Pond Lehocky Named “Innovator of the Year” for 2026

From day one, Pond Lehocky has championed innovation as a way to better serve injured and disabled workers. That commitment to forward-thinking solutions is why the firm was recently named Innovator of the Year at LitiQuest Plaintiff 2026.  

Held each year, LitiQuest Plaintiff is a conference that brings together hundreds of attorneys from across the country to explore emerging trends and spotlight firms that are pushing the legal profession forward. The conference is put on by Litify, the legal industry’s premiere software for customer relationship management. The Innovator of the Year award honors a firm that prioritizes innovation and demonstrates a creative, boundary-pushing approach to technology. This year, Pond Lehocky earned that distinction for its role as an early adopter of legal technology. Notably, this year the firm launched Case Xchange, a next-generation referral platform built by and for law firms. 

“Since its inception, Pond Lehocky has embraced technological advancements, both to serve our clients more efficiently and effectively and to help other law firms improve their internal processes and client communications,” said Shawn Lehocky, CEO of Pond Lehocky and Case Xchange. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized as Innovator of the Year by Litify. We will continue to push the boundaries to transform the legal industry in a way that delivers the best results for the people we represent.” 

Pond Lehocky’s continuous focus on embracing new technology has led to top-notch efficiency and work quality. The firm was one of the first to use Litify, which provided an in-depth look at the financial performance and overall health of the firm. The firm also helped in the creation of LegalOps, a collaborative network for legal services.

Case Xchange was created to solve a problem many law firms face every day: inefficient referral processes. Traditional referral systems often rely on manual updates, fragmented communication, and limited transparency. Case Xchange changes that. The platform streamlines communication, automates data flow, and integrates directly with case management systems, allowing firms to collaborate seamlessly. It gives attorneys real-time visibility into referrals at every stage, reducing friction and eliminating guesswork. 

“Our goal is to help attorneys save time, so they can transform unqualified leads into valuable relationships,” Lehocky said. By turning leads that aren’t the right fit into fast, low-touch referrals, firms can more easily connect clients with lawyers that have the proper legal expertise. These firms can then also monetize opportunities that might otherwise be lost. 

Being named Innovator of the Year reflects more than a single product launch—it underscores Pond Lehocky’s ongoing commitment to improving the legal industry through thoughtful, practical innovations that empower lawyers to help more people. As technology continues to reshape how law is practiced, the firm remains focused on solutions that work in the real world and deliver meaningful impact for both attorneys and clients. 

To learn more about Case Xchange, visit casexchange.com.