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Daya Naef

Daya Naef

Attorney, Chief AI Officer and Law‑Firm Growth Strategist

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New Orleans, Louisiana
Detroit, Michigan
Joined November 2025
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Summary

Construction‑focused attorney and dispute‑resolution practitioner with long experience in contracting, real estate, and project‑level counsel. She runs a boutique practice that combines litigation capability in Louisiana and Michigan with project‑neutral dispute resolution and construction counsel. dayanaef+1
Law‑firm growth coach and fractional advisor: as CEO & Head Coach of The Success Partner she helps solo and small‑firm lawyers scale, improve intake and profitability, and create sustainable partner/advancement paths—delivering coaching, training, workshops, and hands‑on advisory work. thesuccesspartner+1
AI strategy and governance practitioner for legal organizations: she has positioned herself as a fractional Chief AI Officer for law firms and speaks on practical AI adoption—balancing risk mitigation, ethics, and measurable ROI for mid‑market legal practices. dayanaef+1
Working artist and educator: alongside her legal and coaching career she maintains an active studio practice (Studio Daya) and teaching/exhibit activities, reflecting a longstanding commitment to tactile creative work that she integrates into her public persona. studiodaya+1

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Featured Interview: "Daya Naef: The Success Partner" (Attorney at Law Magazine)

May 1, 2025

Long‑form interview/profile discussing Naef's transition from attorney to coach/consultant, her approach to helping small law firms, and plans for future work including writing and courses.

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The Myths, Truths, and Road Ahead for AI’s Impact on the Law (CLE)

CLE presentation exploring current and future uses of AI in legal practice, ethical and practical concerns, and guidance for law firms adopting AI.

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Hobbies

Working artist (sculpture & painting) — Studio Daya studiodaya

Podcasting and producing video content for The Success Partner YouTube channel youtube

Travel, cooking, and companion animals (cats) — personal interests mentioned in interviews and channel descriptions lawyerstellall+1

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