Ellen Polhamus
About Ellen Polhamus
Ellen Polhamus serves as the Senior Vice President of Client Services at Epiq Systems, where she leads a global eDiscovery team of 150 professionals. She has a background in sociology and information studies, and has held leadership roles at Xerox and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Current Role at Epiq Systems
Ellen Polhamus serves as the Senior Vice President of Client Services at Epiq Systems. In this role, she directs a global eDiscovery team comprising 150 professionals. She is also a member of Epiq’s eDiscovery Services Leadership Team, where she influences the strategic direction of the business unit. Her leadership focuses on enhancing client services and optimizing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Xerox
Prior to her current position, Ellen Polhamus worked at Xerox as Vice President from 2011 to 2015. During her tenure, she operated from New York and Fairfax, VA, where she expanded and deepened professional service teams across the U.S., the U.K., and India. Her efforts contributed to the enhancement of service offerings and revenue streams within the organization.
Experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Ellen Polhamus held the position of Director of Practice Technology at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from 2005 to 2011. In this role, she led a team of 28 project managers and technology professionals. Her leadership focused on enhancing service offerings and increasing revenue streams for the firm.
Educational Background
Ellen Polhamus studied Sociology at Geneva College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She furthered her education at Drexel University, obtaining a Master of Science in Information Studies. Additionally, she is in training as a professional-development coach and holds a certification in senior executive leadership.
Leadership and Management Initiatives
Ellen Polhamus has established and managed significant teams throughout her career. Notably, she established a full-service litigation support group of 100 professionals at DuPont. Her experience reflects a strong capability in leading large teams and enhancing service delivery in various organizations.