Who we are
The largest independent provider of strategic records management and information governance, privacy, and AI readiness consulting services.
Contoural is the largest independent provider of strategic records management and information governance, privacy, and AI readiness consulting services, serving more than 30% of the Fortune 500 along with numerous medium and small enterprises, non-profits, and public sector organizations.
We do not sell products or take referral fees. Our seasoned team of attorneys, compliance officers, records managers, IT professionals, and change management experts brings both deep industry-specific knowledge and a proven methodology refined across hundreds of engagements worldwide.
Contoural is an industry thought leader in information governance, AI governance, and privacy. We frequently present webinars, author articles and publications, and participate in programs and conferences with professional organizations in the legal, compliance, privacy, and information governance space.
Our expert team helps organizations ensure compliance, mitigate risks, reduce costs, achieve executable outcomes, and enhance employee collaboration and productivity, all based on their unique profile.
We do not sell or resell products, take product referral fees, provide discovery services, or store documents. Our advice is based solely on the needs of our clients.
With deep and broad experience within and across industries, we leverage our tried-and-true methodology and the expertise of our consultants.
We work with major stakeholders in legal, privacy, compliance, records management, IT, information security, and business units to create consensus and execute projects.
We have developed information governance programs in 150+ countries. We understand local requirements and can integrate these into a global program.
Developing and executing records management or information governance, privacy, and AI readiness programs can feel like climbing a steep mountain. Choosing the right path to ascend is difficult. Some routes are shorter but very steep, while others are longer but more gradual. We are transparent and detailed in proposing and executing engagements, outlining all the steps involved and the impact of these activities
We employ a divide and conquer strategy, breaking the effort into manageable steps over time and identifying ‘quick wins’ that build momentum and buy-in throughout the process. Many clients participate side-by-side in our engagements, leveraging them as skill-building opportunities.
The name “Contoural” comes from our founder’s passion for trail running. Understanding the contours on a topographical map can suggest the best way forward.
Every organization is different, with varying compliance requirements, litigation profiles, size, culture, business needs, geography, IT infrastructure, operational constraints, and other factors. We adapt best practices to each client’s unique circumstances and way of doing business today. We help our clients target the level of maturity for their program, based on legal and regulatory requirements, litigation profile, size, location, complexity, risk tolerance, and cost appropriate for their organization. Our services are offered in flexible, customized, and discrete projects.
Compliance, defensibility, and value for all information governance programs are the result of successful execution. Our approach is to help clients achieve their desired end state and realize program benefits while avoiding pitfalls along the way. Our engagements are designed to build consensus around program goals, capability maturity recommendations, strategy, and approach; maintain momentum; and create stakeholder “wins” along the way.
Contoural consultants are highly experienced professionals including attorneys, compliance officers, records managers, information technology professionals and change management experts and organizational development, with an average of over 25 years of experience in their specific field. Many have previously held positions at corporations and law firms and include litigators, compliance officers, and CIOs across a range of industries.
