Jacob Mathai is the chief information officer for Veritext Legal Solutions, a leading technology-enabled court reporting services and litigation support company. Follow Jacob on LinkedIn.

Shawn Healy is a clinical psychologist and Director of Administrative Operations at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Massachusetts (LCLMA). In his clinical role at LCLMA, he provides individual clinical consultations and groups to law students, lawyers, judges, and legal professionals. Shawn regularly presents and publishes on mental health topics, is a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, and serves as a co-chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Well-Being Committee. Follow Shawn on LinkedIn.

Connor Gallic is the founder and CEO of KaiCalls, a voice-first AI phone service with 24/7 lead intake and appointment scheduling focused on verticals like personal injury and family law. Follow Connor 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.

Merrilyn is the author of “Getting Clients: For Lawyers Starting Out or Starting Over.” She has been helping lawyers and law firms think differently about the business of practicing law since 1984. She is a founding member of the Legal Marketing Association, an LMA Hall of Fame inductee, and a past President of the College of Law Practice Management. Merrilyn was a founding partner of Attorney at Work. 

Beth Worthy is President of GMR Transcription, a U.S.-based transcription company with more than two decades of experience serving legal professionals, businesses and researchers. She is a contributor to Forbes Business Council and writes about transcription technology, confidentiality, and information management. Follow Beth on LinkedIn.

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.

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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.

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.

Wayne Hassay is Managing Partner of Maguire Schneider Hassay (MSH), where his mission is to bring innovation and technology to the practice of law for the benefit of clients and lawyers. The philosophy is to broaden access to justice so that more clients can afford the legal services they need. He believes technology, communication, innovation, and relationships will achieve the best possible results for clients while making their experience as stress-free as possible and making success for lawyers. He and MSH enjoy a collaboration with LegalShield, a monthly subscription legal plan that provides affordable access to professional legal services, to help accomplish the mission.

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. Find her @SnyderWriting on Threads and her website TeddySnyder.com.

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.

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Frederick Shelton is the CEO of national consultancy Shelton & Steele, where he advocates and advises attorneys and law firms on M&A and Legal MSOs. He can be reached at fs@sheltonsteele.com. Ayven Dodd is the President of Shelton & Steele. He recruits partners and groups for law firms, as well as advising them on MSOs. He can be reached at ad@sheltonsteele.com. Follow Shelton & Steele on LinkedIn.