Former LexisNexis Executive Joins RCC to Lead Research Contract Advocacy in Vendor Negotiations
Washington, D.C. — June 25, 2025 — Research Contract Consultants (RCC), the only consultancy solely dedicated to legal research contract evaluation and negotiation for law firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Neitenbach as Partner. A 25-year legal technology veteran and former Vice President of National Legal Sales at LexisNexis, Rick joins RCC to help expand its high-touch, expert-driven advocacy model to law firms of all sizes. In his new role, Rick will lead strategic assessments, contract analysis, and vendor negotiations helping firms align legal research investments with business goals, reduce costs, to achieve stronger outcomes.
Why Law Firms Need a True Advocate in Today’s Legal Research Market
Legal research vendors are accelerating efforts to reshape how firms buy, bundle, and utilize their platforms often introducing AI-driven pricing structures with little transparency or negotiation flexibility. As firms face rising costs and increasingly complex agreements, the need for a dedicated, firm specific advocate has never been more urgent.
RCC is stepping into that role with unmatched credibility. With decades of insider experience at Westlaw and LexisNexis, the RCC team brings strategic clarity and negotiation expertise to every engagement ensuring firms not only avoid overpaying but secure the right solutions for their business objectives.
“Law firms deserve a partner that understands how these deals are structured and that knows how to challenge them,” said Ken Purce, Founder and Principal Member of RCC. “Rick’s leadership expands our ability to provide that advocacy at scale. He brings the judgment, insight, and vendor-side experience to help clients navigate high-stakes negotiations with confidence.”
Rick’s background leading both sales and consulting functions gives him rare perspective into how legal research contracts are priced and positioned behind the scenes. His approach is grounded in transparency, integrity, and a commitment to advocating only for solutions he would personally support.
“My goal at RCC is to help firms negotiate with clarity, confidence, and control,” said Rick Neitenbach. “For too long, law firms have been navigating these vendor relationships without the insight they need. At RCC, we change that—giving firms the strategy, expertise, and leverage to get the value they deserve.”
Learn more about Research Contract Consultants here: https://researchcontract.com
