Bridgeway Software Executive to Speak on Enterprise Legal Management at Essentials Seminar 2011 in Orlando

HOUSTON, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgeway Software, the leading provider of legal enterprise management solutions, today announced that Blane Erwin, vice president of Strategic Initiatives, will speak at the upcoming Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals' Essentials Seminar, being held Jan 26-28, 2011 at Disney's BoardWalk resort in Orlando.  The company which provides matter management, e-billing, litigation management, e-Discovery and corporate governance services  is beginning its third decade as a supporter of the Society.  Bridgeway is also co-sponsoring the three-day program that covers both the fundamentals and hot button topics in corporate governance, and the role and challenges of the corporate secretarial function in public, private and not-for-profit companies alike.

On Jan. 27 at 11 a.m., Erwin will be a member of the panel discussion, "Overview of Types of Commercial Products and Services to Support You," which will explain current and emerging technologies available to corporate secretaries and governance professionals. Panelists will discuss offerings such as board communications portals, records management systems, registered agents and EDGARization, and how to conduct proposals and select vendors.  

"I look forward to the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience in the corporate governance field and learning more about the challenges facing corporate secretaries and legal departments today," said Erwin.  "Bridgeway, as an industry leader known for delivering solutions that meet the constantly evolving needs of corporate governance professionals, is also pleased to be able to co-sponsor and support this important educational event for our industry," added Erwin.  

Erwin has more than 20 years of experience in technology strategy, market research and business assessment. Prior to Bridgeway, Erwin was director of Business Trade and Technology Strategies for Forrester Research, Inc. where he advised senior executives at firms such as Bank of America, General Electric, Alcatel-Lucent and 3M about technology's impact on long-range business strategy. He is considered an expert in the industry, and has been frequently quoted in the media including Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal.

In addition to Erwin, the panel will include Katherine K. Combs, Chairman of the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals; Carl T. Hagberg, Hagberg and Associates; Thomas G. Kies, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC; Gina Merritt-Epps, South Jersey Industries, Inc.; and Michael Spelman, DG3 – Diversified Global Graphics Group;.

For more information about the seminar, please visit: http://www.governanceprofessionals.org/assnfe/ev.asp?SnID=855676168&ID=190.

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About Bridgeway

Bridgeway is dedicated to providing software solutions and professional services to implement best practices for the offices of the general counsel and corporate secretary. Leading corporations and government agencies optimize productivity and reduce risk with Bridgeway's integrated technology approach for complete legal enterprise management. Bridgeway implements systems in the areas of electronic discovery, matter and case management, electronic invoicing, cost management, corporate governance, contract management, litigation risk assessment and entity management. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with representative offices in Philadelphia and Toronto. More information about Bridgeway eDiscovery, Bridgeway Legal Hold, eCounsel®, LawManager®,  Smart Invoice,  Corridor™ ,  Secretariat®, and Bridgeway Diligent Boardbooks™  is available at www.bridge-way.com or by calling 888-272-4699.

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