This is TRLA's E-Discovery and ESI Navigator.

The term “electronically stored information” (ESI) means data or data compilations stored in any electronic medium from which information can be obtained either directly or, if necessary, after translation by the responding party into a reasonably usable form. It includes voicemail messages, email messages, text messages, instant messages, and electronic payroll or human resources data.

The term also includes all information that is electronically stored on magnetic, optical, or other storage media, such as hard drives, flash drives, DVDs, CDs, tapes, cartridges, floppy diskettes, smart cards, and integrated circuit systems (e.g. SIM card), or on cloud-based storage drives, such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.

You have a duty to preserve information as soon as litigation is reasonably anticipated; practically speaking, this duty arises as soon as we do an intake.

ESI can also be an effective way to support your client's case.

This tool will help you think through various types of ESI that may exist pertaining to your client's case, including sources that you may not have considered.

As you go through the tool and answer questions, it will compile a checklist, letter, and personalized how-to guide for both you and your client. The information produced will help you to preserve information specifically from the sources you have selected.

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