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Marla Calvert Miller

Questioner · DISC type c
CEO and Founder at 9to5 Legal Docs
📍 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Marla is the founder and CEO of the legal-tech company 9to5 Legal Docs, which was a finalist in the 2024 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley competition. She is a board-certified tax attorney with over 15 years of experience in M&A and tax-efficient corporate structuring, holding an LL. M. in Taxation from Northwestern University.

Outside of her legal and entrepreneurial work, Marla is a self-described "free thinking" person who often surprises people when they learn she is a lawyer. A lifelong fan of Fleetwood Mac since high school, she still owns their original CD. She also reflects on the unspoken professional culture and ethics among attorneys.

Interesting fact: People frequently tell her she seems "too nice" to be a lawyer.

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Current Role
CEO and Founder
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Personality Overview

How Marla shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Systematic
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Marla cares about

Legal Tech
Founded 9to5 Legal Docs to solve market gaps for businesses and entrepreneurs, earning a spot as a 2024 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley finalist.
Startup GTM Strategy
She is focused on go-to-market strategy, identifying her initial customer profile as early-stage startup founders before a priced round of funding.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
CEO and Founder
9to5 Legal Docs
8-2024
Member Attorney
The Miller Firm, LLC
5-2020
Corporate Secretary
Wavegate Corporation
11-2023 - 8-2024
Partner
Cara Stone, LLP
6-2022 - 11-2023
Member Attorney
The Miller Firm, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

Marla Miller | Source | Founder & CEO at 9to5 Legal Docs - Qwoted. Featured in Qwoted
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Education
2006 - 2007
LL.M. Taxation
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
2003 - 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Baylor University School of Law
6-2003 - 8-2006
Doctor of Law - JD
Baylor University School of Law
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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