成人VR视频

Mike Abbott, Head of 成人VR视频 Institute, 成人VR视频

Amid the backdrop of economic volatility and political uncertainty that has characterized 2025, law firms have been forced to adapt swiftly and frequently. As clients, who are also balancing business in the shifting market, face a multifaced array of challenges, they have urged firms to deliver added value. In turn, firms are balancing the uncertainty of today with a reviewed focus on the future鈥攅yeing new investments of efficiency and technical infrastructure. Looking forward to 2026, growth seems to hinge on remaining flexible to continued change, but how far and broad might change continue to be? Join us in our yearly session exploring the evolving landscape of the legal market, and the future of legal services.

In a world of instant gratification and exponential growth, firms find themselves faced with the expectation to respond to changing landscapes and regulations at a rapid pace. Given the increase in executive orders and tariffs in 2025, both clients and firms will be forced to comply and adapt in numerous ways, many of which they may not have previously been prepared for. In terms of business strategy, how can firms position themselves with a balance of malleability and structure in order to shift and respond sharply? As the developing trade wars increase costs of vital technological hardware, how important is it that firms revisit their strategies to consider elevated costs and potential supply shortages? Organizationally, how can teams speed up their decisiveness and communication efforts without acting in a slapdash manner? Join us as we discuss business strategy within today鈥檚 changing geopolitical landscape.

Please join us for three concurrent sessions exploring important issues in law firm management, where we will welcome Forum participants to share practical ideas with their industry peers.

It鈥檚 no secret that a healthy, well-established firm culture paves the road to success for both lawyers and clients. Individuals want their daily interactions borne from a sphere of productivity and positivity. As the definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion evolves, how can firms return to the root of this principle? In the past few decades, where has firm culture succeeded, and how should firms branch off that success in their forward motion? In terms of both internal talent and external client satisfaction, how can the legal industry respond while remaining faithful to their beliefs? Join us as we discuss the foundations and future of inclusion in the legal profession.

Panelists:

Nikki Lewis Simon, Chief Engagement, Culture, and Opportunity Officer, Greenberg Traurig LLP听

Esther Lim, Partner & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Yusuf Zakir, Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

At the crossroads of a changing political landscape and the accelerated adoption of Generative AI, law firms find themselves facing a new wave of cybercrimes. As nefarious political actors increasingly exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems, the legal sector must prioritize the strengthening of its cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain client trust. This session will delve into the evolving threats posed by sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes, which can manipulate public perception and destabilize operations. We will explore strategies for law firms to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure, including adopting advanced threat detection technologies, implementing robust data encryption protocols, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness among staff. Attendees will gain insights into the importance of staying ahead of emerging threats, collaborating with cybersecurity experts, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations in the age of AI.

Moderator:

Daniel Garrie, Founder and Managing Partner, Law & Forensics

As the legal industry faces increasing consolidation and competitive pressure, the role of the Chief Financial Officer is rapidly evolving from traditional financial stewardship to strategic partnership. A modern law firm CFO is expected to network extensively and enable growth potential by leveraging data, insights, and financial foresight to guide firm leadership through mergers, acquisitions, and long-term strategic planning. This discussion explores how forward-thinking firms are redefining the CFO role to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable expansion potential, leaving behind the 鈥済reen eyeshade鈥� model in favor of value-focused leadership.

Panelists:

Merrick Benn, Chair and CEO, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP听

Charlotte Croker, Principal, Caldwell Partners

Greg Saulinskas, Chief Financial Officer, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP听

Please join us for cocktails and canap茅s as we wrap up the day鈥檚 proceedings.

Jen Sander, Director, Enterprise Marketing & Events, 成人VR视频 Institute

In order to hone in on their own business strategies, firms need to intricately understand the ever-changing hues of the market that surrounds them. Operations executives must pose broad-market questions such as: 鈥淲hat did clients want last year? What will they want next year?鈥� before they ask themselves 鈥淲here have we delivered to clients and how should we improve?鈥� It鈥檚 often difficult to translate a complete comprehension of market data to internal practices. In other words, it鈥檚 important to know that clients are dissatisfied with innovation or consistency, but it鈥檚 valuable to understand how that relates directly to the strategies in play. Join us as we discuss the importance of breaking through market data and distilling metrics into amelioration.

Moderator:

Becky Halat, Senior Manager, Client Services, 成人VR视频 Institute

Panelists:

Angela Quinn, Chief Operating Officer, Husch Blackwell LLP

Both domestic and international economists are carefully tracking how current U.S. policy decisions are moving markets, creating tension between opportunity and caution as planned interventions meet natural economic forces. Pressing questions about our economic future demand attention: How will the evolving interdependencies between global economies reshape cross-border commercial relationships? Which economic indicators are signaling challenges for various sectors, including the legal market? In this climate of persistent uncertainty, what strategic adaptations should firms and businesses alike consider to maintain resilience while positioning for future growth? Join us for this year’s keynote presentation which will provide a thorough examination of current economic challenges and opportunities as well as prevailing market conditions and their far-reaching implications for the global economy. 听

Moderator:

Jeff Mason, White House Correspondent, Reuters听

Presenter:

Dr. Christina Romer, Class of 1957-Garff B. Wilson Professor Emerita of Economics; Professor of the Graduate School; Chancellor’s Professor Emerita, University of California, Berkeley听

In these three concurrent breakouts, our faculty will explore critical issues within the legal industry. Forum participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts with leading firms and industry peers.

Technology, in its most basic form, seeks to improve accuracy and efficiency. As technological implementation further embeds into the typical business model, firms will find themselves able to complete deliverables for clients at an expedited pace. All that glitters is billable; however, saved time, within the billable hour fee arrangement, equates to lost revenue. How can firms explore other value-based pricing options in an age where almost everything passes through technology? Additionally, how can firms demonstrate to clients that their use of technology advances both the quality and timeliness of deliverables, while also offering more predictable pricing upfront? Join us as we dive into alternative fee arrangements with experts who have already begun to implement such models in their firms.

Panelists:听

Dwight Floyd, Chief Operating Officer, Eversheds Sutherland US LLP听

Jim Metzger, Global Chief Financial Officer, Reed Smith LLP听

Ariela Tannenbaum, Chief Financial Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati听

The most effective law firm leaders understand that talent retention, firm culture, and long-term success are all linked. As expectations shift, leaders must develop inclusive strategies that engage employees across generations, foster well-being, and build high-functioning teams. Yet, in a fast-paced environment, leadership development and wellness often take a back seat. This discussion will focus on practical strategies for balancing leadership effectiveness with resilience鈥攈ow relationship-building and wellness practices can strengthen firm culture and thus improve collaborative efficiency. As a result, strong internal leadership translates to better client engagement and firm reputation, ensuring sustained success in a competitive market. Join us as we tackle leadership and wellness as a strategic pathway to sustainable growth.听

Moderator:听

Mark Masson, Managing Partner, Head of Professional Firm Advisory, Lotis Blue听

Panelists:

William Washington III, Chief Financial Officer, Baker McKenzie

In today’s polarized political climate, several law firms have found themselves in the crosshairs of presidential criticism, a scenario that can present unique challenges and demands careful navigation. Though this scenario may seem unique to our time, throughout history, there have been notable instances where law firms have come under the scrutiny of prominent public officials, often due to their involvement in politically sensitive or high-profile cases. Yet as the number of those being critiqued grows, one might wonder if the current criticisms of a few will soon be a weight on the many? How should law firm leadership prepare for challenges to both operations and reputation arising from scrutiny in the public platform?

Please join us for three concurrent sessions exploring important issues in law firm management, where we will welcome Forum participants to share practical ideas with their industry peers.听听

In what might be an intriguing coincidence, 成人VR视频 data depicts a parallel between the rise in 2024 law firm spend and a perceived rise in innovation by clients. A similar finding noted that, on average, clients will spend about 35% on more innovative firms given that efficiency is a top priority. What does it mean to be an innovator as a mid-size firm? Propelled by cutting-edge technological advancements, firms of all sizes have an incredible opportunity to outpace competitors by transforming their service delivery and client interactions through technology-driven value creation. However, to harness the full potential of these technologies, mid-sized firms need to properly assess and augment their greatest strengths in comparison to the market overall. Join us in a session on strategy for mid-sized firms with the ultimate goal of increased client satisfaction in mind.听

Panelists:听

Christopher Fulton, Chief Operating Officer, Pryor Cashman LLP听

Charles Marshall, Chief Operating Officer, Burr & Forman LLP听

Joe Woods, Chief Financial Officer, Holland & Hart LLP听

Investing in new technology, year after year, is often a top priority for forward-looking firms. However, with a seemingly infinite number of technological services and software available, how can firms be sure that they are utilizing the most effective platforms for their business strategy? As cloud computing continues to revolutionize operations with scalability and efficiency, firms must determine which solutions align best with their goals. Moreover, how can firms be sure that they are reaping the benefits of their assets, and how can leaders know when it is time to retire dated tech services? Where the benefits of technology are often intangible and difficult to measure, how can firms both gather and quantify the returns? Join us as we discuss ROI for emerging tech investments in an ever-changing digital landscape.听听听

Moderator:

Alexis Pomierski, Executive Director, John Alexander Consulting LLC

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Please join us for two simultaneous roundtables intended to foster robust conversation among attendees.听

Generative AI has easily made a name for itself as a powerful, all-encompassing tool that promises to improve businesses across the board; but many 诲辞苍鈥檛 yet have a good grasp on use case opportunities.听 In looking for even greater efficiency, where should firm leadership begin? How can leadership encourage the use of AI to accomplish tasks like tracking and sorting time entry, organizing email, or catching up on a knowledge management front? Instead of leveraging AI for complex tasks, how can firms employ AI for operational tasks and project management? Join us as we ideate strategies to utilize AI as a tool for logistic firm management.听

Moderator:听

Rob Mattern, President, Mattern & Associates听

Panelists:

Karen Campbell, Chief Information Officer, Foley Hoag LLP

Executive and managerial talent are a large differentiator when it comes to firm reputation and culture. As such, the C-suite has seen a large expansion in recent years, including newer roles like Chief AI Officer or Chief Strategy Officer amongst many others. How can firms drive value in their pivot to a more corporate C-suite structure, inclusive of many specific roles? Additionally, when laterally hiring both executive and managerial roles, many firms lack concrete methods for assessment of candidates, typically prioritizing prestige, pedigree, and personal connections. Given the expansive nature of the C-suite and the executive team, how can firms refine their hiring strategy using quantitative techniques, ensuring organization and efficacy at the same time? Join us as we dive into growth within the C-suite.听

Moderator:听

Jennifer Johnson, CEO, Founder, Calibrate听听

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Panelists:听

Jason Bovis, Chief Strategy Officer, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Jonathan Glazer, Global Chief Operating Officer, Dentons LLP听

Tanvir Rahman, Chief Operating Officer, McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Please join us for cocktails and canap茅s as we wrap up the day鈥檚 proceedings.听