John holds over 20 years of diverse experience in the settlement management industry and the civil justice community. He is the Founder and CEO of Seventh Amendment Holdings, a company that provides comprehensive, plaintiff-focused settlement planning and management through its subsidiary companies, specifically Milestone Consulting and Monolith Advisors. He is the Co-Founder and President of the Bairs Foundation, a first of its kind 501C3 Public Charity providing emergency capital to litigants. Most recently, John has co-founded CrowFly, an online exchange that connects buyers and sellers of annuities.

A graduate of West Point, John served in the U.S. Cavalry for seven years as a Captain and Aviation Officer. He founded and was the CEO of Forge Consulting, a national plaintiff structure firm, from 2003-2012. With Milestone, John has advocated for bills designed to protect consumers and enable pro bono settlement consulting, provided services on over 10 major multidistrict litigations, and worked on landmark cases such as the BP/Deepwater Horizon settlement, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, the 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, the U.S. embassy bombing in Tanzania, and notable national aviation disasters. He serves on the board of the Casey Feldman Foundation and the End Distracted Driving Campaign, as well as the Association for Justice’s “Trial Lawyers Care” task force.

In his spare time, John’s an avid soccer, basketball, and hockey Dad. He loves traveling the world with his wife, Amy, and enjoys healthy competition in Bocce, Billiards, and Corn Hole.

As the Director of Settlement Planning, Leslie actively works with attorneys and their clients to help them move through the financial transition after what’s likely a life-changing experience. She approaches each case carefully, knowing that settlement planning typically requires attention and appreciation about each client’s financial background, needs, and goals.

Having studied both Business and Religion at Niagara University, Leslie’s ability to get to know clients on a personal level and her eagerness to problem solve helped escalate her from case analyst and case manager to her current leadership role.

In her free time, Leslie likes to enjoy a meal at a new restaurant with friends and family, seeing different parts of the country, staying active, and spoiling her French bulldogs.

Having over 20 years in the legal industry, Kristen brings a wealth of knowledge to the settlement planning world. As Director of Operations, Kristen is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. She manages processes, efficiencies, quality control, and policies in order to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success. She enjoys interacting with employees on all different levels of the company and constantly learning new things.

Prior to Milestone, Kristen received a B.S. in Legal Studies from Bay Path University in Massachusetts, and has served in roles such as Senior Case Manager for a national settlement planning firm, Paralegal in boutique law firms, and Operations Manager of a law office. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys making memories with her family, and she hopes to own a vacation home in the near future.

With more than a decade of experience in behavioral science, teaching, research, clinical psychology, and data analysis, Nita’s training has positioned her to really understand human behavior, communication, body language, and emotions. This ability to effectively communicate and build and establish rapport and trust with individuals and executives in an authentic manner is key to her professional success.

As Chief of Staff for CrowFly, Nita manages relationships with vendors and stakeholders, implements communications and marketing initiatives, leads strategic and business development, oversees product design and development, and manages all operations and growth. She thrives under chaos and pressure and loves the diverse responsibilities of this role. In her free time, Nita loves to travel – having been to 42 states and five continents – read at coffee shops, hike, and test out local smooth bourbon cocktails.

Rachel serves in a hybrid role, as both the Marketing Director for Milestone and the Executive Director for the non-profit Bairs Foundation. Her inability to do just one thing is reflected in her double major from Fordham University – a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies. She has held a variety of professional roles, spanning from the non-profit world, to being a paralegal, to working in operations and client management at fast-paced startups in San Francisco. This diversity has made her agile and adaptable.

Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys traveling and exploring, being active, and being in the sun as much as possible. She also has a passion for public service and plans to run for office someday.

As a Settlement Administrator, Laura mainly oversees Milestone’s qualified settlement funds, ensuring plaintiffs, as well as the firms and attorneys involved in a case, receive the funds they are owed. She most enjoys being able to play a part in peoples’ compensation processes and being able to do something that matters and truly helps people.

Laura received a B.S. in Political Science from SUNY Brockport, followed by an M.A. in Political Science at the University at Buffalo before attending law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. Laura is currently completing her LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Financial Compliance and Risk Management at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law online. Outside of the office and school, Laura likes to attend ballet class, run, and cheer for the Buffalo Bills even when they constantly disappoint her.

Before moving to the U.S. and joining the Milestone team, Rayah spent two years creating a successful and productive office culture at a startup in Tanzania. Rayah currently helps with general operations while making sure Milestone maintains an enjoyable work environment. She feels fulfilled by playing a key part in keeping the office running smoothly.

A graduate of the Learnit Institute of Business and Technology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where she received her B.A. in Business Studies, Rayah loves keeping her mind active through reading and writing, as well as cooking. She hopes to start an initiative in Tanzania that is committed to empowering students through life skills and leadership training to create an environment of inclusion, disrupt the circle of poverty, and ensure they make strategic decisions that will positively impact their families and community.