LEX Summit Agenda

Donna Markus is the Chief Operating Officer at Kopka Law Group, an award-winning insurance defense law firm. She has served in this role since 2015, where she manages the daily business across nine professional offices in five states. In her role, she works closely with the managing partners, legal operations managers, and other department heads to support the growth and success of the firm.

She also develops and maintains relationships outside of the firm with nationally known clients ranging from insurance carriers, third-party administrators, retail and restaurant establishments, and corporations. During her time as COO, the firm’s growth has exceeded 10% each year and doubled revenue. Donna is very active with CLM where she is on a steering committee to improve the relationship between industry leaders and Insurance Defense Firms.

Donna has worked her way up since 2010, when she was hired as Kopka Law Group’s Legal Services Biller. From there, she was promoted to Billing Manager, to Assistant Controller, Controller, and now Chief Operating Officer. Throughout her career at Kopka Law Group, she has focused on efficiency and streamlining the administrative roles within the firm.

Outside of her day-to-day firm responsibilities, Donna works tirelessly to create an inclusive firm culture. She is often asked to speak about building a healthy office culture as well as remote working environments.

Donna obtained her M.B.A. in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and her B.A. in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin Stout. She also has a minor in Graphic Design. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband and her two daughters.

As a former litigator, Ryan Anderson designed Filevine with the end user in mind, focusing on unlocking customer and user efficiency by optimizing automation of technology. Today, Filevine is rated as one of the top automation tools for legal work for a diverse range of organizations by size and function, and is set on a continual path of growth. Ryan led Filevine’s acquisition of both Lead Docket, the top lead intake management solution for law firms, and Outlaw, the most innovative contract and document platform on the market. In 2020, Ryan was named CEO of the Year by Utah Business. Ryan is a proud husband and father of six children and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan earned his law degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His goal is to provide a comprehensive solution to business leaders in search of a workflow transformation solution.

As a former litigator, Ryan Anderson designed Filevine with the end user in mind, focusing on unlocking customer and user efficiency by optimizing automation of technology. Today, Filevine is rated as one of the top automation tools for legal work for a diverse range of organizations by size and function, and is set on a continual path of growth. Ryan led Filevine’s acquisition of both Lead Docket, the top lead intake management solution for law firms, and Outlaw, the most innovative contract and document platform on the market. In 2020, Ryan was named CEO of the Year by Utah Business. Ryan is a proud husband and father of six children and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan earned his law degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His goal is to provide a comprehensive solution to business leaders in search of a workflow transformation solution.

Allison C. Williams is an international speaker; a distinguished attorney who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Managing Partner of Williams Law Group, a law firm in northern New Jersey; a bestselling author of the book Tiger Tactics CEO Edition: From Zero to Law Firm CEO; Business Coach, Strategist and CEO of Law Firm Mentor, an international business coaching service helping Law Firm Owners to crush chaos in business and make more money; and motivational speaker in her company, Allison Speaks, LLC.

Ms. Willams is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and has served on the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC) of that association, on which committee she led the Child Abuse Law Subcommittee. She has served as an Editor on the Board of the New Jersey Family Lawyer, a publication of NJSBA distributed to family law judges and attorneys.

As a leader in the child maltreatment evidence and trial practice field, Allison appeared on the Katie Couric show, has appeared in the documentary The Syndrome all about Shaken Baby Syndrome (now known as Abusive Head Trauma), has been featured by several news outlets to discuss implications of child abuse rulings, and has published articles in many national publications, including the Huffington Post. Since 2018, she has been selected among her peers as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in New Jersey, one of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in New Jersey, and has been voted by her clients as one of New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families.

Law Firm Mentor, LLC was born of her success in business, including winning the LawFirm500 award, ranking among the fastest growing law firms in the nation, being named a Stevie Award Finalist for Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2017; 2018), being voted as NJBIZ’s Top 50 Women in Business and designated one of the Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. Ms. Williams teaches CLE programs for national providers, including National Business Institute (NBI), Attorney Credits, myLawCLE and regularly lectures at national legal conferences (ABA Techshow, Legal Week, Clio Cloud Conference, the American Family Conciliation Courts (AFCC)).

The motto of Law Firm Mentor, as typified by its CEO, is #NeverStopGrowing. Through Allison Speaks, LLC, Ms. Williams demonstrates her ability to manage multiple companies while living a rich and multi-faceted life that is derived from her C.H.A.O.S.™ formula.

To learn more from her, law firm owners are referred to her books on law firm scale and management, Tiger Tactics: CEO Edition, published in 2023, or her most recent book, Crushing Chaos: The Law Firm Owner’s Guide to More Money, More Free Time & Less Stress, which expands upon her signature methodology to help entrepreneurs scale with structure and sanity.

Michael Anderson is the Chief Product Officer at Filevine. Michael has had a career in digital transformation work straddling technology and finance industries. He specializes in analytics, technology solutioning, and implementation. Prior experience includes leadership roles in global credit risk analytics at Goldman Sachs and product support at Qualtrics. Michael holds a BA from Brigham Young University in International Relations and an MA in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

Season Atkinson is a personal injury attorney and founding partner of Tatum & Atkinson, a firm she launched in 2006 alongside partner Robert Tatum with a focused mission: delivering strong, effective representation for injured people. A graduate of Marshall University and the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State, Season spent the first five years of her career on the defense side — gaining an inside understanding of how injury claims are handled and valued. She brought that experience to the plaintiff's side in 2006 and has been a tireless advocate for her clients ever since. At Tatum & Atkinson, Season has built a practice known for being both compassionate and results-driven, with a particular passion for representing victims of impaired drivers and injured children. That commitment extends beyond the courtroom — Season served two terms on the National Board of Directors of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), carrying forward a cause that has been deeply personal since losing her father in a drunk driving crash early in her life. In 2024, she was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in North Carolina, a recognition that reflects both her legal impact and her dedication to advocacy and community. Beach trips, scuba diving and being a mom of three heavily influence her personal time. A self-described problem-solver, Season brings that same "can do" energy to how she runs her firm — including mentoring the next generation of lawyers within Tatum & Atkinson and constantly looking for ways to optimize and improve the workflows at Tatum & Atkinson. She and her team are power Filevine users and the firm has invested heavily in optimizing their build to streamline workflows, serve clients better, and scale smarter. At her session, she'll share the practical strategies, custom configurations, and hard-won lessons that have transformed how Tatum & Atkinson operates — so you can take those insights back to your own firm the same day.

Beatriz Galindo is the Senior Compliance Paralegal for Adtalem’s Integrity & Compliance (I&C) division, where she leads the design, implementation, and oversight of global compliance programs across key areas including ethics, international law, anti-bribery and corruption, privacy and information governance (with a focus on Artificial Intelligence), and marketing legal compliance. She supports the enterprise-wide Code of Conduct and manages Adtalem’s ethics reporting hotline, fostering a culture rooted in integrity and accountability.

With a strong emphasis on the role of compliance in organizational success, Beatriz collaborates across internal teams to align standards and deliver impactful training and communication initiatives. Her previous roles include Director of Compliance in the telemedicine, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as extensive experience in credentialing, training, litigation, and corporate governance.

Kimball grew up in a small Arizona town, the youngest child in a large family. After graduating from high school he went on to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in economics from BYU-Idaho in 2005. While in college Kimball also founded the Pre-Law Society, served as student body president, and completed an internship with a U.S. senator—all while balancing his studies and a part-time job. Kimball went on to graduate from BYU Law School, where he received the prestigious Dean's Scholarship for academic merit each year.

Professionally, Kimball has ascended to national prominence as one of America's top trial lawyers. Kimball has obtained several record-setting jury verdicts on behalf of his clients, including three separate 9-figure verdicts in less than one year. Kimball's $550 million verdict in 2024—the largest single-plaintiff award in Nevada history—stands out among a long list of courtroom accomplishments.

Outside the courtroom, Kimball's dedication to service is exemplified through his distinguished tenure in the U.S. Army, where he served as both a soldier and officer. Kimball also cherishes his role as a family man. Kimball and his wife, Ashley, recently celebrated 21 years of marriage, and together they take pride in raising their four extraordinary children.

Ben Hanuka is a commercial and franchise litigator, mediator and arbitrator and the principal of Law Works, a boutique litigation firm practising in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. He has acted as counsel in leading franchise court decisions over a twenty-eight year practice spanning franchise disputes, franchise disclosure compliance, and commercial litigation.

At Law Works, Ben has integrated Filevine and LOIS into the firm's litigation and complex commercial disclosure work - spanning case management, document review, and franchise due diligence from early investigation through to completion. The firm invests in ongoing AI training and knowledge-sharing with staff in building and refining its workflows.

Ben holds a JD (1996) and LLM (2015) from Osgoode Hall Law School (Toronto), is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation (2015) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is a member of the Bars of Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, and is listed as a leading franchise practitioner in Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Lexpert Directory. Ben is an active participant in legal and arbitration organizations in Canada, the United States, and internationally, including the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society, the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, and the Sedona Conference.

Elaine focuses on representing clients in privacy and data security matters, including litigating claims involving privacy issues, helping clients manage emerging risks and conduct privacy risk assessments, and advising on regulatory and compliance issues. She has been involved in numerous trials, as well as arbitration proceedings, related to contract and general business disputes, trade secret matters, complex unfair competition and business practice claims, and professional liability.

Elaine has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credentials through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and is the leader of Procopio’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice and the firm’s Privacy Officer.

Joshua currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Utah County Public Defender Association, where he is instrumental in organizational management, strategic decision-making, and the professional development of the Association’s legal team. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment and training of attorneys, monitoring court-appointed case assignments, and coordinating with funding stakeholders to advocate for the Association’s operational needs. He has held the position of Adjunct Professor at Brigham Young University School of Law since the fall of 2023. Joshua has maintained his membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing since his admission in October 2008. With seventeen years of experience as a trial attorney, Joshua has represented clients in a comprehensive array of criminal matters, including aggravated murder, felony sex offenses, and cases of varying degrees of complexity and severity. He is highly skilled in client management, conflict resolution, evidentiary procedures, criminal law, and statutory interpretation. In addition, he is fluent in Spanish and possesses considerable experience representing Spanish-speaking defendants. An advocate for technological innovation in the legal field, Joshua pioneered the implementation of a digital case management system for his office in 2009, which was utilized for eight years prior to the adoption of Filevine case management software. He has since become proficient in customizing Filevine to optimize the office’s operational efficiency. Joshua is also deeply committed to attorney education, contributing to new lawyer training initiatives within the public defender office, the Utah State Bar, and as an adjunct faculty member at BYU Law School. Joshua is a native of Utah County, holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law. He is dedicated to serving his local community, notably as a volunteer program director for youth lacrosse in the Provo/Orem area. Outside of his professional and community endeavors, Joshua enjoys engaging in golf, lacrosse, pickleball, trail running, hiking, and philosophical reading. He appreciates leisure time at the beach under palm trees and is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox.

Jessica Conn is a Shareholder at Starfield & Smith in the firm's Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania office, where she focuses her practice on business law with an emphasis on commercial lending and government guaranteed lending. She represents banks, credit unions, and Certified Development Companies throughout the loan closing and funding process. Jessica advises lenders on complex SBA lending matters, including reviewing guaranty purchase packages, assisting with appeals of SBA recommendations for repair or denial of guarantees, conducting post-closing audits of individual loans and SBA loan portfolios, and consulting on loan structuring and eligibility requirements. Outside of her practice, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and exploring her passion for cooking.

Mary Kathryn Davis is a Georgia native who attended Georgia State University in Atlanta to obtain an English degree with a minor in public speaking. She also received an Associate’s degree with honors in Music from Truett McConnell College in North Georgia.

While in college, Kathryn was an English Tutor and served as News Editor for The Signal newspaper. After graduating cum laude from Georgia State University, Kathryn returned to the Georgia State University College of Law to obtain her Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Kathryn was honored with an Atlanta Law School Fellowship, and received the Michelle Fergueson Priestly Award (for community service and academic performance).

Kathryn also served as president of the Public Interest Law Association (PILA) and Chair of the PILA Annual Scholarship Auction. Additionally, Kathryn was selected to participate in Student Trial Lawyer’s Association competitions, placing in the semi-finals. Kathryn is currently barred in both Georgia and North Carolina.

Prior to joining The Roth Firm, Kathryn Davis held the position of Senior Managing Attorney at a national real estate law firm, overseeing thousands of transactions across the country.

Kathryn currently serves as the firm’s Practice Manager, working to maintain the firm’s high standards of superior personal service. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys family time with her husband, children, and extended family. She also enjoys weekends at the lake and volunteering with the Humane Society of the United States.

Chris Carroll is the Chief Information Officer of Kline & Specter PC, where he helps bridge the gap between technology and the people who use it every day. He oversees the firm's technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and innovation efforts, with a focus on making technology a practical advantage for attorneys and staff.

With nearly 20 years of experience in legal technology leadership, Chris has built a reputation for looking beyond software and focusing on the human side of technology adoption. He believes the most successful technology initiatives focus on helping people work smarter, collaborate better and deliver stronger results.

Most recently, Chris has led Kline & Specter's adoption of generative AI, exploring how emerging technologies can enhance attorney productivity, improve client service, and create meaningful efficiencies across the firm. He is passionate about helping legal organizations navigate change and embrace innovation in ways that are both practical and impactful.

Mr. Cole practices with an emphasis in hospitality and retail industry defense. He has civil trial practice in the areas of commercial litigation, professional liability, insurance defense, automotive and trucking accidents, premises liability, liquor liability, negligent security and the defense of catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. Mr. Cole represents insurance carriers in Uninsured Motorist claims and in matters pertaining to insurance coverage, extra-contractual exposure and bad faith litigation. His practice is statewide throughout Florida and southern Georgia, in state and federal courts. He has handled numerous cases through verdict and judgment, as well as post-trial and appellate matters.

Paul Davis is the Chief Information Officer for the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, where he leads cutting-edge initiatives in cybersecurity and technology innovation. With a foundation in electronics repair and a degree in computer science and software engineering, Paul combines hands-on technical expertise with a deep understanding of systems architecture and software development.

Paul is dedicated to driving forward-thinking solutions in the public sector, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable IT operations. His passion for cybersecurity and innovative problem-solving continues to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Aaron is a managing partner with Bell Legal Group, focusing on complex litigation: medical malpractice, wrongful death, criminal defense, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic injury. Before joining Bell Legal Group, he worked with the South Carolina Supreme Court Staff Attorney’s office as well as an Assistant Solicitor for the Fifth Circuit in Richland County. Aaron has successfully represented individuals in the state and federal courts of South Carolina, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Aaron earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and his law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law. A native of Sumter, South Carolina, Aaron now lives in Pawleys Island, and he is active in the Georgetown County, Charleston County and Grand Strand communities. Aaron plays French horn professionally with symphony orchestras throughout the Southeastern United States.

Brent Wisner is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Wisner Baum. Recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by Trial Lawyer Magazine, Brent has built a reputation for taking on large corporations in high stakes litigation and winning significant verdicts and settlements for his clients.Over the last several years, Brent has served on the plaintiff’s leadership for multiple mass torts, earned jury verdicts worth a combined $2.427 billion, and helped negotiate settlements in excess of $1 billion—all before the age of 40. He is currently the youngest attorney in American history to win a multi-billion-dollar jury verdict, which he achieved with a $2 billion Roundup cancer verdict against Monsanto on behalf of the Pilliods.While success in the courtroom is often measured exclusively by dollars and cents, Brent’s legal work has led to changes in business practices that will protect people and the environment for generations.

Suzanne Masó is a highly accomplished legal operations and contract management professional with over 15 years of experience in commercial and government transactions.

Currently, Suzanne serves as the Director of Legal Operations at Adtalem Global Education, Inc., where she is responsible for developing and executing the legal department's mission and operations plan. Her role includes managing the legal operations team, overseeing the department budget, and coordinating with finance, HR, IT, and supply chain partners.

Prior to her current role, Suzanne held various positions at OneSpan Inc., Hill-Rom Holdings, Orbitz Worldwide and Jet Support Services. Her experience includes managing global teams, corporate governance, leading ESG programs, and implemented company-wide contract lifecycle management systems.

Suzanne holds a Master of Science in Law from Pritzker School of Law Northwestern University, a Master of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from DePaul University.

J.D. serves as General Counsel for SRM Concrete, where he oversees all legal matters for the company and provides guidance on corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and acquisitions. He has supported SRM in various legal capacities since 2010 and formally joined the company in 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience in both law and business. His role is critical in navigating the complex legal landscape that comes with SRM’s nationwide operations and continued expansion. J.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Furman University in 2002 and his Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2005. That same year, he was admitted to the Tennessee Bar. He began his legal career at the law firm of Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC, where he developed a strong foundation in business and real estate law. His talent and dedication earned him a partnership at the firm, where he advised clients across a broad range of industries. In addition to his legal practice, J.D. has extensive entrepreneurial experience. He owned and operated a full-service real estate title and escrow company for more than a decade, gaining deep insight into real estate transactions, financing, and property law. This background uniquely positioned him to add value to SRM’s growth strategy, particularly in the areas of acquisitions, real estate development, and contract negotiation. Today, as SRM’s General Counsel, J.D. combines his legal expertise and business acumen to provide practical, strategic advice that supports the company’s long-term vision and operational success.

Antonio C. Irizarry is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CFI Consultants, LLC, a consulting firm focused on litigation operations, analytics, and performance management for insurance carriers, litigation departments, and law firms. He specializes in helping organizations improve visibility into litigation portfolios through data-driven reporting, operational strategy, process improvement, and technology adoption.

In addition to leading CFI Consultants, Antonio serves as Director of Business Operations at Callahan & Fusco, LLC, a regional insurance defense law firm. As the only non-attorney member of the firm’s Executive Committee, he oversees operational strategy, client service initiatives, technology implementation, financial performance, and firm growth. Throughout his career, he has developed litigation reporting frameworks, operational workflows, alternative fee arrangement programs, and performance metrics designed to improve decision-making and strengthen collaboration between claims professionals and legal teams.

With nearly two decades of experience working alongside carriers, attorneys, and litigation professionals, Antonio brings a practical perspective on leveraging technology, analytics, and operational discipline to drive better outcomes across the litigation lifecycle.

Kwame Christian, a first-generation Caribbean American from Tiffin, Ohio, transformed his life through a negotiation course in law school, revealing that negotiation is a learnable skill. This discovery led him to excel in negotiation competitions, win national awards, and ultimately found the American Negotiation Institute. His personal journey from a people pleaser to a master negotiator is relatable and inspiring, resonating deeply with audiences and empowering them to handle challenging conversations confidently.

He is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. His top negotiation podcast, Negotiate Anything, has over 15 million downloads in 180+ countries. His TEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, has 650,000+ views. His books, Finding Confidence in Conflict and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, are both bestsellers that have made significant impacts.

As a LinkedIn Top Voice, Kwame partnered with LinkedIn to create the platform’s only negotiation certificate program — a certificate that has been earned by more than 30,000 negotiators worldwide to date.

Featured in Forbes, NPR, USA Today, and CNBC, Kwame has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies like Google, Apple, and NASA. He has received several accolades, including:

· John Glenn College of Public Affairs Young Alumni Award (2020)

As a business attorney and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with over 2.3 million learners, Kwame's proudest achievement is his family: his wife, Dr. Whitney Christian, and their two sons, Kai and Dominic. Fun Fact: Kwame is a chess enthusiast, ranking in the 99th percentile on Chess.com.

Robert J. Kopka has handled a wide variety of business disputes, commercial litigation and insurance defense matters for more than 30 years, including consumer fraud, breach of contract, significant bodily injury, and employment disputes. Bob handles large lawsuits, appeals and a wide range of alternative dispute resolutions. His experience extends to professional liability including insurance and real estate agent errors and omissions, legal malpractice and director’s and officer’s errors and omissions. Bob litigates declaratory judgment actions on behalf of insurance companies and advises them regarding coverage. He also defends toxic tort suits involving asbestos, pesticides, paints, and industrial coatings. Representing common carriers in hazardous waste and toxic spill litigation, Bob also directs the firm’s transportation department including automobile, UM/UIM, trucking, and FELA defense. He has argued appeals before the United States Supreme Court, the Illinois and Indiana Supreme Courts and several other federal and state appellate courts. Prior to forming Kopka and its predecessor firm Kopka, Landau & Pinkus in 1999, Bob formed Landau, Omahana & Kopka in 1987. A member of the Federal Trial Bar, Bob has been admitted pro hac vice, for the purpose of trying individual cases from coast to coast. He is a frequent speaker on various topics, including tort reform, insurance coverage, litigation management techniques, alternative billing arrangements, premises liability, additional insured endorsements, admiralty, and warehouseman’s legal liability. Bob is a founding member of the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association, whose mission is to advance and protect the interests of the retail and restaurant industry; he serves on the Board of Directors and is the Past President.

Jacqueline Bretell is a partner with Bighorn Law, having joined the firm in 2013. She has served as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer since March 2020 and is the host of the “Legally Vegas” podcast.

Jacqueline is a dedicated personal injury attorney known for her client-centered approach, strategic leadership, and commitment to achieving meaningful results for injured individuals and families. Through her leadership, Bighorn Law has built a reputation for combining compassionate representation with aggressive advocacy, helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives with confidence and support.

As CEO, Jacqueline oversees the firm’s operations, growth, and long-term vision while remaining deeply involved in client representation and case strategy. She is passionate about building systems and teams that prioritize communication, accountability, and exceptional client service. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, grit, integrity, and high emotional intelligence - the core values that continue to shape the culture and success of Bighorn Law.

Jacqueline’s passion for helping others began with her legal education and early experiences in the legal field when she was 20 years old. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Mercer University at just 23 years old. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has remained committed to continuous learning, innovation, and improving the client experience within the personal injury industry.

Known for her hands-on involvement with clients, Jacqueline believes that effective legal representation goes beyond negotiating settlements - it requires listening, understanding, and truly advocating for the people behind each case. She has guided countless clients through complex injury claims while helping them feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Jacqueline’s case handling experience includes serving as the primary handling attorney for those impacted (to include catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims) during the 1 October shooting, victims of physical assault, victims of sexual assault, wrongful death claims resulting from vehicular and motorcycle accidents, as well as those injured due to the negligence of others.

In addition to her legal practice, Jacqueline is recognized nationally for her forward-thinking approach to law firm management and legal operations. She has a strong interest in technology, process development, and data-driven decision making within the legal industry and how each of those fields impact client experience and outcomes. Jacqueline has spoken at conferences and conventions across the country on practice management, client experiences, and great client outcomes, and is a trusted leader and mentor to lawyers nationwide.

Jacqueline continues to lead Bighorn Law with a vision focused on growth, innovation, and compassionate advocacy. Her dedication to excellence, both as an attorney and as a business leader, has made her a respected figure in the legal community and a trusted advocate for her clients.

Bighorn Law tries cases across the United States, and hosts its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can follow Jacqueline on TikTok or Instagram @jrb.esq or on LinkedIn. You can find the Legally Vegas podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Margaret is the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and serves on the Executive Committee. She oversees and implements office processes and procedures, working to make sure that things get done as efficiently and effectively as possible. She started at Starfield & Smith in 2015, switching careers after over 20 years of teaching music at all levels from preschool through college. The experience of establishing classrooms for student success transfers well into the professional administrative realm. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Music from George Mason University and a Master of Arts from the Pennsylvania State University.

Nick was born in Safford, Arizona. From a young age Nick was always moving around because of his dad’s employment. He has lived in multiple countries including Mexico, Chile, and Portugal but Arizona is the place he calls home. Nick graduated from Sahuarita High School, near Tucson Arizona. He went on to attend Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU) with a full ride scholarship and majored in Political Science. He finished after only three years of school and graduated summa cum laude.

In the middle of his college experience Nick decided to serve a mission for the LDS church in the country of Portugal. His mission was a marvelous experience in his life, serving people from Lisbon to the beautiful Azores islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Religion, faith, morals, and family continue to play a central role in Nick’s life.

Once he finished his undergraduate degree, Nick went on to Law School at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. While in law school Nick obtained a certificate in Health Law, from the college’s center for Law, Science, and Innovation. Nick also was on the Law Journal for Social Justice where he participated as an associate editor for two years.

While in law school Nick also interned with both the Environmental Enforcement Section of the Attorney General’s Office, and with the City of Scottsdale Attorney’s Office. This July, Nick sat for and passed the Arizona Bar exam and was admitted to practice law in October.

Beatriz Galindo is the Senior Compliance Paralegal for Adtalem’s Integrity & Compliance (I&C) division, where she leads the design, implementation, and oversight of global compliance programs across key areas including ethics, international law, anti-bribery and corruption, privacy and information governance (with a focus on Artificial Intelligence), and marketing legal compliance. She supports the enterprise-wide Code of Conduct and manages Adtalem’s ethics reporting hotline, fostering a culture rooted in integrity and accountability.

With a strong emphasis on the role of compliance in organizational success, Beatriz collaborates across internal teams to align standards and deliver impactful training and communication initiatives. Her previous roles include Director of Compliance in the telemedicine, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as extensive experience in credentialing, training, litigation, and corporate governance.

Suzanne Masó is a highly accomplished legal operations and contract management professional with over 15 years of experience in commercial and government transactions.

Currently, Suzanne serves as the Director of Legal Operations at Adtalem Global Education, Inc., where she is responsible for developing and executing the legal department's mission and operations plan. Her role includes managing the legal operations team, overseeing the department budget, and coordinating with finance, HR, IT, and supply chain partners.

Prior to her current role, Suzanne held various positions at OneSpan Inc., Hill-Rom Holdings, Orbitz Worldwide and Jet Support Services. Her experience includes managing global teams, corporate governance, leading ESG programs, and implemented company-wide contract lifecycle management systems.

Suzanne holds a Master of Science in Law from Pritzker School of Law Northwestern University, a Master of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from DePaul University.

Are you tired of getting pushed around? Well, so was Lee Rudin. He was tired of being told what he could and could not do as a lawyer -- and as a business developer -- so he stopped working for other firms and started working for himself. In June 2023, Lee launched Rudin Law, a personal injury law firm based in New Orleans. His bold, aggressive - trademarked - GET RUDE (R) brand makes his position unmistakable: if you get hurt and are tired of getting pushed around by insurance companies, you've got to Stop Being Polite... and GET RUDE. Rudin Law has attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, New York, and New Jersey and handles cases with partners throughout the United States.

Donna Markus is the Chief Operating Officer at Kopka Law Group, an award-winning insurance defense law firm. She has served in this role since 2015, where she manages the daily business across nine professional offices in five states. In her role, she works closely with the managing partners, legal operations managers, and other department heads to support the growth and success of the firm.

She also develops and maintains relationships outside of the firm with nationally known clients ranging from insurance carriers, third-party administrators, retail and restaurant establishments, and corporations. During her time as COO, the firm’s growth has exceeded 10% each year and doubled revenue. Donna is very active with CLM where she is on a steering committee to improve the relationship between industry leaders and Insurance Defense Firms.

Donna has worked her way up since 2010, when she was hired as Kopka Law Group’s Legal Services Biller. From there, she was promoted to Billing Manager, to Assistant Controller, Controller, and now Chief Operating Officer. Throughout her career at Kopka Law Group, she has focused on efficiency and streamlining the administrative roles within the firm.

Outside of her day-to-day firm responsibilities, Donna works tirelessly to create an inclusive firm culture. She is often asked to speak about building a healthy office culture as well as remote working environments.

Donna obtained her M.B.A. in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and her B.A. in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin Stout. She also has a minor in Graphic Design. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband and her two daughters.

Jesse McGee is the Operations Manager at Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers in Denver, where she has led the firm’s Filevine build since its implementation in early 2018. She designed and continues to refine a system that supports a 30-person team, with a focus on creating a seamless experience for both clients and staff. She has played a key role in scaling the firm by building thoughtful, efficient systems grounded in strong data collection and reporting. Her work focuses on creating clear, actionable insights that help the team improve processes, measure performance, and maintain accountability. Known for asking the right questions and focusing on the bigger picture, her guiding principle is simple: systems should work harder than the people using them.

Dean Sapp is a security researcher, author, public speaker and expert witness with twenty-five years of experience building security programs. He has given dozens of presentations at the Utah State Bar, ABA, LegalSEC, ILTACon, Inns of Court, UAJ, Public Defenders, Legal retreats, Trial Lawyer events, Infragard, ISACA, UtahSec, SaintCon, and many other security and privacy conferences. Dean is a security nerd at heart, but in his spare time, he enjoys spending his time with his wife and six awesome kids, weight training, competing in Spartan races, and doing other ridiculously crazy and challenging things.

Laura Schultes is a personal injury attorney at RSH Legal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she has practiced for 13 years. Raised in rural north central Iowa as the daughter of a veterinarian and a nonprofit executive director, Laura developed a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. That commitment took her beyond Iowa's borders after law school, when she spent several years in South America doing human rights work, becoming fluent in Spanish and sharpening her ability to see legal issues within a broader human context. Returning to Iowa, Laura built a litigation practice focused on personal injury, including car accidents, medical malpractice, trucking, and workers compensation. She led RSH Legal's transition to Filevine in 2019 and has since become one of the firm's foremost technology advocates. With more than five years of platform experience, she has developed expertise in high-volume intake strategy through Lead Docket and is currently building out a data infrastructure using Domo and Periscope 2.0 to drive settlement analysis and predictive case insights. At LEX Summit 2026, Laura will share her approach to treating Filevine as a living system, one that grows, adapts, and compounds value over time as case data accumulates. Outside the office, Laura is an avid traveler, cyclist, hiker, and kayaker who still finds her way back to the rural Iowa countryside she grew up in.

Kent Rogers is the co-founder of AI for Attorneys, an initiative focused on helping law firms responsibly implement artificial intelligence and automation into their practices. Through it’s website (www.ai-for-attorneys.com) presentations, consulting, and educational content, he works with attorneys and law firms nationwide on practical AI adoption, workflow automation, legal ethics, and operational efficiency. Kent frequently speaks on the intersection of AI and the practice of law, with a focus on how emerging technology can help firms improve client service while maintaining professional responsibility standards.

Kent also founded, owns and manages Lodestar Law LLC, focusing on representing injured civilian contractors and employees in claims arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA). Over more than a decade handling DBA matters, Kent has represented clients in claims stemming from military and government contracting operations around the world, including cases involving injuries and exposures occurring on all seven continents. His practice is devoted primarily to claimant-side representation in complex DBA matters involving traumatic injuries, occupational disease claims, hearing loss, psychological injuries, and long-term disability disputes. Prior to founding Lodestar Law, Kent represented Fortune 500 companies in insurance defense for over 10 years in DBA litigation, giving him valuable insight into how carriers and employers evaluate and defend claims.