The Buying Legal Council Conference 2019 was a premier event organized by the Buying Legal Council, the international trade organization for legal procurement professionals. This conference aimed to bring together experts and stakeholders in the legal procurement field to discuss and share insights on the evolving landscape of purchasing legal services.
Key topics covered during the conference included leveraging technology within legal departments, critical elements of non-hourly pricing, achieving maturity in metrics and sourcing, digital procurement intelligence, and the power of procurement to drive innovation. Sessions also delved into the future of the legal panel process and the importance of understanding in-house counsel's priorities when procuring legal services.
The event featured a range of notable speakers and panelists, such as Jonathan Ames from The Times, Stephanie Hamon from Barclays, Laura Doyle from Royal Bank of Scotland, and Damian Taylor from Dentons. These industry leaders provided valuable perspectives on various aspects of legal procurement, fostering a collaborative environment for attendees.
The conference was particularly beneficial for legal procurement professionals, in-house counsel, and stakeholders involved in sourcing legal services. Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights into best practices, network with peers, and explore innovative strategies to enhance their organization's legal procurement processes.
Speakers(18)
Adam Minielly
Pricing Manager at Osler
Adam Minielly is the Pricing Manager at Osler, focusing on the influences of framing, anchoring, and data biases on pricing decisions.
Adrienne Fox
Director, Global Procurement Professional Services at Novartis
Adrienne Fox is the Director of Global Procurement Professional Services at Novartis, contributing to discussions on purchasing in the legal category.
Ari Kaplan
Legal Industry Analyst
Ari Kaplan is a legal industry analyst known for his insights into innovation and aligning law firm initiatives with corporate legal expectations.
Catherine Krow
Founder & CEO at Digitory Legal
Catherine Krow is the Founder and CEO of Digitory Legal, focusing on the transformative power of data in legal services.
Dr. Guenther Dobrauz
Partner at PwC
Dr. Guenther Dobrauz is a Partner at PwC, specializing in connecting data and strategy to achieve optimal return on investment.
Dr. Silvia Hodges Silverstein
Executive Director at Buying Legal Council
Dr. Silvia Hodges Silverstein is the Executive Director of the Buying Legal Council, leading initiatives in legal procurement and sourcing.
Erin Hichman
Jeff Grossman
Managing Director at Citi Private Bank
Jeff Grossman is the Managing Director at Citi Private Bank, providing insights into the state of the legal industry.
Joel Stern
CEO at NAMWOLF
Joel Stern is the CEO of NAMWOLF, focusing on promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Jonathan Lovitz
Senior Vice President at NGLCC
Jonathan Lovitz is the Senior Vice President at NGLCC, advocating for LGBT business inclusion and contributing to legal procurement discussions.
Kimberly Brown Blacklow
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb
Kimberly Brown Blacklow is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, specializing in legal services and contributing to discussions on legal procurement.
Madhav Srinivasan
Chief Financial Officer at Hunton Andrews Kurth
Madhav Srinivasan is the Chief Financial Officer at Hunton Andrews Kurth, providing insights into law firm profitability.
Matt Beekhuizen
Chief Pricing Officer at Greenberg Traurig
Matt Beekhuizen is the Chief Pricing Officer at Greenberg Traurig, specializing in data-driven portfolio agreements.
Milly Parekh
Senior Manager, Litigation Operations at Johnson & Johnson
Milly Parekh is the Senior Manager of Litigation Operations at Johnson & Johnson, involved in strategies for buying in the legal category.
Pamela Cone
Founder & CEO at Amity Advisory
Pamela Cone is the Founder and CEO of Amity Advisory, focusing on procurement for greater good and corporate social responsibility.
Raj Goyle
Co-CEO at Bodhala
Raj Goyle is the Co-CEO of Bodhala, focusing on creating a healthy and competitive legal marketplace.
Richard Stock
Managing Partner at Catalyst Consulting
Richard Stock is the Managing Partner at Catalyst Consulting, specializing in pricing multi-year portfolios of legal work.
Vandana Dhamija
Founder & CEO at Legal Operations Consulting
Vandana Dhamija is the Founder and CEO of Legal Operations Consulting, specializing in working with outside counsel for optimal return on investment.
Event Details
- Date
- June 12, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Dentons
- Audience
- Legal procurement professionals, in-house counsel, stakeholders involved in sourcing legal services