September 2010

Sue Stapely September 13
Central Law Training - Weapons in the Development War
(for property lawyers: harnessing the media to assist or prevent development)
London, England

Pam Woldow September 15
"How Alternative Billing Models May Impact the Success of Women Partners"
New York, New York
Information & Registration

Ed Wesemann September 23
ALA New York Chapter
Keynote address: The Seven Important trends that Will Keep you Up at night in 2011
New York, New York 
Information & Registration

Pam Woldow September 23
Old Republic Insurance Co., Claims Management Meeting
"Litigation Management Gone Wild"
Nashville, TN

Gerry Riskin September 24
ADR Institute of Canada National Conference September 23-24, 2010
Plenary Session: Optimal Marketing for ADR professionals
Workshop: Effective Marketing for ADR professionals
Calgary, Alberta
Information & Registration

Pam Woldow September 28
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association
Regional Meeting
"In the Driving Seat" and "The Best Practice"
Miami, FL 
Information & Registration

Jordan Furlong September 30
State Capital Group 2010 Annual Conference
"How to Build a 21st-Century Legal Business Model"
Las Vegas, Nevada
Details and registration

 
October 2010

Pam Woldow October 01
ALA Regions 5 & 6 Conference
"The Value Challenge and the Traditional Lawyer-Client Relationships: Between a Rock and a Hard Place"
Co-presenting with Sony Deputy General Counsel, Chris Ekren
San Diego, CA
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Pam Woldow October 05
International Bar Association Annual Conference
"What's Next for Law Firms III - The Future of Client Relationships: The Client's Perspective"
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Gerry Riskin October 09
Fordham Law School (for Prof Silvia Hodges)
Guest Lecture: Law firm management: Strategy
New York, New York

Gerry Riskin October 22
ALPMA summit
Keynote address:  Finding Success in a Global Paradox
Sydney, Australia
Information & Registration

Juhi Garg October 29
Expectations of clients from a modern law firm
LAWASIA Webinar
Asia Pacific
Registration Information

 
November 2010

Gerry Riskin November 03
Chief Legal Officer Forum, Public Sector
Wellington, New Zealand

Gerry Riskin November 04
Chief Legal Officer Forum, Public Sector
Auckland, New Zealand

Gerry Riskin November 05 - 07
Plenary Session: Future Firm Forum 2010
The Management Imperative
Tongariro Lodge at the south end of Lake Taupo, on the North Island of New Zealand
Information & Registration

Gerry Riskin and Juhi Garg November 11 - 14
GROWTH STRATEGIES 2015
LAWASIA 2010 Conference
The session will describe how Asian law firms can prepare for a flourishing economy including strategies and processes required to fuel growth both organically and inorganically.
New Delhi, India
More Information

Jordan Furlong  November 23
6th Annual Canadian Bar Association Law Firm Leadership Conference
"Social Media for Law Firms"
Toronto, Ontario
Details and registration

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