Clio has announced the appointment of A.J. Axelrod as Vice President of Payments and Financial Services.
Axelrod will oversee the development and execution of Clio’s long-term financial services strategy, including scaling the company’s fintech portfolio and Clio Payments, one of the largest and fastest-growing legal payment solutions worldwide.
Axelrod joins Clio with over 15 years of experience across payments, SaaS, and fintech. His background includes key leadership roles such as Principal of Embedded Fintech at Radian Capital, Senior Director of Payments Strategy and Operations at Mindbody, and Head of Strategy and Business Development at HoneyBook.
Known for his expertise in operational excellence, revenue growth, and product innovation, Axelrod is expected to be a pivotal force in driving Clio’s financial services initiatives forward.
Since its 2021 launch, Clio Payments has processed billions in legal payments annually, marking its significance in the legal tech space. As VP of Payments, Axelrod will focus on expanding Clio’s offerings to law firms globally, enhancing accessibility and functionality. He will also work closely with industry partners and regulatory bodies to evolve Clio’s fintech capabilities.
“We’re thrilled to have A.J. join Clio at such a pivotal time in our growth,” said Ronnie Gurion, COO of Clio. “His leadership and expertise will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities and innovate within the legaltech space.”
Axelrod’s appointment comes during a transformative period for Clio, highlighted by a historic Series F funding round and key executive hires. Alongside Axelrod, Clio recently welcomed Marina Harris as Chief People Officer and Amy Hedrick as Vice President of Product Design. These strategic hires reflect Clio’s commitment to driving innovation, operational excellence, and growth as it positions itself to lead in the legal tech sector.
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