Diane Camacho
Diane L. Camacho, CLM, is the Founder and CEO of DLC Consulting Services, LLC, a legal operations consulting firm dedicated to helping solo and small law firms operate efficiently and profitably. With more than 35 years of experience in law firm management, Diane leads a team of consultants who bring over 85 years of combined expertise in legal operations, offering fractional management support, operational assessments, profitability analysis, and software implementation. Her mission is to help law firms streamline operations, improve profitability, and reclaim valuable time for their legal professionals.
As a Certified Legal Manager and trusted advisor, Diane has extensive experience overseeing human resources, accounting, facilities, IT, and marketing functions within law firms of all sizes. Through DLC Consulting Services, she partners with clients nationwide to design administrative structures, manage office expansions and consolidations, select and implement legal software, and move firms securely to the cloud. Her approach blends hands-on operational management with strategic guidance, ensuring every client receives tailored, results-driven solutions.
In addition to her consulting work, Diane serves as an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, where she teaches Law Office Management in the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program. A frequent speaker at legal associations and industry events across the country, she is passionate about advancing the profession through education, technology, and thoughtful leadership. Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from the University of San Francisco and remains deeply committed to empowering law firms to achieve sustainable success.Diane L. Camacho, CLM, is the Founder and CEO of DLC Consulting Services, LLC, a legal operations consulting firm dedicated to helping solo and small law firms operate efficiently and profitably. With more than 35 years of experience in law firm management, Diane leads a team of consultants who bring over 85 years of combined expertise in legal operations, offering fractional management support, operational assessments, profitability analysis, and software implementation. Her mission is to help law firms streamline operations, improve profitability, and reclaim valuable time for their legal professionals.
As a Certified Legal Manager and trusted advisor, Diane has extensive experience overseeing human resources, accounting, facilities, IT, and marketing functions within law firms of all sizes. Through DLC Consulting Services, she partners with clients nationwide to design administrative structures, manage office expansions and consolidations, select and implement legal software, and move firms securely to the cloud. Her approach blends hands-on operational management with strategic guidance, ensuring every client receives tailored, results-driven solutions.
In addition to her consulting work, Diane serves as an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, where she teaches Law Office Management in the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program. A frequent speaker at legal associations and industry events across the country, she is passionate about advancing the profession through education, technology, and thoughtful leadership. Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from the University of San Francisco and remains deeply committed to empowering law firms to achieve sustainable success.
• NetDocuments Certified Partner
• Certified Legal Manager
• University of San Fransisco
• California Lawyers Association
• Women Owned Law
• California Bar Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to over 35 years of experience in office management, followed by a year working as a paralegal before starting my own business. For the past 10 years, I’ve built on that foundation to successfully run my own consulting firm and help law firms operate more efficiently.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is the uncertainty of maintaining a consistent client base. As a business owner, there’s always the concern about ensuring a steady flow of clients while continuing to deliver high-quality service and value.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important value to me in both my work and personal life is family. Family keeps me grounded, motivates me to succeed, and reminds me of what truly matters beyond the work I do.