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Memorandum






                                           To:           LSBA Board of Governors



                                           From:             Tricia R. Pierre,

                                                                   Director of Member Outreach and Diversity

                                           Date:         August 16, 2021


                                            Re:          Proposed New Member Benefit
                                                         Smith.ai


                                           I  would like to recommend the LSBA Board of Governors consider
                                          offering the LSBA membership the benefits that can be provided with a

                                          business relationship with  Smith.ai.  Smith.ai  is a virtual  receptionist

                                            service for live calls and web chat, primarily serving solo and small-firm
                                          attorneys.  Smith.ai  also  provides AI software that filters spam, routes
                                          calls, and facilitates integrations and workflows with email, CRM,
                                          billing, and calendaring programs.


                                          When members sign up with Smith.ai they will receive a 14-day money-
                                          back guarantee on Starter, Basic, Pro and Custom plans, and virtual and
                                          live-staffed chat services. They will also receive a 15% annual discount
                                          on 12-month plans paid upfront; 5% discount when clients sign up for
                                          both professionally staffed virtual receptionist and website chat service;
                                          and White-Glove setup of the 24/7 AI chatbot at no cost.

                                          Monthly Virtual Annual Subscription rates are as follows:
                                          Starter (30 Calls) - $210/month
                                          Basic (60 Calls) - $360/month
                                          Pro (150 Calls) - $750/month
                                          Custom – Customizable volume of calls, price not quoted.

                                          Monthly Virtual Annual Subscription rates (with discount) are as follows:
                                          Starter (30 Calls) - $110/month
                                          Basic (60 Calls) - $260/month

                                          Pro (150 Calls) - $650/month
                                          Custom – Customizable volume of calls, price not quoted.


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