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Sheppard Mullin, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, has implemented BigHand Business Intelligence to provide its stakeholders with advanced financial tools and data visibility, supporting its commitment to delivering first-class client service.
A Vision for Enhanced Financial Reporting
With over 1,000 attorneys across 16 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Sheppard Mullin represents nearly half of the Fortune 100, handling high-stakes litigation, corporate and technology matters, and complex financial transactions. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive financial reporting solution, the firm adopted BigHand Business Intelligence to unify its reporting systems into a single, cohesive dashboard accessible to all stakeholders.
“We have complex financial reporting requirements, and BigHand Business Intelligence provided us with custom solutions that have worked very well for our needs,” says Keri Gavin, Chief Financial Officer at Sheppard Mullin.
Role-Based Reporting and Data Insights
BigHand Business Intelligence offers role-based reporting through intuitive dashboards, providing tailored, visually represented financial metrics to meet the unique needs of attorneys, partners, and firm-level management. Its flexible data warehouse replaces manual reporting processes, offering firm-level and client-specific insights that enhance decision-making and client service.
“BigHand Business Intelligence offers flexibility and configurability. We built custom pages for our users — from attorneys and partners to firm-level management — and it allows us to track individual financial metrics, client and matter accruals/budgets, firmwide results, and more,” Gavin adds.
Expanding Capabilities
Sheppard Mullin has successfully rolled out BigHand’s Revenue Module to its timekeepers, accounting, and finance teams, alongside the General Ledger Module. The firm also plans to implement the Profit Module, enabling complete profitability analysis and reporting.
“The response from the firm has been extremely positive,” Gavin concludes. “BigHand Business Intelligence has been a key, strategic financial tool for the firm.”
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