Jim Calloway is co-author of the ABA books “How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times” and “Winning Alternatives to the Billable Hour: Strategies That Work.” He is a Past Chair of ABA TECHSHOW, a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and a popular speaker and author on law practice management and legal technology topics. Jim served 28 years as Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program until his retirement in 2025. Jim blogs at Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips.

Julie Savarino holds an MBA, a JD, and is a licensed attorney. Over her 30-plus-year career, she has built a reputation as a leading business developer and client development and service strategist, trainer, and coach for lawyers, law firms and other professional services providers. She has been named a Top Thought Leader on LinkedIn for several years and has served in-house in client and business development positions for the law firms Dickinson Wright and Butzel Long and the accounting firm Grant Thornton. Connect with Julie on LinkedIn, contact her at Julie@BusDevInc.com and follow @JulieSavarino.

Ernie Svenson helps solo and small firm lawyers use technology the smart way — to get more done with less stress. He runs The Inner Circle, a community where lawyers learn how to use automation, AI and outsourcing to build easier, more flexible practices. A former trial lawyer turned tech coach, Ernie has been named an ABA “Legal Rebel,” a Fastcase “Top 50” innovator, and winner of the ABA Solo & Small Firm Tech Coach award. He’s also written two ABA books on tech for lawyers and shares weekly insights at The 8020lawyer.com.

Sally Schmidt, President of Schmidt Marketing, Inc., helps lawyers and law firms grow their practices. She was a founder and the first President of the Legal Marketing Association, is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and was one of the first inductees to LMA’s Hall of Fame. Known for her practical advice, she is the author of two books, “Marketing the Law Firm: Business Development Techniques” and “Business Development for Lawyers: Strategies for Getting and Keeping Clients.” Follow her @SallySchmidt.

Evan Dicharry is Co-Founder and Executive Producer at the Legal Broadcasting Company. An expert in law-centric media and brand management, he brings years of experience handling podcast networks, managing audio workflows, and producing high-quality broadcast content. Evan holds a law degree from Tulane University Law School alongside specialized technical training in audio engineering from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.

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Early Stephens is CEO at Actionstep, the global cloud-based practice management software company for mid-market firms. Prior to stepping into the Actionstep leadership role in 2022, Stephens was the CEO of the data intelligence platform Infogix and held leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and Manatron. His focus at Actionstep has been on accelerating the company’s global go-to-market strategy, particularly on expanding the North American market.

Ben M. Schorr is Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting Group. He was previously a Senior Content Manager for Microsoft and is also the author of several books on technology including “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Word” and “OneNote in One Hour.” He was a Microsoft MVP for 20 years and involved with management and technology for more than 25. In his free time, he’s an Ironman triathlete. Follow him @bschorr.

Theda “Teddy” Snyder is a freelance writer and (she says) recovering attorney in Los Angeles. She has written six books for lawyers, including The Lawyer’s Marketing Journal published by Attorney At Work. Her other works include numerous articles and “Personal Injury Case Evaluation,” available on Amazon.com. Teddy has been writing for Attorney At Work about how lawyers can communicate better for more than 10 years. Her website is TeddySnyder.com.

Scott Mahoney is Senior Director of Records & Information Governance at Opensity Solutions, bringing more than 23 years of experience as a practitioner, consultant, and operations leader. He specializes in helping organizations strengthen information governance programs and modernize records management strategies. Attorney Andrew Bikowski is also Senior Director of Records & Information Governance at the company, working with law firms and organizations to modernize records operations, strengthen governance frameworks, and prepare information environments for emerging technologies. Jesse Wilkins is Senior Advisor at Opensity Solutions, with more than 30 years of experience as a trainer and consultant. He provides subject matter expertise in records and information governance, helping organizations improve operational excellence, governance maturity, and information management practices. For more information on Opensity Solutions, visit opensitysolutions.com.

Mark C. Palmer is Chief Counsel at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Mark writes on civility, professionalism and future law for the Commission’s 2Civility blog and delivers statewide professionalism programming, including a lawyer mentoring program, to attorneys and law students across Illinois. Follow him @palmerlaw.

Jamie Jackson Spannhake is a writer, coach for lawyers, and speaker. She helps busy lawyers create lives they truly want, lives with time and space to do all the things she was told she couldn’t do as a successful lawyer. Her work with clients is based upon the principles in her book, “The Lawyer, the Lion, & the Laundry.” She spent nearly 20 years practicing law in New York and Connecticut, in BigLaw, as a solo, and as a partner in a small firm. Learn more about her at JamieSpannhake.com, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Annette Choti graduated from law school 20 years ago, and is the CEO and owner of Law Quill, a legal digital marketing agency focused on law firms across the United States and Canada. She is the author of “Click Magnet: The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide for Law Firms” (2022). Annette used to do theater and professional comedy, which is not so different from the legal field if we are all being honest. She can be found on LinkedIn or at annette@lawquill.com.

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