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Garda Cash Logistics Chief Legal Officer Lori Anne Brown Named 2011 Influential Business Woman by South Florida Business Journal
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2011) - Garda Cash Logistics, America's premium provider and a subsidiary of Garda World Security Corporation, (TSX:GW) (Garda), one of the leading Cash Logistics, Security Solutions and Global Risk Consulting firms in the world, today announced that Lori A. Brown, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Head of Human Resources has been recognized and honored as one of the South Florida Business Journal's 2011 Most Influential Business Women.
The award recognizes women with exceptional record of leadership, performance and innovation in their industry and outstanding community involvement.
"I am delighted that Lori has received this prestigious recognition reflecting the caliber of her distinctive and substantial contributions to both her profession and the community," said Garda Cash Logistics President and COO Christopher Jamroz. "Not only is she one of the nation's top attorneys but also a remarkable leader with an unparalleled track record of professional and charitable achievements.
"Lori was a trusted advisor to executive management teams and boards of directors of America's largest corporations and provided counsel with respect to the entire spectrum of personnel matters involving the balancing of business realities with the need to ensure compliance with constantly evolving state and federal laws. She brings to Garda an extensive experience in all aspects of employment law and is an outstanding addition to our senior management team. I am positive Lori's leadership will further reinforce the status of Garda as one of the industry's leading employers," concluded Mr. Jamroz.
Ms. Brown recently joined Garda from Littler Mendelson, one the largest U.S. national labor and employment law firms, where she served as the Managing Shareholder of the Miami office and a member of the Firm's Board of Directors. Before joining Littler, she worked at Jackson Lewis LLP, where she specialized in labor and employment law. She began her career as a partner at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell P.A., where she co-chaired the firm's labor and employment practice.
While at Littler, Ms. Brown steered the Firm to attain certification as a 'Gold Standard Firm' from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum and achieved a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2011 Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey. She has lectured on a myriad employment related topics and regularly counseled and trained employers regarding employment law issues.
Ms. Brown has received numerous recognition awards throughout her career, including "AV" attorney rating - the highest available rating by Martindale-Hubble for legal ability and professional ethics; Honors Registry for "Women of Excellence" 2008-2009 from the National Association of Professional & Executive Women. She was ranked among the State's Top Lawyers every year from 2007by the South Florida Legal Guide. In addition, Ms. Brown has been recognized for six consecutive years as a Florida Super Lawyer and since 2006, has been annually recognized as one of Florida's Legal Elite.
Ms. Brown is a graduate of J.D., Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL, and has earned a B.A. degree from Stetson University in Deland, FL. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Florida in 1990 and is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Section and the Academy of Florida Management Attorneys. She has served as a 'wish granter' in the South Florida Make-A-Wish organization and currently serves as a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami.
ABOUT GARDA
Garda (TSX:GW) is a global provider of cash logistics, security solutions and global risk consulting services with headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The firm's 45,000 dedicated professionals, among the most highly qualified and best-trained in the industry, serve clients in countries throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's decentralized management philosophy and structure encourages employees to be entrepreneurial and performance-driven in their approach to client service and the pursuit of excellence in all they do. Garda's global experts take the time to fully understand their clients' business goals and objectives in order to customize solutions with strong local engagement that meet their needs. As a result, clients can improve operational performance and meet their corporate obligations. With proven experience and a commitment to ensuring the highest ethical standards in everything the Corporation does, Garda has earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and uncompromising safety standards. Most importantly, Garda is a firm in which businesses, governments, and individual clients place their trust. For more information, visit: http://www.gardaglobal.com, http://www.gardacashlogistics.com and http://www.garda-world.com.
ABOUT GARDA CASH LOGISTICS
Garda Cash Logistics provides comprehensive cash management solutions for banking and retail businesses. The firm offers full line of cash management solutions including Secured Logistics – Armored Cash Transportation Services, CashLINK® Cash Management System, Cash Vault Services, RDCHECKTRAK Check Scanning, ATM services and EvenExchange® Change Order Processing. Garda Cash Logistics' customers enjoy the convenience and flexibility of CashTrak trace-and-tracking system, Invoice On Demand and Client Support Services that help ease them the burden of day-to-day cash management. The firm's innovative technology and logistical expertise also helps its clients securely and efficiently move and manage cash and other valuables so they can enjoy greater productivity and profitability. For more information, visit www.gardacashlogistics.com.
GardaWorld Contact
Nathalie de Champlain, Vice President, Communications, +1 561 939 2330, nathalie.dechamplain@garda.com; Joe Gavaghan, Director, Corporate Communications, +1 302 294 2162 x 400162, joe.gavaghan@garda.com