Firms that want to run at their best use Needles. Our advanced case management solutions combine decades of legal expertise with powerful, intuitive software designed to help firms of all sizes resolve cases more efficiently and profitably than ever before.
In 2017, Needles was acquired by Assembly Legal, along with Trialworks, another long standing leader in the case management industry. The combination of Needles and Trialworks under a common roof has allowed Assembly Legal to build a world-class team while focusing significant resources on technology innovation for our customers. Because of our foundational strength, decades of experience, and ability to shape the industry’s future, Assembly Legal proudly stands apart from all other case management companies.
As incoming CEO of Assembly Legal, Daniel brings over 25 years of experience successfully leading Fortune 500 companies and technology and SaaS businesses. He most recently led a global UCaaS and Cloud Services business, after CEO positions at two leading b2b SaaS enterprises. Daniel demonstrates a proven track record of building deep customer relationships and driving organizational growth.
Don has over 25 years of experience leading Finance teams at companies ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. A balanced leader, Don is focused on implementing financial processes and systems to support business growth and decision-making. Don takes pride in getting the job done with honesty and integrity. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and is a Canadian CPA.
As CRO of Assembly Legal, David brings over 12 years of experience leading operations and strategy in the technology space. Focused on driving continuous business improvements, David draws from his diverse experiences including being the first employee of a successful technology start-up, advising numerous Fortune 500 technology companies as a strategy consultant, and serving as an executive at multiple SaaS companies. David is also a patent holder and always looking to take on a new challenge.
As CMO, Doug brings 25 years of experience providing global iconic brands and Fortune 500 corporations with valuable strategic insights regarding brand positioning, product marketing, commercial models, eCommerce, marketplace intelligence, customer acquisition, loyalty engagement, SaaS applications, and enhancing transaction velocity.
A passionate technology leader, Jim has spent 25 years in software development, focusing on SaaS for the past eight years. Jim believes in meeting the ever-changing needs and modern demands of our customers by focusing on optimization of design and development processes for innovation. Holding an MBA from Southern Methodist University along with multiple technical certifications, Jim offers his expertise as a business leader on best practices for software modernization.
As a CPO, Rick is responsible for the company’s product strategy, roadmap, and release. He is driving the product strategy using best practices and metrics derived from the discipline of systems, cloud, and product engineering while staying focused on delivering end-to-end cloud services that optimize the business experience (BX) of its customers.
As CXO, Tony’s diverse experience in cloud software allows him to fully appreciate and understand the critical business needs of our customers. His focus is relentless: improve the customer experience and earn customer loyalty by driving value from our products and services. As a leader, Tony is passionate about building and enabling teams with the skills, best practices, tools, and confidence necessary to help customer success and employee satisfaction.
Giorgio has over 10 years of experience in corporate development and strategy, identifying and rolling out strategic initiatives that help companies accelerate business growth. His track record for success is grounded in his curiosity and passion for growth and learning. Giorgio earned a B.A. in Economics and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and has experience in global investment banking and M&A.
As the Vice President of Human Resources, Alli brings almost 20 years of experience specializing in high-growth start-ups and turnarounds in the SaaS space. She partners with business leaders to support the execution of strategic resource initiatives and high-priority goals. This takes a commitment to creating a culture that will attract and retain top talent, develop employees, and create scalable internal HR processes that can keep up with the organization’s growth.
As Vice President of Product Marketing, Justin brings entrepreneurial acumen combined with a technical background. He is a dynamic digital commerce professional with a track record of successfully generating business opportunities through product and market development, positioning, messaging, and differentiation. Justin is a results-oriented leader with proven experience in both start-up and established companies.
As the Vice President of Product Management, McKay brings over 20 years of experience in medium and large-scale organizations. His primary focus is on product vision and execution while delivering best-in-class software solutions across multiple verticals. McKay is passionate about innovation and operational excellence by providing simplified solutions to complex problems that scale.
As Sales Director, John brings 25+ years as a successful leader in direct sales, sales management, and business development with Oracle and Oracle partner reseller networks. John has experience selling to both small and large commercial companies, state & local, and the federal government. John’s early years were technical, where he focused on infrastructure and operations.
Chuck is no stranger to leading best-in-class customer support teams, with his nearly 25 years of customer support, training, and operational experience—including eight years focused on SaaS and software. As a Six Sigma Black Belt, Chuck excels at making continuous process improvements to remove obstacles for customers. Data-driven, Chuck has refined our Customer Satisfaction Rating System to leverage key metrics to improve the customer experience.
Kate has been a marketing leader for over a decade, helping software companies create meaningful connections with customers and realize significant growth. Kate has previously led demand generation and sales development for a variety of other enterprise software and services companies, helping manage large-scale, on-premise to SaaS transitions. Overseeing all marketing initiatives at Assembly Legal, Kate enjoys immersing herself in marketing analytics, figuring out which levers to pull next.
Patrice is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of law firm experience, including 10 years in law firm management. Twenty years of software support experience give Patrice a deep understanding of customer needs. Driven by the desire to help others succeed, Patrice leads with a customer-first mentality, helping customers reach successful outcomes and high satisfaction rates with our products.
After growing up at the company, Bryan ran Needles for 9 years, culminating in the successful merger with Trialworks and the formation of Assembly Legal. Today, Bryan leads our customer education program. He enjoys utilizing new technology to constantly adapt, improving lives both professionally and personally. Bryan is creative at heart, a self-proclaimed nerd, and an all-around interesting guy (with a Private Pilot license to prove it).
