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Software Business Solutions

President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Kohlsdorf
Number of Employees 40
Contact Information

3525 Piedmont Rd Bldg 7 Ste 500

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

aderant.com

(404) 720-3600

NAICS Code Computer and Software Stores: 443120

News & Analysis

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  • Vista Equity Partners Completes its Acquisition of ADERANT

    - 2008-11-03

    SAN FRANCISCO & ATLANTA -- Vista Equity Partners today announced that it has completed the acquisition of ADERANT Holdings Inc. ADERANT. Vista, a private equity firm with over $2 billion in committed capital, invests in private and public software and technology-enabled companies, focusing on successful organizations committed to maintaining industry...

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  • Francisco Partners Completes Sale of ADERANT Holdings, Inc

    - 2008-11-03

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Francisco Partners, one of the world's largest technology-focused private equity firms, announced today that it has completed the sale of ADERANT Holdings, Inc. ADERANT is a leading global provider of integrated, mission-critical applications for law firms and professional services organizations. Following the sale, ADERANT will continue to...

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  • King & Spalding LLP Selects ADERANT Expert

    - 2008-08-13

    AmLaw 100 Firm to Implement ADERANT's Practice and Business Management Software for Worldwide Operations ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that the leading international law firm King & Spalding LLP has selected and will implement ADERANT's integrated business...

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  • Burns & Levinson LLP Selects ADERANT

    - 2008-06-10

    Moving from legacy practice management system to ADERANT Expert ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that the leading New England law firm of Burns & Levinson LLP has selected ADERANT Expert as its practice management system. ADERANT...

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  • Farrer & Co to Use ADERANT Expert

    - 2008-03-17

    Prestigious UK Law Firm Selects ADERANT to Increase Productivity and Improve Visibility ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that Farrer & Co has selected ADERANT Expert as the firm's practice management system. With over three centuries of...

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  • Fowler White Boggs Banker Completes Seamless Upgrade to ADERANT Expert Release 7.5

    - 2008-03-03

    200 Attorney, Seven Office Firm Migrates in Two Months to Leverages New E-billing Functionality and User Interface ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that the leading Florida-based law firm of Fowler White Boggs Banker has successfully migrated to...

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  • Hunton & Williams Selects ADERANT

    - 2008-02-04

    Top International Firm to Implement ADERANT Expert Financial and Practice Management Solution ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that the leading global law firm Hunton & Williams LLP has selected the company's integrated business management application suite, ADERANT...

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  • ADERANT Adds Four New Competencies to Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

    - 2008-01-23

    Certifications Demonstrate ADERANT's Partnership with and Commitment to Microsoft

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  • Jeffrey Green Russell Goes Live on ADERANT Expert Release 7.5

    - 2008-01-08

    Prestigious London Law Firm Successfully Migrates from CMS.Net to ADERANT Expert Release 7.5 in Less Than Three Weeks ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that the London West End-based law firm Jeffrey Green Russell successfully upgraded from CMS.Net...

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  • Perth's Largest Independent Law Firm Selects ADERANT Expert

    - 2007-10-11

    Lavan Legal to Implement ADERANT's Business Management Software to Support Firm Growth ATLANTA -- ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that Lavan Legal, the largest independent law firm in Perth, Western Australia, has selected the company's comprehensive business management application,...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Michael Kohlsdorf President and Chief Executive Officer
Roger Maloch Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Don Howren Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Michael Barry Senior Vice President of Research and Development
Brad Sidwell Vice President, Practice Solutions
Bryan Roberts Vice President of International Sales
Christopher Camerieri General Counsel & Vice President
Cynthia Sessions Vice President
Gary Oberg Vice President, Global Development
Geoff Hutton Vice President, Global Consulting
John Callahan Vice President Sales, North America
Mike Merrill Vice President, Operations
Ron Jones Vice President & Intl Controller
Teresa Smith Vice President
David Thorpe General Manager, Emea
Bruce Heaney Sales Director, Apa
Geoffrey Hutton
Neil Shoebridge Senior Business Analyst, Practice Management Systems
Andrew Gray Director
Gary G. Greenfield Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Andrew Kowal Board of Directors

Kohlsdorf brings more than 25 years of executive management experience to ADERANT. Additionally, he has an extensive background in leading rapidly growing software firms and delivering innovative solutions to law firms and other professional services organizations. Prior to joining ADERANT, Kohlsdorf was Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services and Information Technology for IKON Office Solutions, Inc., (NYSE:IKN) a $4.4 billion Fortune 500 provider of document management software solutions. He was responsible for the company's global professional software and services division which generated $2.3 billion in revenues and employed 16,000 professionals. Prior to IKON, Kohlsdorf was President and Chief Executive Officer for T/R Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRSI), now Electronics for Imaging, a leading provider of document management software solutions. During his eight year tenure, Kohlsdorf grew the company's revenues from $1 million to $32 million, distinguishing it as one of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States. T/R was recognized as an Inc. 500 Company as well as a Deloitte and Touche Fast 500 Company. Prior to T/R Systems, Inc., Kohlsdorf was President and Chief Operating Officer for Brock Control Systems, Inc., now Firstwave Technologies, a global provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and services. Earlier in his career, Kohlsdorf held various executive positions at Gerber Alley Corporation, now First Data Corporation, American Software, Inc., and IBM. Kohlsdorf earned a BS in Business Administration from Western Connecticut University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Notre Dame.

Organization Position Status
ADERANT President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Tpsa Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services, Ikon Office Solutions Current
Tpsa Board of Directors Current
LP Imaging, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
LP Imaging, Inc. President Former

Maloch brings more than 25 years of financial management and software industry expertise to ADERANT. He has extensive experience in completing and integrating complementary acquisitions that add value to clients and shareholders as well as raising private equity, managing investor and analyst relations, and ensuring corporate compliance. Prior to joining ADERANT, Maloch was the Chief Financial Officer for Fidelity Information Services (FIS), a leading provider of information processing services and technology solutions for the financial services industry and a division of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), a Fortune 500 corporation. During his tenure at FIS, Maloch completed the acquisition of eight companies worth $800 million and successfully integrated them into FIS' core business. Before FIS, Maloch served as the Chief Financial Officer at WebTone, a provider of customer interaction software for large financial services companies, where he was responsible for raising $70 million in private equity, integrating the acquisition of a key complementary product, and negotiating the sale of the company to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. for $90 million. Earlier in his career Maloch served as the Chief Financial Officer for several other companies, including ClickChoice.com, an Internet advertising startup; Digital Transmission Systems, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications equipment provider; and Unicomp, Inc., a publicly traded international software company. Maloch earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University.

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Webtone Chief Financial Officer Former
Harvard University Master of Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Current
Platinum Software, LLC Current
Accruent, Inc. Current
Epicor_Incorporated Current
Talisma Corporation Former
The College of William & Mary bachelor of business administration degree Former
University of California, Irvine Former

Barry has 25 years of experience in software research and development. His extensive work with Microsoft technology will give Aderant clients the solutions they need to run their business more profitably and meet the changing needs of the professional services industry Most recently Barry was General Manager of Web Products as well as a Digital Front End server line for document workflow solutions at EFI, Inc. He was responsible for managing all aspects of six product lines including product management, R&D, product marketing, QA, and channel development. Barry led the team that developed the fastest growing product for the company based on revenue generated. Prior to EFI Barry was Senior Vice President of Engineering at T/R Systems, Inc. (now EFI, Inc.), a leading provider of digital document management software solutions. Barry helped direct the strategic transition of T/R Systems from a contracted services company to a product development and professional services company. At T/R Systems Barry was also responsible for all engineering and product development efforts. Part of his responsibility included developing and maintaining relationships with key Japanese OEMs including Canon, Ricoh, Minolta, Toshiba, Kyocera, and Sharp. Barry has also held senior development positions at Colorocs Corporation and Datapoint Corporation. Barry has been awarded numerous patents in video teleconferencing, image processing, workflow solutions, and document management. He is the co-author of Networking Essentials and is a technical reviewer for Macmillan Publishers, Wrox Press, and New Riders Press. He was also a technical reviewer of the book Windows NT Device Driver Development. Barry earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Senior Vice President of Research and Development Current
Macmillan Publishers Ltd Technical Reviewer Current
Tr Systems Senior Vice President of Engineering Former
Web Products Inc. General Manager Former
Data Point Inc Former
Ricoh Company, Ltd. Former
Kyocera Corporation Former
The University of Texas BS In Electrical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President, Practice Solutions Current
Ice Miller Llp Chief Former
Troutman Sanders LLP Chief Information Officer Former
Kelley School of Business Bloomington M.B.A Former
Indiana University M.B.A Former
Butler University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President of International Sales Current
Apac, Inc. Current
Lawson Software, Inc. Sales Director Former
Cullinet Software Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT General Counsel & Vice President Current
The University of Georgia J.D. Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President, Global Development Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President, Global Consulting Current
Emmanuel College Trustee Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President Sales, North America Current
University of Michigan Masters of Science In Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President, Operations Current
Citigroup Inc. software design Former
University of Central Florida Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President & Intl Controller Current
Epicor Software Corporation Director of Internal Audit Former

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT General Manager, Emea Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Sales Director, Apa Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Senior Business Analyst, Practice Management Systems Current

Organization Position Status
ADERANT Director Current
Francisco Partners Principal Former
Genstar Capital LLC Investor Former
Harvard Business School Mba Former
University of Sydney B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Francisco Partners Principal Current
ADERANT Board of Directors Current
Morgan Stanley member Former
University of Pennsylvania B.S. in Economics with a Finance Former

"In his role as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Greenfield is overseeing a number of initiatives designed to achieve greater operating efficiencies across the company and to solidify Avid’s position as a world leader in designing and developing innovative content creation, media production and broadcast solutions. Mr. Greenfield is a proven senior executive with multidisciplinary experience in high technology. Prior to joining Avid in December 2007, Mr. Greenfield was CEO of GXS, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, a leading worldwide provider of business-to-business integration, synchronization and collaboration solutions. Since December 2003, he had also been an operating partner with Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. Previously, Mr. Greenfield served as CEO of Peregrine Systems, Inc. where he managed the restructuring of that company’s business. He has also served as president and CEO of MERANT and CEO of INTERSOLV, which merged with Micro Focus to form MERANT. He has experience growing businesses both organically and through acquisition, managing development, marketing and operations, and serving diverse customers from small businesses to the Fortune 500. Mr. Greenfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Science Administration degree from George Washington University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. "

Organization Position Status
Avid Technology, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Current
Intellitactics, Inc. Chairman Current
Avid Technology, Inc. Chairman Current
ADERANT Director Current
Novell, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Frontrange Solutions, Inc. Director Current
Mobius Management Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Managed Objects Inc. Board of Directors Current
Norwood School Board of Directors Current
Hyperion Solutions Corporation Director Current
Merant CEO Former
GXS Chief Executive Officer Former
Micro Focus CEO Former
Peregrine Systems, Inc. CEO Former
Merant President Former
Peregrine Systems, Inc. President Former
Micro Focus President Former
Francisco Partners President Former
Sage Software Vice President of Marketing Former
Vocus, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Peregrine Systems, Inc. Director Former
The George Washington University Master Former
Harvard Business School Master of Business Administration Degree Former
The George Washington University Bachelor of Science Degree Former
United States Naval Academy Bachelor of Science Degree Former

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