Justin Ergler (LVN/GSK) & Matthew Beekhuizen (Greenberg Traurig) on the Importance of Involving the Pricing and Business Team in Building Strong Client Relationships
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
Release Date: 09/13/2023
Thinking Like an Owner in the Modern Legal Market (Andrew Bayman - King & Spalding & LVN Board Members Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
In this episode, LVN Board Members and sit down with , 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 arrangements succeed, why transparency builds stronger partnerships, and how collaboration between lawyers and business professionals...
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The AI Revolution in Law: Paradigm Shift or Incremental Change? (Zach Abramowitz, Justin Ergler & Keith Maziarek)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
On this episode, LVN board members Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek talk to Zach Abramowitz, founder of Killer Whale Strategies. They examine the impact of the artificial intelligence on the law. The trio discuss whether it's a paradigm shift or is it just incremental change in technology. They explore how lawyers are secretly using AI and why the technology might be better at creative, high level work rather than routine tasks. They also discuss how artificial intelligence changes the very nature of legal strategy.
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Keith Maziarek, Justin Ergler (LVN Board Members) & Patrick Fuller (Chief Strategist, ALM) on Why Law Firms Need a Dot Connector to Connect People, Data, and Strategy for Growth
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
LVN Board Members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler host Patrick Fuller, Chief Strategist for ALM. The trio discuss Patrick's role in analyzing law firm data, market trends, and client challenges. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding indirect market impacts, such as talent supply and operating costs in emerging markets. Patrick emphasizes the need for law firms to raise rates to maintain profitability and discusses the potential benefits of private equity investment in the legal industry. The conversation also touches on succession planning, client relationships, and...
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An Anthropologist in the Law Firm? Rethinking Legal Talent, Change and Progress in Law Firms
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
LVN Board members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler sit down with Stephen Poor, Chair Emeritus at Seyfarth Shaw. The trio discuss the inevitable changes impacting law firms, from the integration of non-legal professionals to the ongoing debate around the billable hour in the age of AI. They also examine why forward-thinking leaders found early resistance to now-common ideas, and give their perspectives on the future shape of law firms, talent development in a tech-driven world, and the enduring importance of the human connection. It's a candid look at the evolution of the legal profession and...
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Using a Holistic Approach to Adopt and Integrate Technology (LVN Board Members Keith Maziarek, Justin Ergler and David Cunningham (Reed Smith))
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
In this episode Legal Value Network board members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler discuss innovation in the legal industry with David Cunningham, Chief Innovation Officer at Reed Smith. They explore the challenges and benefits of adopting AI and technology, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that integrates various tools and processes. Cunningham highlights Reed Smith's strategy of leveraging existing models and working with both established and new companies to enhance legal services. They also discuss the significance of change management, data utilization, and the need for a...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Work and Pricing (Conan Hines - Fried Frank)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
LVN Board Members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler discuss the integration of generative AI in legal services with Conan Hines, Director of Legal Technology at Fried Frank. They explore the challenges and ethical considerations of billing for AI-enhanced legal work, comparing it to traditional legal research costs. Hines highlights the potential for AI to streamline tasks, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, but notes the need for law firms to adapt their business models. They debate whether clients should bear the costs of AI investments and how law firms can communicate the value of AI to...
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Live from LVNX 2024 Jennifer Leonard (Creative Lawyers), Laura Terrell (Executive Coach/Big Law Life) and Richard Jolly (Northwestern) in Conversation with Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
In this special episode of Off the Clock, recorded live at the 2024 LVNx conference in Chicago, Legal Value Network Board Members Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek engage in a dynamic discussion with three esteemed guests: Jennifer Leonard (founder of and Professor at University of Pennsylvania Law School), Laura Terrell (Executive Coach and host of the and Professor Richard Jolly (Northwestern). They delve into the transformative potential of AI in the legal profession, exploring its impact on creativity, lawyer development, and the future of law firms.
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From Incremental Change to AI Revolution: Does Legal Face a Turning Point? (Jennifer Leonard-Founder, Creative Lawyers, Justin Ergler-J Ergler Consulting, Keith Maziarek-Katten)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
On this episode, LVN board members Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek welcome Jennifer Leonard, and founder of Creative Lawyers, for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the modern legal profession. The trio delve into the potential disruption of AI, evolving client expectations, and the future of legal education. Jennifer also offers her perspectives on the business model implications of emerging technologies and how law firms can adapt to remain competitive. Jennifer, Keith and Justin also offer thoughts about fostering a culture of...
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On Career Transitions, Pricing and to Charge or Not to Charge for Project Management (Jessica Lim, Justin Ergler & Keith Maziarek)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
In this episode, LVN Board Members Justin Ergler and Keith Maziarek have a chat with Jessica Lim, National Director, Practice Management, Disputes at Borden Ladner Gervais, located in Toronto. In typical fashion the conversation covers a number of topics, this time including the process of making career transitions, how to coach law firm partners to more effectively pitch clients for new business, and the age-old question of whether or not law firms can charge clients for legal project management services.
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On Legal Ops, Innovation and Pricing Today and Tomorrow, Ken Callander (Value Strategies) & Keith Maziarek (Katten)
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)
In this episode, LVN Board member Keith Maziarek catches up with Ken Callander from Value Strategies, a consultancy advising law firms, legal departments, and legal operations on pricing, relationship management, and client service delivery, among other areas. Keith and Ken discuss: The evolution and growth of the role of a legal operations professional and the role of younger, fast-growing tech companies in pushing for innovation in legal operations. The cultural differences between high-tech companies and established companies in terms of innovation and trying new ideas. The challenges...
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