Webinar – Influencing Change in Law Firms: The Role of Paraprofessionals and Legal Professionals

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Oct 31, 2025
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Influencing Change in Law Firms: The Role of Paraprofessionals and Legal Professionals

About this Webinar

Explore the role of paraprofessionals and legal professionals in driving change and ensuring successful adoption of new technology in law firms, including strategies such as training, the “train the trainer” approach, and involving key stakeholders.

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  • The importance of training in successful adoption of new technology
  • The “train the trainer” approach for driving change within the firm
  • The significance of involving key stakeholders in the decision-making process

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How can paraprofessionals contribute to the adoption of new technology?

The process of getting there was democratic and it mainly involved paralegals from all of our offices because the firm had an understanding that these are the folks that are using this technology going forward.

What is the “train the trainer” approach?

Key people in our firm that are learning a lot of the stuff and then training other people within the group. And it really just keeps evolving, but the driver is the paralegal use it, and lawyers can enjoy read-only access to all of these records. As can the clients.

Why is it important to involve key stakeholders in the decision-making process?

One of the things that we did at Dentons was the paralegals were definitely the drivers of the new technology and what we wanted. But we did have a partner committee as well, just so there was support at that upper level.

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Data Migration from Legacy Systems: A Seamless Transition for Law Firms & Enterprises

Jumping ship from an outdated legacy system is a daunting prospect, but sticking with it will eventually create more problems than it’s worth.

Among other issues, your firm can face security breaches, non-compliance and the threat of being forced to migrate.

This guide will help you understand the risks of delaying migration and the benefits of moving to a modern system like Minutebox.

What Is Legacy System Data Migration?

Legacy system data migration involves transferring all records and data from outdated on-premises software to a modern, cloud-based platform.

For law firms and legal teams, this means shifting corporate records, such as minute books, ledgers, compliance data and legal records, onto a centralized legal entity management solution.

Common legacy systems include older tools like Corplink, ALF, Fast Company, Emergent and even Excel-based setups. While these tools may have worked well in the past, they often lack the security, efficiency and compliance features needed to meet today’s legal demands.

Why Law Firms and Legal Teams Are Moving Off Legacy Software

When a system causes more frustration than value, it’s a clear sign it’s no longer suitable.

Common issues with legacy systems include:

  • Outdated user interfaces that make simple tasks time-consuming
  • Lack of vendor support and software updates
  • The threat of an end-of-life announcement
  • Security vulnerabilities that put sensitive client data at risk
  • Slow and tedious manual workflows that get in the way of productivity
  • Support SLAs that no longer meet law-firm standards

The reality is that even if an older system still functions, it may not serve your firm’s best interests. 

Without regular updates or reliable support, problems grow over time, increasing the risk of data loss or compliance failures. These issues can disrupt business continuity and, in worst cases, lead to complete data loss.

For law firms and legal teams, the advantages of moving to a modern platform that supports efficiency and security greatly surpass the challenges of remaining on a legacy system.

Understanding the Cost of Inaction

Staying on a legacy platform might seem like the path of least resistance, that is, until a major issue occurs.

Delaying migration until something “big” happens results in other consequences that might not be so obvious upfront.

For instance, legacy systems rely on manual processes that take up a sizable portion of the day and increase the chance of errors.

And systems that have failed to keep up with the needs of law firms and legal teams often require complicated workarounds. Or they may use proprietary or restricted data formats, which can limit your ability to access and manage your data freely.

Older systems also demand more maintenance, pulling IT resources away from other priorities and driving up costs.

Additionally, vendor risks, such as platform sunsetting, can force migrations on unfavorable terms. The various software owned by Dye & Durham is a prime example of this. Firms using tools like Corplink, Fast Company, Minit Inc and Emergent may face challenges due to vendor-driven migrations, such as the transition to Unity Entity Manager. 

For example, the Fast Company subscription agreement states that Dye & Durham can use customer data to test and validate migration to Unity, with only 30 days’ notice before moving data to the cloud. This can create difficulties for firms, as it limits their control over the migration process and timeline, especially when transitioning from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. 

More critically, it raises data governance and privacy concerns. Most firms require significant IT, privacy and risk assessments before transferring sensitive client data to a cloud environment. Without adequate notice and control, such a migration may breach obligations under privacy legislation like PIPEDA, GDPR, Quebec’s Law 25 or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and may also conflict with Canadian data residency requirements or violate terms of client retainer agreements.

Waiting until a crisis forces your hand can leave your firm scrambling to secure data or adapt to new workflows, creating unnecessary stress and risk.

What to Expect When Migrating to MinuteBox

Migrating to a new system seems like a monumental task, so it’s tempting to seek out a platform that promises to migrate your data within 24 hours.

As convenient as this sounds, the “one-size-fits-all” approach comes with a fresh set of problems. It often means zero customization and a rushed onboarding process that skips over the things that really matter, like training your team, configuring system settings to suit your workflows, adapting firm precedents and ensuring change management is handled properly. 

While it might be enticing to see your data migrated in 24 hours, that’s only part of the story. The truth is, data migration is the easy part—any vendor can do that. What truly sets a successful transition apart is a thoughtful onboarding plan tailored to how your firm operates, ensuring long-term success, not just short-term convenience.

MinuteBox offers flexible migration plans designed to fit your firm’s unique needs, including options for tailored onboarding.

Here’s what to prepare before migrating:

  • Provide a data snapshot: Export your current database or records from your legacy system, such as Corplink, Fast Company or Emergent. Your IT team may assist with this step, but MinuteBox can guide you through the process if needed.
  • Share key documents: Submit materials like your firm’s logo, letterhead, standard share terms, retainer agreements, client intake forms and incorporation questionnaires within two weeks of signing your order form to support customizations.
  • Identify key team members: Assign staff with knowledge of your entities to assist with data review and validation during the migration process.

The migration process follows these steps:

  • Initial assessment: The process starts with an initial data assessment and how your firm uses its current system. This includes determining whether a database-to-database import (flexible, for systems like Corplink or Enact) or a record-to-database import (for systems like Fast Company) is best, based on your legacy platform.
  • Data mapping and import: Legacy data is often messy and unstructured. MinuteBox unravels and organizes your data into a structured, legal-friendly format, tailored to your firm’s needs, where possible. MinuteBox performs an initial import, followed by a review phase where your team verifies a sample of entities (for ex., 20 entities).
  • Feedback and refinement: Your feedback on the initial import helps MinuteBox adjust mappings based on your firm’s unique use of the legacy platform and resolve issues. This iterative process typically involves one to two data transfers, depending on the complexity of your database.
  • Finalization and onboarding: Once adjustments are complete, the import is finalized and your team transitions to full use of MinuteBox, supported by training and ongoing assistance.

The MinuteBox team has extensive experience in handling migrations from legacy and other platforms, such as:

  • Corplink
  • Alf
  • Enact
  • Emergent
  • Fast Company
  • Athennian
  • Appara
  • Diligent
  • hCure
  • Corporate Focus
  • and more…

Therefore, we understand and are well-versed in handling the data structures, workflows and challenges each system presents. 

Our team’s approach ensures your firm’s data is not only transferred accurately, but it’s also optimized for the unique way your firm operates.

Full onboarding is assured, with options for dedicated support from an onboarding specialist, depending on your plan. Ongoing training and resources are also available to help your team use MinuteBox to its fullest potential.

How MinuteBox Makes Data Migration Smooth and Secure

We take security and compliance seriously because we know how crucial it is for law firms and legal teams.

MinuteBox is SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant. 

All files are uploaded using pre-set secure links to designated folders. Granular access controls prevent unauthorized changes and every action, from logins to data edits, is tracked in a comprehensive audit trail for accountability.

The role of your IT team during the migration process is minimal but valuable. They may assist with exporting the legacy database, but MinuteBox handles the core migration tasks, including data mapping and import. If your firm lacks IT resources, MinuteBox’s team manages the entire process, making it accessible for all firms.

Post-migration, MinuteBox offers ongoing support from legal tech specialists to address any questions or issues.

Finally, you can rest assured that MinuteBox offers fully compliant systems and workflows via its market-leading privacy standards and data processing agreement (DPA).

Gaining Control After Migration: No Vendor Lock-In

We already mentioned that some legacy system vendors force you to migrate, whether you want to or not.

In the case of Dye & Durham, there has been widespread discontent, particularly regarding the DoProcess acquisition and subsequent price hikes that firms have been forced to pass on to clients.

This lack of choice and freedom demonstrates that it not only affects law firms and legal teams but also has a detrimental effect on their clients.

In contrast, MinuteBox gives firms control over all their data. We refuse to lock our users into closed ecosystems such as Fast Company’s unstructured hex/binary setup or Corplink’s proprietary 4D database.

Instead of trapping customers in an inescapable system, each customer retains full control over their data. MinuteBox assures openness and full autonomy every step of the way, including:

  • Storing data in open-standard, structured JSON files.
  • Enabling on-demand data export.
  • An enterprise backup module allowing law firms and legal teams to maintain a full, cloud backup of their data that is completely within their custody.

Is It Time to Migrate Your Firm’s Legal Data?

If your legacy system causes constant frustration, it’s time to consider an upgrade.

We encourage you to evaluate your current system. If you find any of the following problems, then it’s time to explore your options:

  • A user experience that nobody enjoys
  • Constant manual data input and convoluted workarounds
  • Limited or non-existent collaboration tools
  • Security and compliance breaches (or near misses)
  • The inability to integrate properly with modern tools like DocuSign, government registries and World Online

If these issues sound familiar, we invite you to a free data migration consultation with MinuteBox to learn how we can free your data via a custom plan.

Conclusion: Your Data Deserves Better

Your firm’s data is too important to remain trapped in legacy software. Your success hinges on data control, high security and retaining structured records, all things that outdated platforms can no longer provide.

Even though you may feel stuck, rest assured that you are not. Switching is not hard when you have the right support by your side.

With MinuteBox, the transition is straightforward and supported every step of the way. You gain a modern platform that prioritizes security, efficiency and flexibility, all while retaining full autonomy over your data.

Migrate to MinuteBox and see what we can do for you

FAQ – Data Migration from Legacy Systems: A Seamless Transition for Law Firms & Enterprises

Will my firm lose any data during migration?

With MinuteBox, we do our best to migrate your data as completely and accurately as possible, outperforming other vendors. Our goal is to transfer all your usable data, but some older legacy systems might have issues like corrupted or incompatible data that can make things tricky. 

Our team works closely with you to keep problems to a minimum and make the migration as smooth as possible.

Is MinuteBox secure enough for sensitive legal records?

Yes, MinuteBox is secure enough for sensitive legal records. We are SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant. Additionally, granular user controls, audit trails and market-leading privacy and data policies keep your data safe and secure during the migration process and beyond.

Can I migrate only part of my entity data to start?

Yes, MinuteBox supports partial migrations, allowing your firm to test the platform with select entities or datasets before committing to a full migration.

How many times does data need to be transferred during migration?

Data is typically transferred twice: once during an initial test import and again during the final cutover. The timing and structure depend on the scope of your migration agreement. If the data import requires an extra cutover review, plan for additional time to avoid errors.

Can MinuteBox integrate with my firm’s existing tools?

Yes, MinuteBox supports integrations with Single Sign-On (SSO), iManage, DocuSign, Adobe Sign and Intapp Walls, depending on your plan. It also offers data exports in formats that can be imported into Aderant for billing purposes.

Dec 19, 2025
8 min read
Board Portal Features To Consider In a Software

A board portal should offer more than just a storage space for meeting agendas and minutes. 

To align with the needs of modern firms, it should also offer tools that promote collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

In this article, we explore the specific features you need for an effective board portal and explain how MinuteBox addresses those requirements to help legal and governance teams work more efficiently and securely.

What Is a Board Portal?

A board portal is a secure digital platform designed specifically for boards of directors, legal teams and governance teams. It simplifies communication and collaboration by serving as a central hub for storing and sharing documents.

Additionally, it automates meeting workflows, making processes faster and more organized.

Board portals essentially replace manual or non-secure methods (like email and spreadsheets) and provide a centralized system for managing board materials and executing governance tasks in a compliant and transparent manner. The end result is producing board books to support well-organized, efficient, and improved governance.

Overall, they exist to ensure proper security protocols are met and compliance is upheld throughout every aspect of corporate governance.

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Key Board Portal Features for Legal Teams & Governance

When looking into the various board portal software options, you must prioritize features that support compliance and collaboration. 

Here are the most important ones to consider:

  • Document security: Governance and legal teams constantly handle sensitive information, such as sharing draft resolutions with board members. Therefore, a board portal must include enterprise-grade encryption and access controls, along with secure document storage and version control. 
  • Integrated voting: Choose a portal with a built-in voting tool that allows board members to vote securely on resolutions or approve urgent motions. The system should provide automatic timestamps, audit logs and clear visibility into voting power distribution and control within the organization.
  • Minutes management: Corporate secretaries and paralegals are required to maintain accurate meeting minutes for regulatory filing. Therefore, the portal should allow drafting, editing and finalizing minutes directly on the platform, with version control, user permissions and easy sharing of minute books for efficient legal processes.
  • Audit trails: Every user action, even down to logins, document views and downloads, must be recorded for a fully accountable and transparent paper trail. This enables legal teams to respond quickly to compliance audits with complete access logs.

Other features to look for are AI-powered, automated processes that can help speed up tasks like document drafting and summarization. These increase efficiency within your organization without compromising security or accuracy.

Why Legal and Governance Teams Adopt MinuteBox

MinuteBox provides legal and governance teams with a next-gen board portal equipped with advanced features that simplify board management. 

Its real-time document commenting feature enables smooth and efficient collaboration without having to switch tools. Legal teams can quickly annotate board books and contracts and receive instant feedback from key board members, all within the platform.

To prevent sensitive board matters from reaching the wrong eyes, MinuteBox implements granular user controls and permissions. Admins can specify who can view, edit or share each document, as well as restrict access to specific areas of the portal. 

Centralized board access ensures board members always have the latest documents organized and readily available.

Additionally, MinuteBox allows for integration of the portal with your entity data, enabling easy navigation between corporate records, organizational charts and other board assets. Rather than switching between platforms, everything is in one place, allowing data to be moved securely without any risk of compromising it.

You can also count on MinuteBox to track secure logins, so you know precisely who accessed what and when. This ensures compliance and minimizes insider threats, providing peace of mind for legal and governance teams.

See how Minutebox provides a secure and centralized platform to board meetings.

Balancing Security and Ease of Use

When looking at board portals, a common challenge firms experience is having to choose between advanced security and user-friendly tools. 

Overly complex systems frustrate users who find it difficult to navigate and use, while overly simple tools may lack the security that legal teams and boards require.

MinuteBox resolves this problem by offering the best of both worlds.

It’s SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant, ensuring the highest security standards are met throughout every aspect of its platform. This includes end-to-end encryption, or protecting data while in transit and at rest using TLS 1.3 and advanced cryptographic protocols.

Additionally, the platform offers granular document control. You can set permissions by individual users or teams, giving you full control over who has access to what. You can also add automatic expiry dates to links for temporary sharing.

All of this is provided without compromising the user experience. The platform is thoughtfully designed and quick to navigate without overwhelming users with complex controls.

To assist with adoption, MinuteBox also provides full onboarding and ongoing support so every user feels comfortable using the platform.

Enabling Better Board Decisions with Integrated Voting

Traditional voting methods are slow, unreliable and difficult to track. MinuteBox’s integrated voting system revolutionizes this process by allowing board members to vote securely within the platform.

The system records responses with timestamps, creating a clear and reliable record of decisions. This approach speeds up decision-making while improving transparency and maintaining accurate governance records, helping boards operate more effectively.

Streamlining Committee Work and Meeting Prep

Governance teams are often required to prepare multiple committee meetings, each with its own set of documentation.

MinuteBox integrates Second Chair AI, which allows users to interact with corporate records, minute books, and databases by asking questions like “What are the quorum requirements for the next board meeting?” The AI provides accurate answers with citations linked to source documents, greatly improving efficiency for legal and governance teams. 

Additionally, the platform facilitates separate spaces that act as dedicated committee rooms to keep documentation organized and easy to locate.

Document version control is included, which helps you to maintain a complete audit trail of all changes.

Ensuring Compliance with Simplified Questionnaires

Processes such as onboarding, annual disclosures and regulatory reviews all require the completion of questionnaires.

Like voting, facilitating this manually is hard to track and manage. MinuteBox solves this by allowing users to create and send digital questionnaires directly through the portal.

Teams can monitor completion status in real time and store responses securely for future reference. The system also pre-fills forms using existing data, saving time and reducing manual effort for users.

How Easy is it to Switch to MinuteBox?

MinuteBox addresses migration concerns by offering personalized support and guided onboarding.

A dedicated team will assist with document digitization, setting up user roles and workflows and anything else you need to get started. Data can be instantly migrated from the most common legal entity management systems, including legacy software. 

Full training and ongoing support are also provided for a smooth transition for your team.

Thanks to the concierge-level of service, MinuteBox can migrate you fully over in a matter of days.

Why an Integrated Legal Ecosystem Matters

Using multiple tools for entity management and board governance presents several issues. 

The fragmentation of the data leads to silos which are difficult to update and maintain. They also present a heightened security risk, not to mention the inefficiency of this setup, which typically lacks automation.

By bringing everything into a centralized ecosystem like MinuteBox, you can eliminate these problems and give legal and governance teams real-time visibility and access to entity records, board decisions and due diligence materials.

This unified approach ensures consistency across board materials, entity data and signed agreements, reducing the chance of errors and data discrepancies.

Additionally, with one platform to manage, you lower the burden and cost of IT maintenance.

Finally, when everything is tracked within a centralized system, you have a single source of truth, allowing you to stay audit-ready and compliant.

To understand more about MinuteBox and how it provides a fully secure and efficient board portal solution, we invite you to get in touch for a free demo.

FAQs – Board Portal Features to Consider in a Software

How does MinuteBox support secure document sharing for boards?

MinuteBox protects board documents with enterprise-grade encryption and security protocols. 

This includes granular role-based user permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals can access, view or modify sensitive information. Version control, access tracking and watermarking further protect against unauthorized sharing.

Is MinuteBox compatible with existing governance workflows?

Yes, MinuteBox is fully compatible with your existing governance workflows. The system can be configured to align with your current board processes and organizational structure.

How does MinuteBox ensure data security and compliance?

MinuteBox ensures data security and compliance by being SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant. The cloud infrastructure includes continuous threat monitoring and detection, plus automated data backups for business continuity.

Granular user permissions and multi-factor authentication control access, while end-to-end encryption protects data when in transit and at rest.

Dec 19, 2025
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How To Choose The Best Entity Management Software

Switching to a centralized entity management system can be a lifesaver for law firms and legal teams struggling with data inaccuracies and non-compliance.

The truth is that complex corporate structures require advanced tools that outdated systems simply cannot support. To save time, minimize risks and improve efficiency, switching is the only option.

In this article, we elaborate on the reasons why you should consider switching to entity management software and how to choose the right platform.

What Is Entity Management Software?

Entity management software provides legal professionals with a secure, centralized platform to organize, track and maintain corporate records.

For example, you can use it to store minute books or formation documents, create ownership structures and stay on top of rigid compliance requirements.

The key advantage of using this software is that it replaces outdated or legacy systems that can no longer keep up with modern requirements. 

Using spreadsheets or disconnected software is not only inconvenient and labor-intensive, but it’s also not suitable for teams managing dozens or hundreds of entities. These outdated tools increase the risk of errors, inconsistencies and security vulnerabilities, especially when multiple people are involved in maintaining records.

Entity management software solves this by bringing all critical information into one unified platform and automating routine tasks. Legal teams can, therefore, collaborate more effectively while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Why Law Firms and Legal Teams Need Entity Management Software

Multiple teams within a firm, including clerks, paralegals, legal operations, finance and tax departments, need frequent access to accurate records. Support staff, like those handling mail or logistics, also require occasional data insights to complete their tasks. 

When information is spread across disjointed systems or stored in spreadsheets, it forms data silos that disrupt collaboration. On top of that, updates in one platform may not sync with others, resulting in inconsistent data and poor tracking of changes.

For instance, preparing for an audit becomes a time-consuming ordeal when records are hard to locate or incomplete, stalling critical workflows.

Then we have the ever-changing compliance and regulation requirements. Without automated tools, teams risk missing deadlines or failing to meet new standards. And with manual processes, such as updating records by hand, being not only slow but also prone to errors, it can lead to costly penalties.

A centralized entity management system eliminates these hurdles by bringing all data into one secure platform. 

Automation streamlines compliance tracking, reduces errors and ensures real-time updates across teams. By integrating advanced reporting tools, firms gain clear visibility into their entities, which allows for faster decision-making. 

This unified approach saves time, strengthens collaboration and keeps firms compliant, allowing legal teams to focus on their work rather than administrative chaos.

See how Minutebox can help you with Entity Management Software

Key Features to Look for in the Best Entity Management Software

Below are seven essential features to prioritize, each designed to address the specific challenges of legal teams.

Centralized Data

A centralized platform acts as a single source of truth for all entity records, ensuring everyone works from the same accurate data. 

Look for a platform that supports advanced search and filtering options to quickly find the right information.

Ownership Tracking

Complex ownership structures, involving shareholders and beneficial owners, can be difficult to manage. The right software simplifies this by offering clear tools to track these relationships. 

Choose a platform that automatically creates visual charts, making it easy to understand entity connections and monitor changes over time.

Compliance Alerts

Regulatory requirements and deadlines are non-negotiable. 

Your chosen entity management software should provide automated alerts and reminders for upcoming compliance requirements as well as a way to track compliance progress in real-time.

Additionally, the software should always reflect the latest changes in compliance and provide guidance and resources to ensure you stay on top of requirements.

Role-Based Access

Just because the data is centralized, it doesn’t mean everyone should have access.

Administrators should be able to assign user permissions to specific data sets based on role or responsibility.

Choose a software with rose-based access and advanced security protocols, like multi-factor authentication, to protect sensitive information while still enabling collaboration across teams.

Audit Trails

Audit trails are essential for supporting regulatory compliance and maintaining transparency when the time for an audit arrives.

Your software must track all changes and user actions within its platform and log them within the audit trail. 

Document Automation

Modern software takes the manual effort out of document preparation and assembly.

A modern entity management software should have automatic document creation templates and easy, no-code customization and personalization features.

It should be simple to maintain a professional and consistent look across all your documents without having to customize each of them individually.

Cloud Security

For law firms, data security is of the utmost priority. Therefore, choose a platform that offers industry-standard security for managing entity data.

Look for SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant software with end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive data when it is in transit or at rest. It should also have a robust information security policy, advanced testing protocols and multi-jurisdiction support.

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How MinuteBox Supports Law Firms in Managing Entity Data

MinuteBox is a leading cloud-based entity management platform centered around legal professionals and law firms. And it checks all the boxes for firms looking to modernize their corporate record keeping and centralize all data.

MinuteBox addresses all the needs mentioned, including:

  • Secure cloud architecture: MinuteBox is SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 audited and compliant software, protecting data with end-to-end encryption.
  • Granular access control: Administrators can precisely manage permissions, determining who can view, edit or share each entity’s data.
  • Intuitive digital organization: A drag-and-drop interface replicates physical minute book structures. This allows teams to organize and access records instantly from any device, anywhere, without VPNs or physical binders.
  • Automated compliance alerts: Customizable notifications tailored to jurisdictional requirements keep teams ahead of filing deadlines, reducing the risk of oversights.
  • Visually intuitive ownership charts: Automatically generated visual diagrams display complex entity relationships and update in real time to support clear and informed decision-making.
  • Comprehensive collaboration tools: Built-in client-sharing with expiring links allows safe data access for external counsel or clients.
  • Automatic document generation: Create resolutions, registers and legal documents using pre-built templates.

Still not convinced? Here are a couple of examples of how MinuteBox makes entity management efficient.

Imagine needing to share an entity’s register of directors with external counsel. With MinuteBox, you can generate the document instantly and grant temporary read-only access without the need to print or email the information (which would compromise data security).

Or suppose your team is preparing for an audit. All entity records, minute books and filings are centralized and accessible in a few clicks, helping you deliver on tight deadlines with full accuracy.

Choosing the Best Entity Management Software for Your Law Firm

We understand that choosing the right platform is not a lighthearted decision and many factors should contribute toward making the final cut.

Here’s a short checklist to use when evaluating suitable software for your law firm or legal team:

  • Security: Look for SOC 2, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 certifications and end-to-end encryption.
  • Ease of use: Find a user-friendly platform that comes with comprehensive team onboarding.
  • Feature set: Do they align with your needs and address your firm’s pain points?
  • Customer support: Can you easily access a support agent when you need one?
  • Vendor transparency: Are platform updates and changes, along with data handling practices and policies clearly communicated?
  • Data portability: If, for any reason, you decide to leave, can you easily transfer your data or are you locked in?

For a platform that offers all of the above and more, get in touch with MinuteBox for a demo tailored to your law firm’s specific needs.

FAQ – How To Choose The Best Entity Management Software

What is the best entity management software for law firms?

The best entity management software for law firms is one that provides a centralized place to store, manage and maintain corporate records.

It should provide automatic compliance maintenance, industry-standard security, access controls as well as ownership tracking and audit trails.

MinuteBox is a platform that provides all of these features and more and consistently stands out for its legal-first approach and powerful automation tools.

What are the cost benefits of using entity management software for law firms?

Entity management software reduces costs by minimizing errors that lead to compliance penalties and simplifying time-intensive tasks like audit preparation or document drafting. 

On top of that, its automation and centralized data reduce the need for additional staff or resources, offering long-term savings while improving accuracy and operational efficiency.

How do I choose the right entity management software?

To choose the right entity management software, you can start by assessing your current pain points. Use the answers to these questions to prioritize which features you require. Then, compare platforms based on security, ease-of-use, pricing and support. 

When you have narrowed down the choice, request a demo or free trial to evaluate its real-world performance and whether it’s the right fit.

What features are essential in legal entity management tools?

Essential features in legal entity management tools include the following:

  • Centralized data storage
  • Industry-standard, cloud-based security
  • Compliance tracking and alerts
  • Role-based access controls
  • Ownership tracking
  • Document automation
  • Audit trails and version history
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