NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPIQ), a leading global provider of technology solutions for the legal profession, today announced the expansion of its Expert and Professional Services Group to include legal consulting services. The expanded services include expert witness testimony, evidence management, case strategy development and case and project management, vendor management, technology review and selection, litigation readiness consulting and a full range of electronic discovery services.
The expert services consulting team at Epiq works with enterprises, government agencies, and law firms to provide independent advice, best practices consultation, discovery preparedness assessments, project management, business planning and expert testimony, and related services at each stage of the litigation lifecycle. The expansion comes in response to the growing need for end-to-end eDiscovery services.
"We are seeing an increased need for solutions that not only cover electronic discovery, but also address needs to the far left and right of the typical litigation lifecycle, such as litigation support assessments, due diligence reviews, data conversion from legacy systems, courtroom testimony and work product capture," said Laura Kibbe, Epiq's Managing Director of Document Review and Expert Services. "This is a natural next step for Epiq, and includes onboarding several well-respected 15-plus year veterans in the legal consulting field with deep experience."
The expanded eDiscovery expert services consulting team comprises several highly-regarded legal industry consultants, including:
-
James P. Mittenthal, Esq., brings 25 years of experience specializing in complex e-discovery and database management, testifying and consulting, expert services and investigations, litigation and information management planning, and systems development, selection and implementation.
-
David D. Rohde, JD L.L.M., has more than 15 years of experience as a courtroom litigator and in legal technology project management, as well as in implementing new processes and technologies in support of complex litigation. He has also worked with law firms and law departments to design and implement case and matter management systems, document management systems, legal hold solutions, and the CLE-accredited training to make these initiatives successful.
-
Pamela N. Downs has more than 20 years of experience in litigation and law firm management, and brings significant strategic planning and project management experience in discovery preparedness, litigation hold systems, archiving technologies, records management, case management and litigation database applications.
- Sagi Sam has more than 12 years of database and development experience in the fields of financial, professional and engineering services.
About Epiq Systems
Epiq Systems is a leading provider of managed technology for the global legal profession. Epiq has more than 500 eDiscovery experts worldwide, seven data centers in Europe, North America and Asia, five review platforms, three managed review centers in London, New York and Washington, D.C., and supports 195 languages. Our solutions streamline the administration of eDiscovery projects, litigation, financial transactions and regulatory compliance matters. We offer innovative technology solutions for electronic discovery, document review, legal notification, claims administration and controlled disbursement of funds. Our clients include leading law firms, corporate legal departments, bankruptcy trustees, government agencies, financial institutions, and other professional advisors who require innovative technology, responsive service and deep subject-matter expertise. For more information, visit www.epiqsystems.com.
The Epiq Systems, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5250