Marcia Pennington Shannon is Senior Coach and Consultant at See Clear Coaching. One of the leading experts in lawyer career and professional development, Marcia served as Assistant Dean at the Office of Career Strategy for  Georgetown Law for 10 years. Marcia has numerous publications, including “Recruiting Lawyers,” which she co-authored with Susan Manch, and “The Lawyer’s Career Management Handbook: Your Bridge to a Satisfying Career.” Follow Marcia 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.

Larry Port is CEO of Rocket Matter legal practice management software and co-author of the ABA’s best-selling book “The Lean Law Firm. Larry is also host of the 10-Minute Law Firm Podcast and The Lean Law Firm Podcast. Follow him on Twitter @LarryPort.

Michael P. McCready opened McCready Law in 1999 in Chicago to help injured victims get what they deserve because of the negligence of others. A member of the Million Dollar Advocacy Forum, he focuses on a range of personal injury cases such as car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful deaths and more. Michael is a frequent lecturer on topics such as law firm management, technology, automation and, most recently, on the role that artificial intelligence will play in the legal industry.

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Mark Bassingthwaighte is a Risk Manager with Attorney’s Liability Protection Society, Inc. (ALPS). In his tenure with the company, he has conducted over 1,000 law firm risk management assessment visits, presented numerous CLE seminars, and written extensively on risk management and technology. Mark received his J.D. from Drake University Law School. He blogs at @ALPScorp. Contact him at mbass@alpsnet.com.

Brett Burney is Principal of Burney Consultants LLC, an independent legal technology consulting practice. Brett provides litigation support for law firms and assists corporations with e-discovery questions. Brett is also a highly sought-after trainer and presenter for lawyers who seek to integrate Macs and iPads into their practice. Brett is a past ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board Chair and a popular speaker on legal technology. You can follow him on Twitter @BBurney.

Manni Sandoval is a Bilingual Account Executive at LEX Reception, a dedicated answering service for law firms and legal professionals. She works with attorneys every single day to understand their firm’s needs and deliver a personalized and detailed intake service.

Leslie Howard is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Cohen Howard, LLP, a law firm dedicated solely to representing out-of-network providers, to increase their reimbursements from commercial insurance companies and third-party administrators. She is a member of the New Jersey and New York bars for over 25 years with expertise in ERISA and state health-care law regulations.

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Amy Adams is the founder of Firm Innovators, a marketing and business development consultancy serving small law firms and solo practitioners. Tapping into her deep industry experience, she empowers attorneys to market, grow, and scale their business, become more efficient through systems and technologies, and regain their time and freedom.

Tea Hoffmann is managing principal at Law Strategy Corp., a consulting and coaching practice focused on helping lawyers and firms make the changes necessary to become more profitable, strategic and focused. LSC provides law firm training, coaching, retreat presentations and strategic planning. Tea is a former practicing lawyer who has served as a GC for a publicly traded company, a CBDO at an AmLaw 100 firm, and chief strategy officer at an AmLaw 200 firm. She is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. Tea also serves in the Tennessee Army National Guard where she is a major with over 20 years of service. Email Tea at teahoffmann@lawstrategycorp.com.

Carol Kaemmerer is an executive branding expert and the author of “LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power.” She specializes in helping law firms and senior-level professionals build strong personal and corporate brands to attract high-value clients and opportunities. Learn more at carolkaemmerer.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Luigi Benetton is a business and technical writer specializing in a wide range of information technology and business topics. He blogs about tech and his passion for cars at TechnoZen and is fluent in several languages.  Follow him @LuigiBenetton and contact him at LuigiBenetton.com.