David Hunter is a certified financial planner and owner of First Light Wealth, LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm located in Hershey, PA. David has over a decade of experience helping clients build financial plans and has been featured in publications such as ThinkAdvisor, MarketWatch, Financial Planning and InvestmentNews. Learn more at firstlightwealth.com/lawyers or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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.

Danielle DavisRoe is a senior consultant with Affinity Consulting Group (@affinitylegal). Whether it’s teaching clients a new skill through training, speaking at CLE events, or management consulting, Danielle is 100% focused on making the lives of her clients better. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

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.

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Leigh Dance is Managing Director of ELD International, and Acting Executive Director of Global Counsel Leaders, a transatlantic global network of Legal leaders (GCs and CLOs) which she founded in 2010. Global Counsel Leaders is now a community of Factor.law. Leigh is an active advocate for strengthening the Rule of Law globally. She has edited two books for General Counsel and frequently publishes articles on current issues for corporate legal chiefs and their teams. Leigh has worked in the legal sector as an international consultant for more than 30 years.

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Amy Kosey has over 25 years of legal technology experience. Since 2016, she has served as an account executive with Innovative Computing System, which focuses on helping law firms and legal departments define or improve a comprehensive IT strategy, implement best-in-class legal and horizontal technologies, and leverage the power of cloud computing.

Wayne Hassay is Managing Partner of Maguire Schneider Hassay (MSH), where his mission is to bring innovation and technology to the practice of law for the benefit of clients and lawyers. The philosophy is to broaden access to justice so that more clients can afford the legal services they need. He believes technology, communication, innovation, and relationships will achieve the best possible results for clients while making their experience as stress-free as possible and making success for lawyers. He and MSH enjoy a collaboration with LegalShield, a monthly subscription legal plan that provides affordable access to professional legal services, to help accomplish the mission.

Theda “Teddy” Snyder mediates civil disputes, workers’ compensation and insurance coverage cases, including COVID-19 related coverage disputes, in person or by video. Teddy has practiced in a variety of settings and frequently speaks and writes about settlements and the business of law. She was a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and is the author of four ABA books, including “Women Rainmakers’ Best Marketing Tips, 4th Edition” as well as “Personal Injury Case Evaluation” available on Amazon.com. Based in Los Angeles, Teddy can be found at SnyderMediations.com and on Twitter @SnyderMediation.

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.

Jay Harrington is the owner of Harrington Communications, a leading thought-leadership PR and marketing agency that specializes in helping law firms and lawyers build awareness, influence and new business. Jay is the author of three 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.” He podcasts at The Thought Leadership Project and writes a weekly email newsletter. Previously, he practiced law at Skadden Arps and Foley & Lardner. Follow him @JayHarrington75.

Joan Feldman is Editor-in-Chief and a co-founder of Attorney at Work, publishing “one really good idea every day” since 2011. She has created and steered myriad leading practice management and trade publications, including the ABA’s Law Practice magazine where she served as managing editor for a dozen years. Joan is a Fellow and served as a Trustee of the College of Law Practice Management. Follow her on LinkedIn and @JoanHFeldman.

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Gene Commander is an executive business counselor for the legal industry, with a special focus on Smart Growth in Action: 2030 through proactive business growth strategies for law firms. He has more than 40 years of experience in the legal profession while practicing law with small, midsize, regional and national firms. Gene’s past roles include serving on the management committee of a midsize firm and as a managing shareholder in the Denver office of an AmLaw 100 firm. Through Gene Commander Inc., he now helps law firms stay ahead of the curve by proactively adapting to shifting economic, demographic and professional trends.