Ken Hardison

Ken Hardison is known as the “Millionaire Maker” for a reason. He’s helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income! He brings to law firm owners the insights, knowledge, and critical strategies of Legal Marketing and Management that can only be learned in the trenches of real law firm success.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Ken has personally grown and sold two 7-figure law firms and shares his real-life knowledge and experience with other attorneys, helping them experience exponential growth, increased profits, and ethical market preeminence.

Dan Bryson

Dan Bryson is a founding Partner of Milberg and is one of the nation’s most respected and experienced attorneys in the area of consumer class actions, mass torts, and commercial litigation. He also has significant experience working with attorneys, funders and other partners on international litigation projects in the Courts in Amsterdam, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal, among others.

For more than 34 years, Mr. Bryson has handled hundreds of insurance-related disputes, including first party bad faith insurance cases and business interruption cases. He has written and taught numerous continuing legal education courses on a variety of insurance related topics. Mr. Bryson and members of his firm are well equipped and dedicated to handling these cases on behalf of all entities who have had improperly denied claims.

Mr. Bryson has been named as a member of the Legal Elite and Super Lawyers in North Carolina on numerous occasions, most recently in 2024. He has been awarded the designation of one of the Top 25 lawyers in Raleigh by Charlotte Magazine for a number of years and was recently recognized by LawDragon as one of the 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2024.

Mr. Bryson has been a frequent speaker on a variety of CLE topics and has been quoted by numerous publications and media outlets over the years, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, Law360, and Lawyers Weekly. He has been an adjunct professor for many years at Campbell Law School in Raleigh, North Carolina where he teaches “Introduction to Class Actions and Multi-District Litigation.”

He currently serves on the Executive Board and is the Immediate Past President of the Public Justice Foundation Board, a nationwide public interest law firm that is supported by the plaintiffs’ bar. One of his proudest accomplishments as President of Public Justice was to strengthen its Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility committee and initiatives. Mr. Bryson also supports the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), lending his time and talent to the Education Committee, Legislative Committee, and Membership Committee.

Mr. Bryson is a strong supporter of the North Carolina Theatre. He enjoys running, playing the guitar, and golfing in his free time. In 2023, Mr. Bryson and his family members climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, successfully reaching the 19,341-foot Uhuru Peak summit.

Mr. Bryson and members of his firm frequently run marathons, including the St. George Marathon (Utah) and the New York City Marathon.

Ken Hardison

Ken Hardison is known as the “Millionaire Maker” for a reason. He’s helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income! He brings to law firm owners the insights, knowledge, and critical strategies of Legal Marketing and Management that can only be learned in the trenches of real law firm success.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Ken has personally grown and sold two 7-figure law firms and shares his real-life knowledge and experience with other attorneys, helping them experience exponential growth, increased profits, and ethical market preeminence.

Tanner Jones

Tanner Jones oversees all business development opportunities for Consultwebs. He has the privilege of speaking with virtually every law firm that contacts Consultwebs and working with them to determine how we may accomplish their digital marketing goals.

Tanner earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Management, from Berea College in 2008. His journey with Consultwebs began in 2009, and he now has over a decade of experience consulting with law firms on case-driving online marketing strategies.

Tanner is a native of Waynesville, North Carolina, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and son. Aside from spending time with his family, Tanner also enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, golfing, and playing “any other competitive sport available.” However, he admits that his goal for sports has gone from “win” to “don’t get injured.”

Cassidy Lewis

Cassidy Lewis joined the leadership team at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in 2017 as the Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining the firm, Cassidy received her business administration degree from Elizabeth City State University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in marketing and executive leadership. She has worked in every facet of marketing including campaign management, the non-profit sector, public relations, and digital advertising.

In addition to her eventful career, Cassidy is a passionate environmentalist and human rights activist involved in numerous organizations throughout the community, including the executive board of Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals. Cassidy says she enjoys working at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers because, “The same loving and family environment that we have with each other in the office gets extended to every client that we work with. That’s what makes us different.” Cassidy is married to her best friend and is mommy to the prettiest girl and cutest boy on earth.

Ben Leader

Ben Leader, a Rock Hill native and second-generation attorney, attended Northwestern High School and graduated from Clemson University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, and a Minor in Legal Studies.  In 2013, Ben received his Law Degree from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina.

During his time in law school, Ben worked for the Honorable Chief Judge John C. Martin of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and he also worked for a small plaintiff civil litigation firm.  Following law school, Ben served as Law Clerk to the late Honorable John C. Hayes III, of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina.  Ben describes his clerkship with Judge Hayes as one of the best years of his life, and he is forever grateful for the mentorship and guidance he received from Judge Hayes.

Ben’s father, Jack Leader, has been an attorney with Elrod Pope since 1989.  While Elrod Pope has always been a big part of Ben’s life, he made the decision to follow in his father’s footsteps and officially joined Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys as an Associate Attorney in 2014.  Ben was later named a Partner in 2019.  Ben has always viewed his dad as his biggest role model and closest friend, and being able to practice law along his dad’s side for more than a decade has been an incredibly rewarding experience that he will always cherish.

Ben now focuses his practice on all types of Personal Injury cases.  He has successfully resolved more than 750 injury claims and collected millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.  While Ben prides himself on providing high quality service and results to his clients, he is most proud of the strong relationships that he builds with each and every client that he represents.

Ben is now one of the firm’s Managing Partners, overseeing the Intake and Marketing Departments.  Ben’s strategic insight on managing and growing a law firm has resulted in him being invited to be a guest speaker at national legal conferences, and also on various legal podcasts.  When not working in or on the law firm, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their two sons.  He also enjoys traveling, playing golf, and avidly supporting his beloved Clemson Tigers.

Nick Mendez

Nick is a personal injury lawyer in Wilmington, NC. Nick believes in always keeping his clients one step ahead of the insurance company. Nick is passionate about representing the injured, and he prides himself on being a compassionate, responsive, and zealous advocate. In every personal injury case, Nick’s goal is maximizing his client’s recovery.

Nick used to work for a large multi-state law firm defending major insurance companies and large corporations in personal injury lawsuits. He knows how the system works. This insider knowledge helps him anticipate how the other side will approach a case, and effectively counsel his clients through complex and difficult situations.

During law school, Nick spent part of a summer working for the current Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. He’s seen the inner workings of the highest level of the NC courts. This perspective helps him see the big picture.

Nick and his wife Caroline reside in Wilmington, NC. Nick is an avid saltwater fisherman, a passion that led him to compete in fishing tournaments throughout the eastern seaboard. When he is not practicing law or fishing, Nick enjoys time spent with his two retrievers, Hudson and Finn, boating, cooking, and traveling with his wife.

Eric Sanchez

Eric Sanchez is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Eric developed strong leadership skills and a solid work ethic that has fueled his success in the years to come.

Eric founded Maestro Strategic Partners to get back to his “first love” of law firm operations and use data to improve law firms. He is available for a wide range of consulting services, ranging from nearly anything confronting the modern personal injury firm, from operations to marketing and technology.

“I love problems, and I love solving them.” — Eric Sanchez

For over two decades, he led one of the largest and most successful plaintiffs’ practices in the Southeast. He was the chief architect for many of the firm’s core systems. His greatest work was in “In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation,” Case No. 08-mc-0511 (PLF) (D.D.C.).

In addition to overseeing the firm’s client outreach, legislative, and administrative operations on this case, Eric served as class counsel’s point person for many issues including data analysis, technology, and client communication. His work was specifically cited in the Court’s opinion, which resulted in a settlement of $1.25 billion and a maximum fee award of nearly $100 million.

Eric’s unique approach to problem-solving, coupled with his passion for technology, led him to launch the legal technology company GrowPath. As a proven innovator, he holds over 25 U.S. patents.

Prior to his work in legal services and technology, Eric was a licensed pastor in a church in California’s Silicon Valley. During his five years of service, he worked with youth and adults and oversaw the church’s administrative affairs.

Ken Hardison

Ken Hardison is known as the “Millionaire Maker” for a reason. He’s helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income! He brings to law firm owners the insights, knowledge, and critical strategies of Legal Marketing and Management that can only be learned in the trenches of real law firm success.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Ken has personally grown and sold two 7-figure law firms and shares his real-life knowledge and experience with other attorneys, helping them experience exponential growth, increased profits, and ethical market preeminence.

Gracie Howes

Gracie Howes serves as the Marketing Manager at PILMMA, where she excels in leading the marketing team, devising and executing social media strategies, spearheading impactful marketing campaigns, and managing creative projects. In addition to these responsibilities, Gracie is a key representative of PILMMA at various legal conferences and plays a crucial role in educating members on effective marketing and management practices.

Before joining PILMMA, Gracie was an AP English teacher, where she honed her ability to break down complex concepts. She leverages this skill in the marketing realm, making intricate marketing and tech topics accessible and understandable to facilitate business growth and development.

Jason Melton

With over 20 years of experience working in law firms, Jason Melton co-founded Regents Remote Services in 2020. Built on his own success near shoring assistants for his law firm, Regents provides virtual employment solutions for American corporations by connecting them to college educated workers in Mexico. Melton is by training a trial lawyer and co-founder of the Florida law firm Whittel & Melton. For more information please visit www.RegentsRS.com.

Angela Doughty

Angela is a North Carolina State Bar Board Specialist in Trademark Law, a Certified Information Privacy Professional-United States (CIPP/US), and an AI Governance Professional who also serves as the firm’s Director of Legal Innovation.

She oversees several initiatives to optimize and increase the efficiency of the firm’s legal services. In addition to adopting and executing practices, such as Legal Lean Sigma, Angela is responsible for moving the firm through the implementation of process improvement, design methodologies, and innovative technology.

In her IP practice, Angela routinely counsels and assists clients with identifying, protecting, enforcing, and managing their U.S. and international IP rights; trademark and service mark selection, clearance, and registration; opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Internet and domain law issues; software development and licensing transactions; and negotiating the acquisition, licensing, and transfer of intellectual property rights. She has extensive experience with strategic planning and management of IP portfolios, including IP audits to assist clients with the identification of intellectual property assets and the related risks and opportunities.

In her Privacy and Data Security practice, Angela advises clients on all aspects of privacy and security regulations, including evaluating and implementing compliance programs, responding to data breaches and security incidents, drafting privacy notices and policies, and negotiating consumer and vendor contracts. Her practice encompasses counsel on a wide variety of state and federal regulations such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), CAN-SPAM, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other international data transfer mechanisms.

Angela serves on the executive board of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and on the North Carolina State Bar Board of Specialization Trademark Law Committee. She has White Belt and Yellow Belt certifications in Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management from the Legal Lean Sigma Institute. She earned her CIPP/US certification from the ANSI accredited International Association of Privacy Professionals and was an inaugural recipient of the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) certification from the same organization.

Ken Hardison

Ken Hardison is known as the “Millionaire Maker” for a reason. He’s helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income! He brings to law firm owners the insights, knowledge, and critical strategies of Legal Marketing and Management that can only be learned in the trenches of real law firm success.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Ken has personally grown and sold two 7-figure law firms and shares his real-life knowledge and experience with other attorneys, helping them experience exponential growth, increased profits, and ethical market preeminence.