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Ascent ELM is designed to help corporate legal teams and law firms manage legal operations seamlessly. With AI-driven automation, smart workflows, and intuitive tools, Ascent ELM simplifies legal management while enhancing efficiency, visibility, and compliance.

Managing multiple legal matters and projects can be complex. Ascent ELM simplifies case tracking, improves collaboration, and enhances visibility across all legal activities.

  • Centralized Matter Hub – Organize all cases, disputes, and projects in one place.
  • Linked Data & Documents – Connect matters to related contracts, emails, and financials.
  • Efficient Collaboration – Assign tasks, set deadlines, and track project progress with ease.
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Legal teams often struggle with tracking external legal expenses. Ascent ELM provides real-time insights into legal spend, helping you reduce costs and optimize outside counsel management.

  • Automated Invoice Review – Detects errors, duplicates, and non-compliant charges.
  • Budget Tracking & Forecasting – Gain financial oversight and prevent budget overruns.
  • Vendor Performance Insights – Assess law firm efficiency and control outside counsel costs.
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Minimize Risk and Ensure Compliance

Managing legal holds manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Ascent ELM automates the process, ensuring compliance with litigation and regulatory obligations.

  • Automated Legal Hold Notices – Send, track, and manage holds with minimal effort.
  • Real-Time Compliance Monitoring – Ensure custodians acknowledge and comply with hold requests.
  • Audit-Ready Documentation – Maintain defensible records for regulatory and legal scrutiny.

Data-Driven Insights

Understanding legal performance, risks, and costs is crucial for strategic decision-making. Ascent ELM provides real-time analytics and customizable reports to empower your team.

  • Real-Time Dashboards – Gain instant visibility into legal operations and spending.
  • Custom Reports & KPIs – Track performance, compliance, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Predictive Analysis – Identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
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Eliminate Manual Work

Legal operations shouldn’t be slowed down by repetitive tasks. Ascent ELM automates key workflows, reducing administrative burden and improving turnaround times.

  • Approval Process Automation – Streamline contract sign-offs and legal requests.
  • Task Assignment & Notifications – Ensure deadlines are met with automated reminders.
  • Customizable Workflows – Adapt automation to fit your team’s unique processes.
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Managing legal expenses is critical to maintaining budgets and demonstrating value. Ascent ELM provides transparency and control over legal financials.

  • Expense Tracking & Budgeting – Monitor spend in real time and prevent cost overruns.
  • Invoice Validation & Compliance – Ensure accurate billing and prevent overcharges.
  • Financial Reporting – Generate reports on legal spend, accruals, and forecasts.
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Seamless Email & Document Management

Legal teams work in Outlook daily—Ascent ELM makes it effortless to track case-related emails, save attachments, and maintain proper documentation.

  • One-Click Email Filing – Save emails directly into relevant matters.
  • Attachment & Document Sync – Link contracts, invoices, and communications instantly.
  • Streamlined Collaboration – Access critical information without leaving Outlook
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No two legal departments operate the same way. Ascent ELM is fully configurable, ensuring that workflows, permissions, and integrations align with your business needs.

  • User-Friendly Interface – Easy to navigate, reducing onboarding time.
  • Customizable Fields & Workflows – Adapt the system to match your legal processes.
  • Dedicated Customer Support – Get expert guidance whenever you need it.
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Request a demo today and experience a seamless transformation in your legal and corporate governance operations with Ascent.

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