Wikis put lawyers on a collaborative path

A wiki -- software that allows direct collaborative editing of content and structure -- provides an instant source for new research and collaborative document authoring. Wikis provide editorial control and focus on content rather than conversation -- surpassing the shortcomings of e-mails that often miss key contributions of lawyers who are inadvertently left off a thread or hide key insights in inboxes. Peter Buck, managing director of Baker Robbins, puts wiki collaboration in the law firm context.