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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Analog Attorney columnist Bull Garlington is an award-winning author, columnist and public speaker. He is the author of the books “Fat in Paris,” “The Full English,” “Death by Children” and “The Beat Cop’s Guide.” He prefers South American literature, classic jazz, Partagas 1945s, a decent Laphroaig, and makes a mean chicken and andouille gumbo. Follow him @bull_garlington.

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Jay Harrington is the founding partner of Latitude Legal’s Detroit office, owner of Harrington Communications, and the author of  several books for lawyers on issues related to business and professional development, including “The Productivity Pivot,” “The Essential Associate,” and “One of a Kind: A Proven Path to a Profitable Practice.” Previously, he practiced law at Skadden Arps and Foley & Lardner.

John Butterworth is an experienced digital marketer who believes the fastest way to grow any business is by automating its lead acquisition. He’s helped many companies scale rapidly through a tried-and-tested combination of SEO, CRO and email automation. John’s career has taken him across specialist roles in China, Vietnam and the U.K.

Joan Feldman is Editor-in-Chief and a co-founder of Attorney at Work, publishing “one really good idea every day” since 2011. She has created and steered myriad leading practice management and trade publications, including the ABA’s Law Practice magazine where she served as managing editor for a dozen years. Joan is a Fellow and served as a Trustee of the College of Law Practice Management. Follow her on LinkedIn and @JoanHFeldman.

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.

Amy Coats is the founder of Accounting Atelier, a boutique bookkeeping firm that works exclusively with law firms on trust accounting, IOLTA compliance, and financial reporting. She’s a Clio Certified Partner and QuickBooks ProAdvisor serving firms nationwide. Connect Amy on LinkedIn.

Katherine (Katie) Hollar Barnard is the managing partner of Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing, a marketing communications firm that focuses on law firms and legal services providers. A former Big Law CMO, she advises law firms and legal service providers on brand identity, marketing communications and more. She has helped lawyers start new law firms in a variety of fields, from intellectual property to mediation to insurance recovery. Follow Katie on LinkedIn.