Mark Diamond

  • Mark Diamond, Today's General Counsel Columnist

    Mark Diamond is the founder and CEO of Contoural, the largest independent provider of information governance, privacy, and AI readiness strategic consulting services. He and his firm work with more than 30% of the Fortune 500 in addition to many mid-sized companies, public sector, and nonprofit organizations. Diamond welcomes discussion and debate on this and other topics. Email him at markdiamond@contoural.com.

How to Save Money on Your Records Program

October 16, 2025

The need for an effective records program has never been greater, but that does not mean it has to be expensive.

The Five Seconds That Will Make or Break Your Records Management Program

September 11, 2025

Records programs need to follow the “five-second rule” for compliance from employees. Learn about best practices for your organization.

Cadillac, Chevy, or Golf Cart: Are You Targeting the Right Records Management Program?

July 9, 2025

Learn how to develop a records management and information governance program that is the perfect fit for your organization.

Why We Need to Rethink the Muddled State of AI Governance

June 5, 2025

AI governance is muddled. Frameworks abound, but real risk control starts with how you use AI, not checklists or dashboards. Learn how to flip the approach.

How to Prevent Employees from Hoarding Electronic Documents

May 2, 2025

Hoarding electronic documents raises costs and poses serious risks. Mark Diamond of Contoural writes that change management—addressing employees’ underlying attitudes and routines—is key to prevention.

You’ve Just Been Handed Ownership of Your Company’s Records Program, Now What?

April 10, 2025

Available on-demand.

Join our upcoming interactive webinar, led by industry experts Mark Diamond and Tom Mighell from Contoural, to get a step-by-step game plan for bringing your records program up to date.

Yes, Emails Contain Business Records: Here’s How to Handle Them

April 10, 2025

In his first column for Today’s General Counsel, Contoural Founder and CEO Mark Diamond explains why emails are business records and how your organization should be managing them.

Creating a Modern, Easier-to-Execute Records Retention Schedule for Compliance, Privacy, and AI

February 11, 2025

Available on-demand.

Join Mark Diamond and Tom Mighell from Contoural, the largest independent provider of Strategic Information Governance Consulting services, for this insightful webinar to learn how to create a modern, compliant, and easier-to-execute records retention schedule.

Preventing Employees from Hoarding Documents

December 29, 2024

Available on-demand.

Join Mark Diamond and Tom Mighell from Contoural, the largest independent provider of Information Governance and AI Governance strategic consulting services, as they share practical, real-world strategies to prevent employees from hoarding documents.

Modern Records Management 101: Core Strategies for Compliance, Cost Reduction, and Productivity

August 5, 2024

Available on-demand.

In this webinar, Tom Mighell, Esq. and Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, the largest independent provider of Strategic Information Governance Consulting Services, will discuss key records management concepts and offer actionable insights.

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