Jude Smith

 
 

Head of Quality & Projects

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About Jude

 

Jude joined Jayva’s American team in 2025 with responsibility for project managing LEAP Legal Software installations and ensuring high quality service provision throughout the client journey from onboarding to training.

Jude thrives on helping clients realise their full potential and succeed in the increasingly challenging legal space by using their advanced LEAP technology optimally.

Jude arrives with a lengthy background and strong pedigree in the legal sector - a career history spanning some 25+ years.

He has previously worked as a paralegal in several law firms, deputy clerk of court for the federal judiciary and held various roles within LEAP from 2019 to 2025 - a period which saw Jude progress from client success manager handling hundreds of client accounts, to partner network director overseeing the certified independent consultants while simultaneously supporting clients with their LEAP migrations.

In his spare time, Jude loves reading, watching movies, travelling, working out with his cross fit friends and volunteering for good causes.

 

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