime.
User Enablement & Adoption
- Training & Expectation Setting: Users were introduced to SharePoint’s capabilities and differences from traditional file shares.
- Playground Environment: Staff were provided with a sandbox to experiment, test workflows, and build confidence before go-live.
- Ongoing Support: Questions and workflow refinements were addressed proactively, helping the firm adopt cloud collaboration smoothly.