TrialWorks LLC, the company that owns the legal case management software programs Needles and TrialWorks, announced on Tuesday that it has hired a new chief operating officer and leader of the Needles brand.

The company announced the hiring of David Wagner IV on Tuesday morning. In his role as COO, he will be responsible for technology innovation, research, marketing, sales and customer support. He began his role on Monday. Wagner is not replacing anyone, rather, he was hired to help strengthen the Needles management team.