First Legal is entering a new era of digital transformation with the appointments of Bharath Badri as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Jon Stephens as Executive Vice President of Business Innovation. These strategic leadership additions reflect a clear commitment to smarter systems, robust infrastructure, and world-class client experiences.
Badri brings over 25 years of experience leading technology teams and modernizing enterprise platforms. As CTO, he’ll oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems architecture. His work will focus on advancing automation, improving scalability, and ensuring our platforms run as efficiently and securely as possible.
Stephens, with over 20 years of experience in legal technology, will lead our newly created Business Innovation Team. He’ll focus on improving internal workflows, aligning cross-functional operations, and delivering data-driven tools that support both staff and clients.
“These appointments mark a new chapter for First Legal,” said Alex Martinez, CEO. “We’re making strategic investments in our expert talent, systems, and processes to ensure we continue to meet our clients’ evolving needs.”
This tech-forward strategy includes the upcoming launch of FirstConnect 3, a unified client portal that will allow users to manage and access services across all First Legal divisions through a single login.
With over three decades of experience in litigation support, we’re evolving the way we deliver services by pairing trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology. The journey to our great future continues.
