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I work with small to mid-size law firms (1-50 attorneys) on legal operations, business infrastructure, workflow design, technology implementation, and AI strategy. I have built a proprietary diagnostic that audits a firm across People, Process, and Technology/Data, scores where you are today, and maps a prioritized path forward. 15+ years in the legal industry spanning paralegal work, business development, legal technology, and legal operations across personal injury, insurance defense, family law, estate planning, and litigation. I have held every role inside a law firm except attorney. That means I understand the business side of running a firm, not just the legal side. I am the founder of Gaia Allies, a consultancy built for law firms navigating growth, operational transformation, and AI adoption. I hold a paralegal certificate, am pursuing a graduate degree at Harvard, and am a member of Harvard Innovation Labs, Women Defining AI, and the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). What I help firms with: 🔹Building the operational infrastructure that lets a firm scale without adding headcount 🔹Designing business development and client intake systems that convert and retain 🔹Optimizing workflows across the full case lifecycle from first call through resolution 🔹Auditing and improving how firms use their existing technology stack 🔹Creating SOPs, process documentation, and quality control systems 🔹Training attorneys and support staff on tools they are paying for but underutilizing 🔹Evaluating and implementing new technology including AI tools where they make sense 🔹Serving as a fractional COO or Chief AI Officer for firms that need ongoing leadership ✳️New to Upwork. Not New to the Work While I am new to Upwork, I bring a long track record of success and multiple legal-industry recommendations from attorneys, general counsel, and firm leaders who can speak to my work. My résumé and references are available upon request. Looking forward, Amy

Are you missing out on potential revenue and growth because you're stuck in the weeds working IN your business instead of ON your business? Do you often feel like you're never going to get to Inbox Zero? As the visionary of your business, you need to be focused on your big hairy audacious goals (BHAGs), not wasting your time trying to make sense of your books, chasing down invoices, reconciling bank statements, or wrestling with spreadsheets, documents, and filing systems that never seem to stay organized. That stuff is beneath your pay grade, so to speak. That's where I come in: I can handle the day-to-day grind stuff that eats into the time you could be spending with your customers or being creative. As a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, that includes bookkeeping and financial organization — keeping your accounts clean, your expenses categorized, and getting your records ready when you need them — as well as the administrative tasks that slow you down. I pride myself on my ability to discover new methods of efficiency and to streamline processes, and I can do the same for you and your business. I want to help you reach your potential - whether you're looking for someone to do it for you, or someone to teach you how to do it better for yourself - I can do that! I've worked in many, many different types of offices over the years, and I've developed a reputation for exceeding expectations. I'm looking forward to doing the same for you.

✨Writer. Editor. Storyteller. Passionate about worlds built with magic, heart, & a touch of darkness.✨ Hi! I’m Hollie—a writer and editor with a passion for ghostwriting, fiction, and academic writing. I specialize in crafting and refining stories that are steeped in magic, mystery, melancholy, or passion and romance. Whether it’s shaping a novel behind the scenes or helping someone polish an academic essay, I bring care, curiosity, and creativity to every project. I’m currently working toward my BA in Creative Writing with a minor in Professional Writing at the University of Louisiana. My dream is to work in publishing as a professional editor—and to become a published novelist myself. I’ve previously interned remotely with Waldorf Publishing, and I’ve done freelance work in story development, copy editing, proofreading, and resume assistance. While I’m still building my portfolio, I approach each opportunity with genuine enthusiasm and a deep love for language and storytelling. Writing is deeply personal, and I always treat it with the care and attention it deserves. Thanks so much for stopping by—I’d love to help bring your words to life.