Olena Perez
Olena P. is the Legal Operations Manager at Louis Law Group PLLC, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She oversees department workflows, manages paralegal teams and support staff, and addresses day-to-day operational issues and escalations, ensuring that the firm runs efficiently and effectively. Working closely with the firm’s IT team, Olena develops automations and workflows that increase efficiency across practice areas, streamlining operations while supporting the firm’s litigation and client advocacy goals. With over 15 years of experience in legal operations, project management, and civil litigation support, Olena has built a career on designing efficient, scalable solutions for law firms. She specializes in workflow design, automation, and case-management solutions, emphasizing leading by example, investing in team development, and implementing strategies that reduce resource strain while increasing capacity. Her work includes serving as a subject-matter expert in developing a proprietary case-management system that provides customized analytics and productivity reporting to inform firm strategy. Originally from Ukraine, Olena immigrated to the U.S. with limited resources and transitioned from a planned teaching career into the legal field. She earned a paralegal certificate, gained experience through volunteering, and quickly advanced into full-time roles and department management. Early in her career, she designed litigation workflows at The Law Office of Michael J. Belle that enabled a small team to handle high-volume client matters efficiently. Today, she combines her legal and business expertise, along with her passion for technology-driven solutions, to drive operational excellence and innovation at Louis Law Group PLLC.
• Notary Public
• Nova Southeastern University - MBA, International Business
• Catholic charity
• National Language Service Corps (NLSC)
What do you attribute your success to?
Her success is attributed to creativity and persistence (thinking outside the box), volunteering to gain experience, continual learning from the ground up, and investing in her team.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
You are only as good as your team is. Remember that your leadership is reflected in your team's performance and growth. Invest in developing their strength, help them succeed, because when your team wins, you win.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
"Be open to everything that comes your way. Be a sponge; don't be afraid."
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenge: frequent changes in court systems and firm requirements make process change disruptive; the task is to implement changes with minimal disruption and bring people along. Biggest opportunity: leveraging technology — automation, AI, open APIs and modern workflows — to dramatically improve efficiency.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Loyalty, honesty, fairness; leading by example and investing in the team.