Learn from industry leaders

Each year, the best and brightest in legal (and beyond) take the Clio Cloud Conference stage, bringing their unique perspectives, and latest insights to propel the legal industry forward.

Meet the experts that will give you the insights and practical skills to amplify your impact.

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Keynote Speakers

Esther Perel

Esther Perel is a world-renowned podcaster, New York Times bestselling author, and expert on modern relationships and workplace dynamics.

Keynote speaker

Building Bridges, Winning Cases: Mastering Relational Intelligence in Legal Practice

Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, is recognized as one of the most insightful and provocative voices on personal and professional relationships and the complex science behind human interaction. Fluent in nine languages, Esther is a practicing psychotherapist, celebrated speaker and organization consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Her critically acclaimed viral TED Talks have collectively reached over 14 million viewers.

This keynote is your chance to learn from one of the most influential thinkers on building meaningful connections. Esther Perel will show you how mastering relational intelligence is the key to more than just winning cases—it’s about winning trust, collaboration, and loyalty from everyone you work with. Whether you’re facing a tough negotiation, managing complex cases, or simply trying to stand out in a competitive market, she will give you the tools to excel. If you want to walk away with practical, transformative skills to elevate your legal practice, this is the keynote to attend.

We’re excited to welcome Esther to the ClioCon stage!

Jack Newton

CEO and Founder of Clio

Keynote speaker

Opening and Closing keynote

Jack Newton is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Clio, a company revolutionizing the legal experience through cloud-based and client-centered legal technology. With foundations in AI and machine learning research, Jack Newton has been at the forefront of leveraging advanced technologies to transform the legal industry—from cloud computing to AI.

Widely recognized as a pioneer in the legaltech industry, Jack Newton has led the charge in educating the legal community about the security, ethics, privacy considerations, and advantages of operating a law firm in the cloud. Through his visionary leadership, Clio has significantly improved the lives and businesses of lawyers, while simultaneously increasing accessibility and equity in legal services through innovative and technology solutions.

Jack is also an accomplished author. His bestselling book, The Client-Centered Law Firm, guides law firms to thrive in today’s experience-driven era. His insights and thought leadership have been instrumental in shaping the future of the legal profession.

Follow Jack Newton for his timely commentary on technology, the legal industry, and the future of the profession.

Session Speakers

William Haddad

Vice President of Product and Strategy, Scorpion

Speaker

Innovative Marketing Strategies for Modern Law Firms

William Haddad is Vice President of Product & Strategy at Scorpion, where he leads the development of integrated marketing technology and automation tools designed to help law firms grow. With more than ten years of experience in digital marketing, he’s worked with hundreds of small businesses on everything from paid search and SEO to branding, web design, and campaign strategy. William approaches marketing through the lens of product—building systems that connect data, platforms, and outcomes in ways that actually make sense for business owners. He’s passionate about helping firms simplify their marketing, understand what’s working, and get better results without wasting time or money.

Amelie Vavrovsky

Founder and CEO, Formally

Speaker

Leveraging AI & Automation Tools for Law Firm Support Staff

Amélie Vavrovsky leads Formally, an AI-powered legal platform streamlining workflows for law firms. A Stanford AI & digital rights expert, she’s been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and the ABA for her work in legal tech.

Justie Nichol

CEO and Visionary, COLawTeam

Speaker

Time Out: The Science and Strategy of Time Management

Justie Nicol is the CEO and Visionary for COLawTeam and is well known for legal tech innovation and systems design. Justie is passionate about team wellness, and will often conduct meetings from horseback while getting necessary vitamin D.

Burton Kelso

Owner and Chief Technology Expert

Speaker

The AI-Enabled Law Firm: How to Level Up the Use of AI in Your Practice

Burton Kelso is the Owner and Chief Tech Expert at Integral, a computer repair, IT support, and managed services company. He is a two-time TEDx Keynote Speaker and an Expert on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Social Media Marketing. He is also an on-air guest TV tech expert and consumer products expert on TV and radio stations across the globe.

Shari Borek

President, Borek Consulting Group

Speaker

Advanced Clio Customer Roundtable

Shari Borek, President of Borek Consulting Group has been in the legal technology industry for almost 30 years. As a Clio Gold Certified Consultant, she works to help implement Clio in law firms as well as helping existing firms make the most out of their investment.

Peggy Gruenke

Co-Founder, CPN Legal

Speaker

The KPI Playbook: Turning Insights into Action

Peggy Gruenke is the Founder of CPN Legal and currently works in sales. Peggy’s favorite part of her work is helping lawyers succeed and fostering the Clio partnership. Her experience at

the Cincinnati Bar Association led her to start CPN Legal.

Kimberly Bennett

Co-Founder, Fidu

Speaker

Legal Design Thinking: Reimagining Client-Centered Legal Services

Kim is the Co-Founder of Fidu, the complete client experience platform empowering legal teams to sell, deliver, and scale subscription and flat fee legal services.

In addition to co-founding Fidu, Kim is a leading legal industry disruptor, a subscription design strategist, speaker, and tech enthusiast. For nearly 15 years, she ran K Bennett Law LLC — one of the first virtual brand strategy law firms delivering subscription and flat fee legal services to CEOs and executive teams.

Beyond Fidu and her law practice, Kim is the founder of Designing the New Legal, serves on the Governing Council for the ABA Center for Innovation, and is a former planning board member of the ABA TECHSHOW. She has been an advisor to companies like Casetext and has been recognized as a Women of Legal Tech and Fastcase 50 honoree.

Chinwe Ohanele

Founder, Ohanele Law Firm

Speaker

Keep It Moving: How To Build A Culture Of Growth at Your Firm

Chinwe Ohanele is a dynamic attorney and strategist who empowers creators and entrepreneurs through expert legal guidance. From IP protection to business strategy, she helps clients thrive. A global speaker, she’s passionate about leadership, creativity, and driving bold ideas forward.

Terry DeMeo

Martha Beck Certified Coach, former trial lawyer and law professor

Speaker

Leadership for Legal Support Staff: Stepping Up and Adding Value

Terry DeMeo

Terry is a Master Certified Coach and ICF-Professional Certified Coach who has worked with lawyers, law firms, medical practices, and non-profit and for-profit organizations for the last 18 years. Prior to that, she was a practicing attorney for over 20 years, in both large and small law firms and as a solo practitioner. She has specialized training in systemic approaches to problem solving.

More keynote and session speakers to be announced

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