IKON Executive Don Liu Honored as One of the Most Influential Asian American Lawyers.

MALVERN, Pa. -- Receives AALDEF Justice in Action Award for Advancing Social Justice and Equality

IKON Office Solutions (NYSE:IKN), the world's largest independent channel for document management systems and services, announces that the company's senior vice president and general counsel, Don H. Liu, will be honored by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) at its annual Lunar New Year Gala in New York City tonight. Liu will receive the AALDEF's Justice in Action award in recognition of his contributions to promoting social justice and diversity and for outstanding personal and professional achievements as one of the most influential Asian American lawyers in the United States.

The Justice in Action award is the AALDEF's highest recognition. Since 1974, AALDEF has honored exceptional individuals who have paved the way for racial justice and equality. Liu has been pivotal in advancing these ideals as an active member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and IKON's Diversity Council, which he helped form in 1999 to build and promote diversity within the company. Consisting of employees from across IKON, the Council sponsors several key corporate initiatives, including a supplier diversity program, recruitment and training programs, and employee mentoring and diversity training courses.

Liu has previously been recognized for his efforts by the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey and the Korean American Coalition.

"Don embodies diversity and social justice in his personal and professional life," said Matthew J. Espe, chairman and chief executive officer of IKON Office Solutions. "We at IKON share in his vision and are proud that he is a member of our leadership team."

About the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a New York-based organization that promotes and protects the civil rights of Asian Americans nationwide. AALDEF litigates cases that have broad impact on Asian American communities, educates Asian Americans about their legal rights, trains students for careers in public interest law, and shapes public policies to ensure the equal participation of Asian Americans in our democracy. AALDEF is a founding member of the Public Interest Law Center in TriBeCa, which includes the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.

About IKON

IKON Office Solutions (www.ikon.com), the world's largest independent channel for copier, printer and MFP technologies, delivers integrated document management solutions and systems, enabling customers worldwide to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates best-in-class systems from leading manufacturers, such as Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, EFI and HP, and document management software from companies like Captaris, EMC (Documentum), Kofax and others, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions implemented and supported by its global services organization - IKON Enterprise Services. IKON represents one of the industry's broadest portfolios of document management services, including professional services, a unique blend of on-site and off-site managed services, customized workflow solutions, and comprehensive support through its service force of 16,600 employees, including its team of 7,000 customer service technicians and support resources worldwide. With Fiscal 2004 revenues of $4.65 billion, IKON has approximately 500 locations throughout North America and Western Europe.