A.J. Axelrod
VP, Payments & Financial Services at Clio; expert in legal-specific fintech and payments, discussing Clio's decisions on building, buying, or partnering for embedded finance in the legal vertical.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 41min
Clio Doubleheader: CMO Reagan Attle and VP of Payments A.J. Axelrod
In a dynamic discussion, Reagan Attle, Clio's CMO since 2017, reveals how the landmark $1 billion vLex acquisition is reshaping marketing strategies and enhancing customer focus. She emphasizes the complexity of growth and the delicate balance between guiding and responding to client needs, especially with AI in play. Joining her is A.J. Axelrod, VP of Payments, who unveils innovative financial products like Pay Later and Clio Capital, aimed at providing law firms with fast funding and seamless client payment options, while hinting at exciting fintech expansions ahead.
Oct 13, 2025 • 50min
Fintech Takes x Pipe presents Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts Episode 4: Build, Buy, or Partner?
A.J. Axelrod, VP of Payments & Financial Services at Clio, dives into the unique challenges of legal fintech. He discusses Clio's evolution from integrations to a comprehensive payments system tailored for lawyers. A.J. highlights the critical importance of compliance and trust accounts in legal payments, and how Clio balances building versus partnering. They explore contextual fintech solutions and the advantages of maintaining a distinct ledger. The conversation is packed with practical insights for navigating the complexities of vertical SaaS in finance.
