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Leadership Through Legacy Carl is the founder and CEO of Raising Founders, a youth entrepreneurship academy often called the "AAU of Entrepreneurship" for young Black teens in the DMV, and Launch with Carl, a business development platform for entrepreneurs at every stage. He's a serial entrepreneur, published author, and one of the first Black ethical hackers in the country.

Leadership Beyond the Billable Hour Matthew is a partner at Fisher Phillips and the founder of Dad, Esq., a community built specifically for lawyer dads navigating the intersection of high-stakes careers and hands-on fatherhood. His story is one of honest reflection and a conviction that the legal profession is long overdue for a different kind of leadership conversation.

Pivot Without Permission Jessica is a lawyer turned digital marketer. She's the founder of By Aries, a digital marketing agency, and Legal Marketing Association International Board Member. She's one of the most recognizable voices in the industry.

Alignment Over Ambition Laura has built her career at the intersection of marketing and technology. She is the kind of professional who does not just adopt new tools. She learns them thoroughly, applies them strategically, and raises the bar for everyone she works with. She's also a breast cancer survivor, single mom, and queer Latina who chose her own path.

Leading by Design Sofia is an experienced leader, coach, healthcare advocate, and entrepreneur. She's the Executive Director of the Black Maternal Health Collective, a human performance coach, and nonprofit leader who strives for operational excellence. Sofia turned her lived experience into a masterful, impactful career.

Trailblazer, Role Model & Litigator Aneka is a seasoned litigator who broke the mold as a "racialized lawyer,” starting her own successful, women-led law firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. She represents companies, funders, directors, and investors in commercial and securities disputes, regulatory matters, complex insurance defense and coverage, intellectual property enforcement, and tax-related litigation.

Seasoned Professional & Passionate Advocate Lindsay has over two decades of experience in marketing and executive roles across various industries, she brings a wealth of insights and practical wisdom to leadership development. As a dedicated mentor and educator, Lindsay is committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and cultivate success in their personal and professional lives.

Performer, Advocate & Champion With a passion for solving problems, improving culture, facilitating business growth, and collaborating on long-term strategy, Roy has been a marketing, communications, strategic planning professional for over 25 years in consulting, healthcare, legal, and college advancement. He's also an actor, book author, emcee, and all-around joyful human being.

Educator, Strategist & Advocate

Tahisha Fugate, MBA, is a connector, coach, and strategy-minded leader who’s spent 20+ years helping professionals and organizations grow. She's motivated by a strong imperative to help people thrive. Leading cross-functional projects that move the needle. Creating systems that scale. Building strategic partnerships. And being the calm in the chaos when big goals are on the line.

Founder, Survivor & Storyteller