Bio
π ββοΈ If you are tired of hearing "This is the way this has always been done," so am I! π΄ π― I am here to be your guide to the legal tech world whether it be finding a job, finding the right tech, or just learning about what legal tech is. π As someone who is passionate about adaptation, innovation, and technology, I believe that the legal industry should be constantly evolving to keep up with the fast-paced world we live in. π‘ πΌ My legal career focuses on the intersection of business, technology, and law, and I am a strong advocate for legal technology. I am on a mission to educate and inspire others about the endless possibilities that legal tech has to offer. π€ __________________ π¨βπΌ As the Director of Legal and Evangelist for Malbek, a leading Contract Lifecycle Management company, and an Advisor for Proxy, a leading legal workflow management platform, I have my finger on the pulse of the latest legal tech innovations. π» ποΈ I am frequently asked to be a guest on legal tech podcasts, contribute to articles, blog posts, and other types of content published on various law outlets, and love to interview leaders in the legal and legal tech spaces. π£οΈ __________________ Check out some samples of my accomplishments: π Contributed to developing the legal industryβs first comprehensive guide to best practices for creating effective legal documents in Microsoft Word: https://ltc4.org/effectiveness-project/. π₯ Co-led a group spearheading the initial beta testing, implementation, and development of a proprietary online contract analysis and review platform. π» Co-led initial product development and testing of a proprietary contract management system. πΌ Managed, negotiated, and closed countless complex transactions ranging in type from SaaS to IP licensing to global partnerships ranging in value from thousands to millions of dollars. __________________ I have a certificate in Legal Innovation and Technology thanks to Suffolk University Law School. I also have a J.D. from Boston College Law School and a B.A. in Public Policy and Law with Honors from Trinity College, Hartford, CT. π When I"m not doing my best to thrive and help others thrive in the legal world, you can find me out exploring nature on a hike π², cruising on my bike π΄ββοΈ, navigating the slopes on my skis πΏ, or jetting off to new destinations βοΈ. And if that"s not enough, I love to curl up with a good book π or put pen to paper and write βοΈ.