Chere Estrin is CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing (@estrin) and its medical records division, MediSums, and President and co-founding member of the Organization of Legal Professionals, a legal technology training organization. A former administrator for two major law firms, she has held executive positions in law firms, litigation support companies and as senior VP of a legal staffing division of a $5 billion publicly held corporation. She publishes the digital magazine KNOW, the Magazine for Paralegals, and is former editor-in-chief of Sue, the Magazine for Women Litigators.

Michael T. Murray is the VP of client strategy for Veritext Legal Solutions. He stays on top of litigation technology trends and travels throughout the nation speaking and providing informative and entertaining CLEs, educational instruction and product demonstrations to legal professionals. Stacey DiGerardo is the director of case management initiatives at Veritext, with over 15 years of experience in the court reporting industry. She began her career as a senior case manager, developing deep operational expertise, and later transitioned into an account executive role specializing in complex litigation, with a focus on multijurisdictional matters spanning major U.S. markets. In her current role, she leads the development and national rollout of strategic case management initiatives.

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Tracy Callahan is the founder of Touchstone Legal Resources. She works with women-led law firms on the relational dynamics and candor that determine whether a partnership thrives or erodes from within. Ildiko Markus of Ildiko Markus Advisory works with high-performing women leaders on the internal architecture that allows them to lead sustainably without disappearing in the process. They work with managing partners separately and together.

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.

Ben M. Schorr is Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting Group. He was previously a Senior Content Manager for Microsoft and is also the author of several books on technology including “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Word” and “OneNote in One Hour.” He was a Microsoft MVP for 20 years and involved with management and technology for more than 25. In his free time, he’s an Ironman triathlete. Follow him @bschorr.

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Otto Sorts has been reading law since before Martindale met Hubbell. A champion of the grand tradition of the law, Otto has long been suspicious of “new-fangled” management ideas and anyone who calls the profession the legal “industry.” Retired from his Of Counsel role, Otto still keeps his pen sharp. When he gets really cranky about something, he writes for Attorney at Work.

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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.

Theda “Teddy” Snyder 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.

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.

Susan Cohodes is a trial attorney who practiced for more than 35 years, first in Chicago and for the last 31 years in Seattle. Susan has spent her entire career fighting for injured clients. In 2024, Susan became Of Counsel to her firm and is now pursuing her passions of knitting, writing — and following her beloved Green Bay Packers around the country.

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.

Tom Lenfestey is the founder and CEO of The Law Practice Exchange, a law firm M&A advisory firm that helps attorneys buy, sell, and plan transitions for their practices. He has advised on hundreds of law firm transactions and speaks nationally on succession planning and firm valuation. Connect with Tom on LinkedIn.