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Marilyn Izquierdo is an accomplished legal operations executive with nearly two decades of experience driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and team leadership in law firms.

As Director of Operations at KEW Legal, Marilyn brings a comprehensive understanding of law firm infrastructure, with a strong record of building scalable systems, optimizing workflows, and aligning cross-functional teams with business and compliance objectives. Her leadership is rooted in precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to professional standards that elevate both internal performance and client experience.

Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at Klotzman Law Firm, Marilyn played a pivotal role in transforming the firm from a boutique practice into a $6M enterprise. She architected key initiatives in recruitment, employee development, policy design, and performance management—scaling the team to 50 employees while enhancing efficiency, profitability, and organizational culture. Her natural ability to implement structure without sacrificing the independence and expertise of her team, and to cultivate accountability without micromanagement, has made her an indispensable asset to high-growth law firms.

Marilyn is respected for her ability to bring clarity to complexity, build trusted partnerships with attorneys and stakeholders, and foster a collaborative, solution-oriented culture. Her areas of expertise include legal operations, HR and compliance, strategic planning, and talent development—all grounded in her practical experience and her intuitive understanding of what it takes to run a high-performing law firm.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Marilyn is deeply committed to cultivating environments where excellence, accountability, and personal growth are the norm—not the exception. Her leadership will continue to shape the future of KEW Legal’s operations with purpose and integrity.

Outside of her professional achievements, Marilyn is a proud mother to two daughters and a dedicated cheer mom. She finds fulfillment in quality time with her family and friends, time spent outdoors, and quiet moments of reflection with a great cup of coffee—moments that have deepened her insight into the human side of leadership and shaped her thoughtful, people-first approach as an experienced law firm executive