Mitratech AdvanceLaw Panel and Law Firm Management
We connect legal departments with high-performing outside counsel — using real peer feedback, not brand reputation — to build a better legal market for everyone.
It’s Time to Reimagine Panel and Law Firm Management
Legal departments today need more than a list of preferred firms — they need a system. Mitratech AdvanceLaw is the platform for transforming how teams source, select, and manage outside counsel.
By leveraging peer in-house counsel feedback and verified performance data, we hand-pick the best counsel from a curated global network of over 10,000 top lawyers.
Whether teams are looking to build a strategic panel, hire for a one-off matter, or optimize performance and cost, AdvanceLaw delivers the tools, insights, and support to turn firm relationships into a competitive advantage for everyone involved.
Build, Manage, and Expand Your Legal Network with Mitratech AdvanceLaw
Mitratech AdvanceLaw offers a powerful suite of solutions designed to transform how legal departments find, evaluate, and manage outside counsel. Whether teams are starting from scratch or looking to optimize current panel relationships, we can help.
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Panel Creation & Management
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Build and Manage High-Performance Panels
Create disciplined, cost-effective law firm panels with hands-on support. From scoping and RFP design to performance tracking, rate benchmarking, and relationship management, our team helps you enforce accountability, align firms with your goals, and reduce spend by 30–40%.
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Law Firm Selection & Legal Marketplace
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Data-Driven Attorney Selection at Scale
Skip the guesswork. Find and engage peer-reviewed, high-performing attorneys across practice areas, regions, and firms. Gain access to lawyer-specific performance metrics, preferred rates, and concierge-style sourcing support — all backed by data and client reviews
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CounselConnector™
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Find Fast, On-Demand Legal Talent
Need trusted outside counsel for a niche or urgent matter? CounselConnector™ is your always-on legal marketplace. Instantly access 5,000+ peer-rated attorneys and make defensible, data-informed decisions.
What Sets Mitratech AdvanceLaw Apart?
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Proven Legal Industry Insight
We have 15+ years of experience in guiding GCs away from firm brand bias and toward performance. We’ve helped 400+ legal departments rewire how they think about outside counsel — and we know how to navigate the politics of change.
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Real-Time Performance Data
Access to a large dataset covering 350+ firms and thousands of lawyer ratings. It’s how we help you identify top performers, negotiate rates, and track outcomes — all backed by real data, not assumptions.
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Deep Sourcing Expertise
We’ve sourced counsel for thousands of matters — vetting firms, analyzing RFPs, negotiating AFAs, and unlocking overlooked but high-performing talent, including diverse and innovative providers.
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Real Change Management Support
This isn’t a one-time engagement. We support panel performance through monthly lawyer evaluations, dashboards, newsletters, and ongoing law firm engagement — so great plans turn into real results.
Meet the Mitratech AdvanceLaw Panel of Leading Law Firms and Service Providers Across the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
AdvanceLaw Carefully Vets a Small Selection of Top-Quality Law Firms That Can Offer Our GCs Top Talent, Innovation, and Value.
If you believe your firm would be a strong fit for our model, please get in touch with our team.
Let's ConnectHow Does AdvanceLaw Deliver Top Talent, Innovation, and Value?
AdvanceLaw improves outside counsel selection by combining peer-driven performance data with a curated network of top-tier law firms. Instead of relying on RFPs, personal referrals, or outdated relationships, legal teams gain access to real-world evaluations from other General Counsel who’ve worked with these firms on similar matters. AdvanceLaw matches legal needs (by practice area, jurisdiction, pricing preferences, and innovation goals) with firms that have a proven track record of success for other in-house teams. Then, we create a performance feedback loop where firms know they’re being evaluated and compared against their peers based on real outcomes. This built-in accountability motivates firms to exceed expectations, resulting in more consistent quality, cost savings, and better overall performance for legal departments.
Vetting
We start with a curated network of top-performing firms — selected not just for brand name, but for quality, efficiency, and results
- Input from 400+ GCs
- Focus on AmLaw 50–200 and firms in lower-cost hubs
- Innovation, quality, and efficiency prioritized
- Preferred rates and standards
See Why AdvanceLaw is the Go-To Partner for Curated, Cost-Effective Counsel Selection & Firm Management Services
“Our approach means firms develop a deep understanding of our business needs, challenges, and opportunities. And our average strategic partner rate is over 40% lower than our top 10 legacy law firms’ rates.”
“Mitratech AdvanceLaw functions as an extension of our team, and saves us a lot of time identifying excellent lawyers.”
“The Mitratech AdvanceLaw feedback mechanism is extremely novel, giving us guidance from in-house teams we trust.”
“It's a key principle of Mitratech AdvanceLaw's to recommend law firms that excel at innovation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitratech Panel and Law Firm Management?
Mitratech Panel and Law Firm Management is a data-driven service that connects in-house legal departments with high-performing outside counsel. Using peer GC feedback, performance benchmarking, and DEI insights, we match legal teams with vetted firms and lawyers from a curated global network of 10,000+.
How is Mitratech different from traditional RFP or referral processes?
Unlike static RFPs or personal referrals, AdvanceLaw relies on real-time performance data and GC input. This ensures faster matches with top counsel, better outcomes, and a continuous feedback loop that holds firms accountable and encourages excellence.
Who can use this service?
Mitratech is designed for in-house legal departments seeking to improve panel quality and legal outcomes. We also work with a select group of law firms that demonstrate innovation, diversity, client service, and consistent performance.
How does Mitratech vet law firms and lawyers?
Our vetting process incorporates feedback from 300+ General Counsel, evaluates historical performance, emphasizes diversity and innovation, and prioritizes firms within the AmLaw 50–200 range and lower-cost hubs. Poor performers are actively removed from our system.
Can I use Mitratech to create a new law firm panel?
Yes. AdvanceLaw supports both initial panel creation and ongoing panel management. We help legal departments build panels based on measurable outcomes, diversity goals, pricing insights, and real performance data.
How do I track law firm performance with Mitratech?
Our platform includes tools for monitoring key performance indicators such as legal outcomes, responsiveness, pricing, and DEI metrics. Firms know they’re being evaluated and are incentivized to consistently deliver top-tier results.
What types of legal matters can Mitratech support?
AdvanceLaw covers a wide range of practice areas, including litigation, employment, M&A, IP, contracts, real estate, and more. Whether you’re staffing a portfolio or a single high-stakes case, we help you find the right partner fast.
Can law firms apply to join the AdvanceLaw network?
Yes, but participation is selective. We partner with firms that align with our values and performance standards. If your firm consistently delivers innovation, diversity, and client value, we’d love to connect.
Is AdvanceLaw part of a broader legal solution ecosystem?
Yes. AdvanceLaw integrates with Mitratech’s end-to-end legal operations solutions, including panel creation tools and our legal marketplace for outside counsel selection.
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