Introduction
Based in New York City, White & Case LLP is a leading law firm that provides counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. With 44 offices across 30 countries, White & Case is among the first U.S.-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, ranked by Law360 as the number one global law firm in its annual Global 20 list for two consecutive years.
The Challenge
A pioneering firm in its industry, White & Case is constantly seeking ways to streamline and improve communication and collaboration between employees and with clients. They recently relocated their headquarters in midtown Manhattan to a brand-new office space just a few blocks away. Elegantly appointed, the space is designed to help foster creativity and collaboration. The firm was committed to deploying the latest workplace technology to aid in that effort.
John Nunez, Global Audio Visual Manager at White & Case, and his team, were charged with integrating solutions that would make it simple to book and release conference rooms, automate environmental settings to maximize productivity, and enable easy wired and wireless presentation within them. Lastly, it was critical to empower the AV team to resolve any technical issues remotely to minimize downtime.
“AV is a top priority for our firm,” says Nunez. “We don’t want people afraid of the technology, which is why we strive to create an environment that’s inviting, intuitive, and encourages them to use it without assistance.”
The Solution
Nunez and his team deployed end-to-end Crestron solutions company-wide: enterprise room scheduling; lighting control; motorized shades; room control and scheduling via TSW touch screens; DigitalMedia™ for AV distribution; AirMedia® for wireless presentation; and Crestron Fusion® software for centralized monitoring and management of all technology.
Crestron room scheduling solutions feature an easy-to-use user interface, enabling employees to book meeting spaces easier and faster than ever before. With AirMedia® , they can walk into a room and instantly connect their laptops and tablets to the display and start presenting.
Each meeting space features a preset mode that’s automatically activated when someone enters. Immediately, and all at once, the room displays power on, and lighting and shades adjust according to the amount of ambient light to create the optimal environment for every meeting.
Using Crestron Fusion, system managers in the Global Technology Services group are immediately aware of any technical issues in the meeting spaces and can remotely resolve them, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity. Additionally, the group has initiated lunch-and-learn sessions to ensure all employees are completely comfortable with how to use the meeting room technology.
The Results
“The Crestron technology upgrades have been a true success.
Our users from all over the world appreciate how the easy-to-use tools help them to be more efficient.”
John Nunez Global Audio Visual Manager White & Case LLP
Fueled by the universal enthusiasm for the meeting spaces in the New York office, John and his team are updating 40–50 other spaces with Crestron technology each year. In fact, the New York meeting spaces now serve as the global standard for build-outs and expansions. More than 280 such spaces are already in use, with more to come. Management is so pleased with the Crestron solutions that they’ve even opened their meeting spaces for use by clients, further maximizing room utilization. with the most advanced and reliable collaboration tools available, allowing for a seamless experience.
With the help of Crestron, White & Case has created a workplace filled with the most advanced and reliable room scheduling, presentation, room control, and collaboration tools available. And that’s an open-and-shut case.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
