Writing
Long-form essays on information governance, AI governance, and records — where a position from What I Believe grows into a full argument that needs room to make its case.
Chris Hockey
Senior Manager, Information Governance — Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
From Digital Chaos to Clarity: Why Information Governance Matters
We're quick to blame technology when information becomes inaccessible or workflows stall. But here's the truth: your files aren't broken, your information system is. Organizations across industries are drowning in documents while simultaneously struggling with basic questions that should be simple...
When Learning Tech Feels Overwhelming: Finding Your Way Through Constant Changes
We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn. ~ Peter Drucker The Slack...
10 Essential Metrics for Measuring IG
Science by itself is about numbers, and it's about measuring things. It's very important but it's very dry. - James Balog Effective information governance is crucial for...
Breaking Down the Fear of Data Deletion
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. - Sun Tzu One of the reasons organizations have such a hard time with their data...
From Nuisance to Necessity: Selling Information Governance to Leadership
The ability to take another perspective has become one of the keys to both sales and non-sales selling. And the social science research on perspective-taking yields some...
Is Your Company’s Tech Obsession Leading to its Downfall?
The Titanic hit the iceberg not because they could not see it coming but because they could not change direction. ~ Dean Devlin Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE technology....
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Information Management in Your Digital Transformation
Information is the resolution of uncertainty. ~Claude Shannon So we’ve talked about digital transformation and most folks know what that is. Basically, it’s all about using...
Are You Self-Aware?
Getting in touch with your true self must be your first priority. ~Tom Hopkins Imagine you're trying to balance on one leg. You sway a bit, adjust, and finally find your center....
The Dual Narrative of AI
As someone who is always geeking out over the latest technology, the rapid advancement in LLM's has been fun to watch (and play with!). It's mind-boggling to see the leaps we’ve...
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Views are my own and not those of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.







