CARET, a leading provider of SaaS practice management and payment solutions for midsize law firms, has appointed Jay Kuhlman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Announced on June 24, 2025, Kuhlman’s appointment signals a strategic move to drive innovation and growth in the legal technology sector.
CARET appoints Jay Kuhlman as CEO, effective immediately.
Kuhlman brings 25+ years of technology leadership experience.
Expertise in scaling vertical SaaS platforms for growth.
Succeeds interim CEO Mark Schatz, who remains on the board.
Focus on innovation and value for midsize law firms.
Leadership rooted in teamwork and accountability.
Jay Kuhlman assumes the CEO role with over 25 years of experience in technology and growth-stage businesses, previously serving as CEO at Gravyty and holding executive positions at Fullsteam and EverCommerce. His expertise in go-to-market strategies and product innovation for vertical SaaS platforms aligns with CARET’s mission to empower midsize law firms. “Jay’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for CARET,” said Mark Bean, Managing Director at THL and CARET board member.
Kuhlman’s leadership is expected to propel CARET through its next growth phase, building on its robust practice management and integrated payment solutions. “I’m honored to join CARET at such a pivotal time,” said Kuhlman. “I look forward to partnering with our talented team to build on the company’s strong foundation, continue delivering exceptional value to our clients, and lead CARET into its next era of innovation and growth in serving the needs of midsize law firms.” His Marine Corps background emphasizes teamwork and discipline, core to CARET’s culture.
Kuhlman succeeds interim CEO Mark Schatz, who will continue to contribute as a member of CARET’s Board of Directors. This transition ensures continuity while positioning CARET to capitalize on Kuhlman’s proven track record of scaling operations and fostering high-performing teams in the SaaS industry.
CARET’s appointment of Jay Kuhlman as CEO underscores its commitment to delivering innovative, scalable solutions for midsize law firms, strengthening its leadership in the legal technology market.
CARET provides leading practice management and fintech platforms to thousands of legal firms across the world, empowering highly skilled professionals to refocus their expertise on what truly matters. CARET serves more midmarket law firms than any other provider through its portfolio of practice management platforms including AbacusLaw, Amicus Attorney, Amicus Cloud, and CARET Legal.
CARET Legal, the company’s award-winning SaaS platform, combines the power of automated legal workflows, robust matter management, insightful dashboards, seamless client communication tools, full legal accounting, integrated payment processing and more to enhance the business of law.
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