Katherine (Katie) Hollar Barnard is the managing partner of Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing, a marketing communications firm 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. She has helped lawyers start new law firms in a variety of fields, from intellectual property to mediation to insurance recovery. Follow Katie on LinkedIn.

Marin McCall is the Digital & Social Media Manager at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Marin manages the Commission’s social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube) and supports the Commission’s website and digital marketing to keep lawyers and judges informed of the latest in legal professionalism. Connect with Marin on LinkedIn.

Doug Walker has been publishing content on the internet since 2005. He writes for many legal publications and consults for small law firms. Doug lives in Idaho and enjoys family, writing, the outdoors, and spending time with his faithful dog, Jack.

Wendy Merrill is a fierce advocate for improving the practice of law. She has worked with thousands of lawyers around the world, providing practical guidance and techniques designed to help lawyers and their firms thrive. Wendy is the proud CEO of StrategyHorse, a consulting firm committed to boosting law firm profitability with proven strategies, and co-founder of The Savvy Advocate, a unique associate training program designed to prepare younger lawyers and their firms for success. She is also an author and prominent speaker on law firm growth strategy, winning the war for legal talent, bridging the generational gap in law firms, and more.

Marc Lauritsen, president of Capstone Practice Systems and author of “The Lawyer’s Guide to Working Smarter with Knowledge Tools,” is a Massachusetts lawyer, technologist and educator who helps people work more effectively through knowledge systems. He has taught at five law schools, conducted path-breaking work on document drafting and decision support systems, and run several software companies. Follow him on Twitter @MarcLauritsen and on LinkedIn.

Camille Stell is the Vice President of Risk & Practice Management for Lawyers Mutual NC and co-author of “RESPECT: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans 2nd Edition” (October 2024). Camille is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, a member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Coordinators Network, the Advisory Board for the Legal Aid of NC Innovation Lab, and on the Advisory Group for the Duke Law Tech Lab. Connect with Camille on LinkedIn.

Charity Anastasio is Practice and Ethics Counsel for the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is an ethics nerd and practice management ambassador who advises lawyers through consultations, publications, workshops and presentations. She was named an ABA 2020 Women in Legal Tech Honoree and a 2024 V|Lex/Fastcase 50 Honoree. Charity is a member of the ABA Law Practice Division and on the 2026 ABA TECHSHOW planning board. Find her on LinkedIn.

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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.