James Schellhase

James Schellhase is the Chief Executive Officer of UnitedLex, a data and professional services company specializing in legal operations and technology solutions. He was appointed to this position on September 13, 2023, succeeding Dan Reed, the company's founder, who transitioned to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.13

Professional Background

Schellhase has a distinguished career as a technology executive and entrepreneur. Before joining UnitedLex, he served as CEO of Breakwater Solutions, where he focused on risk mitigation and data insights.35 His previous roles include Executive Chairman at McCarthyFinch and CEO of DiscoverReady, along with a decade at IBM in various leadership positions related to information governance.235

He holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, and he began his career in mergers and acquisitions at Deloitte.26

Vision and Leadership

As CEO, Schellhase aims to drive UnitedLex's mission of legal modernization and innovation, leveraging data as a strategic business enabler. He emphasizes a culture of transparency and efficiency within the company, focusing on organic growth and maintaining low employee turnover.45 His leadership is expected to enhance client advocacy and accelerate the company's strategic initiatives in the legal industry.34