CONFERENCE AGENDA
THE MPF 2023 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
May 3-4, 2023
Capital City Club - Atlanta, Georgia
Conference Agenda
The agenda for The MPF 2023 Leadership Conference is presented below. Participants value the high-level, interactive format and, each year, we introduce new faculty to keep our content fresh. We apply for maximum CLE credit in numerous jurisdictions.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
11:30am |
REGISTRATION |
12:30pm |
OPENING LUNCHEON |
1:00pm |
WELCOMING REMARKSJohn Remsen, Jr. |
1:15pm |
OPENING SESSIONLeading Through Transition Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams Debbie Foster Gerry Riskin Morris Tabush |
2:00pm |
MPF WORKSHOPSPowerful. Practical. Provocative. Past participants used these words to describe our in-depth discussions with other law firm leaders and industry experts. You will hear fresh perspectives on today’s hottest topics. Our informal format provides ample time to discuss, debate and learn in a cordial, collaborative environment. This year, we offer three concurrent half-day sessions. Sessions are capped at 35 persons. MPF WORKSHOP #1
Debbie Foster Stephanie Everett
Gerry Riskin
Morris Tabush Darragh Fitzpatrick |
3:30pm |
REFRESHMENT BREAK |
3:45pm |
MPF WORKSHOPS - Continued |
5:30pm |
ADJOURNMENT |
5:30pm |
WELCOME RECEPTION |
7:00pm |
Dine-AroundsJoin your peers for dinner at one of Atlanta's finest restaurants.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
8:00am |
REGISTRATION |
8:30am |
NETWORKING BREAKFASTCoffee and Continental Breakfast
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9:00am
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OPENING SESSION (General Session)KEYNOTE PRESENTATION John Remsen, Jr. |
9:30am |
PANEL DISCUSSIONKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Uri Gutfreund Benjamin Hunter Steve Mabey Alex Muñoz Gerry Riskin |
10:30am |
NETWORKING BREAK |
11:00am |
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)Since their introduction in 2003, MPIEs have been consistently rated as the most valuable part of The MPF Leadership Conference. MPIEs are small discussion groups of like-sized firms addressing topics of your choosing. Each session is led by a well-trained facilitator and guided by subject matter experts that rotate among the groups.
Session One: The MPIE concept is explained below.
MPIE FacilitatorsGroup 1 Uri Gutfreund
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12:30pm |
LUNCHEON |
1:45pm |
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)Session Two
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3:00pm |
REFRESHMENT BREAK |
3:15pm |
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)Session Three
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4:30pm |
RECEPTION |
5:30pm |
ADJOURNMENT |
ABOUT MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
The “heart and soul” of the Conference, participants enjoy the free-wheeling, candid conversations with other managing partners from like-sized firms. While topics vary, law firm leaders tell us how much they value the time to share ideas, solicit feedback, and come away with innovative strategies and practical solutions to the challenges of leading a successful law firm.
Each MPIE consists of 15-20 managing partners. The sessions are facilitated by professionally trained discussion leaders with participation by some of the country’s leading law firm management consultants.
We ensure a cross section of timely topics are covered ranging from investing in your clients, firm, and people, but the “magic” of the MPIEs is that our participants determine which specific issues to tackle and how deep to go. The conversations are always energetic, engaging, and informative. Past topics have included:
- Strategic Planning, including Succession Planning
- Leading Change and The Role of the Managing Partner
- Compensation Systems
- Dealing with Problematic Personalities
- Staffing and Administration
- Associate Recruiting and Retention, including DEI Issues
- Firm Governance and Partnership Structures
- Growth Strategies