File Notes Live with Talya Faigenbaum
Decisions that define success in a small law firm
Join Sophie Svenson, Head of Marketing and Partnerships at VXT, for a private lunch and guided discussion with Talya Faigenbaum, Managing Director at Nest Legal.
We’ll kick off with cocktails, canapés, and a custom scent-blend bar, where you’ll create your own signature fragrance to take home. From there, we’ll settle in for an open discussion on three areas shaping how small law firms are approaching success in 2026:
Financial success
How are small firms pricing for profitability? We’ll explore whether tech costs should be absorbed, passed on, or built into fees — and whether current pricing models are fit for the future.Keeping good people
We’ll hear from everyone around the table about what’s worked — and what hasn’t. We’ll also discuss the role good technology plays in supporting your team, and how to bring people with different levels of tech confidence along on the same journey.Meeting client expectations
How to respond to clients who expect faster answers, arrive with AI-generated information, and still need to trust your advice — without creating unsustainable pressure on your team.
What is File Notes Live?
File Notes Live is the real-world extension of the File Notes podcast. We bring together a small, curated group of law firm leaders for dinner and unfiltered conversation throughout. Expect guided discussions and a community of peers unpacking the reality of running a law firm.
File Notes Live is brought to you by
VXT
VXT is a phone system built for lawyers. It integrates with your practice management system to display client information on incoming calls and automatically saves all of the important details from your phone calls, such as billable time and full call transcriptions, into your practice management system against the correct legal matter.
Smokeball
Smokeball is the AI-powered legal practice management software that boosts productivity through its end-to-end case management and productivity system. Smokeball provides the core platform for small to mid-sized firms, covering everything from CRM, document automation and management, through to automatic time tracking and billing. The efficiency gains driven by Smokeball's tools are fast becoming the industry standard. Founded in 2012, Smokeball operates globally from headquarters in Sydney, with offices in Chicago and London. Smokeball's team is dedicated to both innovation and premium client service, and today proudly serves over 7000 firms worldwide. www.smokeball.com.au
Details
11:30 am: Drinks, canapés, and your own custom scent!
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Lunch
Who should attend?
These events are for law firm professionals.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate vendors or consultants.