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SUMMARY:Arrival\, Registration\, and Breakfast
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260514T133000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Remarks
DESCRIPTION:The Firm Performance imperative&nbsp\;Forces reshaping Mid-Law (economics\, talent\, technology\, expectations)&nbsp\;Objectives for the Lab and outputs participants will leave with&nbsp\;\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260514T134500Z
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SUMMARY:Firm Financial Performance — What Top Firms Do Differently
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Break
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTAMP:20260520T103210Z
DTSTART:20260514T145000Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Performance Benchmarking & Pricing Diagnostics
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260514T154000Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Real Differentiator in Law Firm Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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.&nbsp\;\nParticipants 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.&nbsp\;\n\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260514T163500Z
DTEND:20260514T173000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260514T173000Z
DTEND:20260514T182500Z
SUMMARY:Better Than a Coin Flip: Game Theory & Lateral Recruiting - How to Get Better Odds of a Placement
DESCRIPTION:A practical\, engaging session on improving lateral recruiting outcomes using principles of game theory and behavioral dynamics. &nbsp\;
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:The Leadership Filter: A Workshop for Deciding What Deserves Attention in a Market Full of Noise
DESCRIPTION: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.&nbsp\;\n\nThis practical workshop gives leaders a decision-making framework to cut through noise\, focus resources\, and act with confidence.&nbsp\;\n\nParticipants would work through:&nbsp\;\n\nWhat deserves immediate executive attention vs distraction&nbsp\;How to evaluate opportunities without chasing trends&nbsp\;Where firms commonly misallocate time and capital&nbsp\;Building a strategic filter for AI\, operations\, talent\, and growth decisions&nbsp\;How leadership teams align faster on priorities&nbsp\;Turning complexity into a focused action plan&nbsp\;\n\nDeliverable: Each attendee leaves with a Leadership Decision Filter Scorecard for use back at the firm.&nbsp\;\n\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260514T193000Z
SUMMARY:Break
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260514T193000Z
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SUMMARY:Redesigning the Law Firm Talent Model to Meet Your Technology Needs for the Future
DESCRIPTION:As technology becomes increasingly central to law firm operations\, managing partners must rethink how leadership and responsibility for technology are structured inside the firm.\nAI 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.\nIn 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.\n\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Operating Model & Capability Design
DESCRIPTION:Guided exercises on: &nbsp\;\nFuture staffing configuration&nbsp\;Where work shifts to tech and AI&nbsp\;Internal capability gaps to close&nbsp\;Leadership & succession vulnerabilities&nbsp\;Hiring and upskilling priorities&nbsp\;\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Day One Close: Key Insights & Reframing
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Breakfast and Networking
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Technology Strategy & Adoption Best Practices for Mid-Law Firms Panel
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Break
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260515T144500Z
DTEND:20260515T154000Z
SUMMARY:The Blickstein Brief: Legal Ops & Client Expectations
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Transforming IT Support Operations from a Cost Center to a Strategic Asset with AI
DESCRIPTION:This session examines how law firms are strategically deploying AI and automation within service desk and support operations to drive measurable improvements in incident management\, system reliability\, and user experience. We'll explore high-impact use cases that increase quality of service while decreasing cost along with the governance\, security\, and change-management considerations unique to legal environments. The presentation emphasizes how AI can augment IT teams by improving decision-making\, prioritization\, and operational visibility while preserving the human judgment\, confidentiality controls\, and high-touch support critical to legal service delivery. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for implementing AI in IT support operations\, along with tools to balance automation with high-touch support.
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Lunch
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:The State of the Legal Industry
DESCRIPTION:A data-driven look at the trends shaping firm performance\, talent\, and competition with context on what matters most for mid-sized firms heading into the next year. &nbsp\;&nbsp\;
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260515T183000Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Law — Economic\, Workflow\, and Operating Model Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Themes:&nbsp\;\nWhere AI shifts margin and leverage model&nbsp\;What work disappears vs transforms&nbsp\;Training and succession impacts&nbsp\;Governance\, procurement\, and risk&nbsp\;Implications for client value and firm performance&nbsp\;How firms should prepare talent\, process\, and data&nbsp\;\n
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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SUMMARY:Break
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DTSTART:20260515T193000Z
DTEND:20260515T203000Z
SUMMARY:Building the 12-Month Firm Performance Blueprint
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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DTSTART:20260515T203000Z
DTEND:20260515T210000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks & Continuation Pathways
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LOCATION:530 5th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036\, USA
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