Melanie Leonard is an attorney, an entrepreneur, and one of the leading authorities on the use of legal practice management software. She graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2002 and began practicing at mid-sized firms. Disillusioned by their inefficiencies, Melanie left to start her own firm in 2006. And, over the next 12 years, she built a thriving real estate law practice. An early adopter of Clio, Melanie became one of the first Clio Certified Consultants. She developed a passion for helping other firms achieve amazing results with their own use of practice management software. In 2018, Melanie sold her law practice to pursue her passion full time and streamlined.legal was born. In just two years, streamlined.legal has become one of the most sought-after consulting firms in the legal tech industry, having received Clio’s Partner Led Excellence Award in 2019 and 2020. Melanie lives in the Chicagoland area, but stays true to her roots as a native Texan. When not streamlining law firms, Melanie enjoys playing with her two adorable kids and riding her beloved Peloton.

Marathon crusher, IRONMAN Finisher, Cupcake Demolisher. Corine is a lover of Clio, fanatic of systems (ask her about the laundry system), and efficiency beast. With hefty experience in customer service and a handful of years (7+) in the legal industry, Corine flexes her skill set supporting firms that want to commit to building sanity. She can often be heard saying “what is the HIGHEST and BEST USE of YOUR time?” as she demonstrates opportunities for increased efficiency. Corine wants you to STOP trying to figure out your law firm SITUATION and START building a SYSTEM that team members can support.

Marisa never met a process that she couldn’t improve upon.  Whether it’s Intake, Billing, Calendar, or anything in between, Marisa can make quick work of a complicated procedure and document it in a way that makes it repeatable for your entire team. Before joining streamlined.legal, Marisa ran a successful solo law practice for over ten years, specializing in business and construction law. A life-long Florida native, in her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, boating, diving, and hiking with her husband, son, and their two rescue dogs.

Once a practicing attorney in various areas including personal injury, family law, probate and estate planning, Krystel found her calling in legal technology while working as a legal developer for Thomson-Reuters. Krystel specializes in custom field creation, client data organization, and legal document automation. When she isn’t maximizing Clio’s tools to improve law practice efficiency, Krystel spends chaotic moments debating with her litigation attorney spouse and corralling their three precocious young children.

Bringing her experience managing a not-for-profit law firm to streamlined.legal, Kate understands that a great client experience begins with strong policies and procedures. While she was once reliant on the old industry standard: paper file, paper to do list, and paper appointment book, she now helps clients realize their paperless, automated, and optimized futures. She starts at “square one,” working with you and your team to identify and solidify the plan to implement your Firm’s Big Picture. As an Atlantan and foodie, Kate loves exploring the city for the best eats. When she’s not talking about food, she is listening to podcasts, watching Outlander, or working on a new sewing project.

Maggy is every client’s main point of contact at streamlined.legal. She is a reliable and resourceful team player, that will not take rest until she finds or obtains what she seeks. She describes herself as an honest, punctual, quick learner and adaptable woman. If you are in need of help, she is always willing to go the extra mile. Maggy spends her free time reading and watching anything that has to do with comedy or romance.

Mery is committed to keeping everyone’s life at work streamlined. She’s a multitask expert who likes busy days and is always willing to help others in any way she can to maintain their peace of mind. She likes to define herself as a determined, confident, and well-organized worker and an eager learner. Mery can speak 4 languages, is an adventure lover, and spends most of her free time reading, doing crossword puzzles, or watching action movies/series.