How London & Naor P.C. Leveraged Everlaw to Deliver Big Results with a Small Team
In the high-stakes world of civil litigation and white-collar defense, there is a long-standing myth that big results require big headcounts. The prevailing wisdom suggests that to manage terabytes of data or navigate complex litigation, a firm must deploy an army of associates. But for London & Naor P.C., a boutique powerhouse based in Oakland, California, the goal isn't to be the biggest—it’s to be the smartest.
Specializing in civil litigation, internal investigations, and white-collar defense, the firm serves a diverse client base that spans individuals, companies, and public entities. Their attorneys have decades of combined experience in government and private practice, and draw upon their know-how and technology to deliver high-quality legal services.
Shareholder and co-founder Ellen London brings an unusual combination of big‑organization and small‑firm experience to the practice, having spent roughly a decade as a civil‑side federal prosecutor in Manhattan and San Francisco before moving into private practice.
“My 10 years of practice showed me that just a couple of lawyers on a case can do a tremendous amount of work,” London said. “You don’t always need a large team on something to get results.”
The firm’s guiding principles emphasize empathy, practicality, and a deep connection with clients, which supports exceptional service from a lean and efficient platform.
Everlaw’s Force Multiplier Effect
This specific focus has helped Everlaw become an indispensable tool for the firm when it comes to managing complex cases with a small team.
“Using a technology like Everlaw acts as a force multiplier for us,” London said. “It allows us to efficiently ingest large quantities of data, search through it easily, and create productions without slowing down.”
This ability to get more work done relative to the size of their team has had a direct impact on London & Naor’s bottom line, helping them organize their documents quickly—whether that be creating binders for witness preparation or getting productions out the door in a timely manner.
“We had a very large, sensitive matter for a big client,” London said. “They were concerned that due to the size of our team and the amount of documents needing review, we weren’t going to be able to turn things around in time. And we were able to tell them that, thanks to Everlaw, we’re able to handle those large matters with the best of them.”
In fact, when prospective clients raise concerns about both team size and document volume, Everlaw is often part of the firm’s answer.
“If a client is curious about how we’ll approach a certain matter, we tell them: we know we’re small, but we have this many decades of experience, and we’ve handled very large matters,” London said. “One of the ways we keep things efficient and cost‑effective is that we’ve invested in a document platform that allows us to ingest, review, and produce documents extremely efficiently.”
Enhancing Confidence and Client Trust
Everlaw has played an important role in strengthening London & Naor’s ability to instill confidence in both their team and clients.
“I feel confident that we can handle cases with large volumes of documents effectively, and I can communicate that confidently to potential clients,” London said. “That confidence is critical in litigation.” This assurance builds client trust and helps the firm compete effectively when fighting for business.
London & Naor’s commitment to Everlaw has been a primary part of their firm’s technological journey. It’s helped them consistently deliver sophisticated, efficient, and reliable legal services, reinforcing a hard-earned reputation for excellence.
“Investing in Everlaw has never been something we wanted to cut, and we continually ensure it receives the investment necessary to stay ahead of the curve,” London emphasized.
Setting the Standard for Modern Boutique Firms
In an industry where change is the only constant, London & Naor proves that being a boutique firm is no longer a limitation—it’s a competitive edge. By pairing decades of elite litigation experience with a platform that eliminates downtime, they have successfully leveled the playing field against the largest firms in the country.
As they continue to navigate the evolving landscape of digital data and high-stakes defense, London & Naor stands as a model for the future: a firm where the quality of the insights, supported by the right tools, always outweighs the quantity of the staff.
