<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nashville, TN &ndash; November 8th, 2024 &ndash; Kernel Equity, an equity firm based in Nashville, partners with local attorneys <strong>Sean Martin and Joel Surber,</strong> is proud to announce the launch of CLEarly Legal, an innovative app designed to streamline the process for lawyers to submit their Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours to Bar Associations.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In an era where technology continues to reshape traditional practices, CLEarly Legal harnesses the power of podcasts to create an engaging and efficient learning experience for legal professionals. </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The app features an extensive library of curated content from top industry experts, allowing users to easily earn CLE credits through simple submissions.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Features of CLEarly Legal:</span></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Diverse Content Library:</strong> Featuring a wide range of topics from practice-management to current events, CLEarly Legal ensures that legal professionals stay updated on the latest trends, challenges, and best practices.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&ldquo;CLEarly Legal is more than just an app; it&rsquo;s a revolution in how legal professionals engage with their continuing education. We&rsquo;re making it easier than ever to stay current, connect with peers, and submit hours on the go,&rdquo; said Sean Martin, co-founder. &ldquo;Our goal is to empower lawyers to take charge of their learning journey, wherever they are.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Joel Surber, co-founder</strong>, added, &ldquo;At CLEarly Legal, we believe that continuing legal education should be as accessible and dynamic as the legal landscape itself. Our podcast platform empowers users to easily engage with top-notch content and seamlessly track their learning journey, transforming how lawyers earn their CLE hours.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CLEarly Legal is now available for download on both iOS and Android devices as</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0e0e0e; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> well as accessible through the web portal. Lawyers can seamlessly switch between platforms without losing their progress, allowing them to enhance their professional development while simplifying the CLE submission process.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about CLEarly Legal, visit clearly.legal or contact:</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Contact: </span><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gwen Nellis</span></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="mailto:contact@clearly.legal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact@clearly.legal</span></a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About Kernel Equity</span></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kernel founded in 2017 by <strong>Peter Marcum and Todd McCullough</strong>, we believe that too much emphasis is placed on &ldquo;raising money.&rdquo; When investment funding becomes the primary scorecard, crucial balance is often lost. By combining bottom-up street smarts with top-down strategic thinking, we guide our clients to quickly achieve breakeven, uncover their core value (the Kernel) for customers, and craft a robust business model. Additionally, we assist in developing a compelling technology platform. This balanced, breakthrough approach instills greater confidence and leverage, empowering our clients to attract smart investment and optimize its use effectively.</span></p>
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