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ProLaw Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Network

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2010 – ProLaw has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Network with a competency in Data Management Solutions, including special certification for SQL Server 2008. This validates ProLaw’s success in design, implementation and delivery of infrastructure, security and server-based solutions for small and mid-size law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage.

ProLaw is an industry-leading solution from Thomson Reuters that automates the practice and manages the business of law by combining case and matter management as well as time entry, billing and accounting capabilities in a single, integrated solution. ProLaw interoperates with a variety of Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as with Westlaw for increased efficiency across legal organizations.

“This certification is an important milestone. We continue to take full advantage of the power of Microsoft’s SQL Server solutions, while enhancing attorneys’ experience between ProLaw and Microsoft desktop applications.” said Matt DeVoll, vice president and general manager for ProLaw.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes ProLaw as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

The Microsoft Competency in Data Management Solutions designation is for partners that have proven their competency in end-to-end data-management reporting and analysis solutions based on Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server and Microsoft Office System client tools.

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