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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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
 
Friday, May 15
 

9:00am EDT

Breakfast and Networking
Friday May 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Friday May 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

9:30am EDT

Technology Strategy & Adoption Best Practices for Mid-Law Firms Panel
Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Robert Eyckmans

Robert Eyckmans

Time Transformation Advisor, Laurel

avatar for Njama Braasch

Njama Braasch

VP, Information Technology, SurePoint Technologies

avatar for Jason Eiseman

Jason Eiseman

Director of AI, Wiggin and Dana LLP

avatar for Joe Green

Joe Green

Chief Innovation Officer, Gunderson Dettmer
Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

10:30am EDT

Break
Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

10:45am EDT

The Blickstein Brief: Legal Ops & Client Expectations
Friday May 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Brad Blickstein

Brad Blickstein

CEO, Blickstein Group

Friday May 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:40am EDT

11:40am EDT

Transforming IT Support Operations from a Cost Center to a Strategic Asset with AI
Friday May 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
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...
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Speakers
Friday May 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Friday May 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Friday May 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

The State of the Legal Industry
Friday May 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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.   
Speakers
avatar for Phil Flora

Phil Flora

Vice President, Sales, SurePoint Technologies

Friday May 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

AI in Law — Economic, Workflow, and Operating Model Impacts
Friday May 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Themes: 
  • Where AI shifts margin and leverage model 
  • What work disappears vs transforms 
  • Training and succession impacts 
  • Governance, procurement, and risk 
  • Implications for client value and firm performance 
  • How firms should prepare talent, process, and data 

Speakers
avatar for Robert Eyckmans

Robert Eyckmans

Time Transformation Advisor, Laurel

avatar for Njama Braasch

Njama Braasch

VP, Information Technology, SurePoint Technologies

avatar for Jason Eiseman

Jason Eiseman

Director of AI, Wiggin and Dana LLP

avatar for Joe Green

Joe Green

Chief Innovation Officer, Gunderson Dettmer
Friday May 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
  • about <br>

3:15pm EDT

Break
Friday May 15, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

Friday May 15, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
  • about <br>

3:30pm EDT

Building the 12-Month Firm Performance Blueprint
Friday May 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Friday May 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
  • about <br>

4:30pm EDT

Closing Remarks & Continuation Pathways
Friday May 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Olivia Mockel

Olivia Mockel

Chief Brand & Market Strategy Officer, SurePoint Technologies

Friday May 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
  • about <br>
 
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