Ian Hardy is the Founder and President of Optima Juris, a deposition and hearing support provider serving law firms, corporate legal departments, and arbitration organizations throughout the United States and internationally. For more than 25 years, Ian has helped legal professionals navigate complex proceedings by combining experienced litigation support with practical technology solutions.

Under Ian’s leadership, Optima Juris has grown from an international deposition specialist into a trusted partner for court reporting, legal videography, interpreters, remote and hybrid proceedings, certified transcript solutions, and arbitration support. Today, the company supports proceedings across all 50 states and more than 90 countries and serves as the designated Deposition and Hearing Services provider for the American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR).
Recognized for his expertise in deposition logistics and legal technology, Ian regularly collaborates with law firms, court reporting agencies, and arbitration organizations to improve the way proceedings are coordinated and delivered. He has been an early advocate for technology that enhances efficiency while maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and human oversight legal professionals depend on.

A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania, Ian began his career supporting depositions and hearings in Paris, France before founding Optima Juris in 2000. His work continues to focus on helping legal professionals simplify complex proceedings through dependable service, coordinated support, and thoughtful innovation.

Kimberlee Carman brings more than 23 years of experience in the legal industry and nearly two decades of leadership at Optima Juris. As a certified court reporter, she combines firsthand knowledge of the official record with extensive expertise coordinating depositions, arbitrations, and hearings across the United States and internationally.
Kimberlee oversees complex proceeding logistics, helping law firms, corporate legal departments, and arbitration organizations navigate scheduling, jurisdictional requirements, and multi-party coordination. Her experience spans everything from routine depositions to large-scale international proceedings, making her a trusted resource for legal teams managing complex matters.

Known for her practical approach and deep operational knowledge, Kimberlee works closely with clients and the Optima Juris team to deliver responsive support and dependable solutions for every proceeding.

Inna joined Optima Juris in 2024 and contributes to the company’s marketing, business development, and client engagement initiatives. With a background spanning legal case management, content marketing, data strategy, and startup operations, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to communicating complex legal services and technology-driven solutions.

At Optima Juris, Inna supports the development of educational content, thought leadership, strategic campaigns, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives across deposition, arbitration, and related support services. Her legal education and experience working in fast-paced, client-focused environments help her translate technical and operational concepts into clear, relevant messaging for legal professionals.

Outside of work, she enjoys photography, writing, and video games.