THE 6 MANAGING PARTNERS FORUM
BOUTIQUE & SMALL FIRMS
16th & 17th AUGUST 2018
MANSION HOTEL & SPA AT WERRIBEE PARK | VIC
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2018 THEME: COMPETITION AS A MOTIVATOR OF CHANGE
The rise of newlaw, law firms evolving from other professional services and independent firms merging with larger firms as a way of growth, is the stark new reality for the current legal landscape. The rise of artificial intelligence is also adding another element to the transformation of legal services and small and boutique firms are at a crossroads. The ability to manage this change and also keep up with the competition and the constant battle for clients and market share is an everpresent struggle for managing partners of small and boutique firms. Finding a balance between time and firm management is essential and keeping up with technology, paramount. It is important to keep informed and stay current and learn new strategies to move your firm forward.
The Managing Partners Forum – Boutique and Small Firms is in its sixth year and is a level ground for legal leaders to converge and discuss concerning issues and to learn and explore innovative ways to build their firm and overcome obstacles.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Managing Partners Forum - Boutique & Small Firms has been exclusively produced to address
the function and capacity of the following position holders from mid, small and boutique
law firms:
• Managing Partners
• CEO / COO / CFO
• General Managers
• Equity Partners
• Business Development Managers
• Practice Managers
• Finance Managers & Finance Controllers
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
As the event has been specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller and boutique firms the topics addressed are particularly important to these firms’ needs.
• The changing legal landscape
• Mentoring and guiding Generation Y Lawyers
• Comparative benchmarking - financial and performance
• Clients: Keeping up with the ‘new’ digital savvy client
• Practice Management software - review and comparisons
• Innovation: practical tips for the uninitiated
• The Future of Legal Services: Blockchain, virtual currency economy, Artifical Intelligence
• Alternative work practices: working from home and keeping team culture
• What really is your competition and how do you meet the challenge?
• Technology and Business transformation
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

John Chisholm
Managing Director
Innovim

Philip Scorgie
Consultant
Technology Consultant

Barbara Campbell Managing Partner Campbell & Co Lawyers

Marianne Marchesi Founder & Principal Lawyer
LEGALITE

Paul Hawkins
Chief Combobulator CRAZY MIGHT WORK

Eric Chin
Consultant
STRATEGY CONSULTANT

Chris Monk
Head of Region APAC
DECODED

Jamie Prell
Company Secretary & General Counsel
LOD

Dr Bob Murray Principal
FORTINBERRY MURRAY
OUR SPONSORS
CHILLI IQ GLOBAL SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS:
SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

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