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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
St. Paul, Minn. – Merrill Corporation, a leading provider of technology-enabled services for the legal, financial, real estate and other corporate markets, today announced their charter sponsorship of the Association of Litigation Support Professionals (ALSP), a nonprofit organization representing all sectors of the litigation support industry. As a charter sponsor, Merrill has pledged its support to the organization and its mission to establish global standards for the litigation support profession through collaboration, education and certification. “We are proud to partner with ALSP and address the challenges and opportunities that the litigation support industry will face as the profession continues to evolve,” said Jason Velasco, Vice President of Client Services, Merrill Legal Solutions. “Merrill welcomes the opportunity to help develop certification guidelines and to play a key role in shaping the industry through ongoing thouht leadership.” ALSP is the only nonprofit organization whose members include all sectors of the litigation support profession, including litigation support managers and analysts, attorneys, paralegals, technical support staff, consultants, software developers and judiciary. This wide membership base provides an opportunity to better understand the industry and develop best practices that positively impact the profession. ALSP is dedicated to advancing the profession and contributing to the career development of litigation professionals around the world. Since its official launch in July 2007, the organization has worked to facilitate information-sharing across industry sectors and initiate Web-based seminars on relevant litigation topics. In 2008, the organization will continue to develop essential programs, conduct research and take additional steps toward advancing the industry through best practices. About Merrill Corporation Founded in 1968 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Merrill Corporation (www.merrillcorp.com) is a leading provider of outsourcing solutions for complex business communication and information management. Merrill's services include document and data management, litigation support, branded communication programs, fulfillment, imaging and printing. Merrill’s target markets include the legal, financial services, insurance and real estate industries. With more than 6,300 people in over 70 domestic and 15 international locations, Merrill empowers the communications of the world’s leading companies. |
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