Sam McAllister

Sam McAllister is working to find creative ways for litigation defense teams to communicate at Lightfoot, Franklin & White. The Alabama-based Director of Litigation Technology leads the firm in leveraging multimedia solutions to support Lightfoot lawyers in the courtroom. Around his firm, he’s the guy who can hear your communication problems and whip up a solution in-house by building proprietary software, custom platforms, and apps, which make the firm more efficient, cost-effective, and collaborative for clients. Sam’s aptitude for finding technology solutions extends beyond the courtroom. Rarely satisfied with off-the-shelf technology products, he has created several of his own proprietary tools that automate some of the most time-consuming and sensitive aspects of matters. Those include an app that aids in jury selection decisions, a workflow platform clients can access that provides a comprehensive case roadmap, and an interactive, continually-updated map showing Apex Doctrine precedent for federal and state courts across the country. The Fastcase 50 award celebrates makers, and Sam McAllister exemplifies the build-your-own spirit of the honor.