Nema Daghbandan, CEO of Lightning Docs and Partner at Fortra Law - Unconventional with Bill Tessar EP 014

When legal expertise meets technology, transformation follows.   In this episode of Unconventional with Bill Tessar, Nema Daghbandan, Partner at Fortra Law and CEO of Lightning Docs, shares his journey from practicing law in the early days of private lending to pioneering a technology-driven revolution in how deals get done.   When the financial crisis hit, Nema’s first job in law school disappeared overnight. But that setback led him to a new opportunity — one that placed him at the forefront of an emerging financing sector: private lending. What began as a pivot soon became a defining moment, helping shape the modern private lending industry as we know it today.   Now, he’s leading the charge again — this time with Lightning Docs™, a next-generation platform that uses AI and automation to streamline loan documents, reduce risk, and unlock new levels of efficiency for lenders nationwide. Nema’s story is proof of the challenges that disrupt us often become the opportunities that define us.   About the Podcast: Unconventional inspires wealth through real estate by sharing the raw, unfiltered success stories forged outside the lines. Prepare for a masterclass in overcoming obstacles, defying conventions, and shifting your perspective on what’s possible.   For information on Lightning Docs email: www.lightningdocs.ai For more information on Fortra visit: https://fortralaw.com/ Learn more at: https://cv3financial.com/unconventional/   Unconventional with Bill Tessar is a podcast powered by CV3 Financial Services.   . . .   About CV3 Financial Services CV3 Financial Services, LLC (CV3) is a private lender providing business purpose loans for non-owner-occupied properties to real estate investors in 47 states. Financing options include bridge, fix-and-flip rehab loans, rental property financing, and new construction loans. With a digital lending platform designed to simplify the loan process, and all processing, underwriting, funding and servicing handled under one roof, CV3 delivers direct answers and quick closings for clients’ real estate investment financing needs. For more information, visit https://www.cv3financial.com.