Aderant Appoints Industry Veteran Aisling Fenelon as Chief Revenue Officer

Fenelon to lead global revenue strategy with a focus on measurable value and client outcomes

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:22pm

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Aderant, a leading global provider of business-of-law solutions, has announced the appointment of Aisling Fenelon as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Fenelon, a highly respected legal technology executive with over 25 years of industry experience, has been promoted from her previous role as Vice President of Sales, North America, where she spent the past 11 years building and leading high-performing revenue teams while partnering closely with law firm clients to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Why it matters

Fenelon's appointment comes at a critical time for the legal industry, as law firms face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, demonstrate value, and realize tangible returns on their technology investments. In her new role, Fenelon will focus on aligning Aderant's product portfolio with clients' most pressing business challenges, helping firms operate more effectively and supporting both the practice and the business of law.

The details

Over the course of her tenure at Aderant, Fenelon has established herself as a trusted advisor to law firms navigating increasing operational complexity and client pressure. Known for her deep understanding of the business of law, she has consistently driven revenue growth while ensuring Aderant's solutions deliver meaningful, long-term value. In her new role as CRO, Fenelon will be responsible for Aderant's global revenue organization, with a focus on aligning the company's category-leading products with clients' critical business needs.

  • Fenelon has spent the past 11 years at Aderant.
  • Fenelon was previously Vice President of Sales, North America.

The players

Aisling Fenelon

A highly respected legal technology executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, who has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer at Aderant.

Chris Cartrett

The President and CEO of Aderant, who praised Fenelon's leadership, credibility, and institutional knowledge as making her uniquely qualified to lead the company's revenue organization.

Aderant

A leading global provider of business-of-law solutions, where Fenelon will now serve as Chief Revenue Officer.

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What they’re saying

“Aisling's career has been defined by her ability to combine deep industry knowledge with a relentless focus on client value. She understands the realities law firms face today and how technology must perform to meet those demands. Her leadership, credibility, and institutional knowledge make her uniquely qualified to lead our revenue organization and strengthen the value we deliver to clients around the world.”

— Chris Cartrett, President and CEO of Aderant

“At the highest level, my role is to ensure Aderant grows in the right way—predictably, sustainably, and always in service of our clients. Law firms are asking more of their technology partners than ever before. Our responsibility is to show, clearly and consistently, how Aderant's products and services deliver real return on investment and create lasting value. I'm excited to continue building a flexible, open ecosystem that helps our clients adapt, innovate, and thrive.”

— Aisling Fenelon, Chief Revenue Officer, Aderant

“Promoting leaders from within sends a powerful message. Diverse leadership teams foster stronger dialogue and better decision-making, and representation at the top shows our people that there is a clear path to grow and lead here. That's good for our culture, our clients, and the long-term health of the business.”

— Aisling Fenelon, Chief Revenue Officer, Aderant

The takeaway

Aderant's appointment of Aisling Fenelon as its new Chief Revenue Officer underscores the company's commitment to delivering measurable value and client outcomes in the legal technology space. Fenelon's deep industry expertise and focus on driving sustainable growth will be crucial as law firms navigate increasing operational complexity and client demands.