Conrad Everhard

Conrad Everhard, founding partner of Flatiron LLP, shares how his firm transformed M&A services with a groundbreaking flat fee model. He recounts the firm's origins post-financial crisis and its challenges transitioning from Big Law. Conrad discusses the innovative use of technology and a contractor-based approach to enhance service quality and transparency. The conversation also touches on the future of the legal industry as firms adapt to technology and changing client expectations, all while fostering strong relationships.

Conrad Everhart, founder of Flatiron Law Group, shares his journey from Georgetown grad to partner at major law firms like Jones Day. He left BigLaw to offer a cost-effective, tech-driven model for M&A services. The firm utilizes flat fees, low overhead, and custom software like Deal Driver to enhance client insights. Conrad also discusses his work with Stanford’s Codex project, where he's developing an AI negotiation simulator to train future lawyers, emphasizing the crucial blend of AI and human judgment in legal negotiations.