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Thursday, May 14
 

9:00am EDT

Arrival, Registration, and Breakfast
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

9:30am EDT

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
  • The Firm Performance imperative 
  • Forces reshaping Mid-Law (economics, talent, technology, expectations) 
  • Objectives for the Lab and outputs participants will leave with 

Speakers
avatar for Phil Flora

Phil Flora

Vice President, Sales, SurePoint Technologies

avatar for Olivia Mockel

Olivia Mockel

Chief Brand & Market Strategy Officer, SurePoint Technologies

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

9:45am EDT

Firm Financial Performance — What Top Firms Do Differently
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Tim Corcoran

Tim Corcoran

Principal, Corcoran Consulting Group

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:40am EDT

10:40am EDT

Break
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:40am - 10:50am EDT

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:40am - 10:50am EDT

10:50am EDT

Workshop: Performance Benchmarking & Pricing Diagnostics
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:50am - 11:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Phil Flora

Phil Flora

Vice President, Sales, SurePoint Technologies

avatar for Tim Corcoran

Tim Corcoran

Principal, Corcoran Consulting Group

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:50am - 11:40am EDT

11:40am EDT

Beyond IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Real Differentiator in Law Firm Leadership
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:40am - 12:35pm EDT
In a profession defined by analytical rigor and intellectual precision, technical excellence alone is no longer enough to lead effectively. This program explores the critical distinction between IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ) and why EQ has become the defining factor in managing and leading within today’s law firms. Designed for law firm partners, this session examines how emotional intelligence drives performance through others by enhancing communication, strengthening relationships, and building trust in high-pressure environments. 
Participants will also explore the impact of the legal profession’s inherent pessimism, an asset in risk analysis but a liability in leadership and how to intentionally cultivate optimism to motivate and retain top talent. The program offers practical strategies to strengthen self-awareness, regulate emotional responses, and de-escalate conflict, equipping leaders to navigate challenging conversations with clarity and composure while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance. 

Speakers
avatar for David B. Sarnoff, Esq., ACC

David B. Sarnoff, Esq., ACC

CEO, Sarnoff Group
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:40am - 12:35pm EDT

12:35pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:35pm - 1:30pm EDT

Thursday May 14, 2026 12:35pm - 1:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Better Than a Coin Flip: Game Theory & Lateral Recruiting - How to Get Better Odds of a Placement
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT
A practical, engaging session on improving lateral recruiting outcomes using principles of game theory and behavioral dynamics.  
Speakers
avatar for Scott Love

Scott Love

President, The Attorney Search Group

Thursday May 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT

2:25pm EDT

The Leadership Filter: A Workshop for Deciding What Deserves Attention in a Market Full of Noise
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 3:20pm EDT
Law firm leaders are being hit from every direction—AI promises, vendor noise, talent issues, pricing pressure, cybersecurity concerns, client expectations, and nonstop operational demands. The real challenge is not lack of ideas. It is knowing what deserves executive attention. 

This practical workshop gives leaders a decision-making framework to cut through noise, focus resources, and act with confidence. 

Participants would work through: 

  • What deserves immediate executive attention vs distraction 
  • How to evaluate opportunities without chasing trends 
  • Where firms commonly misallocate time and capital 
  • Building a strategic filter for AI, operations, talent, and growth decisions 
  • How leadership teams align faster on priorities 
  • Turning complexity into a focused action plan 

Deliverable: Each attendee leaves with a Leadership Decision Filter Scorecard for use back at the firm. 

Speakers
avatar for Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy

CEO, Circle Management Group

Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 3:20pm EDT

3:20pm EDT

Break
Thursday May 14, 2026 3:20pm - 3:30pm EDT

Thursday May 14, 2026 3:20pm - 3:30pm EDT

3:30pm EDT

Redesigning the Law Firm Talent Model to Meet Your Technology Needs for the Future
Thursday May 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:25pm EDT
As technology becomes increasingly central to law firm operations, managing partners must rethink how leadership and responsibility for technology are structured inside the firm.
AI governance, cybersecurity, vendor management, data analytics, and workflow design are no longer isolated IT functions—they are strategic capabilities that affect firm performance and profitability.
In this session, Nancy Griffing will explore how law firms can redesign their talent model to meet the growing complexity of technology leadership. Participants will examine the evolving roles required to support modern legal operations, how firms can balance internal leadership with external expertise, and why clear governance and ownership are essential to successful technology strategy.

Speakers
avatar for Nancy Griffing

Nancy Griffing

President, 3545 Consulting

Thursday May 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:25pm EDT

4:25pm EDT

Workshop: Operating Model & Capability Design
Thursday May 14, 2026 4:25pm - 5:15pm EDT
Guided exercises on:  
  • Future staffing configuration 
  • Where work shifts to tech and AI 
  • Internal capability gaps to close 
  • Leadership & succession vulnerabilities 
  • Hiring and upskilling priorities 

Speakers
avatar for Nancy Griffing

Nancy Griffing

President, 3545 Consulting

Thursday May 14, 2026 4:25pm - 5:15pm EDT

5:15pm EDT

Day One Close: Key Insights & Reframing
Thursday May 14, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Olivia Mockel

Olivia Mockel

Chief Brand & Market Strategy Officer, SurePoint Technologies

Thursday May 14, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
 
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