SCG Legal October 2025 Newsletter

October 16, 2025
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With just over two months until we welcome 2026, there is still plenty of time for you to engage with SCG Legal’s strategic initiatives…all of which are focused on ensuring a strong finish to this year while setting the stage for an even more successful next one.

Below you will find special announcements, a recap of our Annual Meeting in Austin, links to the latest jurisdiction guides and practice group directories, professional and business development resources, and much more. Also, do not miss the News from the Network section where you’ll find the recent updates from member firms.

Be assured: Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to the strength, reach, and influence of our global community. If you have any suggestions for how SCG Legal can better support your practice, firm, or clients, please do not hesitate to be in touch. 

In Support of Your Success, 
Alina Gorokhovsky | CEO 
agorokhovsky@scglegal.com 
202.580.6527

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS** 

NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
We are proud to introduce our 2026 Board of Directors, elected during the 2025 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas last month. This leadership team—made up of outstanding attorneys from around the world—will guide the network as we continue to expand globally, enhance member benefits, and strengthen our collective impact. 
Officers  

Directors  

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WE’RE HIRING!
SCG Legal is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role is an exciting opportunity to support our global law firm network and contribute to delivering exceptional value to our members. This is a virtual position. If someone in your network might be a great fit, please click HERE to learn more and share this opportunity!

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RESOURCE CENTER NOW AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce the launch of the SCG Legal Member Resource Center (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 to access the MRC. You are welcome to forward this document to them.

IN-PERSON MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES: 2025-2027 

2026 & 2027 NETWORK MEETINGS
Suggestions for session topics and presenters are welcome! Please contact me (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com) directly with your ideas.

>> REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

No matter location or industry, it is an unprecedented time of change. The issues facing law firms and their clients are rapidly shifting, influenced by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainty, economic fluctuations, and evolving regulations. Navigating these situations involves more than expertise. It demands commitment, collaboration, foresight, and strategic innovation. This Midyear Meeting is being designed to equip lawyers with the intel, connections, and resources necessary to meet challenges and the opportunities they present – now and in the future – head on. 

>> LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY 

SAVE THE DETAILS
More details will be released as available @ scglegal.com/events. 

  • 2026 Annual Meeting | September 17 – 18 in Washington, DC (US)
  • 2027 Team Asia & Pacific Rim Meeting | February 25 – 26 in Delhi (India)
  • NEW DATE >> 2027 Midyear Meeting | May 13 – 14 in London (UK)
  • 2027 Annual Meeting | September (dates + location TBA)

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2025 & 2026 INDUSTRY MEETUPS
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 and 2026. 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). 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

On September 18–19 in Austin, Texas, SCG Legal members from across the globe came together for our 2025 Annual Meeting, an outstanding opportunity for professional development, business development, and meaningful networking. SCG extends its heartfelt appreciation to local member/host firm McGinnis Lochridge for its generous support and hospitality!

>> CLICK HERE for the meeting web portal with post-event details. 

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Members-Only Webinar: On-Demand Recording Now Available 
From Contact to Client: Relationship-Driven Business Development for Law Firms 
In a time of shifting client expectations and growing competition, law firms are under pressure to deepen relationships, demonstrate value, and win new business—all while navigating internal silos and limited visibility into firm-wide efforts. This webinar tackles the real challenges facing legal professionals today: how to build trust in a crowded market, how to make client development more purposeful, and how to ensure everyone—from partners to business development teams—is aligned and equipped to drive growth. Presenter: Christopher Raymond > Practice Group Leader – DealCloud | Intapp, a 2025 Vetted Solution Network Partner and sponsor of SCG’s 2025 Annual Meeting

>> CLICK HERE for the recording and presentation.

GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: MEMBERS ON MATTERS THAT MATTER

     
At no extra cost and inclusive of full production support, SCG Legal features member attorneys and firms through its podcast 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. CLICK HERE for an overview/more details.

>> Click HERE for the full library of episodes.
Have an idea for an episode? Contact Alina Gorokhovsky (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com).

REGION, PRACTICE, AFFINITY & NETWORKING GROUPS
Looking for year-round opportunities to proactively connect with fellow members around the world? CLICK HERE for a schedule of virtual and in-person activities for SCG Regions, Practice, and Affinity Groups. (Please bookmark the link as it is updated frequently as new dates/details are available.) To be included in one of these groups or to suggest a new practice initiative, please contact Alina (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com).

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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.

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).

AI STRATEGY EXCHANGE 2.0: UPDATES & OFFERS
In September, SCG Legal’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Exchange Working Group partner—Legaltech Hub (LTH), the leading insights and analysis platform for legal technology—updated its GenAI map, which now showcases 728 GenAI products by 587 vendors across 19 different categories. >> CLICK HERE (may require Premium access, see below for details) to access this critical resource.

ADDITIONAL LTH RESOURCES
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 midsize law firm realities; and CLE credit and valuable peer-to-peer networking. SCG Legal members enjoy a 50% discount on the registration fee ($149 early bird or $249 general admission) with code > LTHSCG.  

  • October 29 | Miami > Click HERE for details/to register 
  • November 18 | Atlanta > Click HERE for details/to register.

Reminders

  • 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.

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PERKS
TransPerfect Legal – a 2025 Vetted Solution Network Partner – is extending a special invitation to SCG members for its flagship conference: LegalNEXT on October 22 @ Hilton Midtown in New York City. Originally the Antitrust Clearance & Merger Conference, LegalNEXT offers three parallel, focused tracks: Antitrust, eDiscovery, and In-House Counsel. CLE credit available. >> CLICK HERE for details and to register. 

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Legal Lean Sigma® Institute > All SCG members are welcome to use the promo code SCG25 to save 25% for any fee-required programs such as those highlighted below. New programs are regularly added including free monthly programs. 

  • Change Management Certificate > November 3, 4, 5, 6 & 17 | 12 pm ET > REGISTER NOW 

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Coston Consulting, a business advisory firm focused on business generation, talent development, and cultural advancement for its clients, invites SCG members 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.

REFERRALS REMINDER
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 and rewards 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 Alina (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 VERY SPECIAL ‘THANK YOU’ TO OUR VETTED SOLUTION PARTNERS

SCG’s Midyear and Annual meetings are sponsored in part by Network Partner:  SCG’s Annual meeting is 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

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