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Definely Expands US Advisory Network
Definely has launched an advisory network featuring executives from BigHand, Clio, Ontra, Relativity, and Verizon to accelerate its North American expansion. The AI-powered legal tech company announce
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Definely has launched an advisory network featuring executives from BigHand, Clio, Ontra, Relativity, and Verizon to accelerate its North American expansion.
The AI-powered legal tech company announced the network on October 14, 2025, bringing together five senior executives with experience scaling legal technology businesses. The advisors will guide Definely's go-to-market strategy for large law firms, mid-market practices, and corporate legal departments across North America.
This strategic move follows Definely's $30 million Series B funding round in June 2025 and supports the company's push into the world's largest legal services market. The advisor network complements recent leadership appointments, including Jeroen Plink as board member and Robel Chiappini as US General Manager.
The Advisors
Eric Wangler, president of global legal market at BigHand, led 10x company growth through market expansion in North America. Steve Couling, chief sales officer at Relativity, brings nearly 30 years of technology sales experience and drove 10x+ growth at the eDiscovery platform.
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- 1Definely launches high level US legal advisor network made up of execs from BigHand, Clio, Ontra, Relativity, and Verizonhttps://legaltechnology.com/2025/10/14/definely-launches-high-level-us-legal-advisor-network-made-up-of-execs-from-bighand-clio-ontra-relativity-and-verizon/
- 2Definely welcomes seasoned legaltech operators with launch of Advisor Networkhttps://www.definely.com/newsroom/definely-welcomes-seasoned-legaltech-operators-with-launch-of-advisor-network
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