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LegalShield announces Chief Operating Officer Kathy Pinson has been named 'Woman of the Year' in the Business Intelligence Group's 2023 BIG Awards for Business. The award recognizes Pinson's role leading LegalShield's operations and her impact to the company's commitment in serving members through world-class technology and customer service.
“Kathy’s institutional knowledge and her deep understanding of our members’ needs has been instrumental in guiding growth and innovation,” said LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting. “Her leadership and insights have helped us deliver enormous value to our members.”
With over 40 years of experience in the legal services industry, Pinson has played a key role in establishing LegalShield as a leading provider of accessible and affordable legal advice and services. Her oversight of operations and management of LegalShield's extensive lawyer network bolsters the foundation for future expansion of membership and partners.
“In the spirit of achievement and excellence, we congratulate Kathy Pinson on her outstanding success in 2023. This victory exemplifies the highest standards of innovation and business acumen,” said Maria Jimenez, chief nominations officer. “Kudos to all the winners who have demonstrated unparalleled excellence, collectively shaping the future of business. May this recognition inspire continued greatness in the years to come.”
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About LegalShield
LegalShield is one of North America’s leading providers of legal services, offering individuals, families and businesses of all sizes access to professional legal counsel for a low monthly fee. In addition, the company's IDShield brand provides identity protection services to individuals and families. LegalShield and IDShield have more than 4.7 million members across North America. LegalShield is headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma. For more information, visit LegalShield.com.
About the Business Intelligence Group
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers. For more information, visit bintelligence.com or bigawards.com.