SCG Legal February 2026 Newsletter

February 26, 2026
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I hope you are all doing well. We are currently finalizing the program for our upcoming Midyear Meeting in Melbourne, and—given everything happening globally—this gathering comes at an especially important time. The meeting will provide a valuable opportunity to connect across firms and practice areas, exchange perspectives, and focus on how we can work together more proactively to generate new business opportunities. For this meeting, we are on track to welcome participation from all 14 of our Asian and Pacific Rim member firms, representing 74 offices and more than 3,000 attorneys across the region. In addition, we expect approximately 11 firms from Europe, more than 10 from the United States, and several from Latin America and Canada, making this a particularly well-connected and high-value meeting. Click HERE for meeting information. 

We have also finalized plans for SCG’s Annual Cocktail Reception in London, hosted in conjunction with the INTA Annual Meeting. If you or members of your firm will be in London on Sunday, 3 May 2026—whether for INTA or other business—I hope you will join us to reconnect with colleagues across the network. We anticipate participation from attorneys representing approximately 50 firms. Click HERE for additional information and to RSVP.

NEW MEMBER FIRM: SCG Legal continues to expand strategically across key countries and regions. We are delighted to announce the addition of our newest member firm, Westfield, a leading full-service law firm based in Morocco. Please click HERE to view the firm’s overview, and feel free to reach out to the firm’s voting representative, Wassim Benzarti (wassim.benzarti@westfieldavocats.com), to welcome him to the network.

Today, our network includes 125 independent law and lobbying firms strategically aligned across 65 countries. Throughout the year, we organize numerous in-person and virtual activities designed to strengthen connections, increase referrals, create new business opportunities, and deliver added value through professional and business development initiatives. Below, you will find important updates and highlighted opportunities for 2026 and 2027. 

I encourage you to share this newsletter with colleagues across your firm to help increase engagement and awareness of the support and opportunities available through SCG Legal, while also keeping everyone informed about what is happening across our network firms around the world. As always, I welcome your questions, ideas, and suggestions on how we can continue to enhance the organization’s value proposition for you, your firm, and your clients. I look forward to continuing these conversations and to hearing your feedback. 

Wishing you continued success, 
Alina

Alina Gorokhovsky | CEO 
agorokhovsky@scglegal.com 
202.580.6527

**HIGHLIGHTED OPPORTUNITIES** 
Additional details will be released when available. 

SCG Legal
🌐 2026 Annual Meeting | September 17 – 18 in Washington, DC (US) 
🌐 2026 INTA Cocktail Reception | May 3 in London > RSVP TODAY!
🌐 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 (dates + location TBA) 

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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.

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A VERY SPECIAL ‘THANK YOU’ TO OUR 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. 
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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. This program will act as a compass, guiding our members in shaping the future direction of their firms.

In partnership with LegalTech Hub (LTH), AI Strategy Exchange 3.0 will provide members with access to cutting-edge industry resources, collaborative engagements with leading vendors and consultants, and insightful expertise to drive meaningful innovation across firm operations and practice areas.

If you or someone from your firm is interested in participating (and not already included), please email Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com) for a meeting invitation. Meetings are recorded and made available on demand. In addition, LTH is offering the following benefits to SCG members, including:

  • LTH offers a free e-newsletter. To subscribe, click HERE.
  • SCG Members can also take advantage of a 15% subscription discount* on content through LTH Premium, which is designed to equip legal professionals, technologists, and lawyers with expert insights and actionable analysis on the rapidly evolving world of legal technology. For more information/To receive the discount, please email sales@legaltechnologyhub.com and mention you are an SCG Legal Member. *New subscribers only. Discount valid on first year of subscription only. Offer excludes active LTH clients.

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). 

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GLOBAL SPIN PODCAST STUDIO
At no extra cost and inclusive of full production support, SCG features member attorneys and firms through its pod/webcast platform. This global awareness opportunity provides a direct outlet to showcase expertise and thought leadership while driving business development and referral activities across the network…and raising awareness among current and prospective clients.

Recent episodes include:

Click HERE for an overview/more details and HERE for the full library of episodes.

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. 

See Member News for the latest firm highlights!

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Please send emails to sharealerts@scglegal.com.

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