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Litera Appoints Ed Empamano as Global Head of Business Development & Alliances to Accelerate Partnerships and Market Growth

Tue 06 May 2025

CHICAGO, May 6 - Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Empamano as Global Head of Business Development and Alliances. Bringing over two decades of expertise driving technology transformation at some of the world's top law firms, Empamano will lead strategic partnerships to deliver technology innovation to customers everywhere, strengthening Litera's global presence.

Empamano’s distinguished career spans international leadership roles at leading law firms and public companies. While Chief Information Officer at Dykema, Empamano collaborated on special projects with firm leadership and clients. At Sidley Austin LLP, Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Perkins Coie LLP, Empamano oversaw end-user technologies, while leading multi-year, transformational projects that elevated client service and law firm operations. Empamano's tenure as Senior Vice President at K2 Services gave him insight into enhanced client services and operational efficiency at a broad spectrum of law firms.

Empamano’s long tenure within multiple large firms provides a deep understanding of customer needs and aligns with Litera’s vision for customer centricity, innovation, and growth. "We are excited to welcome Ed to Litera's leadership team, where he will be instrumental in positioning our strategic partnerships with our unwavering commitment to customer success," stated Litera Chief Revenue Officer Sean Munafo. "Ed will drive our expansion in both existing and new markets by deeply understanding our customers' evolving needs, shape the development of tailored solutions based on direct feedback from legal professionals, and ensure Litera's innovations continue to enhance efficiency and deliver measurable value to law firms and legal departments worldwide."

“Joining Litera is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming the legal experience,” said Empamano. “Together, we’ll revolutionize the way we empower legal professionals and their clients by leveraging AI and other technological advancements to drive greater value and accelerate our commitment to push the boundaries of legal tech.”

Empamano received an M.A. in Business Information Technology and a B.A. in Commerce from DePaul University. In 2023, he was elected by the Trustees of the College of Law Practice Management to its class of Fellows.

About Litera
For 30 years, Litera has led the legal technology revolution, combining decades of industry expertise with continuous innovation and a focus on AI-driven solutions. Litera empowers the world’s leading law firms with solutions for Legal Work, Firm Performance, and Firm Governance. Our intuitive, powerful tools transform how modern firms optimize workflows, collaborate, and leverage institutional knowledge. Serving more than 2.3 million legal professionals globally, Litera helps lawyers focus on their craft while making data-driven decisions, strengthening competitive advantage, and delivering enhanced client value. As pioneers in GenAI for legal technology, we continually evolve our solutions to shape the future of legal work. For more information about Litera, please visit www.litera.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
 

Litera Press Contact:
Jared Albert
PR & Communications Specialist
jared.albert@litera.com


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