Shawn Healy is a licensed clinical psychologist with Massachusetts Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc. (LCL). He runs stress management groups for law firms and provides training sessions on time and stress management to bar associations, solo attorneys and law firms. A frequent writer on the topics of conflict resolution, anxiety management, resilience and work-life balance, he is a contributor to the LCL blog and tweets for @LCL_MassLawyers.

Amy Boardman Hunt founded Muse Communications in 2016 after 30 years in legal journalism and public relations. Named one of Texas’ top legal PR firms by Texas Lawyer, Muse’s clients have included some of the largest law firms in Texas, as well as a variety of boutiques and individual attorneys. In addition to helping lawyers grow their practices, Amy is an evangelist for the gospel of self-promotion, particularly when it comes to women lawyers. She is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

Mark Haddad is the General Manager of the Small Law Firm Business with Thomson Reuters Legal. Mark began his work in the legal industry as an associate at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly (now Fox Rothschild), specializing in M&A and public securities work. Mark received his J.D. and B.S.B degrees from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Follow his posts on LinkedIn here.

Simon Chester is Counsel, Conflicts and Regulatory Matters, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP. His career includes law teaching, government service and 30 years of big firm private practice. With roots in three continents, he is a global lawyer, qualified in both Europe and North America. A Fellow and past president of the College of Law Practice Management, Simon has spoken on professional and technology issues to hundreds of groups in 10 countries. He is also a co-founder of the blog Slaw.ca. 

Camille Stell is the President of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services and the co-author of “RESPECT: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans,” available from Amazon. Named an inaugural member of NC Lawyers Weekly “Leader in the Law,” Camille is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, a member of the NC Pro Bono Resource Coordinators Network, and on the Advisory Group for the Duke Law Tech Law. Connect with Camille on LinkedIn.

Sue-Ella Prodonovich is an author, teacher and award-winning business development advisor to law firms. She is the Principal of Prodonovich Advisory, a business dedicated to helping lawyers develop positive client relationships and sharpen their business development practices. Follow Sue-Ella on LinkedIn.

Brian Greene is co-founder of Virginia-based law firm GreeneHurlocker, which serves retail energy, utility, and renewable energy clients, as well as other business clients, throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Follow Brian on LinkedIn and @GreeneHurlocker.

Stephanie Hanna is an attorney and people connector who knows what it takes to develop and maintain key relationships. For more than a decade, she has been coaching law students and lawyers to navigate the profession and develop their careers. Stephanie understands that only 15% of job success comes from technical skills, so she created the program “The Other 85” to help clients master the other 85%. Follow her on Instagram and 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.

Zana Tomich is co-founding partner of Dalton & Tomich, PLC based in Detroit, and provides outside general counsel services to privately held companies. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Katherine (Katie) Hollar Barnard is the managing partner of Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing, a marketing communications agency 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. A frequent presenter at legal industry conferences, she is working to incorporate more accessible design in her work. Follow Katie on LinkedIn and @firesignhq.

Rudhir Krishtel practiced law as an Am Law 100 partner and Senior Counsel at Apple. He now speaks, facilitates and coaches regularly with high-performing teams and individuals, serving as a resource and support for workplace communities. He can be reached at connect@krishtel.com. For more information on business development, effective communication and relationship building in the workplace, visit krishtel.com

Elizabeth A. Butcher is Director of Client Development for Wilmer Hale. Before her experience with law firms, Elizabeth worked for Madison Square Garden in various marketing and public relations capacities.

Renée Pastor is Founder & Wealth Manager at The Pastor Financial Group, a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management practice headquartered in New Orleans. The firm specializes in retirement planning and 401(k) account management for families and individuals nationwide. To learn more, please visit thepastorgroup.com. Follow Renée on LinkedIn and @pastorgroup