SCG Legal June 2025 Newsletter

June 27, 2025
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We are halfway through this year…and what a year it’s been so far! 

Last month, SCG hosted its largest Midyear Meeting to date: 140 attendees from 58 firms representing 37 countries…including a third of U.S. state Members! Whether you joined us or missed the event, you can click HERE to access the post-event materials. Last week, Team Canada held its annual regional meeting in Calgary, drawing 34 participants from eight provinces—making it one of the largest and most successful Team Canada meetings to date. 

The growing attendance at SCG’s in-person events reflects the strength, value, and momentum of our network. 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 clients succeed amid increasingly complex global conditions. SCG Legal members are leading the way—providing exceptional legal, regulatory, and strategic advocacy counsel across most regions and industries worldwide. 

As our network continues to grow, and our in-person and virtual gatherings deepen relationships and strengthen collaboration, we are creating lasting advantages for our members for their clients. This newsletter includes the latest SCG Legal updates, along with recent news and developments from across the globe. 

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: 2025 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL MEETING IN KUALA LUMPUR | JULY 10–11 

This meeting will bring together law firm leaders from the region – representing SCG Member firms from Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam as well as several members from the United States and – for an engaging and timely discussion of the legal, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping the regional landscape. In addition to the member meeting, the meeting will feature a client event with guests expected from Malaysia, China, and other key local jurisdictions. A highlight of the event will be the keynote by YB Dato’ Sri Azalina binti Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) of Malaysia. Click HERE for more details and to register.

REGISTER: 2025 ANNUAL MEETING IN AUSTIN, TX | SEPTEMBER 18 – 19 

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. 

RSVP: 2025 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING SCG MEET UP 

November 3 | Cocktail Reception hosted by Ontario, Canada member firm WeirFoulds. If you (or anyone from your firm) will be attending the IBA Annual Meeting in Toronto, we invite all members to join us for A Night of Roaring Connections on November 3, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Click HERE for a special invitation to SCG Members. 

SAVE THE DATES 

SCG has set the dates and locations for our 2026 in-person events: 

  • Midyear Meeting | 26 – 27 March | Melbourne (Australia)
  • INTA Cocktail Reception | May 2 | London (If you plan to attend the INTA annual meeting, please email ekane@scglegal.com so we can include you on our invitation list)
  • Annual Meeting | September 17 – 18 | Washington, DC (US)
  • IBA Cocktail Reception | October 4 | Copenhagen (If you plan to attend the IBA annual meeting, please email ekane@scglegal.com so we can include you on our invitation list) 

More details will be released as available/accessible via the Events webpage.

MEMBER MEETUPS @ INDUSTRY EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD  

SCG Legal monitors Member attendance at global events to help facilitate meetups and/or potentially sponsor networking opportunities. Below are some of the events we are tracking for 2025. If you/r firm colleagues are planning to attend these events – or would like to suggest other events be added to this list – please email Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com). 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Welcome New Member > Berman Fink Van Horn (US: Georgia) 

Located in Atlanta, Berman Fink Van Horn (BFV) provides a broad scope of business services and depth of expertise to national and international clients. The firm’s commitment to a collaborative culture of mutual respect has contributed to its growth and hard-earned reputation. Firm clients include individuals, businesses, and business owners ranging from start-ups to large, established entities and publicly traded companies. Firm attorneys assist clients in all phases of their operations and corporate life cycles, from formation to succession, including transactions, litigation and dispute resolution. Commercial real estate matters as well as noncompete/trade secret, employment, business and real estate-related litigation represent significant areas of practice for the firm.

Please reach out to SCG Voting Representative Charles (Chuck) Van Horn at cvanhorn@bfvlaw.com / P: +1 404.261.8650 to welcome him and the firm to the network. 

IN MEMORIAM 

With heavy hearts we share that former SCG Legal Board Chair E. L. ‘Bubba’ Henry | Adams & Reese (US: Louisiana) passed away in April at the age of 89. While Bubba described himself as a “humble country lawyer,” his achievements tell a different story. He was the catalyst for today’s successful Government Relations practice at the firm and was once honored in the Oval Office by President Gerald Ford, who cited his “exemplary leadership” in local politics. Click HERE for the firm’s touching tribute to a Louisiana legal legend.

GLOBAL 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 

Have an idea for an episode? Click HERE for more details. Please contact Director, Business Development & Strategic Initiatives Michele Bisceglie (mbisceglie@scglegal.com) to discuss the opportunity to record a Spin or Spinette for you/r firm.

REGION, PRACTICE & AFFINITY NETWORKING 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 inquiry about being included in one of these Groups, please email Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com).

UPDATE FROM SCG’S AI STRATEGY EXCHANGE 

SCG Legal’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Exchange Working Group partner—Legaltech Hub (LTH), the leading insights and analysis platform for legal technology—has created an interactive snapshot that (as of June 2025) features 638 GenAI product placements by over 500 vendors across 19 different categories. Click HERE to access this dynamic resource. 

Additional LTH Resources 

NEW >> MidLaw Tech & Innovation CLE Seminars: One-day programs focused on helping midsize firms understand and adopt the next generation of legal technology, especially solutions built with Generative AI. Attendees will walk away with a clearer view of the current and future state of legal tech; practical strategies for evolving their legal practice with new tools; insights from solution partners offering tech built for midlaw realities; and CLE credit and valuable peer-to-peer networking. 

SCG Legal Members: Enjoy a 50% discount on the registration fee with code > LTHSCG.  

  • September 3 | Washington, DC > Click HERE for details/to register
  • October 15 | Boston > Click HERE for details/to register
  • October 29 | Miami > Click HERE for details/to register

NEW >> LTH has launched A Simple Guide to Legal AI series. Click HERE for Part 5 – Hallucinations, which was released this month. For Part 1 – 4, scroll to the bottom of Part 5 for Related Articles.

Reminder >> Stay up-to-date with LTH’s free e-newsletter > click HERE to subscribe. 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.

NETWORK 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.  

Guides 

Practice Groups 

Interested in a guide for your location or practice? Please contact Director, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives Michele Bisceglie (mbisceglie@scglegal.com). 

MEMBER PERKS: INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Through Legal Lean Sigma® Institute all SCG Members are welcome to use the promo code SCG25 to save 25% for all Legal Lean Sigma® Institute’s programs. New programs are regularly added, including free monthly programs and certificate courses in Behavioral Economics, Change Management, and Leadership.   

2025 Institute Certification courses include:

  • YELLOW BELT: July 21-25 [5 Sessions, 12-3:30 pm ET each day] > REGISTER NOW
  • YELLOW BELT: October 10-24 [5 Sessions, 12-3:30 pm ET each day] > REGISTER NOW  

REGISTER NOW links have all critical details including program description and timed agenda.

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SCG has partnered with the Legal Sales & Service Organization (LSSO), a transformative industry association helping senior sales-/service-focused legal and business professionals thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape, on the following two opportunities for network Members. 

  • Coaching Advantage© Certification Program | July 23-24 | Virtual. SCG Members can attend for a preferred rate of $1,899 (20% off) with code SCG20LSSO. For more information and to register, please click HERE. 

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And through trusted SCG vendor Coston Consulting, a business advisory firm focused on business generation, talent development, and cultural advancement for its clients, SCG Members are invited to take advantage of a subscription discount (30% off published price) for Elevate Curriculum TM, a custom/proprietary eLearning program designed to help law firm associates and junior partner advance their marketing and revenue generation skills. The Curriculum is divided into two subscription tracks. 

  • The Core program at $559.30 for SCG members (30% discount) is designed to help law firm junior associates learn the fundamentals of personal branding, marketing, and networking. 
  • The Advanced track at $962.50 for SCG members (30% discount) covers the marketing fundamentals along with business development best practices for profile raising, pitching for new business, client relations, and cross-selling. 

Both programs have been approved for certain CLE credit in a number of mandatory CLE states in the US. To redeem the discount, click HERE and use the case sensitive code SCGL2024 when purchasing either program. If you are interested in 15 seats or more at your firm, please click HERE to contact Coston for additional group pricing options.

REMINDER: TRACKING REFERRALS FOR IMPACT  

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. 

To ensure accurate tracking, please CC me (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com) on any referral emails. If that’s not possible because of client confidentiality, please send me a separate email letting me 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 me directly.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VETTED SOLUTION PARTNERS

Midyear & Annual meetings are sponsored in part by Network Partner:

 Annual meeting is sponsored in part by Network Partner:
The Global Leader in Legal Technology & Support: TransPerfect Legal empowers 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.  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.

 

To be connected to SCG’s representative for either Network Partners, please contact Director of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives Michele Bisceglie (mbisceglie@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.  

I look forward to seeing many of you soon — whether in Kuala Lumpur, Austin, Melbourne, or Washington, DC! 

Alina Gorokhovsky, CEO
agorokhovsky@scglegal.com
202.580.6527

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