(February 15, 2010 -- Houston, TX)  Kiersted / Systems, a seasoned leader in electronic discovery and legal technology consulting, has announced the winner of the highly popular 2010 Smart Car contest sponsored by Kiersted during the recent Legal Tech conference in New York. Shera Haliczer of Providus was randomly selected from the large number of entrants.

In her role as Managing Director at Providus, Haliczer is responsible for client development and marketing to law firms and corporate law departments in New York. When informed that she had won the Smart Car, Haliczer said, “I am thrilled to be the lucky winner! This is the first prize I have ever won in my life, and I could not be more surprised.”

This year’s LegalTech conference offered valuable information about companies serving the electronic discovery market. Flexibility, scalability and value were key themes voiced by attendees.

According to George Kiersted, President, “E-Discovery is the foundation of litigation, and companies want solution providers they can rely on completely, without question. Helping clients achieve the best possible outcome is more important than ever.”

Linda Gordon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kiersted, said, “During every LegalTech conference we enjoy connecting with current and new clients and getting the word out on our company. This year’s Smart Car contest was a great way to emphasize our smart approach to e-Discovery, and the smart clients that trust Kiersted on project after project.”

Kiersted adds, “Everyone knows this has been a tough year economically, and our clients are very focused on controlling costs.  We keep the promises we make and enjoy long-term client loyalty as a result.” 

“Getting to know the people at Kiersted was one of the highlights of the conference for me. Relationships are a cornerstone of our company, which is also true for Kiersted,” Haliczer says. “Winning the car definitely made the entire experience very exciting.”

Providus provides attorneys and paralegals on a contract and permanent basis, as well as document review attorneys including space, equipment and IT support and consulting, to law firms and corporate law departments through fully staffed offices in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C.

About Kiersted / Systems

Kiersted / Systems, LP is a proven leader in electronic discovery and legal technology consulting. Its team of experienced, senior professionals provides a full range of legal technology services, including electronic discovery processing, forensic data collection, and corporate legal department consulting with a focus on matter management, legal hold, discovery management and electronic billing. Founded in 1984, Kiersted / Systems, LP is headquartered in Houston, TX. More information is available at www.kiersted.com or 866-543-7789.

Media Contact:
Linda Gordon, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
866-543-7789 ext. 306
lgordon@kiersted.com