Dear LVN Members, It’s National Volunteer Week and we are extraordinarily grateful for each and every one of you who dedicates your time and energy to support the LVN community. Your commitment to making a difference through volunteering is truly inspiring. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our volunteers. Each of you plays a vital role in shaping the success of LVN. Whether you're contributing to the LVNx Conference Experience through service on the

Recommendations from LVN Insider Editor, Bríana McCrory As AI adoption accelerates across the legal sector, its impact on pricing, profitability, and operational discipline is becoming more visible and more complex. This month’s curated articles highlight a critical shift: efficiency gains alone are not translating into improved financial outcomes. Instead, they are exposing gaps in pricing strategy, matter management, and value alignment. Below are key perspectives shaping h

By Jessica Lim , National Director, Practice Management – Commercial Litigation & Construction at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) Most law firms have a strategy. Fewer have a reliable way to execute it. Partners lead practices, manage client relationships, and carry billing targets—often all at once. Strategic plans get made at offsites and often stall before implementation. That gap, between intention and action, is exactly where Practice Management roles sit. Before address

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Legal Value Network, we want to share an important update and a look ahead at what’s next for LVN.  The Legal Value Network exists to support professionals working at the intersection of law and business — those focused on how legal services are designed, delivered, and valued. As the legal market continues to evolve — shaped by changing client expectations, new operating models, and rapid advancement in technology, including AI — th

Recommendations from LVN Insider Editor, Bríana McCrory At Legal Value Network, our focus is on the intersection of pricing, profitability, and legal operations. As market conditions evolve, we believe it is important to surface the external forces shaping how value is defined, delivered, and measured across the legal ecosystem. Below is a curated selection of recent industry articles highlighting the economic pressures, client expectations, and AI-driven efficiencies influen

By Richard Burcher , Vice President, Pricing & Profitability at Aderant Pricing is where Profitability is Won or Lost Most firms don’t have a pricing problem. They have a pricing-and-profitability execution problem. Firms may have sophisticated pricing teams, clear guidance on value-based fee arrangements, and increasingly advanced analytics. Yet profitability still leaks, quietly and persistently, through avoidable discounting, unmanaged scope creep, inconsistent decision-m

In this new episode,   Keith Maziarek   and  Justin Ergler  sit down with  Jae Um , Chief Growth Officer & Head of Knowledge at  Lumio , for a wide-ranging conversation on the seismic shifts reshaping the legal industry. This conversation explores how law firm mergers and AI adoption are influencing the business of law, from growth strategies and competition to the practical realities of implementing new technology. As Jae Um puts it, “If we want lawyers to approach their wor

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The LVN Resource Library  is your central hub for curated, topic-specific content developed by and for professionals across the legal value ecosystem. With hundreds of programs and growing, it’s designed to help you build knowledge, train teams, and stay ahead of industry change. All content is organized by topic and fully searchable, making it easy to access exactly what you need, when you need it. Expertise On Demand The Resource Library brings together Legal Value Network’

Written by: Kylee Harris , Education Committee Member A major theme that emerged from this session was the deep misalignment around what is actually being bought and sold in today’s AI-driven legal landscape. Both sides of the table are often speaking different languages. Firms struggle to clearly articulate the product they are providing, and clients frequently are not sure what they are purchasing. Without a shared understanding, it becomes difficult to define value in a me

In this new episode, LVN Board Members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler sit down with Andy Bayman , Partner at King and Spalding, for a wide-ranging discussion about what it means to think like an owner in the modern legal marketplace. This conversation reveals how law firms are transforming the business of law—replacing the billable hour with data-driven models that balance client outcomes and firm profitability. The group explores what it takes to make alternative fee arr

Greg Lambert speaks with Esther Bowers , Chief Practice Innovation Officer at Honigman LLP and LVNx 2026 Conference Committee Co-Chair, about what innovation truly looks like in practice. Esther explains how her multidisciplinary team partners with attorneys to rethink pricing, staffing, and client engagement to create new ways to deliver value. She also shares how LVN provides a platform for candid conversations that strengthen relationships and spark change across the legal

Legal Value Network hosted its 4th Annual LVNX Conference Experience in Chicago from September 24-26, 2025. Here's a high-level look at the

Written by: Elizabeth Elmendorf , LVN Education Committee Co-Chair This session spotlighted the evolving role of legal business professionals and how they can shift from being perceived as “support staff” to recognized strategic leaders within their firms. Panelists emphasized that while these professionals are often the drivers of innovation and operational excellence, they frequently lack the visibility or recognition their contributions warrant. The discussion provided a

Written by: Shawn Gross , LVN Education Committee Co-Chair If you missed Richard Jolly’s session on Why Law Firms Don’t Change and How to Overcome Inertia and Resistance , you missed a presentation packed with practical insights and memorable analogies. The Rider, the Elephant, and the Path Jolly’s central story was the image of someone riding an elephant, navigating a path. The rider  represents rational thinking and strategy. The elephant  embodies emotions, habits, and in

Greg Lambert sits down with Shanna Davidson , Deputy Chief of Legal Operations at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and LVNx 2026 Conference Committee Co-Chair Elect. Shanna explains why adaptability is essential to driving sustainable change in law firms and how resourcefulness helps teams deliver greater value. She also shares her perspective on LVNx Elevates, with timely content, interactive workshops, and inclusive networking through initiatives like cross-functional collaboration a

The Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) is a dynamic LVN community where women in legal operations come together to lead, grow, and thrive. WIN creates space to share experiences, build influence, and lead with confidence — all to elevate your leadership and support your career journey. We're excited to reconnect ahead of the LVNx Conference Experience in Chicago! RSVP for the virtual meetup on September 11 and see what's in store for LVNx. Part 1: Before the Lights Go Up Virt

Book a private 30-minute session with professional coaches Emily Golden  or Julie Ketover at LVNx 2025. Whether you're navigating a leadership challenge, career crossroads, or just need a sounding board, these focused sessions are tailored just for you. Spots are limited – first come, first served! Thursday, September 25 On-site at LVNx 2025 Conference registration is required.

Greg Lambert sits down with Aaron Boersma , Strategic Pricing and Analysis Lead in Legal Operations at Ford Motor Company and co-chair of the annual LVNx Conference Experience. Aaron shares his approach to “spend innovation,” focusing on maximizing value, adapting to change, and fostering collaboration. He reflects on his long-standing involvement with LVN and previews this year’s conference, designed around timely, practical content and strong community connections. Join thi

Efficiency isn’t optional—it’s a competitive advantage for law firms. Today’s law firms face relentless pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and fully compliant outcomes from the moment a client matter is opened. Yet too many still operate in silos, relying on disconnected systems and vendors that introduce friction, risk, and missed opportunities.    Aderant’s Work-to-Cash suite offers a transformative alternative, and now with the advanced machine learning and decision int