SCG Legal April 2026 Newsletter

April 30, 2026
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It’s hard to believe how much has already happened this year.

Last month, SCG hosted its Midyear Meeting, bringing together more than 80 network members representing over 35 independent law firms from more than 20 countries, including 14 U.S. state members. Whether you joined us or were unable to attend, you can click HERE to access all event presentations and additional materials. On behalf of SCG’s Board of Directors and my team, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the meeting. We would also like to extend our deep appreciation to Hall & Wilcox for graciously hosting us. 

In today’s environment of heightened political, regulatory, and economic uncertainty, staying connected is more important than ever. Our focus remains on supporting one another and helping our firms and clients succeed amid increasingly complex global conditions. SCG Legal members are leading the way—providing exceptional legal, regulatory, and strategic advocacy counsel across regions and industries worldwide. As our network continues to grow, and as our in-person and virtual gatherings deepen relationships and strengthen collaboration, we are creating lasting advantages for our members and their clients. 

Below are our upcoming events. We are always looking for new opportunities to collaborate, so please feel free to reach out to me at agorokhovsky@scglegal.com with your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on our current activities. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

MAY 3 COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN LONDON 
We are now preparing for our meetings and cocktail reception on May 3 in London, aligned with the INTA meeting. Will you be attending the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting, or will you be in London for business or travel on May 3? If so, we would be delighted to have you and your guests join us for cocktails and conversation in a fantastic setting overlooking London Bridge. 

We anticipate representation from more than 40 SCG Legal member firms from around the world. Click HERE for additional information. 

REGISTER: 2026 ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON, DC
SEPTEMBER 17 – 18

This Annual Meeting is designed to offer attendees targeted networking, timely insights, and forward-looking thought leadership—sharpening the strategies they need to create lasting advantages for their practices, firms, and clients. Position you and your firm at the forefront of legal and business excellence. Click HERE for full details + registration form.

DON’T MISS OUT: MORE 2026 & 2027 IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES
🌐 2026 Team Canada Meeting | June 11 – 12 in Winnipeg
🌐 2026 IBA Meeting Cocktail Reception | October 4 in Copenhagen
🌐 2027 Team Asia & Pacific Rim Meeting | February 25-26 in Delhi (India) 
🌐 2027 Midyear Meeting | 13 – 14 May in London (UK) 
🌐 2027 Annual Meeting | September in New York City (dates TBD) 

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGORA – AI-POWERED WORKSPACE
In June, we will be launching a pilot program for members interested in testing Legora for a 30-day period at no cost. As you may know, Legora is an SCG-vetted partner, with many of our firms already using the platform. Legora is an AI-powered legal workspace that helps lawyers review documents, conduct research, and draft contracts more efficiently. It combines document analysis, legal research, and drafting tools—integrated directly into Microsoft Word—while enabling teams to collaborate and generate insights from both internal and external legal data sources. Click HERE to learn more about Legora and HERE to learn more about the pilot program. For context, Legora is comparable to other AI-powered legal tools such as Harvey, CoCounsel, and Copilot, but it also offers several additional features that may serve as key differentiators for our firms.

The one-month pilot is designed to give firms a meaningful opportunity to evaluate the platform and assess its value in practice. After the pilot—for firms who would like to form a formal relationship with Legora—based on demand and the number of licenses requested, participating firms will receive a discount of approximately 25–30% for the first contract term. I will be sharing additional information with your firm’s SCG Legal Voting Representatives and IT leads. In the meantime, if you or your firm are interested in learning more about Legora or participating in the pilot, please feel free to email me directly at agorokhovsky@scglegal.com or fill out the registration survey HERE.

SCG LEGAL WEBINARS 
Turning Legal Market Data into Revenue Strategy
May 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST 
Law firms have unprecedented access to market intelligence, yet many struggle to convert insight into sustained growth. In this webinar, we will examine where strategy commonly veers off course and how firms can establish guardrails to stay aligned. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for translating market data into client development priorities, strengthening practice leader accountability, and implementing a disciplined cadence that turns strategy into measurable revenue results. Click HERE for additional information and to register. 

Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work
June 25 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. This is your only opportunity to participate in this highly practical and thought-provoking session. 
Are your colleagues from distinctly different age groups? Are you sometimes baffled or frustrated by their decisions and behaviors? You are not alone. Since the workplace is made up of multiple generations, you are likely to experience generational friction firsthand. But let’s be clear: these are not problems to fix. Rather, they are differences to understand, appreciate, and ultimately, embrace. Click HERE for additional information and to register. 

GLOBAL SPIN WEB/PODCAST THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SERIES

At no cost and inclusive of full production support, SCG Legal continues to support Member firms with webcast opportunities through its Global Spin and Global Spinette series. These promote thought leadership and underpin business development and referral activities across the network as well as externally to current and prospective clients. Click HERE for the full library of episodes.

Recent episodes include: 

Have an idea for an episode? Click HERE for more details. Please contact Events and Membership Manager Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com) to discuss the opportunity to record a Spin or Spinette for you/r firm.

CROSS-BORDER CONNECTIONS: NETWORK REGION, PRACTICE & AFFINITY GROUPS
Looking for year-round opportunities to proactively connect with fellow Members across the globe? Click HERE for a schedule of virtual and in-person activities for SCG Regions, Practice and Affinity Groups. (Bookmark the link as it is updated with any changes.) To be included in the invitation for a specific meeting/date, please email Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com).

AI EXCHANGE 3.0
Building on the success of AI Strategy Exchange 1.0 and 2.0, SCG proudly introduces AI Strategy Exchange 3.0. This initiative is designed to equip member law firms with innovative AI technologies and resources, enabling them to drive productivity, enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and gain a competitive edge. Click HERE for the program portal that includes all sessions and other relevant materials. 

If you or someone from your firm is interested in participating (and not already included), please email Administrative Assistant Margaux Army (marmy@scglegal.com) for a meeting invitation. Meetings are recorded and made available on demand. 

NOW AVAIABLE: MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER (MRC)
We are pleased to announce the launch of the SCG Legal MRC, which provides password-protected access to a wide range of resources, including the following: 

  • Business of Law: AI policies, law firm compensation models, and more
  • Business Development & Marketing: Strategy presentations, client interview toolkit, cross-selling best practices, and training materials
  • Strategic Initiatives: Portals for the New Partner Institute and AI Exchange (with recordings, templates, and presentations), as well as materials from Women in Law programming
  • Directories & Guides: Direct access to all SCG Legal directories and guides
  • List of Vetted Partners
  • Member Meeting Archive 

To gain access to the MRC, you will need to complete a verification process. Click HERE for directions. All members (including marketing and business development teams) of your firm are eligible for access.

2026 VETTED SOLUTION PARTNERS

SCG’s Midyear and Annual meetings were sponsored in part by Network Partner:  SCG’s Annual meeting was sponsored in part by Network Partner: 
Empowering legal professionals to leverage AI, analytics, and multi-language technology across eDiscovery, forensic consulting, due diligence, privacy, managed review, and staffing projects. For more information, click HERE. 
>> SCG Legal Contact: Sha Zhu, Senior Director, Business Development > sha.zhu@transperfect.com 		 Fuel faster growth with a proven approach to business development. Win more business and deepen client relationships with INTAPP DealCloud Activator. For more information, click HERE. 
>> SCG Legal Contact: Christopher Raymond, Practice Group Leader – DealCloud > christopher.raymond@intapp.com

IN THE LOOP: NETWORK KNOWLEDGE & NEWS
If members of your firm are producing thought leadership (e.g., blogs, industry guides, in-person events, podcasts, webinars, etc.) please send to/add sharealerts@scglegal.com to the distribution list. We will share details through any/all appropriate online mediums (e.g., The Weekly Roundup, bi-monthly e-newsletters, LinkedIn) as well as on our Region, Practice, and Affinity group calls.

REMINDER: REFERRALS
As you know, it can take numerous interactions to build the rapport and establish the trust that enables client referrals. Once that foundation is laid, referrals become nearly seamless, and Members invest in each other’s success naturally. As Member-to-Member client referrals occur, please help SCG track them. Doing so is critical to: 

  • Offer a clear picture of membership value, especially for annual Member firm renewals and prospect Member firm invitations;
  • Ensure acknowledgement of/credit to the referring firm; and
  • Ensure the firm receiving a referral has an opportunity to profile their practice/s.

Please BCC SCG CEO Alina Gorokhovsky (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com) on any referral emails. If that’s not possible because of client confidentiality, please send her a separate email letting her know the firm you referred the client/matter to and, as able, the related practice or industry. If you have any questions/ suggestions about this request, please contact her directly. 

JURISDICTION GUIDES & DIRECTORIES. 
To support a greater understanding of business and legal considerations in different jurisdictions around the world, SCG produces regional- and practice-focused guides as well as offering the opportunity for individual firms to promote their expertise. NOTE: Document names are linked to the documents. 

 JURISDICTION GUIDES 

PRACTICE GROUP DIRECTORIES 

To be included in an SCG guide/practice group directory or profile a guide for your jurisdiction, please contact Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com). 

IN CLOSING…   

Please take full advantage of SCG’s global reach and impact as well as the benefits our network has to offer. And, as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for how to enhance the engagement experience for you, your firm, and/or our member community, please do not hesitate to reach out.  

See you soon in Washington, DC in September, if not before! 

Alina Gorokhovsky  
CEO, SCG Legal 

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