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Mary Carrington Joins FileNET As Senior Vice President, General Counsel; Carrington Responsible for All Aspects of FileNET's Global Legal Affairs COSTA MESA, CALIF. (Dec. 14) BUSINESS WIRE -Dec. 14, 1998--FileNET Corp. (Nasdaq: FILE) announced that effective Oct. 1, Mary Carrington joined the software company in the newly created position of senior vice president, general counsel, reporting directly to Lee Roberts, FileNET's president and CEO. Carrington will oversee all of FileNET's global corporate legal affairs, including software licensing, global distribution, mergers and acquisitions, federal and state securities law compliance, intellectual property protection and litigation management. She will also supervise FileNET's inside and outside counsel throughout the world, and she will play a pivotal role in driving FileNET's new professional services initiatives. "Mary is a pioneer in the field of computer law who understands the challenges that technology companies face in today's competitive global marketplace," said Roberts. "We're pleased that Mary, one of the most well-known and well-respected attorneys in Southern California's technology market, has decided to join FileNET on a full-time basis. We are confident that she will provide valuable counsel to us as FileNET continues to grow in the United States and abroad." Carrington, who has been involved with FileNET in numerous capacities since the company's inception in 1982, has served as FileNET's consulting general counsel since 1990. She was involved in FileNET's acquisitions of Watermark Software Inc., International Financial Services Ltd. and Saros Corp., which have allowed FileNET to enhance its market position and provide integrated document management (IDM) solutions for organizations in document-intensive industries, including utilities, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare and government markets, as well as cross-industry solutions. Carrington has specialized in computer law and corporate transactions for more than 20 years. Previously she was vice president, general counsel to Alpha Microsystems, and was general counsel to MAI/Basic Four Corp. and State of the Art Software (now known as Sage Software). Carrington was also associated with the law firms of Irell & Manella and McKittrick, Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh. Carrington has lectured extensively across the country on computer law, as well as published numerous articles about the subject in legal publications. In addition, she co-authored a book entitled "Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property Protection." Carrington has received numerous women's achievement awards. She was also selected and became a member of the International Women's Forum, a prestigious organization made up of women at the top of their professions. The organization spans more than 30 countries and counts many female heads-of-state as members. She also participates as a board member in many civil and social organizations in Orange County. Carrington received her juris doctorate degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and she holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics, summa cum laude from the University of Texas. About FileNET FileNET Corp. (www.FileNET.com) is a proven leader in delivering integrated document management (IDM) software to unleash the power of information for corporate and government organizations. FileNET's Internet and client/server solutions provide standards-based workflow, document imaging, electronic document management and report management (COLD) software for managing information and enhancing productivity. Costa Mesa, Calif.-based FileNET markets its innovative products in more than 60 countries through a global FileNET sales, professional services and support organization, including its ValueNET(R) partner program of resellers, system integrators and application developers. FileNET and ValueNET are registered trademarks of FileNET Corp. All other named products mentioned in this release may have been identified by trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -0- JV/np* RMS/np CONTACT: FileNET Corp. Lynda Orban, 714/966-7141 E-mail: lorban@filenet.com or Copithorne & Bellows Alejandro Hernandez 949/797-1301 E-mail: alejandro.hernandez@cbpr.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED MANAGEMENT CHANGES Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com *** end of story ***