2011 – Fastcase

Tim Stanley

Tim Stanley is the computer programming part of legal technology’s most karma-endowed power couple (see also: Stacy Stern). Tim is the CEO of Justia, where he helps lawyers promote their practices and develop their careers online — with a very large side business as the largest publisher and innovator of free law on the Internet.…

Andrew McLaughlin

Andrew McLaughlin is the Executive Director of the Civic Commons, a non-profit initiative that helps governments build and use shared, open technologies to improve public services, transparency, citizen participation, and management effectiveness. In his previous position as Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the Obama administration, Andrew advised the President on Internet, technology, and innovation policies,…

Bill Neukom

Bill Neukom is the CEO and managing general partner of the San Francisco Giants — and he’s widely praised as the owner who helped the team achieve its only World Series championship since the franchise moved from New York to California in 1958. Neukom has found a way to succeed seemingly everywhere. He served as…

Beth Noveck

Beth Noveck served as the first Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama starting in 2009. During her tenure as Deputy CTO, Beth led the Open Government Initiative to increase transparency, accountability and participation in the United States government. She also spearheaded efforts within The White House and executive branch agencies to begin publishing streams…

Jean O’Grady

Jean O’Grady is leading the transformation of one of America’s largest law libraries. She’s the Director of Research Services and Libraries at DLA Piper and creator and source of the call-it-as-she-sees-it “Dewey B Strategic” blog covering the strategic importance of libraries and the legal profession. Since launching her blog in early 2011, Jean’s posts have…

Ted Olson

Ted Olson courageously follows his convictions and has been pleasing the courts and our nation’s presidents for a legal career that spans more than 45 years. He’s one of a small handful of attorney’s who have made more than 55 appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court, including notable instances where he crossed the ideological isle…

John Palfrey

John Palfrey has taken an unconventional path to leading one of America’s most influential law libraries. John is a law professor and current Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School, as well as the co-director of the Berkman center for Internet & Society — both dream jobs for law librarians or…

Nerino Petro

Attorney Nerino Petro is a vocal leader in the legal tech world. He writes and blogs about legal tech and practice management issues for large firms and the everyday solo practitioner. Nerino serves as the Practice Management Advisor for the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Practice411TM Law Office Management Assistance Program, which helps attorneys operate their…

Richard Posner

Judge Richard Posner is one of the most prolific and interesting writers of our day, from topics of legal jurisprudence to economics in a capitalist democracy. He’s one of the most-cited legal scholars of the 20th century and still writes his own legal opinions. Judge Posner is an intellectual that it’s tough to disagree with,…

Rob Richards

Rob Richards actively uses his Twitter voice to share the latest news with librarians and legal information gurus. He’s appreciated as a conduit for information and as a spreader of karma. Rob generously shines a spotlight on the good work of others and shares his praises in less than 140 characters.