If your law firm is still running its intranet on SharePoint 2019, now is the time to act. All support – including essential security updates – ends in July 2026. After that point, your firm will be operating on unsupported, increasingly vulnerable technology.
What “End of Life” Means for Law Firms
When a platform reaches end of life, Microsoft no longer provides:
Security patches or vulnerability fixes
Bug fixes or performance improvements
Technical support or troubleshooting
For law firms – where confidentiality, information governance, and operational continuity are non-negotiable – this creates significant risk.
Key Risks of Staying on SharePoint 2019 Past July 2026
Heightened security exposure to cyber threats and data breaches
Challenges maintaining compliance across client, regulatory, and internal policies
Integration issues as other systems continue updating
Increased internal IT burden with no Microsoft support
Rising maintenance costs for outdated infrastructure
Why Law Firms Should Plan Now
Transitioning from SharePoint 2019 isn’t a simple lift-and-shift. It requires strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, information architecture updates, and a thoughtful approach to change management.
Beginning the process early allows your firm to:
Avoid rushed, reactive decision-making
Build a modern, user-centric intranet that meets today’s legal-industry expectations
Strengthen internal communication and knowledge-sharing
Improve search, navigation, and workflows across attorneys and staff
Ensure a secure, scalable foundation for the next decade
How Knox Design Strategy Can Help
Knox Design Strategy partners with law firms to design and implement modern SharePoint intranets that are intuitive, scalable, and aligned with legal-industry workflows. We help firms:
Audit existing SharePoint environments
Redesign information architecture for clarity and findability
Create modern, branded user experiences
Plan and manage SharePoint migrations
Support change-management and firmwide adoption
Reduce risk while improving productivity and engagement
Plan Ahead – Don’t Let Your Firm Fall Behind
SharePoint 2019’s end of life is a critical opportunity for law firms to modernize their digital workplace and build an intranet that truly supports attorneys, staff, and clients.