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David Galbenski, Esq., President and CEO

The founder of the company in 1993, Dave has guided development of one of the industry’s most innovative database-driven human resources systems. He has pioneered both domestic and offshore outsourcing solutions for both corporate clients and law firms.

Dave is President Elect of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) with over 6,400 members (120 Chapters) in 40 countries.

Recent Awards include:

2006 Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association President’s Award for extraordinary contributions to the organization
2006 “Treasure of Detroit” recognition from Wayne State University Law School
2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (for Staffing and IT Consulting Services, Central Great Lakes region)
Crain's Detroit Business "40 Under 40" award (2003)

Under Dave’s leadership, Lumen Legal (formerly Contract Counsel) has also been recognized as:

Three-time recipient of “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” (2003, 2005 and 2006)
Two-time member of the Inc. 500 which honors the 500 fastest-growing, private companies in the United States (2002 and 2003)
Four-time recipient of the Future 50 of Greater Detroit award based upon the significant economic impact it has made on the Southeast Michigan region (2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005)
One of “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan” based upon its entrepreneurial success (2005)

Dave graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan Business School in 1990 and cum laude from Wayne State University Law School in 1993. Prior to founding the company, Dave worked as a commercial litigation attorney in the Detroit law firm of Timmis & Inman.

Mark R. Adams, Esq., Vice President, and Chief Legal Counsel

Mark received his JD from Wayne State University in 1992. He practices law with Hall, Render, Killian Heath & Lyman, a national law firm specializing in servicing health care institutions. Mark focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, business and corporate law, commercial transactions and taxation. He received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Michigan State University and he is a certified public accountant. Mark is a frequent author and lecturer on areas of Michigan law. He is the company's co-founder and has been active on the management team since the company's inception.

Karen R. Maheu, Esq., Vice President of
Global Resourcing

Karen is a 1994 magna cum laude graduate of the Michigan State University College of Law and holds an honors undergraduate degree in communications from the University of Windsor. Prior to joining Lumen Legal in 1999, Karen was the Director of Career Services with the Michigan State University College of Law. Karen is a member, and has served on the board of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan; and has volunteered as a campaign manager and advisor in local political races.

At Lumen Legal, Karen has been instrumental in developing Lumen Legal’s employee and office culture through the implementation of solid HR strategies. In her role as the National Director for Recruiting & Fulfillment, Karen has worked with major law firms and corporations across the United States on specialized contract needs and voluminous, time-sensitive document productions.

Lynn DeLap, Sr. Director of System Audits and Strategic Accounts

Lynn graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and has completed graduate work in Business at the University of Detroit. She joined Lumen Legal in 2002.

Lynn has over 10 years experience in the staffing industry. She served as Director for an international staffing provider and has worked for a major Energy corporation.

Her staffing experience includes implementing quality management tools and programs, analyzing workflows and creating operating efficiencies. She achieved Six Sigma Green Belt status and works with clients at Lumen Legal to develop metrics which drive productivity, cost savings and client satisfaction.

Lynn sits on the Advisory Board for Oakland University’s Paralegal Program and is a published author and keynote speaker at various industry forums.