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Wilbur E. Johnson, Esq.
Young Clement Rivers – Charleston, South Carolina

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

THE MPF 2025 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
May 7-8, 2025
Capital City Club - Atlanta, Georgia

Preliminary Conference Agenda

The preliminary agenda for The MPF 2025 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 7, 2025

11:30am
REGISTRATION - CAPITAL CITY CLUB
12:00pm
OPENING LUNCHEON - GRAND BALLROOM
12:30pm
WELCOMING REMARKS - GRAND BALLROOM
12:45pm
OPENING SESSION - GRAND BALLROOM

An Introduction to The MPF Leadership Conference
We will kick off this year’s Conference with live polling live polling and a panel discussion featuring selected faculty members about how to gain maximum benefit from the event.
1:30pm
MPF WORKSHOPS

Explore today’s hottest topics in an informal, collaborative setting. Each session is capped at 35 participants and offered twice.  

WORKSHOP #1
Optimizing for Retention and Growth:
Prioritizing Talent and Performance Driving Processes        

WORKSHOP #2
The Latest Developments in Law Firm Technology:
Cyber Security and Generative AI

WORKSHOP #3
Building an Intentional Culture at Your Law Firm
3:15pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:45pm
MPF WORKSHOPS - Repeated
5:30pm
ADJOURNMENT
5:30pm
WELCOME RECEPTION - PEACHTREE PORCH
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with peers and faculty.
 
7:00pm
Dine-Around Dinners
Join one of five organized dinners at Atlanta's finest restaurants.
 


Thursday, May 8, 2025

8:00am
REGISTRATION - CAPITAL CITY CLUB
8:30am
NETWORKING BREAKFAST - REGISTRATION AREA
Coffee and Continental Breakfast
 
9:00am

 
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - GRAND BALLROOM

Highlights of The MPF 2025 Leadership Survey
Day two kicks off with the highlights from The MPF 2025 Leadership Survey, offering perspectives from over 200 law firm leaders on strategic priorities, governance, compensation, generative AI, and more. Participants will receive the full survey data. 
9:30am
PANEL DISCUSSION

Balancing Firm Culture and Firm Profitability
Engage with live polling and leave with valuable benchmarking insights.
10:30am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00am
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Consistently rated the most valuable part of the Conference, MPIEs are small-group discussions for like-sized firms, led by trained facilitators and subject matter experts.
 
NOTE: SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS BELOW ABOUT MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Group 1: President's Room
Group 2: Bobby Dodd Room
Group 3: Venetian Room
Group 4: Woodruff Room
Group 5: Capital Room   

MPIE Topics

Investing in Your Firm
Firm culture, governance, compensation, strategic planning, technology, and more.

Investing in Your People
Succession planning, lateral hiring, recruitment, diversity, training, and leadership development.

Investing in Your Clients
Client service, staffing, industry knowledge, marketing, and business development.
12:30pm
LUNCHEON
1:45pm
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Session Two
3:00pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:15pm
MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)
Session Three
4:30pm
RECEPTION - MAIN BAR
5:30pm
ADJOURNMENT

 

ABOUT MANAGING PARTNER IDEA EXCHANGES (MPIEs)

The "heart and soul" of the conference, MPIEs offer candid, peer-driven conversations on critical issues facing law firm leaders. Each session includes 15-20 managing partners, guided by professional facilitators and leading consultants.
While participants shape the discussion, popular topics often include:

  • Strategic and succession planning
  • Leadership and firm governance
  • Talent acquisition, retention, and generational issues
  • Compensation systems and partnership structures
  • Growth strategies (mergers, acquisitions, lateral hires)
  • Profitability, marketing, and business development
  • Technology, including generative AI and cybersecurity
  • Remote work policies and return-to-office strategies

After the Conference, all participants receive a summary of best practices and key takeaways.