Harbor Appoints Patrick Hurley to Lead Applications Management Solutions

Legal industry veteran with 30+ years experience, including senior leadership roles at Elite and Thomson Reuters, brings expertise in client experience and global support services as demand grows

CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbor, a global leader in expert services to law firms and corporate law departments, today announced the appointment of Patrick Hurley as Managing Director of Applications Management. Hurley brings more than 30 years of experience in the legal industry, including senior leadership roles at Elite and Thomson Reuters. He is based in London.

Most recently, Hurley served as Vice President of Global Support at Elite. Throughout his career, he has focused on building client relationships, developing comprehensive service frameworks, and driving global growth.

"Firms have responded enthusiastically to Harbor's strategic applications management solutions. Patrick's stellar reputation as a client advocate and his commitment to delivering an outstanding service experience make him the ideal fit for this role," said Justin Farmer, Global Practice Group Lead, Legal Technology + Operations at Harbor. "His expertise in scaling international services will be pivotal as we expand to meet increasing demand and support clients around the world."

In May 2024, Harbor announced the expansion of its business optimization services, with solutions for strategic applications from major legal tech providers, including Elite, Intapp, and iManage. Harbor's Applications Management teams function as an extension of clients' internal IT and business systems departments, offering application optimization, round-the-clock access to applications support, and on-demand access to expert resources.

"Harbor has assembled an exceptional team of professionals with deep expertise in strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence," said Hurley. "Law firms and law departments can now partner with a single provider to help navigate the entire lifecycle of their business systems – from assessment and implementation to ongoing management and optimization. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with clients to ensure they can get the most out of their strategic applications, and I'm excited to join Harbor during this pivotal phase of the company's growth."

About Harbor

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services to the legal industry encompassing strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence.

Our globally integrated team of over 800 strategists, technologists, and specialists navigates alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights.

Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry, and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem. www.harborglobal.com

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