NEW YORK — November 12, 2025 — Epiq today announced it has been named a finalist of the 2025 Microsoft Data Security and Compliance Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of client solutions based on Microsoft technology. 

“The collaboration between Epiq and Microsoft continues to be a catalyst for innovation in agentic AI, AI readiness, security, and compliance,” said    Jon Kessler, Vice President and General Manager of Information Governance at Epiq. “The recognition of Epiq for four straight years with this award highlights the ongoing impact and value we provide to organizations globally through our strategic partnership with Microsoft.” 

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from more than 4,600 nominations across more than 100 countries. 

Epiq was named a finalist for providing outstanding solutions in data security and compliance. The designation recognizes a Microsoft partner that has achieved client success in delivering exceptional outcomes utilizing the technology in the Microsoft Purview product portfolio and displays expertise in advising clients as they navigate today’s data protection, risk, and regulatory compliance challenges. As a finalist for this award, Epiq has shown that we have fully embraced the power of Microsoft Data Security and Data Compliance products to build solutions and develop go-to-market (GTM) strategies that deliver long-term client success. 

Through Epiq Agent Labs™, Epiq educates clients on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, emphasizing responsible use by safeguarding data privacy and enforcing compliance with Microsoft Purview. In partnership with Microsoft, Epiq develops secure Copilot-based agents to improve legal operations and streamline compliance, investigation, and discovery workflows. Epiq supports clients in adopting Copilot responsibly through AI advisory services and ensuring Copilot deployment readiness. 

Epiq Information Governance AI solutions include: 

• Responsible AI Framework and Copilot Readiness 
• Microsoft Copilot Training for Corporate Legal and Compliance Departments 
• Data Security Advisory and Managed Service 
• Data Governance 
• Data Privacy Management 

“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards,” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. “This year, our partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI platforms to deliver transformative solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation. The energy and ingenuity across our ecosystem continue to inspire us. The 2025 honorees exemplify what’s possible when technology and vision unite to empower customers around the world.” 

The 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which will be held in San Francisco from November 18 to 21. Additional details on the 2025 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog. 

The complete list of categories, winners, and finalists can be found here. 

About Epiq 
Epiq, a technology and services leader, takes on large-scale and complex tasks for corporations, law firms, and the courts by integrating people, process, technology, and data intelligence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline legal, compliance, settlement, and business administration workflows to drive efficiency, minimize risk, and improve cost savings. With a presence in 17 countries, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn how Epiq and its 3,800 people worldwide create meaningful change at www.epiqglobal.com.  

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