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Acquisition of Law Library Management Expands Managed Services Capabilities
The acquisition enhances HBR's team of legal information professionals and provides additional technology capabilities, offering flexible and scalable library service models.
HBR Consulting (HBR), a trusted advisor to law firms and law departments worldwide, has acquired Law Library Management, Incorporated (LLM). Effective February 1, 2022, the combination expands the scope of HBR’s research and information managed services, augments its team of legal information professionals, and provides additional technology capabilities, including proprietary integrated library system (ILS) software.
“Law libraries have been evolving, especially since the pandemic, with law firms and law departments looking for new library service models that provide flexibility and scalability,” said Kris Martin, senior director at HBR. “LLM’s deep expertise and over 40 years of experience in this area perfectly complement HBR’s research and information services, in particular our array of library managed services.”
“We are delighted to have found a home at HBR,” said LLM co-founder Marjorie Jassin. “HBR’s reputation in legal information services is unparalleled, and we look forward to continuing to provide our clients with the same exceptional service, while also giving them access to the broader services HBR offers.” “HBR has respected and collaborated with LLM for years. Its values, reputation for client service, and innovative market solutions align well with HBR’s strategic plan,” added Donna Terjesen, managing director for client development.
The acquisition highlights HBR’s commitment to and investment in managed services. Collectively, HBR is engaged with over 70% of the Global 100 law firms to deliver managed services in areas of law firm infrastructure including information technology (IT); procurement; research and information (library) services; and legal technology applications. HBR provides services to over 40% of Am Law 200 libraries.
About HBR Consulting
HBR Consulting(HBR) provides law firms and corporate law departments with strategic guidance, operational improvement, and technology solutions that drive innovation while managing cost and mitigating risk. HBR’s proven combination of experience, relationships, and insights—spanning the legal ecosystem—delivers sustainable financial and competitive advantages for its clients.
About Law Library Management
Law Library Management was established in 1982 to fill the need for alternative professional law library services to law firms and corporate legal departments. LLM’s mission is to provide the highest level of service on a flexible and efficient basis without sacrificing quality.