KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPIQ), a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, today announced the appointment of Pamela Corrie as managing director, corporate restructuring solutions. Ms. Corrie will provide day-to-day leadership in operations, solicitations and consulting to deliver the exceptional expertise, service and quality that elevate Epiq as the market leader in bankruptcy case management solutions.

Corporate restructuring is the flagship business within bankruptcy operations at Epiq and is the point of reference for all client work that pertains to Chapter 11 reorganizations.

Ms. Corrie brings twenty-five years of experience as an attorney in complex restructuring matters and has counseled hundreds of clients in thousands of debt restructurings, bankruptcies and litigations. She most recently served in General Electric Capital Corporation's Americas division as general counsel for risk, restructuring, bankruptcy and litigation for more than twelve years. She also spent eleven years at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP representing large corporate debtors, institutional lenders and investors, and creditors' committees.

Ms. Corrie will report to Scott Olofson, Epiq's senior vice president of corporate relations and business development, who will continue to oversee corporate restructuring solutions in a strategic capacity as group executive.

"Pamela brings outstanding credentials, strong leadership, and substantial risk and project management experience in both large corporations and law firms. Given Epiq's extensive work in large corporate restructuring cases, Pamela's expertise makes her an exceptional addition to the team," said Brad D. Scott, president and chief operating officer, Epiq Systems. "Among his other responsibilities, Scott will continue to provide key leadership to the bankruptcy organization as we pursue strategic initiatives. We have solid foundations in place and look forward to using the breadth and depth of Pamela's and Scott's experience to continue leading the market in bankruptcy case management solutions."

About Epiq Systems

Epiq Systems is a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, including electronic discovery, bankruptcy, and class action and mass tort administration. We also offer full-service capabilities to support litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters.  Our innovative technology and services, deep subject-matter expertise and global presence spanning 45 countries served from more than 20 locations allow us to provide secure, reliable solutions to the worldwide legal community. Visit us at www.epiqsystems.com.

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