legal Tech Decoded

Meet the minds shaping the future of legal technology. Delivering solutions that redefine efficiency in legal technology.

Chelsey Lambert

Founder & Author, Legal Tech Decoded

Chelsey Lambert is a legal technology strategist, consultant, and thought leader dedicated to helping law firms navigate the complexities of legal tech. As the Founder and Author of Legal Tech Decoded, she brings nearly 20 years of experience across law firm operations, practice management, payments, and legal technology. Chelsey has served as VP of Partnerships at Smokeball, Practice Management Advisor for the Chicago Bar Association, and Co-Founder of Legal Tech Media Group, dedicating her career to educating attorneys on the tools and innovations shaping modern law practices.

Through Legal Tech Decoded, Chelsey delivers unfiltered insights, product reviews, and expert analysis on emerging legal technology solutions. She regularly tests new technology, interviews industry leaders, and breaks down tech trends to empower law firms to make informed technology decisions

Beyond her legal tech expertise, Chelsey enjoys hot yoga, boating, and cars, and often attends legal tech conferences accompanied by her Mini Goldendoodle, Aeros, the Chief Happiness Pawficer at Legal Tech Decoded. Chelsey’s energy, breadth of experience, and clear focus on practical solutions make her a trusted resource in the legal technology community.

Laura Kennedy

Co-CEO & Author, Legal Tech Decoded

Laura Kennedy is a legal technology consultant, strategist, and educator celebrated for her creativity, technical expertise, and leadership within the industry. With over 25 years of experience, she is the co-founder of Circle Management Group, previously founded McCord Consulting, and is recognized for advancing technology adoption and operational efficiency in law firms and professional organizations, while also serving as a frequent advisor, board member, and sought-after speaker for legal, government, insurance, and other professional entities nationwide.

Renowned for her ability to analyze, develop, and implement complex workflows, Laura bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical execution a skill enhanced by her master’s in Computer Education, which empowers her to communicate sophisticated systems with clarity, making complex technology accessible, ensuring strong adoption and organizational growth.

When she’s not empowering clients or speaking on legal technology, Laura keeps things playful with her love of pickleball—a pastime that brings her the same energy she’s known for professionally—and she is also GIA certified, adding a unique and unexpected layer to her multifaceted career.

Aeros Lambert

Chief Happiness Pawficer (CHP), Legal Tech Decoded

Aeros Lambert is the mini-goldendoodle morale booster at Legal Tech style="text-align: justify;" Decoded, ensuring that every workday includes tail wags and an abundance of joy. He takes his role as Chief Happiness Pawficer very seriously—whether it’s keeping spirits high during late-night content sprints or demanding mandatory fetch breaks to boost productivity.

A well-traveled pup, Aeros is a frequent flyer and seasoned road trip style="text-align: justify;" navigator, always ready for the next adventure. When he’s not sniffing out the latest legal tech trends, you can find him enjoying sunshine filled walks in Florida, curating his ever-growing collection of beloved Lamby plush toys, or chasing mini tennis balls with Olympic-level enthusiasm.

His expertise includes:

  • ✓ Zoom call guest appearances

  • ✓ Providing emotional support during tight deadlines

  • ✓ Sniffing out only the best legal tech products

While his contributions to legal technology may be limited, his impact on team morale is paws-itively unmatched.

Elvis Kennedy

Chief Barketing Officer (CBO), Legal tech Decoded

Elvis Kennedy is the Cavalier-Bichon mix proudly serving as Chief Barketing Officer at Legal Tech Decoded, where he guarantees that every workday comes with tail wags, playful energy, and a healthy dose of charm. Elvis embraces his barketing responsibilities— lightening tense meetings with his signature “woo-woo” announcements and reminding everyone that a well-timed belly rub is a true productivity hack.

A natural at networking, Elvis is a frequent traveler and expert schmoozer, always ready for new sights, car rides, and spontaneous adventures. When he’s not overseeing the latest team brainstorm, you’ll find him leading high-speed chases after bouncing tennis balls.

He brings the following core competencies:

  • ✓ Unforgettable cameos during marketing video calls

  • ✓ Raising team spirits when campaign deadlines loom

  • ✓ Sniffing out only the most creative lounge spots

While Elvis may not draft newsletters or analyze metrics, his infectious joy and enthusiasm make him the heart of Barketing, ensuring Legal Tech Decoded always puts its best paw forward.