AV Integration at Cozen O’Conner

Systems Integration

Account Background

Cozen O’Connor, established in 1970, is among the 100 largest law firms in the United States. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 21 offices across two continents.

Challenge

Cozen’s challenge in their Wilmington, Delaware office was to integrate audio visual systems in their main conference room that would fit with a modernly designed office.

The core requirements for this space included:

Integrated projector utilizing a ceiling projector lift
Table top microphones for integrated audio conferencing
Integrated LifeSize videoconferencing system
Table top touch panel control for ease of use of system
Analog/Digital Hybrid system to future proof the space
Improve end user experience to operate system with confidence

Solution

Cozen’s vision for the VTC room came to reality with the help of IMS Audio Visual’s design/build systems integration expertise.

Flexible to accommodate a LifeSize VTC codec, audio conferencing, cable television, and table top AV inputs for laptop connectivity
HD projection with motorized electrical screen
Full room audio conferencing
Each end of the table with a connectivity center with digital & analog inputs
Intuitive graphical touch panel control

Biggest Challenge

While working with the interior designer IMS was posed with a challenge in working with the vision of the space while maintaining system functionality. One of the main challenges was working through how to mount the camera. The wall was designed to be wrapped in fabric. The solution to this problem was to recess a shelf into the wall while utilizing a stylized one inch thick piece of glass to support the VTC camera. The result came out beautifully.

Result

Users of the room have complimented the space based upon both the functionality and ambience of the space. The system’s integration is smooth yet functional. While working through internal meetings, depositions, and collaboration associates and partners have experienced great increases in workflow and performance.