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

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

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Chicago has been home to LVNx since our very first conference in 2022 for good reason. This city knows how to keep things fresh, from...

Greg Lambert sits down with Michael Goulet , Director of Pricing and Project Management at Brown Rudnick and an active member of LVN’s...