Law Firm Leadership Conference 2018

The Law Firm Leadership Conference 2018, organized by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), was a premier event designed to equip law firm leaders with innovative strategies and insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape. The conference featured a series of sessions and keynote addresses focusing on harnessing innovation, measuring its impact, and applying design principles to achieve strategic goals within law firms.

Key topics included a keynote address by Michael Torpey, Managing Partner of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on leveraging innovation to meet firm objectives. Sessions covered measuring innovation in legal services, the dynamics between lawyers and clients in securing business, and critical financial considerations for firm leaders. Additionally, a Solutions Showcase highlighted legal tech innovations addressing real-world challenges faced by law firms and their clients.

The conference provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with peers and industry experts. Notable speakers included Daniel W. Linna Jr., Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and Nicola Shaver, Director of Knowledge Management at Paul Hastings LLP, who discussed integrating design principles to translate firm strategies into practical operating models.

This event was ideal for managing partners, law firm executives, and legal professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry by embracing innovation and strategic leadership practices.