Finding the balance of honoring and evolving is every legacy organization’s greatest challenge. With five decades of service to its name, LegalShield has found it, celebrating the essential legal services it’s given to more than 1.8 million members (4.5 million individuals) and finding new, innovative ways to serve them. With a new corporate brand, a newly appointed CEO and an exciting new vision, LegalShield has built fresh momentum for the next 50 years.

DSN recognizes—for the first time ever—a group of innovative trailblazers, whose contributions push their companies’ trajectories upward, while reshaping the direct selling channel for the rest of us. More than two dozen companies answered the call to nominate their most accomplished achievers under the age of 40, who exemplify the kind of leadership skills and innovation that best represents the future of the direct selling channel.

At its seventh annual Elevate by LegalShield conference, LegalShield gathered hundreds of lawyers from across the U.S. and Canada to learn from experts, connect with likeminded colleagues and receive recognition.

The Bravo IMPACT Award honors the achievements of companies that take a holistic, measured and incremental approach to growth, innovation and operational integrity and excellence. LegalShield certainly exemplifies each of these qualities.

Hundreds of people representing 53 companies from around the world attended in person. And thousands more watched the event via free livestream. Awards and honors were revealed in several categories, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, the Bravo Awards and the DSN Global 100 List.

LegalShield’s 2023 International Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, welcoming thousands of the company’s independent associates for a four-day event focused on celebration, recognition, networking and inspiration.

LegalShield and IDShield announced a new agreement with isolved, a provider of HCM technology.

Amanda Mihalik, LegalShield Workforce Manager of Data and Reporting, received the Bronze Stevie Award for Contact Center Professional of the Year at the American Business Awards and International Business Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LegalShield released its Economic Stress Index Report, including a worsening Consumer Stress Index and data showing the highest level of consumer financial stress in a year.

PPLSI announced a partnership with Best Money Moves to help reduce the financial stress associated with the cost of legal and identity theft protection services for its employees.

LegalShield’s Economic Stress Index from May 2022 illustrated that consumers are beginning to feel financially strained and are potentially entering a season of heightened borrowing costs and stress. 

LegalShield and IDShield announced a partnership with PlanSource Partner Marketplace to maximize HR efficiency, employee engagement and plan participation.