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.

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.

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.

Lisa Solomon was one of the first lawyers to recognize and take advantage of the technological advances that make outsourcing substantive legal work practical and profitable for law firms. She has practiced exclusively as a freelance lawyer, providing legal research and writing services to solos and small firms nationwide, since 1996. Her innovative law practice has been featured in periodicals such as the National Law Journal and ABA Journal. She’s also a nationally known author and speaker about freelance lawyering and persuasive legal writing. Learn more at www.QuestionOfLaw.net and follow her @lisasolomon.

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.

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.

Katie Lipp is a Fairfax, Virginia-based employment lawyer licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C. She owns The Lipp Law Firm, PC, a firm focused on DMV workplace and corporate law for employers, executives, educators and professionals. Katie also owns Law Practice Queen Business Coaching, LLC, where she provides growth consulting services to businesses and law firms. Connect with her here.

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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.

Sayre Happich is the Assistant Director of Communications and Social Media Manager at The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), where she has been since 2004. Sayre manages BASF’s website, monthly newspaper, bimonthly e-newsletters and BASF’s public relations efforts. She also heads up the organization’s social media efforts.

Robert Scott is the founder of Sell Land, a national land acquisition company specializing in direct-to-owner transactions, probate land resolutions, and niche land markets across the United States. Bob works closely with attorneys and estates to provide liquidity solutions for complex or illiquid land assets. He writes and speaks on land investing strategy, digital due diligence, and emerging growth opportunities in specialized real estate sectors.

Karin Conroy is the founder and Creative Director of Conroy Creative Counsel, an award-winning leader that has cracked the code of smart, sophisticated and strategic websites for law firms. Karin uses proven systems that result in more reach and revenue through strategic branding and positioning. Follow Karin on LinkedIn and @karinconroy.

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