
Why We Started LegalEase
LegalEase was born out of frustration — and ambition.
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After years of litigating complex, high-profile cases and advising top firms on strategy and narrative, I saw a persistent gap: law firms, especially smaller ones, were expected to build like BigLaw… but without the infrastructure, systems, or support.
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In my first year of opening my firm, I was assisting on trials and building brands. Launching a firm while serving national bar initiatives. Navigating litigation and media firestorms.
And I kept asking — why isn’t there a one-stop, trusted, ethical partner for lawyers trying to do this well?
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So I built one. And I partnered with an incredible team to bring it to life.
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LegalEase is the solution I needed — and now it exists to power firms that lead with strategy, not just survival.
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— Kimberly Russell, Founder & CEO

