Testimonials
The comments and feedback we receive from Forum participants is overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few recent testimonials:
Southeast
“I’ve attended many law firm leadership conferences over the years and this is one of the best. A great program with outstanding participants.”
William C. Knight, Jr., Esq.
Former Managing Partner - Burr & Forman – Birmingham, Alabama
“Great job! The Managing Partner Forum exceeded my expectations – very valuable. Thanks for including me.”
Steve Matthews, Esq.
Managing Partner - Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd - Columbia, South Carolina
“The sessions on strategic planning and the interactive afternoon sessions were extremely valuable.”
Charles M. Dalziel, Jr. Esq.
Managing Partner - Brock Clay & Calhoun - Marietta, Georgia
“All in all, a very well-run program. The ability to interact with other managing partners was especially valuable.”
Thomas C. Logan, Esq.
Managing Shareholder - Carr Allison Pugh Howard Oliver & Sisson - Birmingham, Alabama
“The opportunity to meet and interact with other managing partners in such a high level setting was well worth the price of admission. Thanks for inviting me.”
James M. Anderson, Esq.
Managing Partner - Anderson Crawley & Burke - Ridgeland, Mississippi
“The Managing Partner Idea Exchanges were the best part of the day. I very much appreciate the opportunity to participate and will be here again in the future.”
R. Bradley Carr, Esq.
Managing Partner - Andersen Tate Mahaffey & McGarity - Lawrenceville, Georgia
“The Keynote Presentation was concise, to the point and had great written materials and presentation slides. It certainly measured up to its advertising and then some!”
Ronald G. Daves, Esq.
Regional Managing Member - Wimberly Lawson Seale Wright & Daves – Knoxville, Tennessee
“I was impressed by the wide variety of viewpoints and candidness of the participants.”
David M. Armitage, Esq.
Chairman, Corporate Department - Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy – Atlanta, Georgia
“This program could have easily lasted two days. The exchange of practical ideas and hearing success stories from other managing partners is what I liked best.”
David W. Proctor, Esq.
Managing Partner - Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell - Birmingham, Alabama
“The exchange of ideas and valuable information was solid throughout the day. I appreciate the opportunity to be included.”
Howard Levine, Esq
Chairman - Miller & Martin - Chattanooga, Tennessee
“The discussions were surprisingly open and productive. I came away with much information on where we are doing well, ideas for improvement and strategies for capitalizing on opportunities.”
Daniel P. Berexa, Esq.
Managing Partner - Cornelius & Collins - Nashville, Tennessee
“I was impressed by the openness with which the participants shared their experiences, procedures and policies.”
James L. Ward, Jr., Esq.
Managing Partner - Richardson Patrick Westbrook & Brickman - Charleston, South Carolina
“I especially liked the information sharing and the chance to network with other managing partners.”
Gerald M. Finkel, Esq.
Managing Member - Finkel & Altman - Columbia, South Carolina
Florida
“The Florida focus is what distinguishes this program from others and gives it particular relevant value.”
J. Thomas Cardwell, Esq.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Akerman Senterfitt - Miami, Florida
“Since the majority of our firm’s business is referred by other law firms, The Managing Partner Forum is a great opportunity to catch up with our
clients while also learning from my peers. It’s a terrific program and I plan to participate again in 2004.”
Howard J. Berlin, Esq.
Managing Director - Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin - Miami, Florida
"The Managing Partner Forum brings together the managers and leaders of some of Florida's top firms, together with experienced consultants, for a great exchange of ideas and information about managing a successful practice. It's an excellent resource."
José I. Astigarraga, Esq.
Managing Shareholder - Astigarraga Davis - Miami, Florida
"I have attended each of the past Managing Partner Forums. The topics and presentations are timely and relevant to anyone in law firm management. The true value comes from the opportunity to share problems and solutions with your professional peers. I highly recommend this program to any managing partner."
Mark J. Neuberger, Esq.
Managing Shareholder-Miami Office - Buchanan Ingersoll - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"This is a dynamic industry and the Managing Partner Forum is a great place to learn about how other firms are adjusting to it."
Joseph H. Serota, Esq.
Managing Partner - Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske - Miami, Florida
“The Managing Partner Forum is a first-class event. It’s a can’t miss program that presents a rare opportunity to interact and learn with other managing partners. There is nothing else quite like it.”
Kelly Overstreet Johnson, Esq.
President - The Florida Bar - Tallahassee, Florida
“I attended The Managing Partner Forum and I thought it was excellent. The program provided an excellent opportunity to benchmark my firm's performance with our peer group.”
Ira J. Coleman, Esq.
Partner-in-Charge of Strategic Planning - McDermott Will & Emery - Chicago, Illinois
“The Managing Partner Forum is a rare opportunity to network with my peers from throughout Florida. I highly recommend it.”
Gail A. McQuilkin, Esq.
Managing Partner - Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton - Miami, Florida
Texas
"Ours is a dynamic industry and The Managing Partner Forum provides a great opportunity to learn about how other law firms are adjusting to it."
Wm. Stephen Boyd, Esq.
Managing Partner-Dallas - Hunton & Williams - Richmond, Virginia
“The Managing Partner Forum is unique because it is Texas specific, as well as an exclusive and productive gathering of many peers at one time. The perspectives and insights that can be gained are invaluable.”
Stephen D. Good, Esq.
Managing Partner - Gardere Wynne Sewell - Dallas, Texas
"Since partners are inherently ‘unmanageable,’ the successful managing partner develops a clear sense of strategic direction, communicates its broad outlines to his partners, gets their buy-in, then ever so gently calibrates their collective behavior – so that on most days, most partners will be marching in approximately the desired direction. How one does this is what the Forum is all about.”
T. William Porter, Esq.
Managing Partner and Chairman - Porter & Hedges - Houston, Texas
"The Managing Partner Forum provides a rare opportunity for managing partners throughout Texas to gather and share insights and perspectives on ways to be more effective law firm leaders.”
Stephen D. Susman, Esq.
Founding Partner - Susman Godfrey - Houston, Texas
“There is a difference between leadership and management. Law firms need both. The managing partner must be the keeper of the vision and its continuous champion.”
Martin D. Beirne, Esq.
Managing Partner - Beirne, Maynard & Parsons - Houston, Texas
“The Managing Partner Forum will provide a venue to network with other managing partners while learning new ways to be more successful in today’s climate.”
Sharla J. Frost, Esq.
Founding Partner - Powers & Frost - Houston, Texas
“The Managing Partner Forum offers an invaluable chance to learn about the latest trends in the legal industry and to compare notes with other law firm leaders.”
Michael M. Boone, Esq.
Founding Partner - Haynes & Boone - Dallas, Texas