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Albany, NY and Vancouver, BC – September 27, 2011 – The New York State Bar Association has entered an Affinity Partnership that allows its members to subscribe to Clio, a web-based practice management system designed especially for solo practitioners and smaller law firms, at discounted rates.

For smaller firms, the costs of purchasing software, upgrading it periodically and hiring technology support staff can be challenging. Clio allows smaller firms to access a highly secure, sophisticated practice management system for an affordable monthly fee. Upgrades to Clio are automatically applied for users when they log in. Product support is included in the subscription cost.

Using bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption for security, Clio is Internet- or “cloud-based,” making it accessible on PC or Mac computers, smart phones and tablets. As a result, attorneys can easily update their calendars and tasks, manage cases and documents, track trust and operating accounts, record their hours, and prepare customized bills.

“Clio provides our members with a cutting-edge technology to help them manage their law practices. Emerging technology like this can help smaller firms adapt to a changing professional environment,” said State Bar Association President Vincent E. Doyle III of Buffalo (Connors & Vilardo, LLP). “We are pleased to offer such a practical benefit to our members.”

The State Bar’s Report of the Task Force on the Future of the Legal Profession, released in April, recognized that new legal technology offers both challenges and opportunities to solo practitioners and small firms. The report recommended that the State Bar assist smaller firms with technology-related issues. It suggested the State Bar might develop services that benefit practitioners for whom individual investment in technological solutions is not economically feasible.

Jack Newton, president of Clio, said, “We are proud to announce that the New York State Bar Association is participating in the Clio Bar Affinity Program. Bar associations across North America are realizing that cloud-based technology is becoming integral to their members’ success, not only as legal professionals, but as business owners.”

State Bar members are eligible for a 10 percent ongoing discount on Clio, making the system available for $44 a month per attorney and $22 a month for each support staff person. Members can try Clio for free for 30 days.

The New York State Bar Association has Affinity Partnerships with a number of corporations, allowing members to qualify for discounted rates for technology, health insurance, credit cards and research services. For information about Clio and other member benefits, see NYSBA Member Benefits.

The 77,000-member New York State Bar Association is the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation. It was founded in 1876.

About Clio

Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs.  It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device.

Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals.  In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau.  Visit www.goclio.com, email info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON – August 2, 2011 – Today at the NABE Annual Meeting in Toronto, Vancouver-based Themis Solutions Inc. announced its new Clio Bar Affinity Program which provides members of participating Bar Associations access to an ongoing discount on Clio, the leading cloud-based practice management system for small and solo law firms. The NABE Annual Meeting is being held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from today through August 4th.

Prestigious Bar Associations such as the New York State Bar Association with 77,000 members have already signed up for the Clio Bar Affinity Program so their members can enjoy the benefits of Clio at a reduced price. Several other top Bar Associations in the U.S. have also joined the program, including the Connecticut Bar Association with over 9700 members, State Bar of Michigan with over 40,000 members and the South Carolina Bar with over 13,500 members.

According to Jack Newton, President of Themis Solutions, “We are proud to announce the Clio Bar Affinity Program. Bar Associations across North America are realizing that cloud-based technology is becoming integral to their members’ success, not only as legal professionals, but as business owners. Themis Solutions is teaming up with Bar Associations to offer Clio at a discounted monthly subscription price, which is a true win-win situation. Bar members can tap the efficiencies offered by Clio, and in turn, Clio can be discovered by small firm and solo lawyers seeking greater organization and productivity for their practices.”

Check out our Clio Bar Affinity Program section for more information.

About Clio and Themis Solutions

Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau.  Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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Jul 19, 2011 – The Legal Cloud Computing Association (“LCCA”) has published its responses to proposals issued by the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 (“Commission”) and the North Carolina State Bar (“NC State Bar”) regarding the use of cloud computing within a law practice.

The LCCA, formed in December 2010, is the collective voice of the leading cloud computing software providers for the legal profession, consisting of Clio (Themis Solutions, Inc.), DiaLawg, LLC, DirectLaw, Inc., NetDocuments, Nextpoint, Inc., RealPractice, Inc., Rocket Matter, LLC, and Total Attorneys, LLC.

Response to ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20

The LCCA’s letter to the ABA Commission on Ethics was issued in response to the Commission’sInitial Draft Proposals on “Technology and Confidentiality” published on May 2, 2011. The Proposals include certain modifications to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct that are designed to facilitate the responsible adoption of technology that will increase the quality, and reduce the cost, of legal services.  The Proposals were issued as part of a process initiated in early 2010 where the Commission published an Issues Paper requesting comments and feedback from the legal community.

The LCCA fully supports the Commission’s Proposals, and thanks the Commission for incorporating feedback from the LCCA and others on the Issues Paper.

Response to North Carolina State Bar Proposed 2011FEO6

The LCCA’s letter to the NC State Bar pertains to Proposed Formal Ethics Opinion (“FEO”) 2011FEO6. The Proposed FEO attempts to address the ethical issues relating to the use of Software-as-a-Service or cloud computing within a law firm environment.

While the LCCA supports the NC State Bar’s efforts to provide clarity on the use of cloud computing to its members, the Proposed FEO as written would negatively impact a broad scope of attorneys from those who do nothing more than use a web-based email client or conduct online legal research to those that do full scale online delivery of legal services.

The onerous requirements of the Proposed FEO, detailed in full in the LCCA’s response to the NC State Bar, would force many cloud computing providers to withdraw from the NC market entirely, thus negatively impacting the technological capabilities and competitiveness of NC-based law firms.

The LCCA thanks both the ABA and the North Carolina State Bar for the opportunity to provide feedback on their respective proposals. It is the LCCA’s hope that a constructive dialog among stakeholders will facilitate the rapid adoption of cloud computing technology within the legal profession, consistent with the highest standards of professionalism and ethical compliance.

About the Legal Cloud Computing Association

Formed in 2010, The Legal Cloud Computing Association (“LCCA”) is the collective voice of the leading cloud computing software providers for the legal profession. The LCCA consists of Clio (Themis Solutions, Inc.), DiaLawg, LLC, DirectLaw, Inc., NetDocuments Inc., Nextpoint, Inc., RealPractice, Inc., Rocket Matter, LLC, and Total Attorneys, LLC. To find out more about the LCCA, visit www.legalcloudcomputingassociation.org.

About Clio (Themis Solutions Inc.)

Clio (http://www.goclio.com), a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes ClientConnect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

About Dialawg, LLC

Dialawg, LLC (http://www.dialawg.com), headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, provides a world-class, private communication network to the legal profession. Its proprietary software-as-a-service platform uses advanced encryption technology to deliver simple, affordable message and document collaboration to lawyers and their clients across the globe.  Dialawg provides free basic accounts, allows subscribers to communicate more securely on the web, and works with most common platforms and devices–so that attorneys can focus less on complicated technologies and more on protecting and delivering value to clients.

About DirectLaw, Inc.

DirectLaw, Inc (http://www.directlaw.com), based in Owings Mills, Maryland and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, provides a virtual law firm platform to solos and small law firms that enables these law firms to deliver legal services over the Internet without developing complex software applications on their own. For more information visit DirectLaw.com.

About NetDocuments

NetDocuments (http://www.netdocuments.com) is a leading, cloud-computing content management and collaboration service. Organizations of all sizes can save tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars by eliminating the hardware, system and client software, and ongoing administration of a legacy client-server technology model. With the NetDocuments patented service simply “turned on,” business professionals can immediately begin storing, managing and sharing documents throughout the world and on any Internet-connected service device. Founded in 1998 and based in Orem, Utah, NetDocuments has 100,000 plus users in over 128 countries.

About Nextpoint, Inc.

Nextpoint (http://www.nextpoint.com/) provides cloud computing tools and services for legal, compliance and regulatory needs.  The Nextpoint platform is an on-demand, multi tenant suite of software-as-a-service products that are changing the way corporations, governments, and lawyers collaborate and manage electronic data. Nextpoint offers its customers a reliable, proven set of products to realize the benefits of cloud computing. Nextpoint manages terabytes of data for hundreds of customers across the nation, including Amgen, ExxonMobil, Pfizer, and Verizon, the state of Washington, non-profits, and law firms of all sizes from solo practitioners to the AmLaw 200.

About RealPractice, Inc.

RealPractice, Inc. (http://www.RealPractice.com) helps attorneys and law firms to “realize the potential of their practice.” For more than 11 years, the company has been providing innovative and trusted software and marketing services to thousands of legal professionals, from the solo practitioner to some of the largest law firms in the country. RealPractice products and services include My RealPractice™, Performance Marketing, My RealSites™, LawyerToolbox™, SmartRules™, SmartRules Enterprise, RealCourtDocs™, RealDealDocs™, RealDealDocs Enterprise, Real Knowledge Management™ and RealDealForms™.

About Rocket Matter, LLC

Rocket Matter, LLC (http://www.rocketmatter.com) provides Rocket Matter®, an online legal practice management and time tracking application for small to mid-sized law firms. The benefits of Rocket Matter®, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application, include increased security, business continuity, decreased technology infrastructure and maintenance costs, and improved return on investment for information technology expenses. Launched in February 2008, Rocket Matter’s corporate headquarters is in Boca Raton, FL.

About Total Attorneys, LLC

Total Attorneys (http://www.totalattorneys.com) is a managed service provider that helps small law firms and solo practitioners improve operations and grow their businesses. Total Attorneys offers a broad range of evolving services tailored to the needs of small law firms, including virtual law office technology, search engine marketing, a professional call center and customizable answering services. Founded in 2002, Total Attorneys now serves solo attorneys and small law firms across the United States.  The company was ranked in the top five on the Crain’s Chicago Fast Fifty lists for 2008 and 2009 and listed 169th and 219th on the 2008 and 2009 Inc. 5000 lists of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Contact:

Jack Newton
Acting President
Legal Cloud Computing Association
1-888-858-2546 x5

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Vancouver, BC – June 8, 2011 – Today, Vancouver-based Themis Solutions Inc., provider of cloud-based legal practice management offering Clio, launches Small Firm Innovation, a dynamic new blog that provides first-person insights and advice from experts , experienced colleagues, and the newly graduated on the business realities of running a law practice.

Small Firm Innovation emphasizes practical solutions for real-world challenges. Its reliance on first-person accounts of small firm successes creates an atmosphere for a dynamic exchange of ready-to-implement ideas. Small Firm Innovation is a resource by, for and about solo and small firm lawyers.

Contributors to Small Firm Innovation feature first-person accounts from well-known small firm experts such as Carolyn Elefant, Nicole Black, Robert Ambrogi, Colin Cameron and Edward Poll. Contributors also include seasoned and successful practitioners like David Gulbransen, Rob Hyndman, Mark C. Metzger, Andrew Bavorick, Russell Alexander, Phillip Millar, Donna Seyle, Mallory Lynn, Chad Burton and even newly graduated, Tom Haren.

Jack Newton, President of Themis Solutions, remarked, “The needs of solo and small firm practitioners are often underserved in the greater marketplace and media, but they actually represent the majority of the legal market. Solos and small firm lawyers can learn a lot from each other’s successes and missteps, watching for pitfalls to avoid while also encouraging their fellow solos and small firms to experiment with new ideas. We’re proud to foster Small Firm Innovation as a dynamic online community and believe it will greatly assist solo and small firm practitioners in building successful and innovative law practices.”

About Clio and Themis Solutions
Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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ABA TECHSHOW, CHICAGO – APRIL 12, 2011. At the ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago this week, Vancouver-based Themis Solutions, Inc., provider of Clio, announced the launch of a new website focused on the pragmatic, real needs and concerns of solo and small firms: Small Firm Innovation (Twitter: @sfinnovation). Small Firm Innovation is an anecdotal resource site written by successful lawyers who have found interesting, innovative, and pragmatic methods to make their practices successful.

Small Firm Innovation will feature a series of first person accounts and will be shaped by a monthly, thematic editorial calendar. Check out Small Firm Innovation in its “first” debut as its contributors write on the theme of “firsts”–first clients, first wins, first offices, first lessons learned. Small Firm Innovation has assembled an interesting, experienced mix of contributors, from the seasoned and successful to the newly-graduated looking to hang their own shingles. The site aims to create an atmosphere for the dynamic exchange of ideas.

As thought leaders in the arena of cloud-based practice management for solo and small firms and front–runners in educational outreach to law students, Clio’s founders proudly sponsor Small Firm Innovation as a marketplace of ideas for solo and small firms. The site will provide insight into the business side of running a law practice as well as the nuts-and-bolts of what it takes from the people who know these answers best: the lawyers themselves.

Jack Newton, President of Themis Solutions, Inc., remarked, “The needs of solo and small firm practitioners are often underserved in the greater marketplace. We think solos and small firms can learn a lot from others’ successes and missteps, and what pitfalls to avoid while simultaneously encouraging other solos and small firms to experiment with new ideas. We’re proud to foster this dynamic online community of thought and believe it will meet its purpose to support the growing solo/small firm sector.”

About Clio and Themis Solutions
Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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ABA TECHSHOW, CHICAGO – APRIL 11, 2011. At the ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago this week, Vancouver-based Themis Solutions, Inc., provider of cloud-based legal practice management offering Clio, announced a set of new collaboration features for its client portal, Clio Connect. Clio will be demonstrating the Clio Connect enhancements at TECHSHOW booth# 509.

Clio Connect provides a secure portal through which lawyers can share documents, including invoices, with clients. Lawyers can also setup online payments through Clio Connect. To further enhance collaboration, Clio Connect now includes:

• FirmFeed: real-time activity stream of internal- and collaboration-related events
• Easily track when a client has viewed a document, accessed a bill, or submitted a secure message
• Messaging between law firm and client
• Intra-office messaging
• Scheduling

Jack Newton, President of Clio, notes, “Clio’s users have embraced Clio Connect as an easy-to-use, secure method to collaborate with their clients. These latest enhancements are the product of the thoughtful customer feedback we’ve received on how we can improve Clio Connect, and we’re confident they will change how our Clio users interface with their clients and colleagues.”

Access to Clio Connect and its new features is included in Clio’s monthly subscription fee ($49 per attorney, $25 per support staff).

For more information about Clio Connect and secure collaboration tools, check out the Clio Tour.

About Clio and Themis Solutions

Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mailinfo@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO, or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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LEGALTECH NEW YORK, NYC – January 31, 2011 – At LegalTech New York this week, Vancouver-based Themis Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce improved security for its leading cloud-based legal practice management system, Clio, with the introduction of two-factor authentication. Designed to offer attorneys and their clients an even greater level of security and privacy protection, two-factor authentication was developed as part of Clio’s commitment to be the most secure practice management system in the cloud.

Although the internet is a trusted medium for hosting critical applications and information, passwords are often a weak link in the chain of security between a web application and a user. Clio’s two-factor authentication option allows subscribers to require that passwords be used in conjunction with a secure PIN delivered to a mobile device or other secondary authentication mechanism. This means enhanced security for all users, and ensures that a weak or compromised password can’t be used alone to gain access to sensitive data.

Jack Newton, President of Clio, notes, “Security is a critical component of any cloud-based law practice management solution. At Clio, we continually strive to provide our customers with leading-edge tools and security, and two-factor authentication furthers our commitment to provide our users with the best data security and privacy protection in the market.” Newton continues, “In a world of many passwords, it’s easy for credentials to become familiar, repetitive and ultimately insecure. With two- factor authentication, sensitive firm information remains protected, even if a password becomes compromised.”

For more information on Clio and two-factor authentication security, visit: www.goclio.com.

About Clio and Themis Solutions
Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs or Macs. It can be accessed from any internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/invoicing, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and detailed performance analysis and reporting. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing, bill payment and collaboration with clients, as well as Clio Express, an offline time capture application. Clio also offers dynamic synchronization services with Google Apps and Microsoft Outlook.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO, or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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New York, NY – January 20, 2011 – Jack Newton, President and Co-Founder of Vancouver-based Clio will be presenting a CLE course at the New York State Bar Association 2011 Annual Meeting entitled, “Cloud-Based Practice Management,” at the New York Hilton on Thursday, Jan. 27th from 3:10-4pm. An expert on web-based and cloud technology, Newton will provide valuable insights as to the advantages, drawbacks, ethics and security considerations of switching to a cloud-based law office.

The session is part of a 1-5pm MCLE program for the Committee on Law Practice Management, entitled: “Technology You Can Use in Your Practice…Right Now: Mandatory E-Filing, Social Networking, Cloud-Based Practice Management, and Tools that You Already Have.” For more information or to register, visit the NYSB website.

The full afternoon program, which includes Newton’s presentation, accredits 4.0 hours in Law Practice Management to all participating attorneys. Newton joins a panel of prominent attorney and legal consultant presenters, including Moderator Barbara Beauchamp of NYSBA and Newton’s co-presenter, John McCarron of McCarron Consulting Group.

A pioneer in the area of legal cloud computing, Newton is a founding member and acting president of the newly-formed Legal Cloud Computing Association.

Newton remarks: “An ever-increasing number of solo, small and mid-size law firms are migrating to the cloud to enjoy the benefits and convenience of web-based software and anywhere accessibility. However, lawyers need to ensure they are carefully assessing that their prospective cloud providers have adopted best practices relating to data availability, security and privacy. I am pleased to provide this educational seminar for New York attorneys so they can make informed decisions when it comes to selecting a cloud-based service provider.”

About Clio and Themis Solutions
Clio, a comprehensive cloud-based practice management product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs. It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals. In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

CHICAGO, IL – December 16, 2010 – Recognized leaders in legal cloud computingannounced today the formation of the Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA), an organization whose purpose is to facilitate the rapid adoption of cloud computing technology within the legal profession, consistent with the highest standards of professionalism and ethical compliance.

The organization’s goal is to promote standards for cloud computing that are responsive to the needs of the legal profession and to enable lawyers to become aware of the benefits of computing technology through the development and distribution of education and informational resources.

The LCCA also announced the publication of its response to the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 Working Group with respect to the Commission’s September 10, 2010 call for comments on Client Confidentiality and the Use of Technology.

The group, consisting of Clio (Themis Solutions Inc.), DirectLaw, Inc., Rocket Matter, LLC and Total Attorneys, LLC, will cooperate with Bar Associations and other policy-forming bodies to release guidelines, standards, “best practices,” and educational resources relating to the use of cloud computing in the legal profession. An informational website for the group links to members and their response to the ABA Ethics questions.

“This is a promising development for the profession,” said lawyer Niki Black , author of the Sui Generis and Legal iPad blogs and author of the ABA’s upcoming book on cloud computing.” As technology evolves and continually provides us with better ways to manage our practices and serve our clients, it’s important that lawyers have workable – and practical – guidelines to follow on issues like security and ethical concerns. The formation of the LCCA is a step in the right direction. It opens up a dialogue between legal cloud computing providers and ensures that they’re on the same page on these issues.”

The LCCA’s response suggests the desired form for the Commission’s recommendations to be a set of technology standards for cloud computing providers, and a model terms of service for cloud computing providers. In addition, the LCCA offers practical insight on security and addresses the issue of whether cloud computing can be deemed a form of “outsourcing.”

The LCCA believes that the education of the legal profession is a primary objective to achieve as cloud computing continues to grow, and intends to take full advantage of the combined practical experience, knowledge and insight of all its members to accomplish that goal.

About Themis Solutions and Clio
Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs.  It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device.  Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals.  In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau.  Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

About DirectLaw, Inc.
DirectLaw, Inc, based in Owings Mills, Maryland and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, provides a virtual law firm platform to solos and small law firms that enables these law firms to deliver legal services over the Internet without developing complex software applications on their own. For more information visit DirectLaw.com.

About Rocket Matter, LLC
Rocket Matter, LLC provides Rocket Matter®, an online legal practice management and time tracking application for small to mid-sized law firms. The benefits of Rocket Matter®, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application, include increased security, business continuity, decreased technology infrastructure and maintenance costs, and improved return on investment for information technology expenses. Launched in February 2008, Rocket Matter’s corporate headquarters is in Boca Raton, FL.

About Total Attorneys, LLC
Total Attorneys is a managed service provider that helps small law firms and solo practitioners improve operations and grow their businesses. Total Attorneys offers a broad range of evolving services tailored to the needs of small law firms, including virtual law office technology, search enginemarketing, a professional call center and customizable answering services. Founded in 2002, Total Attorneys now serves solo attorneys and small law firms across the United States. The company was ranked in the top five on the Crain’s Chicago Fast Fifty lists for 2008 and 2009 and listed 169th and 219th on the 2008 and 2009 Inc. 5000 lists of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Contact:
Jack Newton
Acting President
Legal Cloud Computing Association
1-888-858-2546 x5

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Vancouver, BC – December 15, 2010 – Vancouver-based Themis Solutions Inc., provider of cloud-based legal practice management offering www.goclio.com, today announced that 35 new consultants have joined the Clio Certified Consultants Partner Program (see list below) including noted legal technology expert Brett Burney of Burney Consultants. Other Clio Certified Consultants include staff members at several bar associations, including the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the State Bar of Michigan, and the District of Columbia Bar.  The Clio Certified Consultants (CCC) Partner Program now has a membership of 67 consultants spanning 28 states, as well as several international markets.

Burney signed on as a CCC because “cloud computing provides the vital security, flexibility, accessibility and confidentiality that lawyers require for managing their practice and client information.  In my consulting practice, I support some lawyers who use Macs.  Traditionally, legal practice management software has been Windows-based, so there has been limited choice for Mac lawyers.  Clio is a superior practice management system that provides the security and confidentiality law firms need while allowing them to work either on PCs or Macs.”

Burney is currently writing a book entitled Macs in Law, which will be published in 2011 by the ABA Law Practice Management Section.  He also recently launched a blog, Macs in Law, a valuable resource for Mac-using lawyers.

New Clio Certified Consultants include:

• American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
• Amicus Creative Media LLC, Manhasset, NY
• Barr, Anhut & Associates PC, Ypsilanti, MI
• The BimaLogic Group, Frisco, TX
• BlackTip IT Services LLC, Longwood, FL
• Burney Consultants LLC, Beachwood, OH
• Burton Law LLC, Dayton, OH
• Chimbly Consultants LLC, Inverness, IL
• Cognoscape LLC, Addison, TX
• Collins & Slagle Co. LPA, Columbus, OH
• Computer & Software Training INC, Coral Springs, FL
• DC Bar, Washington, DC
• Dough Koenig Services LLC, Hillsborough, NC
• Easton Software Consulting LLC
• Elijahtech, Honolulu, HI
• G2 Business Consultants, Albuquerque, NM
• HCi, Washington, DC
• Ironkeep, Traverse City, MI
• Isla Law Offices, Steubenville, OH
• Law in the Clouds, San Diego, CA
• Law Office Management Assistance Program, State Bar of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
• Law Office Systems INC, Montclair, NJ
• MI Legal Technology Solutions, DeWitt, MI
• Morisson Global Services Corporation
• Office of Todd Struble, Lake Oswego, OR
• Office Technology Solutions INC, Denver, CO
• Pearson Business Management Services INC, Seattle, WA
• Simply Billed, Walnut Creek, CA
• SmartLaw Business Consulting, Springville, UT
• SMBOnline 360°, Markham, Ontario
• State Bar of Michigan, Lansing, MI
• Stress Free Lawyer, San Diego, CA
• TSR Consulting Services INC, Wilmette, IL
• Worldwidegarvin.com, Falls Church, VA

Clio President and Co-founder Jack Newton comments, “IT consultants continue to play an integral role in helping their clients shift from traditional desktop-based software to cloud-based applications.  The fact that our CCC program is growing explosively proves that IT consultants recognize the validity and increasing popularity of Software-as-a-Service systems like Clio and the instrumental role they can play in helping their clients transition to the cloud.”

For more information or to apply for the Clio Certified Consultant Program, visit Clio Consultants.

About Themis Solutions and Clio
Clio, a comprehensive web-based practice management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product, is specifically designed for solo practitioners and small law firms using PCs and Macs.  It can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device.  Secure and easy-to-use, Clio provides case/matter management, time tracking, billing/reporting, client contact and document management, task scheduling, trust accounting, and performance metrics for independent lawyers to benchmark their business goals.  In addition, Clio includes Clio Connect, a secure portal for document sharing and collaboration with clients, and Clio Express, an offline time capture application.

Clio’s parent company, Themis Solutions Inc., is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The company was founded by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau.  Visit www.goclio.com, e-mail info@goclio.com, call 1-888-858-CLIO or follow on Twitter @goclio.

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