Our Story

Human Judgment Meets Intelligent Systems

Mako was founded by attorneys, technologists, and AI researchers who saw a fundamental mismatch: professional workflows had remained largely unchanged while the underlying technology had transformed completely. We bridge that gap by implementing governed AI systems that conform to ethical standards under ABA rules, state bar guidance, and current realities.

Mission

Governed intelligence for professional workflows

The best outcomes in law still require human judgment, client empathy, and ethical discretion. Our mission is to augment those capabilities with intelligent systems that automate the complex, accelerate the routine, and embed governance at every step.

By implementing AI-powered workflow systems that respect professional responsibility obligations, Mako gives law firms a structural advantage — faster operations, lower risk, and attorneys who can focus on the work that truly requires their expertise.

Governance First

Compliance and oversight are embedded into every system we deploy — not bolted on after the fact.

Implementation Focus

We don't sell software. We implement integrated, governed systems that work within your existing operations.

Professional Responsibility

Every workflow we automate is aligned with ABA Model Rules, state bar guidance, and emerging current ethics standards.

Impact

We measure the impact of every deployment — from attorney hours recovered to repetitive tasks eliminated — so your firm sees the real-world difference.

Leadership

The team behind Mako

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Edward Sharkey

Founder & CEO

Attorney and business advisor with more than three decades of experience in commercial litigation, transactions, and business operations. Former Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association's Business Law Section. Brings deep firsthand knowledge of how professional workflows operate — and where intelligent automation can create meaningful leverage.

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Frederick Sharkey

Co-Founder

Finance and Business Analytics professional from the University of Miami's Herbert Business School, focusing on the intersection of data analytics and business strategy. Leads client engagement and business development at Mako, translating complex AI capabilities into actionable implementation plans for law firms.

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Annie Geeza

Engineer & Co-Founder

Engineer and co-founder with six years of experience building AI and machine learning systems at scale. With a background in business and software engineering, Annie brings a rare combination of technical depth and commercial instincts to every deployment — ensuring Mako's intelligent systems are both rigorously engineered and operationally effective.

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