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The exchange of ideas and valuable information was impressively solid throughout the day. I appreciate the opportunity to be included.

Howard Levine, Esq.
Miller & Martin LLP - Chattanooga, TN

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CONFERENCE AGENDA 

THE MPF 2012 SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Capital City Club - Atlanta, Georgia


FINAL AGENDA
Note: Our agenda has been approved for 5 to 6.5 hours of CLE credit in numerous states. 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

6:00 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION 
Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres
 

 

Thursday, April 26, 2012

8:00 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Coffee and Continental Breakfast
 
8:30 a.m.
WELCOMING REMARKS

John Remsen, Jr.
President, TheRemsenGroup

 
8:45 a.m.
OPENING SESSION (General Session)
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS 
Pushing a Wheelbarrow Full of Frogs:
The Psychology of Leading Lawyers
It’s often been said that leading a law firm is like herding cats. And it’s true. In his well-researched article entitled “Herding Cats: The Lawyer Personality Revealed,” our Keynote Speaker concludes that lawyers are highly skeptical, hate change, avoid risk, love autonomy and expect immediate results. That makes them an especially challenging group to lead. Drawing on the latest scientific research, Larry will share the five fundamental practices required to be an effective and successful firm leader.
Dr. Larry Richard
Principal Consultant, LawyerBrian
 

Meeting the Challenge
Delivering value continues to be a topic of ongoing discussion between law firms and their clients nationwide and worldwide. In this short briefing, Mike will discuss what he sees taking place in relationships between law firms and their clients, including through the ACC Value Challenge and including specific targets that are starting to emerge.
Michael Roster, Esq.
Chairman, ACC Value Challenge Steering Committee
Past Managing Partner, Morrison & Foerster's Los Angeles Office
Past General Counsel, Stanford University
 
9:15 a.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION (General Session)
Featuring state-of-the-art Audience Participation Technology (APT) and a panel consisting of four of the country's top law firm management consultants.
 
President, TheRemsenGroup
 
 
Principal Consultant, LawyerBrain    
 
 
10:30 a.m.
MORNING BREAK
 
10:45 a.m.
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)  
 
NOTE: The MPIE concept is explained below. 
 
Session One
 
Smaller Firms (<50 lawyers)
Facilitators:
Aviva Cuyler, Managing Director, JD Supra
 
Larger Firms (50 or more lawyers)
Facilitators: 
 
 
12:30 p.m.
LUNCHEON
 
1:30 p.m.
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Session Two
 
2:45 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAK
 
3:00 p.m.
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Session Three
 
4:15 p.m.
RECEPTION
 
5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
 

 

 
ABOUT MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)


Since their introduction in 2003, MPIEs have been consistently rated as the most valuable portion of the Forum by participants. They offer a highly interactive format during which managing partners share ideas and practical solutions to the challenges of leading a successful law firm.

Each MPIE consists of 15-18 managing partners grouped by firm size. The sessions are facilitated by professionally trained discussion leaders with participation by some of the country's leading law firm management consultants.

Topics are determined in advance based on input from the Forum Faculty and Forum Advisory Board. They often include:

  • Strategic Planning (including Succession Planning)
  • Leading Change and the Role of the Managing Partner
  • Compensation Systems
  • Staffing and Administration
  • Associate Recruiting and Retention (including Gen X,Y and Diversity Issues)
  • Firm Governance and Partnership Structures
  • Growth Strategies (including Mergers, Lateral Hires and Branch Offices)
  • Strategies to Improve Profitability
  • Marketing and Business Development

In this rich, interactive environment among peers, law firm leaders learn about best practices, acquire critical benchmark information and establish relationships with other firm leaders.

 
MPIE TOPICS
 

Tackling the Really Tough Issues
Brian K. Burke, Esq.
Chair Emeritus, Baker & Daniels

Stimulating Meaningful Innovation in Your Firm
Patrick J. McKenna
Principal, McKenna Associates, Inc.

Your Role as Managing Partner....and Getting Paid for It!
John Remsen, Jr.
President, TheRemsenGroup