This is a most interesting discussion and a logical one since there is a  
special legal list. But some input from the RIM list is also in order. Of  
course, legal is unique but so are other general business operations. There are  key 
elements in our field, whether it be legal, government, industry, and the  
like. The first is a thorough understanding of RIM and its various elements,  
their requirements, applications, and technologies. The second is  adaptability. 
Look at all the different IAS groups. Each has an ingredient  of uniqueness. 
Major corporations have large legal departments and usually  include interface 
with outside law firms. There are many cases where records  managers have 
worked in the legal and business environment as well. There are  others that made 
their entry into the field through legal organizations.  Uniqueness is not a 
barrier to any well trained records manager.
 
Remember the lyrics in a great musical. You have to know the territory  
regardless of your skills.
 
Bill Benedon, CRM, FAI
Benedon & Associates 

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