Iron Carrot was founded when CJ recognised that many law firms struggle with a lack of data maturity. There are often alignment gaps between their strategic goals and the siloed reality of their data landscape.
We specialise in helping modern, innovative law firms to deliver robust data governance roadmaps. A roadmap allows firms to assure and accelerate their most critical data-driven initiatives.
Our two decades of law firm experience, combined with unrivalled industry-specific data governance expertise, has enabled Iron Carrot to launch the first data governance road-mapping approach purpose-built for the legal sector.
Why are we called Iron Carrot?
There isn’t an easy answer to this question – but it’s Wile E Coyote‘s fault!
We had a lot of brainstorming sessions and whiteboards covered in post-it notes with name ideas and concepts. We wanted our name to say that we have a solid (Iron) proposition to help your law firm with its data governance.
We also wanted to say that data governance is just a series of conversations. People will actively participate in the proper discussions because they understand the benefits (carrot and not stick).
Late into the night, we started stretching the roadmap metaphor too far and began reminiscing about RoadRunner cartoons. One of the ACME products that tempted the RoadRunner to stop was an Iron Carrot.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Meet the Team
CJ Anderson
Founder & Director
CJ is the Founder and Director of Iron Carrot. She is a qualified librarian with over 30 years of industry experience, working for corporates, government departments and international law firms across various information management disciplines.
Over the past 20 years, she has worked in law firms, identifying areas for improvement, engaging stakeholders, and implementing firm-wide change projects, all related to data governance, data management, and data literacy.
CJ is a Chartered member of CILIP: the library and information association.
CJ is also the host of The Law Firm Data Governance Podcast.
Chloe Black
Consultant
Chloe began her journey into Information Management in 2021 as a Graduate Trainee Library Assistant for the Institute of Historical Research. While there, she began her Library and Information Management qualification with Ulster University. Chloe received her Postgraduate Diploma with Merit in 2023.
After completing her training with the IHR, Chloe worked as a Library Enquiry Advisor for the ICAEW. She specialised in historical research for accountancy firms. Looking for a new challenge, Chloe joined the Medical Defence Union as a Records Management Assistant. It was whilst working for the MDU that Chloe discovered an interest in data governance.
Hasnain Hudda
Senior Consultant
Hasnain is a Senior Data Governance Consultant at Iron Carrot. He is a Certified Data Management Professional with 6 years of experience in Data Analysis, Governance, Strategy, and Management. Hasnain has worked with clients from diverse sectors, including Retail, Automotive, Energy, Healthcare, and Financial and Insurance institutions.
Passionate about enhancing Data Culture, Hasnain has supported many clients in improving data literacy and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. He has experience engaging with stakeholders, delivering large-scale data management projects, and leading workshops focused on best practices in Data Governance.
Dylan Roxburgh
Junior Consultant
A recent graduate in archives and records management, Dylan has knowledge of and experience in key information governance methods, (like DPIAs, Retention Schedules and Risk Registers). While studying, he worked as a paralegal and got experience of handling client inquiries and working with legal professionals.
Matt Owen
Sales Director
Previously a senior figure in the IT industry, Matt now enjoys a Sales and Marketing role within Iron Carrot.
Matt’s career highlights include designing and implementing an Identity Management Platform for over 50,000 user accounts, managing a global Microsoft 365 migration for over 20,000 user accounts, and leading various other large-scale international projects.
His specialities include Azure Design and Deployment, Microsoft 365, Cloud Deployments, Windows Active Directory and Server Management, Service Integration, Infrastructure Design, and Enterprise Architecture.
He is a Chartered Member of the British Computer Society.
Carly Murray
Social Media Assistant
Carly has over 10 years experience in events and marketing within professional services and law firms.
She leads the marketing, graphic design and website management across Iron Carrot and is responsible for creating and scheduling social media content, managing social media channels, and executing marketing campaigns.