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For more than four decades, SurePoint® Technologies has empowered law firms to thrive in a constantly evolving legal landscape. Our team—comprised of CPAs, former attorneys, and leading software engineers—brings unmatched industry expertise and a deep understanding of law firm operations.

Our award-winning platform delivers greater visibility and control across practice management, financial performance, client relationships, and payment workflows. By unifying front and back-office functions—and combining market intelligence—we help firms strengthen collaboration, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

Today, SurePoint offers a unified technology ecosystem that blends business intelligence with financial, talent, and client management solutions. From powerful accounting tools to actionable legal insights, our platform helps law firms tackle talent challenges, maximize revenue, and enhance the client experience—fueling sustainable practice acceleration.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

SurePoint® provides mid-sized law firms with the software they require to better run their business and focus on their clients.

Eric Thurston

President & Chief Executive Officer

Olivia Mockel

Chief Operating Officer

Jim FitzGibbons

Chief Financial Officer

Dan Hurley

Chief Sales Officer

Ryan Anderson

Chief Technology Officer

Cindy Johnson

Chief People Officer

Chris Mindnich

Senior Vice President of Marketing

Lee Weinstein

Chief Partnerships Officer

Laura Leopard

GM Leopard Solutions

Jamie Nawrocki

Vice President of Product Strategy

Mike Stephens

Vice President of Customer Support

Carrie Breckel

Chief of Staff

Jeff Dernavich

Chief Product Officer

Four Decades of Innovation

2025

Announced the acquisition of ZenCase, a practice management solution to better support the front office

2024

Acquired Leopard Solutions enabling SurePoint to amplify competitive, market, and business intelligence data for the legal industry

2023

Launched Coyote Analytics Cloud Established partnership with LawToolBox

2022

Acquired ContactEase legal CRM Expanded legal ERP portfolio through acquisition of Coyote Analytics legal ERP

2021

Acquired by Aquiline Capital Partners (NYC based private equity firm)

2020

Rippe & Kingston software rebrands as SurePoint Technologies Voted Top 3 Practice Management in the Cloud by The Texas Lawyer, Houston Best Of Survey

2019

User community surpasses 40,000 legal professionals

2018

Rippe & Kingston software business acquired by ParkerGale (private equity)

2001 - 2015

LMS grows through market and customer driven enhancements that improve law firm operations, online timekeeping and insights into firm profitability and performance

2000

LMS launched in the cloud

1990

Legal Management System (LMS) first integrated practice and financial management solution to legal industry

1982

Rippe & Kingston emerges in the legal industry as a provider of specialized accounting software

Questions? 513.241.1375 / info@surepoint.com

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Eric Thurston

President & Chief Executive Officer

Eric Thurston is a seasoned private equity technology executive with a proven track record of scaling businesses across diverse verticals, including energy, public sector, and nonprofit markets. He brings deep expertise in ERP, HCM, payments, fundraising, and enterprise software. As a multi-turn executive, Eric has successfully scaled companies to $ 100 M+ globally, led approximately 20 founder transitions, and driven value creation through disciplined M&A and post-acquisition integration. Eric is known for building high-performing leadership teams and fostering a culture of growth, execution, and alignment.

Olivia Mockel

Chief Operating Officer

Olivia Mockel is a growth-focused operational leader with over a decade of experience driving performance in the legal technology sector and beyond. She brings a strong record of scaling operations, delivering product innovation, and leading global teams across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. As the former CEO of PCLaw | Time Matters and President of ZenCase (acquired by SurePoint in 2024), she has led organizations through significant growth and transformation while relentlessly focusing on customer experience, innovation, and operational excellence.

Jim FitzGibbons

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer at SurePoint Technologies, Jim FitzGibbons brings a hands-on, performance-driven approach to financial leadership. With deep experience in private equity-backed SaaS companies, he plays a key role in shaping company strategy, driving operational efficiency, and scaling for growth.

Dan Hurley

Chief Sales Officer

As Chief Sales Officer at SurePoint Technologies, Dan Hurley brings nearly 30 years of experience leading enterprise software sales and go-to-market strategy. He has a strong track record of driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and helping law firms adopt technology that delivers immediate value. Dan is known for cultivating strong relationships with executive stakeholders, aligning sales with strategic priorities, and driving results. His expertise spans channel development, enterprise sales, and strategic account management across multiple industries.

Ryan Anderson

Chief Technology Officer

As SurePoint's Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Anderson leads the company’s technology vision, strategy, and execution.

Cindy Johnson

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer at SurePoint Technologies, Cindy Johnson brings a strategic yet empathetic approach to human capital leadership. With experience ranging from HR-of-one roles to leading global teams of 100+, she has successfully guided organizations through growth, integration, and change. management.

Chris Mindnich

Senior Vice President of Marketing

As Senior Vice President of Marketing at SurePoint, Chris Mindnich leads the company’s marketing strategy and go-to-market execution. With nearly two decades of experience in B2B marketing, Chris brings a versatile and collaborative leadership style shaped by a broad background spanning growth marketing, product marketing, digital strategy, and communications.

Lee Weinstein

Chief Partnerships Officer

As Chief Partnership Officer at SurePoint Technologies, Lee Weinstein leads the development of strategic alliances that extend the company’s reach and create long-term value for clients and partners. A seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, Lee brings decades of experience founding, scaling, and advising technology companies. He has held leadership roles across the legal, tech, and association sectors and continues to serve on multiple boards. Under his leadership, SurePoint’s Partner Program has become an industry leader, driven by a commitment to collaboration, client success, and sustainable growth.

Laura Leopard

General Manager and Founder – Leopard Solutions

Laura Leopard is the Founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, where she has spent over 20 years delivering data-driven solutions to the legal industry. Under her leadership, the company has become a trusted name for law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal service providers seeking strategic insight and market visibility. Laura has led the development of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools that support informed decision-making across hiring, growth, and competitive strategy. A frequent speaker, author, and industry collaborator, she is widely recognized for her thought leadership and contributions to innovation in legal data and technology.

Jamie Nawrocki

Vice President of Product Strategy

As Vice President of Product Strategy at SurePoint Technologies, Jamie Nawrocki brings nearly two decades of experience leading service delivery, scaling operations, and driving growth across enterprise SaaS and legal tech. She oversees implementation and consulting services, with a focus on revenue forecasting, operational efficiency, and client success. Jamie has a proven track record of integrating teams post-M&A, optimizing delivery models, and aligning people and processes to support long-term business performance.

Mike Stephens

Vice President of Customer Support

As Vice President of Customer Support at SurePoint Technologies, Mike Stephens brings over 20 years of experience leading global support operations in the legal software industry. He oversees client support strategy and service delivery, helping law firms navigate change, resolve challenges, and maximize value from their technology. With a background in operational leadership, including LexisNexis and PCLaw | Time Matters, Mike is known for driving efficiency, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and performance.

Carrie Breckel

Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff at SurePoint Technologies, Carrie Breckel partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive alignment, accelerate strategic initiatives, and support cross-functional execution. She plays a critical role in managing company OKRs, leading high-impact projects, and strengthening operational efficiency.

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