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SEATTLE —JND Legal Administration, a premier legal management and administration company headquartered in Seattle, has appointed Drew Sommer as senior IT advisor. Drew will be based in JND’s New York office where he will support the firm’s technology systems and infrastructure, including the integration of cloud services into its applications. He will also play an integral role in assisting clients with technology solutions for large, complex engagements.

“As JND Legal Administration expands its footprint within our markets, we look forward to having Drew on board to reinforce and enhance our technology capabilities,” comments Neil Zola, executive co-chairman and founder at JND Legal Administration. “Drew’s expertise and background gives JND a tremendous advantage that will benefit our growth objectives and the diverse needs of our clients.”

Drew brings more than 35 years of expertise in software and infrastructure development as well as in process improvement to support class action client engagements. He began his administration career as a consultant to KPMG Peat Marwick, where he was one of the driving forces behind the creation of a class action administration firm at which he also served as senior vice president of systems and technology. He was instrumental in guiding that company through multiple phases of growth in order to stay current with the latest technology advances for optimal productivity.

Earlier in his career, Drew worked in a variety of software development and consulting positions with companies such as Wang Labs, Equitable, Citibank and Pfizer. He is a recognized expert in the latest application technologies, including .Net, Java, and SQL.

About JND Legal Administration

JND Legal Administration is a legal management and administration company led by a team of industry veterans who are passionate about providing superior service to clients. Armed with decades of expertise and a powerful set of tools, JND has deep experience expertly navigating the intricacies of multiple, intersecting service lines including class action settlements, corporate restructuring, eDiscovery, mass tort claims and government services. JND is trusted by law firms, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the nation. The company is backed by Stone Point Capital and has offices in California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Washington and Washington, D.C. For more information about JND, visit www.JNDLA.com.