Check out all of the fun updates, announcements, and goings-on with HR, Training, IT, and Marketing teams.
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CORPORATE offices
Onto the Next Journey
Earlier this year, Debbie Weaver announced her retirement:
“Dear Colleagues, I wanted to take a moment to personally share that I will be retiring from Lexitas at the end of this year. I have attached a letter with more details and reflections. Working with all of you has been one of the greatest highlights of my career. I will carry the memories, lessons, and relationships with me into this next chapter.”
Helping Others Land Safely
Recently, the Houston and corporate office came together to create donation bags for a local shelter.
Read more, as written by Debbie Weaver:
I spent most of last week in Houston, and it was one of those stretches that reminds me why our work outside the deposition room, courtroom, and conference room matters just as much as what happens inside. Many of the activities were tied to The Landing – an organization Lexitas has proudly supported for several years – and I wanted to share a quick look at what your partnership made possible.
Last Wednesday, our Houston team assembled more than 500 care packs for clients of The Landing – survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse. These bags go to people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their recovery, and while they may seem small, they send a clear message: someone sees you, and you’re not alone. Our colleagues in Houston showed up with compassion and efficiency, and I couldn’t have been prouder of the turnout.
During the trip, Cheryl Ormston and I also delivered Lexitas’ annual contribution of $30,000 to The Landing and helped serve lunch at their daytime drop-in center. The staff there – people like Lisa Bourgoyne (CEO), Mindy LeBlanc (Chief Development Officer), and Lea Byrd (Mobilization Manager) – do life-changing work every day, creating a place where survivors can find rest, counseling, resources, and a path forward. Lea reached out afterward to say how much it meant that we not only give financially, but also make the effort to be present in person. She told me more than once that our willingness to show up and engage with their clients speaks volumes.
We ended the week at The Landing’s Brighter than Gold gala at Hotel ZaZa. It was an evening filled with stories of courage and healing, and it reaffirmed why our support matters – not just in Houston, but in every community where survivors deserve safety and hope.
I wanted to share all of this with you – not because these events happened in one city, but because the impact belongs to all of us. The Landing’s leadership made a point to say that Lexitas’ involvement feels personal, not transactional, and that is because of the reputation our people have built nationally. Whether you’re in Houston, St. Louis, Chicago, Miami, New York, Denver, or anywhere else, your work and your heart make partnerships like this possible.
Going the Extra Mile
Throughout September, Lexitas employees across the country laced up their sneakers (and in many cases, leashed up their dogs!) to walk, run, or roll one mile a day in support of veterans, first responders, and their families. It was inspiring to see so many of the people who joined in sharing your photos and keeping each other motivated.
This year’s challenge was a big success across the board:
1,031 participants from 33 states
78 teams
Over 30,000 miles logged
$227,000 raised to fund Guardian Revival’s mental health and wellness programs
I’m especially proud that Lexitas increased our participation this year, showing once again how deeply our team cares about strengthening the communities we serve. Between Lexitas covering entry costs and the fundraising efforts of our employees, our collective contribution totaled nearly $10,000 – an incredible show of generosity and teamwork.
Every mile, every donation, and every bit of encouragement makes a real difference for the veterans and first responders who have given so much to all of us.
Thank you to everyone who took part, donated, or cheered others on. You’ve made Lexitas proud – and you’ve made a real impact.
Walk for Freedom
From Marisa Mckine: “On November 1st, my husband, Zeke Mckine, Sr., represented his organization, The Flite Center, and was a panelist for the A21 Global Walk for Freedom Summit. It’s the largest walk against labor and sex trafficking. After the presentations, all vendors, and attendees, including high school students from all over central Florida, walked in solidarity to show their support for survivors of human trafficking.”
IT and Development
Congrats, David!
From David Sullivan:
In November, I completed The University of Texas at Austin’s Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing to deepen my expertise in lift-and-shift migrations to cloud infrastructure, aligning with our ongoing move to cloud-based systems.
The nine-month program, designed for working professionals, features weekend, instructor-led virtual classes and focuses primarily on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Corporate Training
Your Dayforce Learning Just Got Better
If you haven’t seen our official announcement, your built-in training platform inside Dayforce got a major upgrade in October of this year for both employees AND managers.
You can read more about the new features in our official announcement here as well as get access to a step-by-step walkthrough PDF and video.
Sales and Business Development
Lunch On Us
From Michelle Williamson: “Attached is a photo from my recent luncheon that I did with one of my top firms. They are Hanger Steinberg Shapiro & Ash out of Woodland Hills, California!
“They are a panel firm for Allstate insurance and just a wonderful group of people. I'm in the green and white striped out lol. Standing next to me is Jody Steinberg he's the managing partner.”
Marketing
Welcome to the Team!
Marketing is thrilled to welcome two new team members: Sarah Bessette and Hannah Ceniceros!
Sarah Bessette brings deep expertise in data-driven marketing strategy within the legal services industry. She specializes in marketing automation, campaign execution, and advanced analytics—helping optimize client acquisition and strengthen brand presence. Prior to joining Lexitas, Sarah served as Marketing Manager at Trustpoint.One, where she led end-to-end marketing initiatives and implemented automation strategies to drive measurable growth. Her background also includes leadership roles in sales and marketing, giving her a unique perspective on aligning marketing with business development goals.
Hannah Ceniceros joined Lexitas in December as a Marketing Manager with nearly a decade of experience in marketing strategy, digital campaigns, and event management. Most recently, she served as Divisional Marketing Manager at Chesmar Homes, where she spearheaded innovative digital initiatives, grew social media engagement, and executed high-impact events to boost brand visibility and sales.
In their new roles, Sarah and Hannah will partner with their respective sales regions to develop and execute regional marketing strategies, support events, and deliver impactful campaigns that elevate the Lexitas brand and drive growth.
Please join us in giving Sarah and Hannah a warm welcome to the Marketing team!
Expanding Our Reach
This week we are am proud to announce eLaw's award winning eWatch case tracking program has expanded to 39 additional states across the country. Here is the press release we sent out:
Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services, is pleased to announce the national rollout of its award-winning, powerful case tracking tool, eLaw®. eLaw® has been ranked as the best docketing and calendaring platform for 15 consecutive years by the New York Law Journal.
More than 100,000 legal professionals and law firms already use eLaw®, the best-in-class, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution. It previously was available only for New York and New Jersey trial courts, U.S. district courts, and Florida circuit courts. Now, the legal tech software is available to legal professionals in 39 states, equipping them to monitor and manage all active, docketed, and court calendars.
“eLaw® has revolutionized case tracking over the past 24 years, and we are excited to bring this major time and cost-saving technology to other jurisdictions across the country,” said eLaw President, Dominick Esposito. “This software gives lawyers and paralegals easy access to all court data, allowing them to focus on essential strategy rather than tedious chores. We are certain that nationwide access will significantly streamline operations at law firms of all sizes.”
A robust, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution, eLaw® allows users to find their case and create alerts to be sent directly to them when any new updates are made to a selected case. The alerts also can be synchronized with calendars and case management systems, ensuring that legal professionals never miss an appearance or a deadline.
eLaw® can be configured to sync with nearly any case management system. It currently integrates seamlessly with more than 8 different platforms as well as Outlook® and Google Calendar™. This personalized court calendar is one of the key features of eLaw®. By adding eLaw to any calendar or case management system, users can skip the manual entry of dates and receive instant access to all court decisions and calendar dates. Attorneys using eLaw appreciate the convenience of the alerts and notifications that allow them to track matters from anywhere.
Founded in 1987, Lexitas has been a trailblazer in bringing the power of technology to the practice of law. Lexitas has grown tremendously in the years since and today offers services including local and national court reporting, medical record retrieval, process service, and legal talent solutions. The company recently was named to the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list, which celebrates companies that have made a profound impact on their industries and on society at large. Lexitas is also honored to have been on the Inc. 5000 list nine years in a row, demonstrating consistent growth year over year.
Human Resources
Your New Hub
Coming Soon! A new dashboard in Dayforce called “The Hub” Coming in 2026.
Reminder: Reward Gateway Is Live!
Reward Gateway is all about “Turning everyday wins into shout-outs worth bragging about” and more.
On March 3, 2025, we launched the Lexitas employee engagement platform SPIRITED Rewards companywide. It’s been a hit, so keep the momentum going!
We’ve added additional programs since the rollout. Go check it out and send a co-worker an anniversary shout-outs, a greeting of thanks and gratitude, or just say hello.
Use this Reward Gateway link or navigate to it via Okta dashboard.
Career Day!
Clarence Gray attended a career fair at University Houston Downtown.
Yalanda’s Big Surprise
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and participated in making Yalanda’s surprise party and gifts such a success! You truly went above and beyond to celebrate someone we all enjoy working with and for. And an extra shout-out for keeping the secret so well - your stealth skills were top-notch! It made the big reveal even more special and memorable.
Here are the photos and videos capturing that unforgettable moment when we finally revealed the big secret we’ve been planning for months. It was such a joy to see it all come together—and none of it would have been possible without each of you! Enjoy reliving the fun and thank you again for making this celebration so special.
Mission Accomplished! ✅
A second surprise party was planned with Amelia and Yalanda’s husband to celebrate with her friends and family. They went to Houston’s Game Show Battle Rooms to celebrate.
Holiday-Themed Meeting? Yes, Please
Things got festive in the recent Culture Committee’s December holiday meeting.
We All Scream (For Ice Cream)
HR’s National Ice Cream Day. the Houston office also hosted an ice cream social with more than 100 employees. It was a great way to mark the shift from summer to fall and take a much-deserved break together.
Many thanks to Amelia Guerrero and Clarence Gray for helping pull that together. And big thanks also go to Donna Griffin (who is always my go-to person while in Houston) and to Erin Gibson for all her help, as well.
And if that wasn’t enough for having sweet treats, HR also celebrated National Ice Cream day in the office.
To Many More!
Our sparkly Payroll gal, Mary, celebrated her birthday in style!
Spirit Week Shenanigans
The HR, Payroll, and Training teams took this year’s Spirit Week to another level.
PJ Day
Mismatch Day
Baseball Day (themed around A League of Their Own) and Birthday Potluck
Hat Day
Pink Out Day
Thank You, Professionals
We celebrated HR Professionals Day with gifts.
Benefits and Other Helpful Reminders
Benefit information and tools can be found on our Lexitas Intranet Website: Human Resources Benefits
2026 Insurance Providers
CIGNA (Medical and Dental)
MOO (Vision)
401k
New Provider: Lincoln
You can sign up to review enrollment materials from your organization.
Sign up at Lincolnfinancial.com
Contact: 800-648-6424
Mental Health Services
Provider: Teladoc (myStrength)
You can join by visiting the website myStrength or calling 800-945-4355 and using the registration code: LEXITAS
Pet Insurance
As reminder, we have Pet Insurance for those interested in protecting their furry friend. Please visit Nationwide insurance at Pet Insurance Benefits to enroll.
Lexitas Career Center and New Hire Online onboarding
As a reminder, our process to recruit and onboard talent has been streamlined. Applicants can now view positions across the entire organization and apply with ease at Lexitas Career Center . This feature allows for:
New Hires can complete first day paperwork online, before their start date (Less physical paperwork)
Managers can now request new positions and replacements through this new tool. Visit Paycor Recruiting and go to Employees> Manage Recruiting> Talent > Select Request Job Approval
Leave - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
When to notify HR:
Managers: if an employee requests leave or time off that extends past 3 days or even before, please inform HR immediately.
Employees: if you need to request FMLA, please submit a Leave of Absence Request form to HR
Payroll - END OF YEAR TASK (Taxes)
As we approach the end of the year, we encourage each of you to take a moment to review and update your personal information in the Employee Dayforce Portal. This ensures accurate reporting and that your W-2’s will be processed and delivered timely.
Please verify the following by December 31, 2025:
Your legal name
Mailing address (Please use a physical address, P.O. boxes are not accepted as a primary mailing address)
Social Security Number (SSN)
Tax status and withholdings: This is the perfect time to verify that your taxes and withholdings are accurate.
Other Tips and Information
Handbooks are updated annually or as needed. Handbooks can be located on the Lexitas Intranet Website: Lexitas Handbooks
HR & Payroll Team Members:
Chief Human Resources Officer: Laura Miller
VP of Human Resources: Yalanda Holtz
Senior HRBP: Vickie Cook
HRBP’s: David Anderson, Luci Strotheide, Tess Cartwright, Joyce Kelly
HR Coordinators: Cashannon Robinson, Tye Nichols
HR Administrator: Amelia Guerrero
Executive Admin Assistant: Erin Gibson
Benefits Director: Abda Hinojosa
Talent Acquisition Manager: Clarence Gray
Payroll Director: Shantell Cooper
Payroll Supervisor: Nicole Terry
Payroll Specialist: Mary Campbell, Kayla Jordan, and Tiffany McCardell
HR Team can be contacted at Hrdept@lexitaslegal.com
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