September 17, 2007 (Fairfax, Virginia) | Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, established writers and Principals of Sensei Enterprises, have collaborated again to co-author the upcoming Legal Technology Guide for Solos & Small Firms book, presently scheduled to be published and available through the American Bar Association (ABA) January of 2008.

“This upcoming book will serve as an informative guide for legal professionals seeking a helpful resource from credible, reputable players in the legal technology arena,” states Ms. Nelson, President of Sensei Enterprises. “Technology progresses forward at lightning speed, and this guide will serve as an updated, timely resource for lawyers seeking to improve the business processes and productivity of their legal practices through the usage of technology.”

A new twist in the development of this legal technology book is the inclusion of input and insight from Sensei’s own Director of Computer Forensics, Michael Maschke. “Prior to his forensics leadership role, Michael had served two years as our Director of Information Technology directly servicing law firms with their day-to-day technology needs,” shares Nelson. “Michael’s debut as co-author in this book is a testament to the book’s real-world advice about all things tech—the advice we tender in the guide is advice we would follow ourselves.”

ABOUT SHARON D. NELSON
Ms. Nelson is the past President of the Fairfax Bar Association, a Director of the Fairfax Law Foundation, and past chair of the American Bar Association’s TECHSHOW Board. She currently serves on the Governing Council of the ABA's Law Practice Management Section and as Chair of its Publications Board. She is a member of ARMA's E-Discovery Advisory Board and a member of the ABA's Advisory Panel. She is a member of the governing Council of the Virginia State Bar, a graduate of Leadership Fairfax and serves on the Virginia State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board and the Virginia State Bar Special Committee on Law and Technology. Ms. Nelson is also a member of the Planning Board of the Pacific Legal Technology Conference and has recently launched a new ABA podcast series entitled, “The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology.” Ms. Nelson's affiliations further include her membership to the American Bar Association (ABA), the Virginia Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association and Women in Technology. Ms. Nelson recently adds blog author to her credentials with the 2007 launch of her electronic evidence blog, Ride the Lightning.

ABOUT JOHN W. SIMEK
John W. Simek, Sensei's Vice President, holds his EnCase Certification (EnCE), is a Certified Handheld Examiner, Certified Novell Engineer, Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, NT Certified Independent Professional, and a Certified Internetwork Professional. He is also a member of the High Tech Crime Network and of the International Information Systems Forensics Association as well as the American Bar Association. He serves on the American Bar Association's TECHSHOW Planning Board and as a member of the Boyd-Graves Conference Subcommittee on Electronic Evidence. He currently provides information technology support to over 150 area law firms, legal entities and corporations. Click here to view Mr. Simek's CV.

ABOUT MICHAEL C. MASCHKE
Michael Maschke is the Director of of Computer Forensics and a computer forensics examiner at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. He is an EnCase Certified forensic technologist (EnCE) as well as a Certified Computer Examiner (#744). Mr. Maschke holds a degree in Telecommunications from James Madison University with significant experience in network troubleshooting, design and implementation, systems integration and computer engineering. Prior to becoming the Director of Computer Forensics, Mr. Maschke oversaw Sensei's information technology department, which provides support to over 150 area law firms, legal entities and corporations.

ABOUT SENSEI ENTERPRISES, INC.
Sensei Enterprises, Inc. is a nationally known computer forensics and information technology company. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Sensei combines legal expertise with high-level technical certifications to serve the technology needs of the legal and corporate communities. Sensei’s principals are the co-authors of The Electronic Evidence Handbook (2006, ABA) and speak and present on electronic evidence throughout the country. For more information, please visit www.senseient.com.