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What is SmartAdvocate?

SmartAdvocate is an award-winning, customizable legal case management software equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence, specifically crafted to address the challenges of today’s fast-paced, competitive, and technology-driven legal sector. Initially developed for personal injury and mass tort law firms, SmartAdvocate has expanded its reach to accommodate a diverse array of legal practices.

The software's unique internet-based features allow legal firms to manage, store, and communicate information in unprecedented ways, significantly enhancing their operational success. With over 150 integration partners, including eSignature, accounting solutions, texting services, and medical records retrieval, SmartAdvocate can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of various firms. This innovative platform not only boosts efficiency but also drives profitability for legal practices, making SmartAdvocate a smarter choice for case management. Ultimately, adopting SmartAdvocate can transform the way legal professionals operate and interact with their cases.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$109 per month per SaaS user

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, SmartAdvocate provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
SmartAdvocate
Date Founded:
2000
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.smartadvocate.com
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Android
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

SmartAdvocate Categories and Features

Legal Document Management Software

Access Controls
Archiving & Retention
Collaboration
Contract Management
Document Assembly
Document Indexing
Document Tagging
Full Text Search
Version Control

Legal Case Management Software

Billing Management
Calendar Management
Case Notes
Client Management
Communication Tracking
Conflict Management
Corporations
Court Management
Discovery Management
Docket Management
Document Management
Expense Tracking
Government
Law Firms
Records Management
Task Management
Time Tracking
Trust Accounting

Law Practice Management Software

Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Calendar Management
Client Portal
Conflict Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Email Management
Legal Case Management
Task Management
Time Tracking
Trust Accounting

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  • Reviewer Name: Julie W.
    Position: Corporate Lawyer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Ideal software for corporate legal functions

    Date: Nov 04 2025
    Summary

    Working with SmartAdvocate to utilize my legal skills has been great achievement in my career. It gives me an opportunity to collaborate with legal professions and execute my mandate effectively.

    Positive

    SmartAdvocate has secure file organization custody that enables me to manage legal files effectively. It is easy to set this platform and synchronize with work email. It provides legal framework for monitoring all cases in the enterprise with reliable time and date notifications.

    Negative

    The performance has been excellent and I appreciate the team of professionals that came up with this platform.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Paralegal
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Ease of SmartAdvocate

    Updated: Apr 25 2025
    Summary

    It took a little bit to get used to but once I got the hang of it, its been a breeze! If I can learn it, anyone can!

    Positive

    I absolutely love the texting feature this program provides along with the ease of intaker. Opening files is so easy

    Negative

    I've been using this for a little over a year and I do not have any cons

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  • Reviewer Name: Radhika A.
    Position: Operations Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    SmartAdvocate Is a Friendly Case Management Platform that Has Exceptional Capabilities

    Date: Dec 02 2025
    Summary

    Overall, the capabilities of SmartAdvocate have been exceptional.
    It has been an amazing and powerful case management tool.

    Positive

    One of the reasons why we choose SmartAdvocate in our company is its exceptional capabilities.
    It is a friendly and accurate case management platform that suit our needs. SmartAdvocate makes case management smooth.

    Negative

    We have been using SmartAdvocate for more than 3 years now and it has been exceptional and friendly to use.
    SmartAdvocate has zero cons.

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  • Reviewer Name: Barbara H.
    Position: Legal Advisor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Ideal tool for legal assessment

    Date: Nov 19 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate is five star platform that offers necessary support for implementing legal subjects. It complies with standard legal management policies and the cost if flexible.

    Positive

    The UI is simple for new users and it is easy to sign up. It offers real-time alerts on dates and time for case hearing and court attendance. It has advanced AI-models that can summarize and save time used to handle large volume of files.

    Negative

    I have realized most benefits while working with this platform to handle legal projects in the organization.

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  • Reviewer Name: Harshit M.
    Position: Case Management Associate
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Powerful Case Management With Real-Time Clarity

    Date: Dec 05 2025
    Summary

    Overall, SmartAdvocate delivers a powerful and dependable case management experience that genuinely improves daily operations. Its blend of intuitive design, robust automation, and detailed reporting makes it a valuable tool for teams that want more control and clarity in their workflow. While a few performance and mobile usability tweaks would make it even better, the platform already stands out as a reliable, feature-rich solution that streamlines case handling and boosts productivity across the board.

    Positive

    SmartAdvocate offers a modern, user-friendly interface that makes onboarding effortless, while its powerful document management system keeps every file organized and easy to search. The platform’s automation features significantly reduce repetitive tasks, and the reporting tools provide clear, actionable insights into case progress and team performance. Its integrations especially with Outlook streamline daily communication, and the customizable workflows allow teams to tailor the system to their specific practice needs. Overall, it delivers reliable performance and makes day-to-day case management far more efficient.

    Negative

    While SmartAdvocate is highly capable, there are a few areas where it could improve. The system can feel a bit slow when generating larger reports or handling heavy workloads, and the mobile app still lacks the stability and functionality needed for quick, on-the-go access. Some advanced customization options also require a bit of a learning curve, which may slow down initial setup for smaller teams. None of these are deal-breakers, but refining these areas would make the overall experience even stronger.

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  • Reviewer Name: Hannah W.
    Position: Court Clerk
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Seamless software that enables me to organize court sessions

    Date: Dec 04 2025
    Summary

    It gives me an opportunity to rectify files before presenting to judges to avoid legal disputes. SmartAdvocate enhances effective drafting of official summons and court warrants.

    Positive

    SmartAdvocate is the primary data management in the court and it always maintains clean judgement and pleadings records. It keeps efficient files with dates and time for hearings and trials of different cases.

    Negative

    It is the top glitch in maintaining effective documentation of all workflows in daily court proceedings.

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  • Reviewer Name: Angelina T.
    Position: Junior Advocate
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Legal document crafting leader

    Date: Nov 27 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate has enabled me to prepare cases for more clients with powerful file orchestration tools. It has secure file storage with cloud backup system for safe data storage.

    Positive

    I have used SmartAdvocate for the last six months to draft and work on most legal assignments from my Seniors effectively. It has open communication channel that keeps me in touch with other our clients. It saves me time when handling large documents with AI-powered summarization tools.

    Negative

    I have encountered great moment working with this platform to streamline workflows on my desk.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mark P.
    Position: Litigation Attorney
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Unified case management tool

    Date: Dec 02 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate has excelled in organizing portfolio of all our customers. It is easy to integrate with Microsoft Outlook to manage deadlines and case calendars to avoid missing crucial hearing dates.

    Positive

    The platform has central data governance tools that enables me to track and follow each client case from anywhere. The existing document templates saves time and resources by allowing insertion of case data in the forms. It is easy to organize tasks and share files with my clients.

    Negative

    It is affordable and the customer support team is ever proactive. It is good tool that I fully recommend to other legal professionals.

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  • Reviewer Name: Viraj R.
    Position: Business Specialist
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Smartadvocate improves efficiency in case and business management

    Date: Oct 06 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate is solving the problem of scattered workflows and manual errors. it has helped us serve client faster, improve internal coordination and get better insights from reports for business decision. overall my experience has been very good. it made our operation more organized , efficient and data driven even though it took some training to get comfortable with all its features.

    Positive

    It has been very useful for us because it combines case tracking, document management and reporting in one system. Instead of switching between different software, our team can manager everything from intake to settlement within the same platform. The best part is automation. Routine tasks like reminders , document generation and follow ups are handled smoothly, which saves a lot of time, the integration with email and other systems also make communication faster and more transparent.

    Negative

    One thing i find less helpful is that the interface can feel a bit complex at first, it is powerful, but new users may take some time to understand where each option is.

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    Official SmartAdvocate Response
    Date: Oct 07 2025
    Hi Viraj, Thank you for taking the time to submit this review. It sounds like your firm is using SmartAdvocate to its full capabilities, and that is wonderful to see! We're so glad to see a company so satisfied, and making positive changes like improved organization, saving time and getting better insights in your reporting for business decisions. We have some good news for you about the interface: With our new release coming next month for Cloud users, we're updating our UI! Here's the link to register for our Tech Talk Webinar on 10/20 where our CTO will talk through the key highlights https://smartadvocate.zoom.us/webinar/register/3917576165088/WN_WopReJmoSeGxEBicIyelSQ
  • Reviewer Name: Amber C.
    Position: Corporate Counsel
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Powerful case management Platform

    Date: Oct 28 2025
    Summary

    My experience has been awesome since I can easily access legal documents from anywhere using internet browsers.

    Positive

    SmartAdvocate provides reliable system that enhances efficient management of all legal cases in the enterprise. It offers reliable outlines for case progress and deadlines for appealing. The platform handles documents securely and can easily generate deep insights for better decision-making.

    Negative

    I experienced minimum challenges from the steep learning curve as a new user. The two-factor authentication security protocol safeguards confidential information from ransomware attacks.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kamilah W.
    Position: Trainer/Educator & Lead Litigation Paralegal
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Imperfect But Effective

    Date: Oct 14 2025
    Summary

    Overall, SmartAdvocate, while not perfect, does allow more productivity and streamed workflow. It would be nice if it catered more to non-New York firms (focusing a bit more on the trial section, but SmartAdvocate is very user friendly and easy to use.

    Positive

    The automated procedures, the workplans, and the templates. They features allow time to work on case content instead of data entry.

    Negative

    The lack of the same fields in merge codes across systems such as Word and Excel for effective templates. Also, the inability to distinguish car insurance from health insurance.

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  • Reviewer Name: Lauren V.
    Position: Project Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Seamless project management platform

    Date: Oct 23 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate provides robust data insights that improves decision-making. It has clear and transparent dashboards that enables clients to track their case status.

    Positive

    The software has reliable automation system that enables me to tackle different tasks within the shortest time possible. It has powerful AI tools that helps in document summarization when generating reports for various clients. SmartAdvocate provides progress case report that makes it easier for us to meet submission deadlines.

    Negative

    I have not missed any crucial process since I started working with SmartAdvocate to handle customer projects.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jordan D.
    Position: Legal Assistant
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Ready to handle legal files

    Date: Nov 25 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate generates accurate insights from legal proceedings that enhances effective case follow up. It offers reliable data analytics that enables us to update and inform clients on time and avoid court penalties.

    Positive

    The secure and effective file handling tools enables me to filter and arrange documents efficiently on my desk. It is easy to create SmartAdvocate account for both private and corporate legal uses. It provides accurate insights on revenue on various cases based on real-time legal assessments.

    Negative

    Document optimization and customer relations have improved since we shifted to SmartAdvocate.

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  • Reviewer Name: Elizabeth M.
    Position: Paralegal Officer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Solid software that has helped me to implement my roles effectively

    Date: Nov 24 2025
    Summary

    The software automates most tasks and keeps our clients updated with latest arrangements from our lawyers. Integration with Microsoft Outlook has enhanced smooth communication in the enterprise.

    Positive

    SmartAdvocate has enabled me to build my role with essential tools that saves time and resources. It is easy to sign up and organize legal tasks based on client requests and set policies. The AI data management models enables me to summarize and convert files from any language.

    Negative

    I have recorded more improvements in managing legal tasks from my desk when using this platform.

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  • Reviewer Name: Pauline G.
    Position: Judicial Clerk
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Top-notch software for processing legal documents

    Date: Oct 29 2025
    Summary

    SmartAdvocate has streamlined operations with reliable document management system. It has secure cod data backup that gives me an opportunity to analyze files and respond to clients from anywhere.

    Positive

    It is easy to sign up and categorize legal files documents effectively. SmartAdvocate has solid AI tools that simplifies my tasks by summarizing lengthy court proceedings and rulings. It enables my staff to track individual cases and update them on time to avoid late preparations.

    Negative

    SmartAdvocate has enabled me to implement most legal tasks on my desk without delays.

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  • Reviewer Name: Teresa M.
    Position: Nurse Paralegal
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Could not do without it

    Date: Sep 12 2024
    Summary

    Like the title of my review, I could not do without it. It is amazing to have all the case data at your fingertips.

    Positive

    I am the team member at our firm who manages the medical providers and medical records for each case. Without this software, I could never keep up with the volume of cases we have. SA makes my job so much easier with reminders, task tracking, and multiple ways to incorporate data into chronologies, spreadsheets, and many applications.

    Negative

    User friendly but there is a learning curve for beginning.

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  • Reviewer Name: Edan D.
    Position: Attorney
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    THE BEST CRM FOR PI ATTORNEYS

    Date: Apr 29 2024
    Summary

    Great crm, but even better service. Sean and Rebecca simply crush it.
    Every time I call they are always there to help and make sure we know what we are doing and guide us along the way.

    Positive

    I can not stop raving about the system these guys created, which is, by far, the best CRM for personal injury attorneys.

    I, Edan Darmoni, the managing attorney at Darmoni Law, would highly recommend this software to anyone in the market.

    I want to highlight Sean and Rebecca's fantastic technical support skills and customer service. They always tend to my needs and ensure that I am on track!

    THE BEST THERE IS!

    Negative

    Nothing the system is amazing. Once you know how to use it you will love every minute of it.

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    Official SmartAdvocate Response
    Date: Jul 16 2024
    Thank you for your positive review! We’re truly grateful for your feedback and the team is always happy to hear when firms are making the most of the system. We appreciate your support - all of our teams, from Sales to Implementation and Support all work together to bring our clients a cohesive and satisfying experience. Should you ever have any questions, feel free to Join our SmartAdvocate Daily Office Hours: Held every day Monday - Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00pm EST Jump on a live Zoom session and get help whenever you need it! https://smartadvocate.zoom.us/j/89587199326?pwd=N2ZXbG1xWU1PV25KZVFESHg1blhEQT09#success
  • Reviewer Name: Lea P.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    SmartAdvocate Review

    Date: Mar 29 2024
    Summary

    Overall, the organization of the program creates a seamless and organized platform for an efficient work environment.

    Positive

    Moldability to best fit your organization.
    Ease.
    Features.
    Organization for tabs and documents.
    Efficiency.

    Negative

    Sometimes the complexity of multiple tabs can be challenging in teaching to new employees.

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    Official SmartAdvocate Response
    Date: Jul 16 2024
    Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you recognize that SmartAdvocate is a fully customizable system that will adapt to however much a firm needs it to be. We understand that some of the features can be complex, but they are well worth the learning curve necessary to master. Our team is always available for questions, and be sure to read our Tip of the Week eNewsletter, where our Head of Training, Claude Simpson tackles a feature with clear directions, accompanied by useful screenshots. We even have a "Tip Archive" in case you've missed any of the previous Tips.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Legal Secretary
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    SmartAdvocate's technology is great for the legal industry.

    Date: Aug 28 2024
    Summary

    As we are working more with SmartAdvocate, the many great features it has will help us to improve our efficiency, time it takes to do documents, pull reports, etc.

    Positive

    We have been using SmartAdvocate for approximately 4 months and are learning new features daily. The Dashboards are great for keeping up with the cases. I also like the fact that you can open 1 case multiple times and use the filter to look at just the documents you need to work with.

    Negative

    SmartAdvocate is a web based program and sometimes it can slow you down, which could mean there needs to be an internet upgrade.

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  • Reviewer Name: Justin G.
    Position: Case Manager / Legal Assistant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    SmartAdvocate Interaction

    Updated: Jun 14 2024
    Summary

    My overall experience with SmartAdvocate improves everyday. The program has simple features that makes advancement possible. It has increased the confidence of my own success within the legal field.

    Positive

    The advanced features and webinars. The advanced features help with job assignments and organization. After receiving a new assignment the features make it manageable to review and prepare for the assignment. The features also help with my own organization by keeping everything in one database.
    The zoom interaction with the SmartAdvocate staff has helped with the advanced features. There have been several options to receive instruction, including direct questions and live webinars. The staff provided incredible insight into the available features.

    Negative

    The complexity of some features. The basic features meet all expectations. There are some features that difficult to implement. The difficult features do increase productivity. The staff is also available to assist in understanding the difficult features.

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    Official SmartAdvocate Response
    Date: Jul 16 2024
    Many thanks for taking the time to submit a review. Hearing that your experience with the system improves everyday, along with your confidence of your own success - that says a lot! Our Training Team is dedicated to to making our monthly webinars and workshops a success. If you ever hit a snag when working in any of our features, feel free to join our SmartAdvocate Daily Office Hours: Held every day Monday - Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00pm EST. Jump on a live Zoom session and get help whenever you need it! https://smartadvocate.zoom.us/j/89587199326?pwd=N2ZXbG1xWU1PV25KZVFESHg1blhEQT09#success