Know exactly where your IT stands
A concise overview scored across infrastructure, security, compliance, and reliability.
Legal IT
IT Health Assessments.For Chicago law firms.
For 26+ years, EMPIST has helped law firms identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they impact the practice or clients. An IT Health Assessment gives partners a clear score, roadmap, and next step.
75+ point checklist3-day average turnaround100% actionable insights
Built for the way law firms work
From case management to client confidentiality, the assessment examines the systems that power your practice and protect your reputation.
- Case management system review
- Document retention and confidentiality audit
- Email and communication security analysis
- Compliance and eDiscovery readiness
- Remote and hybrid workforce security review
Legal details other IT audits miss
We evaluate legal software, document handling against ABA and state bar expectations, phishing and metadata exposure, eDiscovery readiness, remote-access controls, and IT spend so findings map to how firms actually operate.
Straightforward. Insightful. No strings attached.
The assessment is free, the insights are real, and the only thing we need is time to learn about your firm. You receive a documented report of IT health, then decide what to do next.
What's included
What every assessment delivers
A partner-ready package, not a vague scorecard.
Uncover risks before they cost you
Inspection of servers, networks, and endpoints for vulnerabilities and outdated systems.
Stay compliant and protect client data
Benchmarks against ABA cybersecurity standards and law-firm data-protection requirements.
Turn findings into a clear action plan
A prioritized remediation list with cost and impact insights so partners know what to tackle first.
Executive consultation
Summary & score, 75-point technical audit, compliance readiness report, and roadmap reviewed with leadership.
Expert guidance on next steps
A one-on-one review with an EMPIST solutions architect who translates results into partner decisions.
FAQ
Questions teams ask us
Straight answers before you book a session.
01What is an EMPIST IT Health Assessment for law firms?
A free assessment for Chicago law firms that includes a 75+ point technical audit, ABA compliance readiness reporting, a prioritized remediation roadmap, and an executive consultation.
02How long does the assessment take?
Most assessments turn around in about three days once access and discovery are complete, followed by a leadership review of findings and next steps.
03Is the IT Health Assessment really free?
Yes. The assessment is free and no-strings. You receive documented insights whether or not you engage EMPIST for ongoing services.
04What makes a legal IT assessment different from a generic audit?
EMPIST reviews case management, document confidentiality, email security, eDiscovery readiness, remote work controls, and ABA-aligned expectations, details generic IT audits often miss.
Time back
Your time is money.We give it back.
IT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud. On us.
Schedule your law firm IT Health Assessment
Free for Chicago law firms. Call (866) 442-3018 or request your assessment below.
75+ point checklist3-day average turnaround100% actionable insights