About
ICG Consultants and Advisors is a boutique consulting firm specializing in information governance, legal records management, and strategic compliance advisory. With extensive experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives across Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and global organizations, we bring deep domain expertise and trusted leadership to every engagement.
Founded by Melvin D. Baskin, a recognized authority in information governance and data lifecycle strategy, the company assists organizations in building scalable governance frameworks, enhancing risk and compliance programs, and aligning information assets with regulatory and business objectives.
We’ve led the design and implementation of global information governance programs, legal hold processes, records retention schedules, and data privacy initiatives aligned with leading standards like NIST, ISO 24143, PMBOK, DMBOK, and IGRM. Whether you’re looking to modernize your records management systems, structure governance policies, or ensure defensible compliance practices, we offer tailored solutions that work.
Our Services
Information Governance Program Development
ICG Consultants will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Company’s current information management and governance practices. This includes facilitating Information Governance (IG) workshops with key stakeholders to document existing processes, identify gaps, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Upon completion, a final report will be delivered, outlining strategic recommendations to enhance internal governance (IG) practices and providing a roadmap for developing a robust IG Program.
Records & Data Lifecycle Management
ICG Consultants will engage with key stakeholders involved in the information management lifecycle to assess and document current practices and policies related to data, document, and records retention. The consultant will deliver a comprehensive report outlining a strategic roadmap for the development and implementation of a retention policy and records retention schedule, ensuring alignment with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Policy & Taxonomy Program Development
ICG Consultants provides specialized expertise in the development, standardization, and optimization of governance policies and information taxonomies. Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of existing documentation to identify gaps, redundancies, and compliance risks across the organization. We work closely with stakeholders to design and implement a unified governance framework that promotes consistency, accountability, and alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.