Legal Services Provider Brochure September 2013 | Page 3

Vision and Innovation Leadership OLP is advised by a team of Board of Directors and a blue ribbon panel of Board of Governors consisting of wellknown e-Discovery thought leaders in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and Taiwan. Additionally supporting OLP is a wellrespected Advisory Council that provides information about day-to-day duties and assignments of legal professionals. OLP has also formed a top-notch C-Level team of CEO’s and upper management of leading Legal Service Providers who advise on market trends, emerging technology and current market conditions. OLP is headed by a seasoned paid staff who carries out the day-to-day duties and decision making. OLP is an administratively independent resource recognized as an authority on standards for professional certification of individuals and organizations providing services and products to the legal industry. Based on sound principles, OLP standards are optimal and comprehensive criteria for organizational process and performance. They are broadly recognized, objective, and current benchmarks for certifying individuals to achieve and by which they operate. OLP’s vision is to deliver top quality continuing education at an affordable cost to the legal community. Why Certification? Join Now! The process of achieving and maintaining the certification helps ensure that you are continually improving and refining your knowledge and skills, staying up-to-date with the latest changes. The regular assessment process will improve attorney and staff responsibility, commitment and motivation. Certification can improve overall performance, remove uncertainty and widen market opportunities. Passing this rigorous exam can demonstrate to employers that they have made the right hiring decision. Requiring passage of the CeDP for project managers, attorneys, paralegals and others sends a strong message to clients hiring law firms and law firms hiring Legal Service Providers that the hired entity has taken proven steps to back up claims of expertise. JOIN OLP Today! www.theolp.org