Enabling Secure Remote Work for a Law Office
Client:
Regional Law Firm (Confidential)
Solution Type:
IT Services
Industry:
Legal / Professional Services
Functionality:
Cloud Migration · Microsoft 365 · Azure Virtual Desktop · Managed IT Support
General Info
The firm relied on an aging on-premises server hosting specialized legal applications, making secure remote work impossible. Staff accessed documents through slow VPN connections and had no centralized security policies — leaving data protection and productivity at risk.
Zakini partnered with the firm to re-architect its IT foundation for a secure, fully remote environment. By integrating cloud infrastructure and modern identity management, the team enabled lawyers and staff to work from anywhere with the same speed, security, and compliance as in-office operations.
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Project Overview
A law firm transitioning to a fully remote model while continuing to depend on specialized legal applications previously hosted on-premises. Zakini was engaged to design a cloud-based environment that preserved application access, ensured compliance, and delivered reliable performance.
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Challenge
The firm needed to:
Transition to full remote work without disrupting casework or billing operations.
Maintain access to legacy on-prem legal applications during migration.
Ensure data security and regulatory compliance across all devices.
Keep IT costs predictable and scalable as the firm grew.
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Solution
Zakini designed and implemented a secure, cloud-first architecture that included:
Cloud-based virtual environment for remote attorneys and staff.
Migration of on-premises servers to Microsoft Azure for centralized, secure access.
Deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop for seamless connectivity to legacy legal apps.
Implementation of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, providing:
Centralized device and identity management
Advanced threat protection and compliance controls
Secure file sharing and collaboration through Teams and SharePoint
Ongoing Managed IT Services for proactive monitoring, updates, and support.
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Result
The firm successfully transitioned to secure, modern remote operations while:
Maintaining full compliance with legal data-handling standards.
Enabling staff to access all case files and applications securely from any location.
Achieving predictable monthly IT costs under a managed-services model.
Improving overall productivity and client responsiveness through always-on systems.
Outcome
99%
Uptime achieved across all virtual desktops and cloud services
60%
Faster access to case files and shared documents
0
Security Incidents recorded since deployment