Martin Ray Kilmer

Chief Operating Officer

Colorado Springs, CO

Background

Raised in Colorado, Martin Kilmer is the accomplished Chief Operating Officer for Gravis Law. He is passionate about legal technology and the development of tools and systems that help lawyers become better practitioners. Martin no longer directly takes on clients and instead focuses on managing the business side of the firm while continuing to advance his interest in innovative legal solutions.

Martin was recently invited to join the Advisory Committee for the Customer Experience Certificate Program at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. This invitation-only committee recognizes leaders with strong professional accomplishments and provides strategic insights to help shape a program delivered in partnership with Zschool. Martin will begin serving with the committee in 2026.

His proudest professional achievement is his leadership in the multi-year redesign of the lexis.com research platform, where he spearheaded a global transformation that significantly improved the legal community’s access to information and enhanced support for clients across the industry.

Martin values the legal profession for its essential role in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights and privileges of society. He finds deep fulfillment in helping others overcome challenges and discover effective solutions.

Away from the office, Martin enjoys horseback riding, golfing, hunting, fishing, outdoor projects, and taking part in community events. He sits on the Board of Faith House Elk Grove and, alongside his wife, sponsors multiple children through international wellness organizations. He is also certified in Pragmatic Marketing (Product Management).

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • Colorado State Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

  • Legal Tech Talk, AI in Practice: Moving from Experimentation to Firm-Wide Adoption, 2026
  • CXO 2.0 Conference, Panel Discussion, 2026:
    • The Next Billion-Dollar Business Models—And How To Spot Them First
    • Boardroom Chess: How To Influence, Align & Stay In Control
    • Decisive Leadership: The Risks, The Rewards, And The Lessons Learned
  • Legal Week- Metrics and Strategies for Smart Legal Tech Investments at Your Firm, 2025
  • Executive Allies SaaS Insight Series, Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as Your Business Grows, 2024
  • eCourts Conference, “The Benefits of an Open eFiling Market in State Courts, 2018
  • AALL Annual Meeting, “How to Deliver Accurate Answers and Meet Tight Deadlines by Westlaw Next," 2014
  • Legal Tech New York, “Lexis Advance Launch Celebration / Q&A”, 2012

Accolades & Awards

  • Business Leadership Excellence Award, CXO 2.0 Conference, 2026

Key to Success

Communication, commitment, opportunity, and consistency are critical to success, in my view.