Recommendations from LVN Insider Editor, Bríana McCrory As firms continue investing in AI capabilities and operational efficiency, the pressure to convert those investments into sustainable profitability is intensifying. This month’s articles highlight a common challenge across the legal industry: strong demand and technology adoption are not automatically translating into stronger margins. Rising operating costs, evolving client expectations, and increasing scrutiny around p

Recommendations from LVN Insider Editor, Bríana McCrory As market conditions shift, pricing power is becoming more variable and more dependent on how firms structure delivery and articulate value. This month’s articles point to three related pressures: uneven rate growth across markets, accelerating expectations tied to AI-enabled delivery, and a shift away from negotiation as the primary driver of pricing outcomes. Below are key perspectives shaping pricing and legal operati

Thanks to our sponsor, Narrative, for their support of the 2026 LVN Road Trip and to their dedicated team for being on-site for each stop! Legal Value Network made three stops in April, bringing the Road Trip to Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC, for a series of networking happy hours focused on connection and conversation. The Pit Stop series took place on April 14 at Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Chicago Office, April 16 at Barnes & Thornburg LLP's NYC Office, and April

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