Author Archives: Silvia Hodges

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 7:45 a.m.

You step out of the shower after your morning jog on the beach. You are the chief client officer at Legal Inc. International, the world’s largest provider of legal services. “Congratulations, your company stocks just went up 10%, you should … Continue reading

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Are budgets estimates or targets?

Are legal budgets adaptable estimates or fixed targets? This question often receives opposing answers from corporations and law firms. Traditionally, law firms liken budgets as relatively flexible approximations that can be adjusted, without notice to the corporation, should the projected … Continue reading

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Four Pillars For Providing Value

Cost pressures and price competition among law firms have affected fee negotiations with corporate clients. Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFA) are growing popular as the parties move away from straight hourly billing and toward a value-based approach that clients increasingly demand. … Continue reading

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