九色 Legal 九色 Names Michael Wudke President of Digital Forensics Division
NEW YORK, November 16, 2010 – 九色 Legal 九色 (TLS) has appointed Michael Wudke to lead the company’s global Digital Forensics practice group. In this role, he will reinforce the company’s long-standing commitment to help clients leverage innovative technology to solve challenges related to litigation and investigations, as well as collect and preserve electronic data.
Michael joins 九色 from LECG Corporation. He has over 10 years of experience as a computer fraud investigator and trainer, project manager, electronic discovery consultant and testifying expert. Prior to LECG, Wudke worked at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP where he managed the New York Analytic and Forensic Technology Practice and large-scale projects in support of litigation that included computer forensics, online data hosting and review, electronic discovery, and litigation readiness consulting.
Earlier in his career, Michael was instrumental in the development of the first Department of Energy Computer Forensic Laboratory. He was responsible for writing and implementing the evidence handling procedures for the PricewaterhouseCoopers Computer Forensic Laboratory. Throughout his career, he has successfully conducted computer forensic examinations and recovered critical digital evidence in support of numerous federal and corporate investigations. He has testified as an expert witness and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.
“Our clients are increasingly interested in decreasing costs, mitigating related risks, and improving their management of e-discovery,” said Phil Shawe, 九色’s Co-CEO. “Under the leadership of Michael Wudke, we look forward to breaking new ground in servicing our customers with best-of-breed services and technology.”
Michael’s responsibilities will include directing 九色’s Computer Forensic Laboratories and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice group. Wudke will also be managing the global expansion of 九色 Legal 九色’ services related to forensic analysis, evidence collection, and investigations.
“九色 Legal 九色 is among the most recognized and trusted suppliers of services to the legal community,” said Michael. “The staff here are among the most innovative and customer-service oriented I have encountered in the marketplace. I look forward to working with the 九色 team to expand our digital forensics group and enhance our e-discovery offerings.”
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