Douglas Herman, Managing Director, eDiscovery and Digital Forensics Group, UHY Advisors FLVS, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Cloud Computing and ASP Services Live Webcast

New York, NY, March 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas Herman, Managing Director, eDiscovery and Digital forensics Group, UHY Advisors FLVS, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Is Your Head in the Clouds? Best Policies, Practices, and Risk Management for Cloud Computing and ASP Services.” This event is scheduled for March 15, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Cloud_Computing.html)

Event Synopsis

U.S. and global businesses are increasingly outsourcing business and data processes to application service providers (“ASPs”) and other providers of cloud computing services. This can improve efficiency and save money. But, what may appear to be fair weather clouds can actually portend severe storms ahead.

Somewhere it is 10:00. Do you know where your data is? Join this program to learn:

- What business, security and liability exposure have been created by third party hosting or control of your data?
- What is the impact on your records retention compliance, e-discovery and even business continuity when your cloud providers intermingle your data with that of other companies'?
- What proactive steps you can be taking now to prepare for the cloud, minimize risks, and be ready for stormy weather ahead?

About Douglas Herman

Doug is a Managing Director and Partner with UHY Advisors FLVS, Inc. and leads the eDiscovery & Digital Forensics Practice Group.

Doug has considerable knowledge of computer networking, network security, general computer related topics, SQL database design and administration, and the full electronic discovery (EDRM model) and digital forensic project lifecycle. His extensive experience includes:

- Responsibilities include focus on the day-to-day management of the Sales, Project Management, and technical teams.
- P&L Responsibility for multi-million dollar eDiscovery & Digital Forensics Practice and weekly/monthly reporting of group statistics to the Executive Committee.
- Management of and designated technical expert in numerous FCPA, white collar, CID, DOJ, FHFA, and SEC investigations.
- Management of dozens of multi-million dollar projects involving massive eDiscovery preservation and collection events, selected extraction of key data sets, and interfacing with counsel to manage and navigate all aspects of such projects.
- Delivering and administrating all eDiscovery aspects of hundreds of litigations involving the identification, collection, preservation, culling, review and production of electronic documents
- Consulting with large clients in the energy, pharmaceutical, medical, and transportation industries with regard to the creation and maintenance of defensible project plans. Formulating defensible collection plans, preservation and chain-of-custody issues, strategic searching, forensic data recovery and analysis, and client education.
- Familiarity with database schema design, high-volume population, data warehousing, optimization, administration and reporting. Providing computer forensics and large-scale preservation, acquisition, analysis and production of email and other electronic records in litigation.
- Providing expert analysis and testimony in a large number of litigations, wherein he has been retained as an eDiscovery expert, as well as a court-appointed neutral expert for resolution of discovery disputes.
- Participation in a number of Rule 26(f) conferences, designated as a 30(b)(6) expert, and participation in an array of technical depositions of opposing experts.

About UHY Advisors FLVS, Inc.

UHY Advisors, one of the nation's Top 15 professional services firms, maintains a significant presence in major markets across the U.S. and has significant global resources in 66 countries. Over the last 25 years, it has assisted numerous Fortune 1,000 companies, AMLAW 200 law firms, and small to mid-market organizations with their litigation consulting needs. Its eDiscovery, Digital Forensic, Investigative, Damages & Valuation professionals offer a unique blend and depth of resources, as well as a proactive, cost-effective approach to all client matters. Its team has honed their skills both in the field and through a tireless commitment to continuing education. This combination of experience and education ensures that UHY Advisors’ clients are working with knowledgeable professionals who can react quickly, efficiently and decisively, bringing to bear the most recent advancements in litigation support.

For more information about Douglas Herman and UHY Advisors FLVS, Inc., please visit: http://www.uhyadvisors-us.com/uhy/

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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