Amanda Sexton is the founder of FocusWorks Marketing, an agency that helps law firms turn their legal expertise into content that attracts high-value clients. She specializes in translating complex legal knowledge into clear, trust-building messaging that connects with potential clients. Through strategic website copy, case studies, and thought leadership content, Amanda and her team help law firms establish authority and grow their practices. Additionally, Amanda is President of the New Jersey Legal Industry Providers and Incoming Chair for the LMA Northeast Conference.You can follow her on LinkedIn here.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Ted Glutz is Innovative Computing Systems’ (@ICSGetsIT) Director of Sales and Marketing. He has been working with law firms for more than 20 years to help them resolve technology challenges. Follow him on LinkedIn and contact him at tglutz@innovativecomp.com.

Chip LaFleur is the founder and President of LaFleur Marketing, an agency that partners with law firms and professional services organizations nationwide. With a background in web development and a passion for data, Chip specializes in helping clients connect their marketing investments to real business outcomes. He consults on strategy, analytics and AI integration, and speaks nationally on how firms can cut through the noise to make smarter marketing decisions.

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Traci Hewitt is Client Relationship Manager at Opus 2, a leading legal software and services provider. She is an attorney and a trusted advisor who works with law firms to explore how technology and innovation can be used to foster business transformation.

Miles Feldman is a trial lawyer and Founding Partner at Raines Feldman Littrell, an elite firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in seven cities from NY to LA. He represents high-profile clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations, administrative hearings, and pre-litigation counseling. Over the past 30 years, Miles has trained extensively in mindfulness and meditation and now teaches these techniques in California State Bar–approved mindfulness seminars. Follow Miles on LinkedIn.

Sam Davidoff has over 20 years of experience in law and legal technology. A former trial lawyer, he is the CEO and Founder of Align, a digital binder solution designed to provide attorneys with paperless workflows. He can be reached at sam@mfbtech.com.

Karen and David Skinner coach attorneys to be as great at running their businesses as they are at practicing law. Authors of the best-selling Power Zone Playbook for Lawyers, they 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, and Karen is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. Karen and David live in Montreal, where they’ve raised two awesome kids and built a business that gives them the freedom to follow their passions. David volunteers as a ski patroller and rescue technician. Karen paints the landscapes of the boreal forests. Follow them on LinkedIn to keep updated on their courses and offerings.

Roy Ginsburg, a practicing lawyer for more than 40 years, is an attorney coach and law firm consultant. He works with individual lawyers and law firms nationwide on business development, practice management, career development, and strategic and succession planning. Over the past 15 years, he has helped over 150 solo and small law firm owners across the country in all practice areas develop their succession plans. Learn more at www.royginsburg.com and www.sellyourlawpractice.com.