Lourdes M. Fuentes is the Founder and CEO of Karta Legal, a consultancy specializing in legal operations, practice management, and technology innovation. Karta Legal’s services span four core areas: coaching and training, advisory services, staffing, and legal technology selection and implementation. Lourdes leads clients in crafting tailored legal technology roadmaps and operational strategies, ensuring optimized workflows and seamless technology integration. Under her leadership, Karta Legal was recognized with the prestigious National Law Journal Technology Trailblazer award in 2021.

As a 2024 ABA Women of Legal Tech Honoree, Lourdes stands at the intersection of law and technology, driving change management in the practice of law and the delivery of legal services. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, with certifications in Change Management, Legal Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Privacy, and Generative AI, Lourdes brings a comprehensive skill set to the evolving challenges of legal practice. She has over 30 years of experience as a law firm partner, law firm CEO, and legal tech entrepreneur. Notably, Lourdes has led key initiatives in technology acquisition, implementation, and training for high-profile cases such as the Madoff Trustee and RMBS litigations. Her strategic approach centers on three pillars: empowering people through education, reengineering processes for efficiency, and integrating advanced technologies.

As a Latina leader in a traditionally homogenous sector, Lourdes serves as an inspirational role model, advocating for diversity and inclusion within legal tech. She is dedicated to fostering the next generation of legal professionals and encouraging a more equitable, innovative future in the legal landscape.