Beyond Billable Hours: Flatiron's Conrad Everhard on a Fixed-Fee and Tech Based Approach to M&A

In our latest episode, Conrad Everhard , founder of Flatiron Law Group , discusses how Flatiron is redefining legal services for mergers and acquisitions by leveraging flat fees, low overhead, contract labor, and their custom-built Deal Driver software, which gives clients data-driven insights into their deals.

Conrad also highlights his work with Stanford’s Codex project, where he is helping develop an AI-based negotiation simulator to train young lawyers in M&A deals. Tune in to hear how Flatiron Law Group combines innovation, technology, and efficiency to provide better client outcomes—and how AI is shaping the future of legal training.

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