Gene Commander is an executive business counselor and thought leader for the legal industry, with a special focus on smart growth strategies for law firms. Through its research team, Gene Commander Inc helps law firms stay ahead of the curve by adapting to the demographic, professional, and technological trends that are transforming the business of law. Gene is also an accomplished author and speaker drawing on over 40 years of experience in the legal profession while practicing law with small, midsize and national firms. His past roles include serving on the management committee of a midmarket law firm and as managing shareholder in the Denver office of an Am Law 100 firm. Gene can be reached at gene@genecommanderinc.com.

Ivy B. Grey is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer for WordRake and the author of “Digital Due Diligence: A Practical Guide to AI and Ethics in the Legal Profession.” Before joining WordRake, she practiced bankruptcy law for 10 years. In 2020, Ivy was recognized as an Influential Woman in Legal Tech by ILTA. She has also been recognized as a Fastcase 50 Honoree and included in the Women of Legal Tech list by the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center. Follow Ivy on Twitter @IvyBGrey or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Paul Walker is the Global Solutions Director at iManage. He focuses on the strategy and delivery of AI-powered solutions for knowledge work, particularly in legal and accounting. He has extensive experience in legal and accounting technology, having previously worked with firms like PwC and Slaughter and May. 

Dan Levine is a Principal Sales Engineer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise compliance, data governance and eDiscovery. He has held strategic presales roles at firms like Trace3 and Cloudficient, where he has helped Fortune 500 clients modernize legacy archiving and legal discovery workflows. Dan specializes in bridging the gap between legal and IT to reduce risk and improve operational outcomes. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn.

Deborah Savadra spends a lot of her time explaining technology to lawyers, mostly as editor and chief blogger at Legal Office Guru, but also as a copywriter specializing in marketing content for legal tech companies. Deborah has spent 20+ years in the legal field as a legal assistant, paralegal and software trainer. Watch her quick tips videos here, and follow her on LinkedIn and @legalofficeguru.

Sir Gray Robinson is a lawyer, writer, speaker, mentor, consultant and coach for lawyers who are struggling with their practices. He was a divorce lawyer for 27 years, handling hundreds of divorces, custody and support cases. Gray quit in 2004 due to stress and burnout and has devoted himself to helping lawyers and clients deal with the pressures of practicing law. Gray is the founder of Lawyer Lifeline, a restorative program that guides legal professionals through anxiety and stress to fulfillment and passion. In. 2023, he was inducted as a knight of The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and St. Helen. Gray is the author of the ABA book “A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness in Law.” Follow him on LinkedIn.

Kerry Barrett is an Emmy Award-winning former television news anchor turned on-camera and video coach for attorneys. She specializes in helping legal professionals build authentic video presence across digital platforms. Drawing from two decades of on-camera experience, she coaches attorneys to transform their expertise into engaging video content that attracts and converts ideal clients. You can follow her on LinkedIn  and email her at Kerry@KerryBarrett.com to book a free consult call.

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Ruth Carter — lawyer, writer and professional speaker — is Of Counsel with Venjuris, focusing on intellectual property, business, internet and flash mob law. Named an ABA Journal Legal Rebel, Ruth is the author of “The Legal Side of Blogging for Lawyers,” as well as “Flash Mob Law: The Legal Side of Planning and Participating in Pillow Fights, No Pants Rides, and Other Shenanigans.” Ruth blogs at GeekLawFirm.com and UndeniableRuth.com.

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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.

Danielle DavisRoe is Director of Learning + Development at Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter in Columbus. Previously she was a senior consultant with Affinity Consulting Group. Danielle has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Follow Danielle on LinkedIn.

Nicole Hansen is a digital marketer who combines user-friendly design, on-page and technical SEO, and a passion for data-driven growth to deliver results for small businesses and nonprofits. As Attorney at Work’s Digital Marketing Editor, Nicole manages social media and consults on digital marketing topics. Find Nicole on LinkedIn.

Karin Conroy is the founder and Creative Director of Conroy Creative Counsel, an award-winning leader that has cracked the code of smart, sophisticated and strategic websites for law firms. Karin uses proven systems that result in more reach and revenue through strategic branding and positioning. Follow Karin on LinkedIn and @karinconroy.

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