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.

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.

Fiona Stevenson is Associate Director of Marketing at LEX Reception, where she leads marketing strategy for one of North America’s leading reception services for law firms. With 20 years of experience in marketing and a specialism in turning complex products into clear commercial narratives, she writes about legal operations, client experience, and the future of law firm growth.

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.

Chris Gray is the founder and lead strategist at Story First, a video production house that helps law firms stand out in a crowded market through strategic, cinematic video that builds authority and attracts better clients. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

Meyling “Mey” Ly Ortiz is Managing Counsel of Employment at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Her passions include mentoring, championing diversity and inclusion, and a personal blog: TheMeybe.com. At home, you can find her doing her best to be a “fun” mom to a toddler and preschooler and chasing her best self on her Peloton (her handle is Meybe if you want her to try to chase you too). You can follow her on LinkedIn and @Meybe_JD on Twitter. (And you knew this was coming: Her opinions are hers alone.)

Mike Barton is a leader at AudioEye, a digital accessibility platform that helps organizations identify and fix accessibility barriers across their web presence. He holds a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential and writes about the intersection of digital access, technology, and health equity.

Ida O. Abbott is a leader in the field of talent management. She has enjoyed a four-decade career as a lawyer and consultant and now applies her talents to help firms improve retirement processes and to serve senior professionals as a retirement mentor and coach. The Wall Street Journal named her book “Retirement by Design” one of the best books of 2020 on retirement and aging. She is a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the College of Law Practice Management. She is the author of numerous seminal books, including “The Lawyer’s Guide to Mentoring, 2nd Edition” and “Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know,”  and is a popular speaker. Learn more at www.IdaAbbott.com.

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Richard A. Williamson, D.D.S., M.S., is a distinguished prosthodontist, academic, and expert witness. Dr. Williamson currently serves as Associate Professor and Director of Implants at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Prosthodontists. With decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, Dr. Williamson has contributed extensively to the field of prosthodontics through peer-reviewed journal articles, book reviews, and professional publications. His work spans implant dentistry, treatment of edentulous patients, prosthetic stability and interdisciplinary care.

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.

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.

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.

Karen Dunn Skinner is Co-Founder and CEO of Gimbal Lean Practice Management Advisors, co-author of the bestselling Power Zone Playbook for Lawyers, and a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. She and her partner David Skinner 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. They live in Montreal, where they’ve raised two awesome kids and built a business that gives them the freedom to follow their passions. A gifted artist, Karen paints the landscapes of the boreal forests. Follow her on LinkedIn and @KarenSkinner.

Eric P. Magnuson is a business litigation partner and Litigation practice group co-chair at Nutter. He litigates high-stakes commercial disputes in state and federal courts, including class-action defense, business and fiduciary disputes, insurance litigation, and other matters involving significant financial or regulatory exposure.