Susan Cohodes is a trial attorney who practiced for more than 35 years, first in Chicago and for the last 31 years in Seattle. Susan has spent her entire career fighting for injured clients. In 2024, Susan became Of Counsel to her firm and is now pursuing her passions of knitting, writing — and following her beloved Green Bay Packers around the country.

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.

Brooke Lively is the founder and CEO of two companies that address the needs of growing law firms. Cathcap provides fractional CFO services, and​ Scaling Law helps law firms implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to improve execution, accountability and long-term value.​ Brooke has spent more than 20 years working in and alongside the legal industry and has advised hundreds of law firms across the U.S. She is an international bestselling author and a Professional EOS Implementer who holds both an MBA and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Follow her on LinkedIn.

Tom Lenfestey is the founder and CEO of The Law Practice Exchange, a law firm M&A advisory firm that helps attorneys buy, sell, and plan transitions for their practices. He has advised on hundreds of law firm transactions and speaks nationally on succession planning and firm valuation. Connect with Tom on LinkedIn.

Chip LaFleur is the founder and President of LaFleur Marketing, an agency that partners with law firms and professional services organizations nationwide. With a background in web development and a passion for data, Chip specializes in helping clients connect their marketing investments to real business outcomes. He consults on strategy, analytics and AI integration, and speaks nationally on how firms can cut through the noise to make smarter marketing decisions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Traci Hewitt is Client Relationship Manager at Opus 2, a leading legal software and services provider. She is an attorney and a trusted advisor who works with law firms to explore how technology and innovation can be used to foster business transformation.

Miles Feldman is a trial lawyer and Founding Partner at Raines Feldman Littrell, an elite firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in seven cities from NY to LA. He represents high-profile clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations, administrative hearings, and pre-litigation counseling. Over the past 30 years, Miles has trained extensively in mindfulness and meditation and now teaches these techniques in California State Bar–approved mindfulness seminars. Follow Miles on LinkedIn.

Sam Davidoff has over 20 years of experience in law and legal technology. A former trial lawyer, he is the CEO and Founder of Align, a digital binder solution designed to provide attorneys with paperless workflows. He can be reached at sam@mfbtech.com.

Karen and David Skinner coach attorneys to be as great at running their businesses as they are at practicing law. Authors of the best-selling Power Zone Playbook for Lawyers, they are sought-after consultants and speakers who’ve taught thousands of lawyers how to build profitable practices they love — without burning out. They’re also Global Advisors to the International Institute of Legal Project Management, and Karen is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. Karen and David live in Montreal, where they’ve raised two awesome kids and built a business that gives them the freedom to follow their passions. David volunteers as a ski patroller and rescue technician. Karen paints the landscapes of the boreal forests. Follow them on LinkedIn to keep updated on their courses and offerings.

Roy Ginsburg, a practicing lawyer for more than 40 years, is an attorney coach and law firm consultant. He works with individual lawyers and law firms nationwide on business development, practice management, career development, and strategic and succession planning. Over the past 15 years, he has helped over 150 solo and small law firm owners across the country in all practice areas develop their succession plans. Learn more at www.royginsburg.com and www.sellyourlawpractice.com.

Katie Lipp is a Fairfax, Virginia-based employment lawyer licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C. She owns The Lipp Law Firm, PC, a firm focused on DMV workplace and corporate law for employers, executives, educators and professionals. Katie also owns Law Practice Queen Business Coaching, LLC, where she provides growth consulting services to businesses and law firms. Connect with her here.