4L Managed Accounting, a leading provider of specialized law firm accounting services, has announced the appointment of Laurence Winters as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Winters brings over 15 years of experience in operations and client success, with a strong focus on the legal technology and services sectors.
Laurence Winters’ Expertise in Legal Technology and Client Success
Before joining 4L, Winters held the position of Chief Client Officer at SurePoint Technologies, where he led strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive operational improvements. His career trajectory includes roles that demonstrate his proficiency in both accounting and technology-driven solutions for the legal industry.
In his new role at 4L Managed Accounting, Winters is poised to support the company’s rapid growth and help streamline its operations. His deep expertise in legal accounting and technology positions him perfectly to lead the company into its next phase of expansion.
A Statement of Excitement from Laurence Winters
Commenting on his new role, Winters said, “I am thrilled to join 4L as Chief Operating Officer during such an exciting period of momentum and innovation. 4L has built an incredible reputation by merging modern business and accounting practices with legal excellence. I am energized by the opportunity to support our talented team of 70 law firm accountants, enhance operational strategies, and help lead 4L into its next stage of growth.”
4L’s Strong Leadership Team
Winters will join a distinguished leadership team at 4L Managed Accounting, which includes co-founder and Chief Client Billing Officer Heather Tang, Chief Accounting Officer Annette Bennett, and CEO Mike Marget. Marget expressed his excitement, saying, “We are ecstatic to welcome Laurence to 4L. His outstanding career, which includes a significant tenure at Rippe & Kingston and leadership roles at SurePoint, speaks for itself. Laurence is a change agent with a proven track record of driving success through innovation and technology in the legal marketplace. He understands what makes law firms tick.”
4L’s Role in Transforming Legal Accounting Services
4L Managed Accounting offers tailored accounting department solutions to mid-size law firms, providing them with the support they need to optimize their accounting functions. Currently, 4L serves as the complete accounting department or a significant part of the accounting functions for 108 law firms, covering 1,619 lawyers.
In 2024, 4L processed 235,000 client invoices, totaling $795 million, managed payrolls amounting to $162 million, and handled more than 320,000 accounts payable and trust transactions worth $814 million. The company also managed numerous monthly bank reconciliations, demonstrating its extensive impact on the legal industry’s accounting landscape.
