Roger E. Barton is the Managing Partner of Barton LLP, where he applies over 30 years of experience to lead a firm that provides quality and results through a practical and business-minded approach. In addition to managing the firm, he represents clients in the capital markets and financial services industries regarding securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, common-law fraud, 10b-5 class actions, and breach of representations and warranties.

Roger has been rated by The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine and The National Law Journal as one of the Top Commercial Litigators in the United States and is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America- a trial lawyer honorary society limited to less than .05% of lawyers in America. He is also Designated Author & Analytical Columnist for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today in the areas of Securities Litigation & Regulation and the Business of Law.

Lee Burgess is a co-founder of the Law School Toolbox and the Bar Exam Toolbox, resources that demystify legal education and help aspiring lawyers thrive. Her mission is to revolutionize legal education and professional development. Lee’s advice has been featured in a variety of publications, including LexisNexis, Business Insider, ABA Student Lawyer, Ms. JD, Greenhorn Legal, Happy Go Legal, and others.

Lee worked in a large law firm before becoming a private California bar exam tutor and law school tutor. She also served as an adjunct faculty at Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law, where she earned her JD cum laude.

Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the BE THAT LAWYER Podcast, and business development coach for attorneys with more than 20 years of experience. He’s authored five books on legal marketing and business development, including The Attorney’s Networking Handbook and BE THAT LAWYER: 101 Top Rainmakers’ Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice.

Steve has been featured on NBC News, WGN Radio and written articles for Attorney at Law Magazine, the National Law Review, the American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He also writes a monthly column for Above the Law.

Don D. Ford III is the managing partner of Ford + Bergner LLP and is board-certified in estate planning and probate. With nearly 30 years of experience, Don specializes in tax and estate planning, probate, guardianships, and mediation.

Don serves as a commissioner on the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and previously served as Vice-Chair of the Texas Guardianship Certification Board and Chair of the Rules Committee. His leadership extends to the editorial board of the Houston Lawyer Magazine and the Board of Trustees for the Houston Lawyer Referral Service. Don graduated from Baylor University with degrees in Accounting and Law, followed by extensive post-graduate coursework in taxation.

Yuliya LaRoe is the founder and CEO of LeadWise Group, an award-winning law firm consulting and coaching company. For nearly 15 years, she has coached and trained over 5,000 lawyers at AmLaw 100 and 200 firms nationwide.

Prior to founding LeadWise, Yuliya practiced law at an AmLaw 100 firm for nearly a decade. She holds a J.D. from USC School of Law, an MBA from Boston University, and is a Professional Certified Coach credentialed by the International Coaching Federation.

Yuliya’s expertise has been featured by the ABA, NALP, PDC, ALM, Law Practice Today, and Attorney at Work.

Mike Lubofsky is a licensed psychotherapist, attorney, and serves as a Mental Health Hearing Officer for the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. In 2025, he founded Attorney Therapists as a preeminent online resource for attorneys seeking mental health assistance.

Mike specializes in working with highly intellectual and analytical clients—particularly attorneys—through individual therapy and group programs, including an attorney-focused Emotional Intelligence and Regulation Group.

Before earning his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Wright Institute, he obtained a JD at Boston University and worked at a large law firm in multiple roles. Mike has been featured in The National Law Journal and San Diego Lawyer Magazine on issues related to attorney mental health.

Joel Oster is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster, and stand-up comic. In private practice, he specializes in constitutional law, appellate advocacy, and attorney ethics. Joel regularly litigates First Amendment issues and has been lead counsel on two cases tried before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Joel has presented at various bench and bar conferences and co-hosts the podcast DeBriefing the Law with Chris Marohn, covering current legal news and true crimes. He earned his JD from the University of Kansas School of Law and is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and numerous federal courts.