Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

Award-winning M&A and transaction innovation — recognized at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026

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Emma Meets SOC 2 type II Requirements

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We're proud to announce that we have successfully completed our SOC 2 type II audit, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining high standards for security, availability, and confidentiality.

Emma Legal
Published
March 25, 2026
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Summary

This means our controls around data access, handling, and system monitoring are not only in place, but proven to work consistently over time. For our clients, this results in smoother approvals, reduced risk, and a more predictable, reliable environment to work in.

This is not a point-in-time check. It reflects how our systems operate over time. SOC 2 type II evaluates whether controls are not only in place, but whether they consistently hold up in real usage.For our clients, that distinction matters.

What this means for you

SOC 2 type II is ultimately about one thing: consistency you can rely on.

In practice, that translates into a few tangible benefits.

  1. A Smoother internal approval process
    Security and compliance reviews are often the first hurdle when introducing new technology. SOC 2 type II provides a recognized framework that IT and security teams can rely on, reducing the need for repeated, case-by-case validation.
  2. Confidence in how data is handled over time
    This is not about how the system performs on a single day. It is about whether access controls, monitoring, and data handling behave predictably across weeks and months of use.
  3. Reduced operational risk
    Clear controls around access, processing, and monitoring reduce the likelihood of unexpected behavior. That matters not only for IT, but for firm leadership responsible for managing risk across matters.
  4. Less friction across stakeholders
    Different stakeholders evaluate tools differently. IT looks at security posture. Legal operations looks at reliability. Deal teams expect stability. SOC 2 type II creates a shared baseline that aligns these perspectives.

How this shows up in practice

Behind the scenes, this means:

  • Access to data is controlled and consistently enforced
  • Systems are monitored continuously, not periodically
  • Processes around data handling follow defined, auditable standards
  • The environment behaves predictably across different matters and teams

These are not new elements. They are part of how Emma has been designed. SOC 2 type II confirms that these controls are not only defined, but consistently applied.

Why this matters in your day-to-day

For most users, security should not be something you have to think about.

What matters is that:

  • approvals don’t stall progress
  • systems behave as expected
  • different stakeholders are aligned early
  • and there are no surprises in how data is handled

SOC 2 type II supports exactly that. It removes a layer of uncertainty, so teams can focus on the work itself.

Closing

Security is not a feature. It is, was and will always be part of Emma's foundation.

It ensures to our clients and partners can rely on Emma's environment to be controlled, predictable, and aligned with the standards expected in professional services.

Visit our Trust Center for more information.

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