Law practice management company LEAP Legal Software has named Misti Holmes as its new Chief Operating Officer for the United States. Holmes, a recognized authority within the legal technology sector with a notable career spanning two decades, joins LEAP from PC Law | Time Matters, where she served as general manager for Canada.
Holmes will leverage her substantial experience in legal tech to stimulate company growth, aiding new LEAP clients in their transition from legacy software to LEAP’s cloud-based platform. PC Law | Time Matters has been operating as a joint venture between LEAP and LexisNexis since 2019, offering invaluable experience for Holmes’ transition into her new role.
Holmes had an enduring tenure at Thomson Reuters from 2004 to 2019, where she served most recently as sales manager for its SMB Segment, and priorly as national sales manager for FindLaw Canada. Speaking on Holmes’ appointment, Poppy Bale Dyer, CEO of LEAP in the U.S., expressed confidence that Holmes’ extensive industry experience and deep understanding of the legal sector will enable her to make notable contributions to the company’s ongoing innovation and expansion efforts.
In her previous role at PCLaw | Time Matters, Holmes worked across functional teams supporting the joint venture with LEAP, which saw many former PCLaw | Time Matters customers transition to the LEAP platform. This experience is projected to benefit new LEAP customers in optimizing their adoption and use of LEAP and its cloud-based software.
Reflecting on her appointment, Holmes cited her enthusiasm in joining a company boasting a demonstrated record of accomplishment in both excellence and innovation. LEAP, which was first established in 1992 in Australia, is today the country’s largest practice management company, boasting a user base exceeding 60,000 worldwide. The company has been progressively growing its U.S. customer base for numerous years.
In recent developments, LEAP acquired WealthCounsel, a well-regarded provider of software, training, and support for estate planning lawyers, and its affiliated company ElderCounsel. In October, they also rolled out an integration with WealthCounsel, allowing users to directly access WealthCounsel’s drafting solution within the LEAP platform.
This appointment is further wink of confidence in LEAP’s commitment to improving its offerings and expanding its influence within the United States.
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