The people who started Prevail, and the team who's building it

Also serving as our Lawyer in Residence, Jason is a former career litigator at a national law firm who contributes to issues of service design, workflow optimization, and user experience from a practitioner's perspective. In addition to his years of practice, Jason regularly advised, consulted, and spoke on legal innovation and litigation-related technology. He is a two-time recipient of the John Edward Smith Child Advocacy Award from Lawyers for Children America and has served in prominent bar positions, including co-chair of the American Bar Association's Appellate Practice Committee, chair of the Florida Bar Federal Court Practice Committee, and president of the University of Miami Law Alumni Association.

Ivey is a seasoned product leader specializing in Generative AI, with over 15 years of experience creating AI-driven solutions used within heavily regulated industries. She brings a practical, visionary approach to leadership and a deep expertise in ML and NLP. She began her career as a product marketing strategist, working with companies like Apple, HP, Twitter, and various startups. She later transitioned to leading strategic partnerships at Lonely Planet before joining Microsoft, where she specialized in omnichannel contact center AI solutions. She excels at building responsible AI and exceptional teams that drive growth and meaningful change.

A dedicated liaison between customers and engineers, Joel believes software should empower people. His 20+ years of experience spans many sectors, from startups to the US government and the Wikimedia Foundation. His team-building expertise and success in multiple roles abbreviating to PM¹ is underpinned by his commitment to communication, trust, and sustainability. He advocates for prioritizing people over process, while recognizing the indispensable value of structured methodologies.

As senior manager of the transcription team, Wade brings 25 years of experience in high-volume transcription to Prevail. After his stenographic court reporting training, he worked as a transcription vendor for large tech companies, television production, financial due diligence research, and prominent political figures. Since 2018, Wade has focused on building large transcription teams, strategic product management, quality control, tools development, and client service.

With over 20 years of experience in legal technology, Rick has led operations for a national court reporting agency, implementing litigation technology such as real-time transcription and deposition streaming. Rick co-founded the startup driizl in 2012, focusing on cloud-based litigation technology. Rick brings a passion and enthusiasm for delivering technology for litigators to Prevail.

A multifaceted creator and content strategist with nearly twenty-five years of creative experience, Annie brings an intuitive, holistic approach to brand development and product design. Her career spans a myriad of industries, and her passion for in-depth comprehension and problem-solving drives meaningful impact in her work. As a creative consultant, she brought countless ideas to life for companies, teams, and nonprofits; at Prevail, she contributes an impeccable understanding of accessibility and presentation, drawing from her diverse history of content and experience building.