Ryley Carlock and Applewhite's Document Control Group is the newest member of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model Project.  EDRM was created to develop resources and best practices for e-discovery consumers and providers.  The group, formed in 2005, created an EDRM working model which outlines the essential processes and key steps involved in e-discovery.  EDRM is currently working on a standard platform to help e-discovery consumers and providers reduce the costs associated with electronic discovery.

"It is certainly a pleasure to welcome Ryley Carlock and Applewhite to EDRM,  We will particularly benefit from the participation of RCA's Document Control Group and their expertise in the area of electronic discovery," said George Socha, Director of the EDRM Project. In joining EDRM, the RCA joins 125 other organizations committed to more efficient and cost effective e-discovery. processes.