Christina Blacklaws
Former president of the Law Society and managing director at Blacklaws Consulting
LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2021
A DIGITAL EVENT FOR SME LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT
LPM digital conference 2021
Tuesday 14 September, Thursday 16 September, Friday 17 September
Digital event - Free to attend
Sarah Perry
Managing partner,
Wright Hassall LLP
Wright Hassall LLP
Gemma Garen
Director of quality and compliance,
Ellisons Solicitors
Ellisons Solicitors
Aftab Bose
Editor,
LPM
LPM
Josh Adcock
Editor-at-large,
LPM
LPM
Colum Smith
Chief vision officer,
Taylor Rose MW
Taylor Rose MW
Sally Procopis
Chief operating officer,
Bates Wells
Bates Wells
Richard Brent
Editor-in-chief,
LPM
LPM
Andrew Hedley
Director,
Hedley Consulting
Hedley Consulting
Zarina Lawley
Executive associate,
Miller Insurance Services LLP
Miller Insurance Services LLP
Peter Wright
Solicitor and managing director,
Digital Law
Digital Law
Jackie Watts
Director,
A City Law Firm
A City Law Firm
Carl Pratt
Founder and creative director,
FuturePlanet
FuturePlanet
Jenifer Swallow
Lawtech director
Tech Nation
Tech Nation
Emma J. Bell
Executive coach, author
and resilience expert
and resilience expert
Elizabeth Rimmer
Chief executive,
LawCare
LawCare
WATCH ALL SESSIONS ON-DEMAND
WATCH SESSION FIVE –
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!
Client care – bridging the digital gap
Speakers include:
Jackie Watts, director, A City Law Firm
Sarah Perry, Managing Partner, Wright Hassall
WATCH SESSION FOUR –
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!
Revisiting the risk landscape in a hybrid world
Speakers include:
Peter Wright, solicitor and managing director, Digital Law
Chaired by Richard Brent, editor-in-chief, LPM
WATCH SESSION THREE –
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!
Professional indemnity insurance in the spotlight
Speakers include:
Zarina Lawley, executive associate, Miller Insurance Services LLP, Brian Boehmer, partner, Lockton Companies LLP, Gemma Garen, director of quality and compliance, Ellisons Solicitors
WATCH SESSION TWO –
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!
Building the inclusive and sustainable firm of the future
Speakers include:
Carl Pratt, founder and creative director, FuturePlanet, Jo Little, business development manager, Planet Mark, Sally Procopis, chief operating officer, Bates Wells Chaired by Aftab Bose, editor, LPM
WATCH SESSION ONE –
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!
Navigating change – how to achieve sustainable business growth in a disrupted market
Speakers include:
Christina Blacklaws, former president of the Law Society and Blacklaws Consulting, Colum Smith, Taylor Rose MW, Peter Taylor, Paris Smith, Jenifer Swallow, Tech Nation, Chaired by Richard Brent, editor-in-chief, LPM
THREE DAYS, SEVEN BITE-SIZE SESSIONS, THREE FORMATS
LEARN — Get inspired by thought leaders sharing the latest insights in the legal market
PARTICIPATE — Share experiences with your peers to spark new ideas and unlock solutions to complex issues
MOTIVATE — Join immersive conversations with our guest speakers to gain actionable insights
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
10.00AM-11.00AM – OPENING SESSION
NAVIGATING CHANGE – HOW TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH IN A DISRUPTED MARKET
Join this session to gain invaluable tools and practical insight into achieving sustainable business growth in a disrupted market, including:
• Why defining your firm’s purpose and values is key to ensuring sustainability
• How to articulate your vision in a way that is meaningful to people – and how it can help you to retain and attract employees and clients
Christina Blacklaws, former president of the Law Society and managing director, Blacklaws Consulting
Colum Smith, chief vision officer, Taylor Rose MW
Peter Taylor, managing partner, Paris Smith
Jenifer Swallow, Lawtech director, Tech Nation
Chaired by Richard Brent, editor-in-chief, LPM
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
11.15AM-12.15PM – FIRESIDE CHATS
BUILDING THE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FIRM OF THE FUTURE
Ensuring law firms are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable is not only the ‘right thing to do’ but a real business imperative. Engage in conversation with fellow practitioners who are championing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and glean actionable insights to implement in your own firm.
Sally Procopis, chief operating officer, Bates Wells
Carl Pratt, founder and creative director, FuturePlanet
Jo Little, business development manager, Planet Mark
Chaired by Aftab Bose, editor, LPM
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
2.00PM-3.00PM – IDEAS EXCHANGE
HELPING YOUR PEOPLE ADAPT TO THE SHIFT TO A MORE HYBRID AND FLEXIBLE FUTURE
Employees are voicing a stronger desire to continue working in a more agile way. But how do you ensure that your hybrid work arrangements cater for the wellbeing and mental health of your employees? Attend this session to gain practical lessons from your fellow practitioners and invaluable advice from mental health and resilience experts to ensure that you have the right support in place for you and your teams.
Hosted by
Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive, LawCare
Emma J. Bell, executive coach, bestselling author and resilience expert
Aftab Bose, editor, LPM
**This interactive session is now full. If you wish to join the wait list, please email conferencesteam@burlingtonmedia.co.uk**
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
10.00AM-11.00AM – WORKSHOP
SUCCESSION PLANNING – HOW TO CREATE YOUR FUTURE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE EFFECTIVELY
The successful law firm of the future will be the product of an effective and inclusive leadership. How can firms accelerate succession planning and ensure continuity while enabling change and diversity on the board? Take part in this LPM workshop and unlock solutions to future-proof your management structure and equip your leaders with the necessary skills to lead in a new world.
Hosted by
Andrew Hedley, director, Hedley Consulting
Aftab Bose, editor, LPM
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
1.00PM-2.00PM – UNCONFERENCED
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Professional indemnity insurance (PII) premiums have jumped to an unprecedented level this year. In this session, our guest speakers will be advising what SME firms should do to minimise risks and get the best deal possible. Pose your stickiest questions related to the challenging insurance market and complex risk landscape on our Mural whiteboard and have them answered LIVE by our guest speakers.
Zarina Lawley, executive associate, Miller Insurance Services LLP
Brian Boehmer, partner, Lockton Companies LLP
Gemma Garen, director of quality and compliance, Ellisons Solicitors
Chaired by Josh Adcock, editor-at-large, LPM
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
10.00AM-11.00AM – THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
RE-VISITING THE RISK LANDSCAPE
With new risk scenarios created by the next great disruption – hybrid work – and ever-more sophisticated cybersecurity threats, managing security is more challenging than ever. Gain a vital understanding of the latest security risks and take away actionable insights to mitigate those risks within your remote teams.
Peter Wright, solicitor and managing director, Digital Law
Chaired by Richard Brent, editor-in-chief, LPM
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
11.15AM-12.15PM – FIRESIDE CHATS
CLIENT CARE – BRIDGING THE DIGITAL GAP
While firms are wrestling with new tech tools to increase efficiency and profitability, a clear focus on the client interface is often lacking. Two law firms operating different business models will share how they have adapted to the raft of potential tech changes to meet clients’ new demands. Gain practical tools to create digital interactions effectively and foster client engagement.
Jackie Watts, director, A City Law Firm
Sarah Perry, managing partner, Wright Hassall LLP
Chaired by Richard Brent, editor-in-chief, LPM