Member discussion roundtables: Law firms

1.30pm – 3.15pm MDT, 5 June 2026 ‐ 1 hour 45 mins

Idaho | Mark Evans (Motivosity), John Byrne (Gould & Ratner LLP), Rebecca Goodman-Stephens (Moses Singer)

  1. Technology / AI
    1. AI – Selection, usage, policies and risks
    2. Billing models
    3. Investments in technology, training and use
    4. Using AI and technology for business development innovation
  2. Building strong culture during AI transformation
    Building trust
    - Transparency and communication
    - Trust in executive leadership
    Frequent recognition and management engagement
    - Manager recognition
    - Manager engagement from Gallup
    - Manager engagement key to AI adoption
    Connection - Happiness and revenue growth
  3. Growth
    1. Recruiting, acquiring and integrating new firms
    2. Expanding service lines through targeted practice acquisitions, including assessing fit and profitability
    3. Building a consulting practice that incorporates non-legal expertiese (land use planners, lobbyists etc.)
    4. Opening new offices through either organic growth or acquisition