The 32nd Annual Marketing Partner Forum, organized by the Thomson Reuters Institute, is a premier conference designed for senior legal marketing and business development leaders. This event brings together an international audience of esteemed professionals to address law firm profitability and client development in a dynamic legal services market.
Key topics covered at the forum include leadership practices, client listening programs, the integration of artificial intelligence in social media strategies, value-based pricing, effective sales pitch strategies, and enhancing communication between lawyers and marketing teams. Sessions are structured as workshops, breakout discussions, and general presentations to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Attendees can participate in various networking opportunities, including welcome luncheons, opening receptions, and interactive activities such as cheesemaking workshops and wine tastings. The event also features notable speakers and facilitators who are experts in their respective fields, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge.
This forum is ideal for Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, law firm managing partners, executive committee members, practice group leaders, client service or relationship partners, and senior business development personnel. It provides a platform to engage with thought leaders, explore innovative strategies, and gain actionable insights to drive firm-wide development in a fast-changing market.
Speakers(20)
Barry Solomon
VP, Client Value & Innovation at Litera
Burton Taylor
Chief Marketing Officer at Spencer Fane LLP
Don Sternfeld
Chief Innovation Officer at Steptoe LLP
Evan Parker, Ph.D.
Founder at Parker Analytics LLC
Ian Ribald
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Jen Sander
Director, Enterprise Marketing & Strategic Events at Thomson Reuters Institute
John Sterling
Chief Strategy and Practice Development Officer at Chapman and Cutler LLP
Julie Snow-Samanant
Chief Marketing Officer at Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Kathryn Whitaker
Chief Marketing Officer at Burr Forman LLP
Konstantin A. Shishkin
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Goodwin Procter
Leyla Samiee
Chief Product Officer at Introhive
Lisa Simon
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Holland & Hart LLP
Mark Wasserman
CEO Emeritus at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Michelle Woodyear
Principal Consultant at Mount Insights
Nora Shearer
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Seward & Kissel LLP
Rob Phillips
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Shade Vaughn
Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Sherry Vance Allen
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Butler Snow LLP
Taleah Rose Tyrell Akins
Associate at Latham & Watkins LLP
Zach Olsen
Event Details
- Date
- January 22-24, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dana Point, United States
- Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
- Audience
- Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, law firm managing partners, executive committee members, practice group leaders, client service or relationship partners, senior business development personnel
- Attendees
- Approximately 200 attendees