Sean Umhafer

About Sean Umhafer

After I started my career at LexisNexis, I knew the legal industry was perfect for me. The complexity and impact of legal work captivated me, and I loved how direct lawyers are. I even studied and took the LSATs, gaining acceptance to four different law schools, driven by my passion for working with legal professionals. However, a job opportunity at Thomson Reuters was too compelling to pass up.I delved deeper into the intricacies of mid-market law firms, identifying their specific pain points and developing tailored solutions. One of my most memorable success stories involved helping a solo attorney who was spending countless hours on free research services. She called me months later to share how my assistance allowed her to regain her work/life balance and attend her kid\'s softball games. Moments like these are what make my work so fulfilling.What motivates me most in this industry is the challenge and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of legal professionals. My dedication and genuine desire to help my clients overcome their challenges have been key to my success. I strive to be overzealous in ensuring my clients achieve their goals, as their success is my fulfillment.Outside of work, I’m a classic New Yorker living on Long Island, with a love for pizza and bagels. I play beer league hockey and am a huge sports fan, despite often watching the New York Islanders blow third-period leads. I also enjoy playing golf, even though I still can\'t figure out my slice. My personal hobbies keep me grounded and remind me of the importance of perseverance and enjoying the journey.Speaking of perseverance, I\'ve recently faced significant personal challenges, including a diagnosis of Lyme\'s disease that developed into alopecia universalis. I lost all of my hair for over 2 years before finally gaining it back after multiple trials with different medical treatments. This experience has been emblematic of my ability to push through life\'s challenges, both personally and professionally.At ALM, I leverage my background to empower mid-market law firms and corporate in house teams with real-time litigation alerts and market insights through Law.com and Radar. Are you aware of your largest clients\' new cases? Let\'s add that to your radar and ensure you\'re always in the know.

Experience

1. Legal Intelligence Specialist - Account Executive

   Alm

   Apr 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Staying ahead in today’s legal landscape isn’t about reacting to lawsuits, it’s about seeing risk before it escalates.I partner with corporate legal teams at technology and insurance companies to help them: Detect Litigation Early – Identify emerging lawsuits, copycat filings, and regulatory actions before they become enterprise-level exposure. Monitor Competitive & Industry Risk – Track litigation trends across competitors, vendors, and target markets to anticipate where risk is moving. Strengthen Outside Counsel Strategy – Gain visibility into which firms are handling what matters, how often, and in which jurisdictions. Support Board & Executive Reporting – Deliver real-time legal intelligence that helps GCs communicate risk, compliance exposure, and market developments with confidence.Before focusing on corporate legal teams, I worked closely with law firms on business development and competitive intelligence strategy, giving me a unique perspective on how outside counsel think, position, and pursue work.My goal is simple: Turn litigation data and legal intelligence into strategic advantage, so legal teams can protect the business, not just respond to it. If GCs can see around corners and stay ahead, then it\'s a job well done

Education

• University of Dayton

  Accounting Major

  2013 — 2017