September Coffee Break: Surging Costs in 2025: Strategies Law Firms Need Now

Rob Mattern, President of Mattern, Deanna Crawford, Consultant, and Ken Purce, Principal at Research Contract Consultants, share timely insights into one of the toughest challenges facing law firms this year: rising costs. Demand may be increasing, but Citi’s Law Firm Group reports that expenses are growing faster than expected, putting pressure on margins across the industry.

In this 45-minute Coffee Break, you’ll gain current market data, proven strategies to reduce expenses, and real-world examples of how firms are strengthening their bottom line today.

You’ll also meet Matty, Mattern’s new AI-powered cost savings simulator that helps firms identify potential savings in under a minute.

What you’ll learn:

• The latest cost growth trends affecting law firm margins in 2025

• Proven strategies to reduce expenses without adding administrative burden

• How firms are applying these strategies today, with real examples

• Where hidden costs typically live across vendors and contracts

• How to use Matty to surface savings opportunities quickly and prioritize next steps