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April 14, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Tired of Negotiating Rate Increases and Discounts? Try Something More Fun: Win-Win AFAs That Balance Risk and Reward

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Tired of Negotiating Rate Increases and Discounts? Try Something More Fun: Win-Win AFAs That Balance Risk and Reward

SPEAKERS

  • Brad Antici, Chief Pricing Officer, Butler Snow LLP

  • Hushmand Cott, Chief Strategic Pricing Officer, Covington & Burling LLP

  • Matthew Laws, Senior Director of Pricing & LPM, Crowell & Moring LLP

MODERATOR

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DESCRIPTION

Designed for professionals newer to legal pricing, this session simplifies the often-complex world of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs). Speakers will share practical tips and real-world examples from decades of experience to help attendees craft fee structures that align client expectations with firm profitability. The focus will be on identifying AFA opportunities, understanding risk-sharing dynamics, and building models that offer clear value to both parties—replacing rate haggling with collaborative, outcomes-based solutions.


Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the mutual benefits of AFAs over traditional hourly billing

  • Identify opportunities where AFAs make strategic and financial sense

  • Learn how to balance risk and reward across different AFA models

  • Explore the key components of a well-structured AFA and how to mitigate potential risks

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