ATLANTA, July 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Southeastern Software Association will host a Software and Information Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Update this week with Alec Ellison, President of the Jefferies Broadview technology investment banking group.
"In addition to his 20 years experience, his firm recently represented JBoss in its acquisition by Red Hat Software, so he's a great resource on the latest developments in the mergers & acquisitions market," said SSA President Scott Gardner, who is also Director of Strategic Development for Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP.
Based in New York, Ellison leads Jefferies Broadview's global M&A advisory practice. He leads a group of over 90 bankers worldwide, and has completed more than 100 technology transactions. Ellison earned his MBA degree from Harvard Business School and his BA degree from Yale University.
Technology law pioneer John Yates, who chairs the Technology Group at Morris, Manning & Martin, will introduce Ellison, who is a native of Charleston, SC.
"It will be great to be back with my friends from the South," said Ellison. "Atlanta is the software center of the region, and I look forward to meeting with my friends at this SSA event."
The M&A update will be held on Thursday, July 13, in the Hodges Room on the 3rd Floor of the Advanced Technology Development Center, 75 Fifth Street, N.W. in Atlanta. The doors open at 7:00 a.m. for networking. The program will run from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Scott Gardner at sgardner@mmmlaw.com.
About SSA
The Southeastern Software Association (SSA) is one of the country's premier networking and professional development organizations for high-tech and software professionals. SSA presents nationally-known speakers, selected for their ability to help executives, managers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Participating at SSA events is a valuable way for members to advance their careers and meet potential business partners.
SSA is one of the South's oldest technology organizations and was the largest of TAG's three founding organizations, along with WIT and B&TA in 1998. The SSA Board of Directors is a Who's Who of Atlanta technology companies and executives, and membership encompasses the dynamic diversity of software companies doing business in Georgia.
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, (www.mmmlaw.com) enjoys national prominence for its corporate finance, securities, litigation, technology, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, environmental and real estate practices. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and Princeton.