The Law Firm Leadership Conference 2018, organized by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), was a premier event designed to equip law firm leaders with innovative strategies and insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape. The conference featured a series of sessions and keynote addresses focusing on harnessing innovation, measuring its impact, and applying design principles to achieve strategic goals within law firms.
Key topics included a keynote address by Michael Torpey, Managing Partner of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on leveraging innovation to meet firm objectives. Sessions covered measuring innovation in legal services, the dynamics between lawyers and clients in securing business, and critical financial considerations for firm leaders. Additionally, a Solutions Showcase highlighted legal tech innovations addressing real-world challenges faced by law firms and their clients.
The conference provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with peers and industry experts. Notable speakers included Daniel W. Linna Jr., Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and Nicola Shaver, Director of Knowledge Management at Paul Hastings LLP, who discussed integrating design principles to translate firm strategies into practical operating models.
This event was ideal for managing partners, law firm executives, and legal professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry by embracing innovation and strategic leadership practices.
Speakers(18)
Aly Háji
Aly Háji is a recent law school graduate from Montréal, speaking out about culture building, innovation, and maximizing the potential of millennial associates.
Camille Cameron
Dean at Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Camille Cameron is the Dean of the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Halifax, leading legal education initiatives.
Catherine Krow
Founder and CEO at Digitory Legal Corp
Catherine Krow is the Founder and CEO of Digitory Legal Corp in San Francisco, specializing in legal cost analytics.
Craig Rix
Partner at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Craig Rix is a Partner at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP in Toronto, specializing in labour and employment law.
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a Visiting Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, renowned for creating the legal services innovation index, a significant resource in the legal innovation space.
Deepa Chander
Chief Financial Officer at McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Deepa Chander is the Chief Financial Officer at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, overseeing the firm's financial operations.
Derek Hopfner
Co-Founder at Founded
Derek Hopfner is the Co-Founder of Founded in Toronto, offering legal technology solutions.
Fred Headon
Assistant General Counsel - Labour and Employment Law at Air Canada
Fred Headon is the Assistant General Counsel for Labour and Employment Law at Air Canada, providing legal expertise in employment matters.
Gary Luftspring
Managing Partner at Ricketts Harris LLP
Gary Luftspring is the Managing Partner at Ricketts Harris LLP, known for his expertise in legal management and innovation.
Laura van Wyngaarden
Chief Operating Officer at Diligen
Laura van Wyngaarden is the Chief Operating Officer at Diligen in Toronto, focusing on legal AI solutions.
Mara Nickerson
Chief Knowledge Officer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Mara Nickerson serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, focusing on knowledge management and innovation within the firm.
Martine Boucher
Co-Founder and CEO at Simplex Legal LLP
Martine Boucher is the Co-Founder and CEO of Simplex Legal LLP in Calgary, focusing on innovative legal solutions.
Michael Milani
Partner at McDougall Gauley LLP
Michael Milani is a Partner at McDougall Gauley LLP in Regina, recognized for his contributions to legal practice and client relations.
Michael Torpey
Managing Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Michael Torpey is the Managing Partner of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, recognized for leading the firm to be named the most innovative in North America by Forbes in 2016 and 2017.
Nicola Shaver
Director, Knowledge Management at Stikeman Elliott LLP
Nicola Shaver is the Director of Knowledge Management at Stikeman Elliott LLP, specializing in integrating design theory to achieve strategic goals.
Patrick Hartford
Managing Partner at Notice Connect
Patrick Hartford is the Managing Partner at Notice Connect in Toronto, providing legal notice solutions.
Randy Bauslaugh
National Practice Leader, Pensions & Employee Benefits at McCarthy Tétrault
Randy Bauslaugh is the National Practice Leader for Pensions & Employee Benefits at McCarthy Tétrault and serves as a Professional Trustee for the OECTA Benefits Trust.
Raymond Adlington
President at Canadian Bar Association
Raymond Adlington is the President of the Canadian Bar Association and former Managing Partner at McInnes Cooper in Halifax.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15, 2018
- Location
- Toronto, Not specified
- Not specified
- Pricing
- Not specified
- Audience
- Managing partners, law firm executives, and legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- Not specified
- Attendees
- Not specified