The Cowen Group launches Q1 Critical Trends Survey to gauge legal technology industry trends

Online, April 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Legal technology and eDiscovery professionals are invited to participate in a quarterly survey, which is used by corporations and law firms for strategic planning

NEW YORK, April 5, 2010 - Legal technology and eDiscovery professionals interested in helping gauge industry trends are invited to participate in The Cowen Group's Q1 Critical Trends Survey. Survey results will be released to the public on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

First created in 2008, The Cowen Group's Quarterly Trends Survey is used by large law firms and corporate legal departments alike for strategic planning to help their long-term technical and human needs. The survey has gained a reputation within the industry for its accuracy due to the high participation rate it receives.

The survey covers areas such as workload expectations (for individuals and groups), headcount, in-sourcing/outsourcing expectations and top staffing and technology priorities anticipated for the upcoming year.

"There is a new generation of eDiscovery professionals who have entered the industry since we began addressing the legal technology industry," said David Cowen, Founder of The Cowen Group. "This survey is very important in helping us provide timely industry intelligence - coupled with a deep understanding of market trends and insights - directly from the mouths of industry leaders."

The Q1 Critical Trends Survey will be open for participants through April 8, 2010 and can be accessed here.

About The Cowen Group

Since 2004, The Cowen Group has been regarded as the premier executive search firm among eDiscovery and legal technology professionals. The firm accesses the most experienced individuals in law firms, corporations and technology providers and work collaboratively with its clients to gain insight into unique organizational structure and requirements. In addition to its professional search and staffing services, it manages a highly acclaimed executive forum series and produces market intelligence through surveys and reports