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Smarter AI for Law Firms: 8am™ Launches New 8am IQ Capabilities to Eliminate Blind Spots in Legal Data
Jun 9, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
8am™ Partners with Tribeca Festival®, Bringing Professional Excellence to New York’s Most Ambitious Stage
May 27, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
8am will sponsor two World Premiere screenings during the Festival
8am Announces Strategic Leadership Transition and Welcomes Jeff Hughes as Chief Executive Officer
May 19, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
8am™, the technology and embedded fintech platform purpose-built for the needs of legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals, today announced an executive transition, naming Jeff Hughes as Chief Executive Officer. Hughes joined the 8am board in 2024 and is stepping into the CEO role with a 30-year track record of scaling growth businesses across hospitality, retail, financial services, and energy. His experience spans early-stage startups through large public companies, with a consistent focus on expanding market share in competitive technology verticals through product and technology-led growth, coupled with successful acquisition strategies. Hughes most recently served as CEO of Enverus, leading the company throughout Genstar Capital’s majority ownership. From 2016 to 2024, Enverus grew revenue 6x under Jeff’s leadership, driven by software product innovation, a relentless focus on customer satisfaction and retention, and more than 20 acquisitions. Enverus grew to be the largest and fastest-growing software and data analytics provider dedicated to the energy vertical market. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside this 8am team as Executive Chair, and I’m excited to step more deeply into the CEO role,” said Jeff Hughes. “What excites me most is the opportunity ahead, to continue innovating on behalf of our customers and partners, to accelerate our work in AI, and to expand the reach and impact of the 8am platform for the professionals who rely on us every day. The opportunity in front of us is significant, and 8am is built to capture it. I want to thank Dru Armstrong for her leadership and for the strong foundation she has built, I’m grateful for the opportunity to build on that momentum,” Hughes added. After nearly five years as CEO of 8am, Armstrong is stepping down, after leading the company through significant growth, product expansion into software (with the acquisition of MyCase) and AI, and rebranding under the cohesive 8am banner. “The board and I decided it was the right time for a leadership transition and I am leaving 8am with immense pride and gratitude for what this team has accomplished together,” said Armstrong. “I’m excited to close this chapter and hand the reins to Jeff. He will do a fantastic job leading the company forward, and I look forward to cheering the team on in the years ahead.” 8am is committed to creating a seamless transition of leadership for its customers, partners, and team, and maintaining its culture of excellence. “On behalf of the Board, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Dru for the value creation she has driven as CEO and wish her well in her next chapter. We are also delighted to welcome Jeff in his new role and convey the confidence our Board has in Jeff to continue 8am’s exceptional history of growth, innovation, and service of our customers,” said Eli Weiss, Managing Partner at Genstar Capital and Clara Jackson, Managing Director at TA Associates. About 8am Founded in 2005, 8am is a professional business platform purpose-built to meet the needs of legal, accounting, and other client service professionals. The 8am platform includes 8am LawPay, 8am CPACharge, 8am MyCase, 8am CasePeer, and 8am DocketWise, providing integrated solutions for every stage of the professional services lifecycle. 8am processes more than $27 billion in payments annually. Recognized for 14 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies, 8am empowers more than 260,000 professionals across North America with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and their firms. To learn more, visit 8am.com.
New 8am™ Platform Enhancements Bring Faster Payments and Greater Financial Control to Professional Service Firms
Apr 28, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
AUSTIN, TX (April 28, 2026) — 8am™, the professional business platform purpose-built for the needs of legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals, today announced new enhancements that give firms faster access to earned revenue and greater control over how it’s managed. With guaranteed next-day payments now available across all 8am payment solutions including 8am LawPay and 8am CPACharge, alongside capabilities that streamline billing and improve visibility into financial performance, customers can move from invoice to usable capital faster and operate with more predictability. "Our customers work hard for every dollar. When they get paid, they should be able to access that money without delay,” said Leslie Witt, Chief Product Officer, 8am. "With next-day payments, firms can count on funds hitting their account the very next morning, ready to be put to work. Combined with enhanced visibility into billing, expenses, and trust activity, we’re giving firms everything they need to manage their finances in one place and turn cash flow from a business constraint into a growth driver.” Research shows that 88% of small businesses face cash flow disruption, often driven by lengthy invoice settlement times, fragmented payment methods, and manual reconciliation processes. At the same time, 52% of SMBs now view payment systems as strategic assets, signaling a shift toward modern, integrated financial operations. 8am’s latest enhancements meet this need, providing firms with a more connected financial foundation to manage payments, reduce delays, and improve visibility into revenue. Faster, More Predictable Access to Revenue with Next-Day Payments The expansion of next-day payments makes guaranteed next-business-day deposits the new standard across all 8am payment solutions. Notably, 8am is the only legal payments provider that guarantees next-business-day funding for credit card transactions at no added cost. Built on the same trusted PCI-compliant platform firms already rely on, this enhancement reduces delays in receiving funds, improves cash flow predictability, and eliminates the administrative workarounds often required with traditional payment timelines. Instead of waiting for revenue to clear, firms gain faster access to the capital they’ve already earned. Real-Time Visibility and Control Across Payments and Expenses New, modernized dashboards and customizable reports give firms a live view of billing, payments, and trust activity directly within 8am MyCase. Additionally, with 8am Smart Spend extending that visibility to firm and case expenses through automated tracking and management, 8am delivers a unified view of every dollar earned and spent from a single, reliable source of truth. This results in greater clarity, stronger oversight, and the financial intelligence firms need to make informed business decisions. Complex Billing Simplified with Elite 3E Integration Through a new integration between 8am LawPay and financial and practice management platform Elite 3E, firms can easily manage invoices involving multiple parties. With multi-payor functionality, payments can now be split, collected, and tracked directly within existing systems, reducing manual effort, accelerating collections, and simplifying reconciliation. By removing this friction from complex billing workflows, firms can capture revenue that would otherwise sit waiting. What 8am Customers are Saying About Next-Day Payments Jim Tombor, Partner, Perisho Tombor Brown PC: “We used to wait 2-3 days - or sometimes longer - for funds to settle, which created friction around cash flow planning and meant we had to be pretty conservative with how we managed working capital. 8am's next-day payments allow us to always know when funds are hitting, taking the guesswork out of planning around payroll and expenses. It gives us a lot more flexibility to reinvest in the business - whether that's hiring, technology, or taking on clients." Vanessa Cruz, Tax Advisor, Cruz Tax & Associates: “It has been an amazing experience. Business funds were deposited the next business day, making it easier to be able to do the jobs that require payment for my clients.” Tamida Staggers, Owner & CEO, Tamida’s Taxes, LLC: “You get paid faster and more consistently without chasing clients. That’s it. That’s the money right there.” Together, these capabilities provide firms with a connected and reliable way to manage revenue throughout the full payment lifecycle from settlement to reconciliation. By eliminating payment delays, increasing visibility, and simplifying financial workflows, 8am helps firms quickly turn pending revenue into the working capital they need to grow with confidence. Learn more about how 8am is helping firms build economic resilience here. About 8am Founded in 2005, 8am is a professional business platform purpose-built to meet the needs of legal, accounting, and other client service professionals. The 8am platform includes 8am LawPay, 8am CPACharge, 8am MyCase, 8am CasePeer, and 8am DocketWise, providing integrated solutions for every stage of the professional services lifecycle. 8am processes more than $27 billion in payments annually. Recognized for 14 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies, 8am empowers more than 260,000 professionals across North America with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and their firms. To learn more, visit 8am.com.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Announce Partnership with 8am
Apr 2, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
Introducing the 8am Club at Raymond James Stadium
8am™ 2026 Legal Industry Report: AI Adoption Surges Through Turbulence as Firms Push Forward
Mar 5, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
As one of largest platforms serving legal professionals and processing more than $25 billion in payments annually, 8am finds AI usage more than doubling year-over-year while concerns about equity and access intensify
8am Expands LawPay to Help Law Firms Recover More Revenue and Reduce Administrative Burden
Feb 12, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
Enhancements bring billing, payments, and finances into a single, unified solution
8am Expands Executive Leadership Team for Next Phase
Jan 6, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
8am appoints Jeff Sidell as Chief Technology Officer and promotes Nathan Pace to Chief Operating and Financial Officer and Nate Skinner to Chief Revenue Officer
8am closes out 2025 with a consolidated brand, enhanced professional solutions, and strong business momentum
Dec 17, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
The leading professional business platform processed more than $25 billion in payments and grew annual recurring revenue by 24% in 2025
8am announces AI, NetDocuments integration and more at Kaleidoscope 2025
Sep 9, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Professional Business Platform Highlights Customer-Focused Tools Across Payments, AI, and Practice Management at Customer Conference
8am MyCase and NetDocuments partner to simplify legal document access for attorneys
Sep 3, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Legal Practice Management Solution Strengthens Platform to Improve Case Access for Law Firms
8am named to Inc. 5000 list for 14th year in a row
Aug 28, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Professional Business Platform Reaches Milestone Ranking as One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
8am launches as a leading professional business platform, marking AffiniPay's next chapter
Aug 19, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Parent company of LawPay, MyCase, DocketWise, CasePeer, and CPACharge launches new brand signaling evolution to unified platform for software, payments, and financial services
8am named to CNBC’s 2025 list of the world’s top fintech companies
Jul 16, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Software leader for professionals recognized for excellence in trusted payment solutions and sustained, industry-leading growth
Docketwise releases 2025 Immigration Report, revealing fluctuations in processing times, case outcomes, amid policy changes and AI adoption
Jun 10, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Immigration Case Management Platform Shares Data and Insights Shaping the Future of Immigration Law Practice
CPACharge and SafeSend announce new partnership to simplify payments
Jun 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leader In Online Payments For Accounting Professionals Scales With Automation Technology Modernizing the Client Tax Process
AffiniPay Appoints Leslie Witt as Chief Product Officer
May 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-based software company strengthens leadership team for next phase of growth.
AffiniPay releases MyCase Smart Spend, powered by the LawPay Visa business card, first business credit card and spend management offering for SMB law firms
Mar 18, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Fintech Company Sees Enthusiastic Customer Reception to MyCase Smart Spend Beta, Giving Attorneys Tighter Financial Control Over Expenses
AffiniPay celebrates 20 years of innovation in software and fintech
Mar 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Company Embarks Two Decades of Empowering Professionals
AffiniPay earns spot on G2’s Best Software Awards and Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work list for 2025
Feb 19, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Leader for Legal & Accounting Earns 6th Consecutive Spot on Best Places to Work List and Recognized as One of the Top Legal Software Products by G2 Users
AffiniPay appoints Nathan Waite as Chief Revenue Officer
Jan 9, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
New Additions to Executive Leadership Team Sets Up the Next Stage of Growth to the Austin-Based Fintech Company
AffiniPay drives accelerated growth with record performance in 2024
Jan 7, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Company Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies
AffiniPay appoints Nate Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Sep 10, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-based Fintech Company Focuses on Growth with New Addition to Leadership Team
AffiniPay named to Inc. 5000 list for 13th year in a row
Aug 13, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Based Fintech Leader Reaches Milestone Ranking as one of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
Genstar Capital & TA Associates partner with AffiniPay management to drive next chapter of growth
Jul 17, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Additional Investment and Resources to Accelerate AffiniPay's Expansion and Growth in Practice Management Software and Embedded Financial Services
AffiniPay’s Dru Armstrong earns spot on Key Executive’s Top 25 CEO’s list for 2024
May 29, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Program Honors Austin’s Executive Leaders Through Diverse Range of Respective Industries
AffiniPay CEO, Dru Armstrong, named one of the most influential women in fintech
May 15, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Program recognizes female founders and thought leaders for their contributions to financial technology
AffiniPay expands into Puerto Rico
Apr 18, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Leader Extends Services With Its Comprehensive Suite of Solutions & Distinct Payment Offerings Benefitting Legal Professionals Beyond Borders
AffiniPay exceeds $125 million processing volume milestone with pay-over-time solution for legal fees, powered by Affirm
Mar 20, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Market Leader in Online Payments Increases Access to Legal Services Through Pay Later Option
AffiniPay to launch MyCase Smart Spend, powered by LawPay Visa credit card, first business credit card and spend management offering for the legal industry
Feb 28, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
MyCase Legal Case Management Software Enhances Services Offering Attorneys More Financial Control
AffiniPay launches in-person payments options, to modernize the client payment cycle
Feb 5, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Market leader in payments for professionals scales with versatile payment options for firms
AffiniPay IQ launch: Generative AI for legal tech industry
Jan 24, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Launches AffiniPay IQ, Generative AI for Legal Tech Industry Austin-based Fintech leader announces new purpose-built features that securely incorporate AI into daily workflows for legal professionals.
AffiniPay delivers on ambitious 2023 with unprecedented performance and rapid growth
Dec 20, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
This press release was originally issued under the AffiniPay name. It is provided here for historical reference. All references to “AffiniPay, LLC” or “AffiniPay” herein mean “8am, LLC” or “8am”, respectively. __AUSTIN, TX (December 14, 2023)__ - [AffiniPay](https://www.affinipay.com/), parent company of [LawPay](https://www.lawpay.com/) and [MyCase](https://www.mycase.com/), announced a year of milestone achievements for 2023 following its major [acquisition](/press-release/affinipay-acquires-mycase/) of MyCase in 2022. As a leader in legal practice management software and online payments for attorneys and other professionals, 8am's dedication to customer success and financial growth remains paramount. The success 8am saw in 2023 is underscored by the continuous delivery of innovative technology solutions for professionals. "It has been a tremendous year for AffiniPay and we are so proud of the significant achievements of the past year, beginning with delivering the latest innovative technology to drive outstanding outcomes for our customers," said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of 8am. "We've continued to exceed expectations for our customers and remain relentlessly committed to build on this successful foundation and take the momentum with us into 2024." ## Legal Tech Industry Updates AffiniPay [acquired MyCase](https://www.affinipay.com/press-release/affinipay-acquires-mycase/) in 2022, creating one of the fastest-growing integrated legal practice management software and payments companies. In 2021, MyCase acquired [CASEpeer](https://www.casepeer.com/), the #1 rated software for personal injury. In March 2022, MyCase acquired [Docketwise](https://www.docketwise.com/), modern immigration practice management software. With 8am's acquisition, LawPay, MyCase, CASEpeer, and Docketwise are now the four key tools for legal professionals, operating under one parent company. AffiniPay brought significant innovation to MyCase and LawPay to optimize legal firms' business performances and empower legal professionals. This year MyCase introduced a progressive suite of new features including an open API, Recharge, and Reconciliation to elevate MyCases' efforts to equip professionals with solutions that increase workflow productivity. Most recently, AffiniPay announced the launch of a new LawPay tier - [LawPay Pro](https://www.lawpay.com/features/lawpay-pro/), a simple to use and cost-effective solution for lawyers looking for a payment solution with billing, invoicing, and time and expense tracking. In 2023, new cornerstone integrations have allowed customers to take advantage of more efficiencies for their firms with the combined power of best-in-class solutions: - LawPay announced a new API integration with practice management system, [Aderant Expert](https://www.lawpay.com/partners/aderant/), making it even easier to set up a secure connection between LawPay and Aderant Expert - MyCase now integrates with premiere workflow automation software, [Zapier](https://www.mycase.com/integrations/zapier/), allowing law firms to access expanded customization options and improved adaptability - LawPay now integrates with complete legal scheduling software, [Setmore](https://www.lawpay.com/partners/setmore/), a leading all-in-one online booking software ## Accounting Market Updates CPACharge continues to modernize the accounting experience for professionals with strategic updates to the platform. CPACharge's newest [invoicing](https://www.cpacharge.com/features/accountant-billing-software/) feature maximizes the client billing cycle for accounting firms and enhances the CPACharge user experience by creating invoices, offering online payment options, and giving firms an end-to-end billing and payment solution. In 2023, CPACharge also rolled out a new partnership with accounting software platform, [QuickBooks Online](https://www.cpacharge.com/partners/quickbooks-online/), giving small and medium-sized CPA firms access to a widely used and user-friendly accounting management system. AffiniPay's commitment to leveraging cutting edge technology paired with its focus on customer satisfaction has increased its user base while solidifying the company's position to empower professionals for the future. ## Overall Business Performance AffiniPay continues to expand and strengthen its position as the market leading provider of software and financial services technology solutions to the professional services market. The company's strategic execution during 2023 was highly focused on commitment to customer satisfaction and ensuring sizable impact of its solutions. This resulted in AffiniPay products being rated as the #1 Legal Project Management (LPM) solution as well as a leading payment offering for legal professionals according to Capterra. Growth metrics for 2023 include: - Over 74,100 law firms and 10,000 accounting firms are running on AffiniPay products with a 96.2% customer support satisfaction rating, positioning 8am as best-in-class offering - More than $20 billion in professional services payments processing volume conducted in the past year - Approximately $90 million in loan volume has been facilitated within AffiniPay's first embedded FinTech product, Pay Later, with over 7,000 firms using the option - All 50 state bars and 42 state CPA associations recommend 8am solutions, with both ABA and AICPA approving these products for their members In 2023, AffiniPay was named for the twelfth consecutive year to Inc. Magazine's annual [Inc. 5000 List](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816856113/en/affinipay-Named-to-Inc.-5000-List-for-12th-Year-in-a-Row) of fastest-growing, private companies in America, and also recognized as one of Austin's 2023 Best Places to Work by [Built In Austin](https://www.affinipay.com/press-release/affinipay-named-to-built-in-austins-best-places-to-work-list-for-2023/) for the fourth year in a row. For more information and to stay up to date with AffiniPay's latest news, please visit [8am.com](https://www.affinipay.com/company/newsroom/). ## About MyCase MyCase, an AffiniPay company, is complete legal practice management software designed for the modern law firm. MyCase covers the entire client lifecycle with Lead Management, Case Management, Billing and Invoicing, Accounting and Robust Reporting. In 2022, MyCase was acquired by AffiniPay, parent company of LawPay, the market-leading payments platform. Learn more at [MyCase.com.](https://www.mycase.com/) ## About LawPay LawPay is the industry leader in legal payments with the broadest range of payment options such as Pay Later, eCheck, and surcharging. LawPay provides a cost-effective solution for more than 55,000 law firms around the U.S. and Canada. LawPay is recommended by all 50 state bars, 60+ local and specialty bars and the ABA as a vetted and approved payment solution for the legal industry. LawPay is also the ALA's Exclusive VIP Partner for Payment Processing. Learn more at [LawPay.com](https://www.lawpay.com/).
AffiniPay earns spot on Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work list for 2023
Dec 8, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
Fintech leader named One of the Best Midsize Companies to Work for
AffiniPay named to Inc. 5000 list for 12th year in a row
Aug 16, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Based Fintech Leader Reaches Milestone Ranking as one of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
AffiniPay, parent company of LawPay, acquires MyCase from Apax Funds
Jun 9, 2022 | 8am Comms Team
LawPay and MyCase Combine to Power Modern Law Firms as a Legal Tech Software Company
AffiniPay named to Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work list for 2022
Jan 24, 2022 | 8am Comms Team
Online Payments Market Leader Also Named One of the Best Midsize Companies With the Best Benefits
AffiniPay appoints CFO of BigCommerce, Robert Alvarez, to executive board
Aug 24, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Continues to Add to Executive Team As the Company Scales at Rapid Rate
AffiniPay recognized for 10th year as a fastest-growing private company on Inc. 5000 list
Aug 17, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Fintech Leader Achieves Five-Year Revenue Growth of 210 Percent Supporting Payments for Legal, Accounting, Architecture, and Association Professionals
Fintech leader Stuart C. Harvey, Jr. joins AffiniPay executive board of directors
Aug 10, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Continues to Scale Leadership, Accelerating Growth
Affinpay Appoints High Profile Executive Dru Armstrong
Jul 27, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
High Growth Financial Technology Leader, AffiniPay, Adds New Leader for Next Growth Chapter
AffiniPay is one of the best places to work in Austin again
Jul 20, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay has been ranked as the Austin Business Journal (ABJ)’s Fifth Best Place to Work in Austin for 2021
AffiniPay acquires ClientPay: Affirms position as the leading professional service payments company for large law firms
Feb 9, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
LawPay and ClientPay combine to create the largest ecosystem of legal payment technology
AffiniPay launches integration with BQE CORE Software to provide contactless payment options to architects, engineers, accountants and attorneys
Nov 17, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Electronic Payment Options Boost End of Year Cash Flow for Professionals Looking for Secure Payment Options
Why Austin’s Fast 50 matters to us
Oct 21, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Our CEO and fearless leader, Tom West, knows that growth only happens when it's driven and sustained by a strong team. Hear his thoughts on leadership and team building in his most recent post.
AffiniPay earns spot on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company list for 9th year in a row
Aug 12, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
The Austin Fintech Company Achieves Three-Year Growth of 140 Percent Supporting Payments for Legal, Accounting, Architecture and Association Professionals
AffiniPay brings on high-profile technology executive as Chief Marketing Officer
Jul 21, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Meg Swanson joins the fast-paced Austin fintech company to support continued growth
AffiniPay is one of the best places to work in Austin
May 19, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay has been named one of the “2020 Best Places to Work in Austin” by the Austin Business Journal (ABJ).
AffiniPay update regarding COVID-19
Mar 16, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
As part of the AffiniPay family, we appreciate the trust you have placed in us, and want to personally update you on the steps we are taking to ensure we can continue to meet your needs in a secure and reliable manner.
LawPay launches integration with Tabs3 for faster legal payments
Jan 6, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Industry veterans partner to set new standard for technology-enabled law firm management
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