Changing eDiscovery's burnout blueprint
Welcome to The Mind-Budget Connection, where we advocate for better well-being that leads to better business.
Who We Are
The eDiscovery industry is grappling with extraordinarily high rates of burnout, largely fueled by pervasive structural issues. The Mind-Budget Connection (“MBC”) is a coalition of dedicated eDiscovery professionals—ranging from in-house counsel to law-firm attorneys and vendors—united to address these systemic problems. We focus especially on contractual arrangements that encourage not just a financial "race to the bottom" but also exert a heavy human toll. At the MBC, we believe that improved mental health also leads to better business outcomes. A healthier mindset is directly proportional to peak performance, ensuring both quality work and enhanced client outcomes.
Our Mission
We aim to bring awareness to the pervasive burnout in eDiscovery and its root causes. While efforts to increase wellness resources are vital, we believe equal attention is needed for eDiscovery’s structural issues, particularly contractual ones.
Awareness alone isn't enough. We are also committed to facilitating and actively championing change to these structural issues through evidence-based studies, thought leadership, and advocacy.