The Aon Virtual Law Firm Symposium 2021, organized by Aon's Professional Services Practice, was held virtually on October 13 and 14, 2021. This annual event brought together law firm general counsels, managing partners, and other legal professionals to discuss pressing issues in the legal industry.
Key topics included managing potential legal malpractice claims, with a panel of veteran defense lawyers providing strategies to mitigate financial, personal, and reputational risks. Another session focused on the evolving role of law firm general counsels in addressing dynamic professional liability and responsibility challenges.
The symposium also featured discussions on lawyer well-being, highlighting approaches to developing and implementing well-being programs for legal professionals. Notable speakers included Robin Belleau from Kirkland & Ellis, Mark Goldberg from Latham & Watkins, and Janine Pollack from Calcaterra Pollack.
This event was particularly beneficial for law firm leaders and risk management professionals seeking insights into current challenges and best practices in the legal sector.
Speakers(14)
Douglas R. Richmond
Managing Director at Aon
Douglas R. Richmond is a Managing Director at Aon, specializing in professional liability and legal ethics.
George M. Kryder
Vinson & Elkins LLP
George M. Kryder is associated with Vinson & Elkins LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Henry S. Bryans
Aon
Henry S. Bryans is associated with Aon and served as a moderator during the symposium.
Janine L. Pollack
Co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer at Calcaterra Pollack
Janine Pollack is the co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Calcaterra Pollack, focusing on integrating wellness practices into the firm's culture and operations.
Jennifer Finnegan
Aon
Jennifer Finnegan is associated with Aon and served as a moderator during the symposium.
John K. Villa
Williams & Connolly LLP
John K. Villa is associated with Williams & Connolly LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Linda M. Doyle
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Linda M. Doyle is associated with McDermott Will & Emery LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Lousene M. Hoppe
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Lousene M. Hoppe is associated with Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
M. Robert Thornton
King & Spalding LLP
M. Robert Thornton is associated with King & Spalding LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Mark H. Goldberg
Director of Global Health and Well-Being at Latham & Watkins
Mark Goldberg serves as the Director of Global Health and Well-Being at Latham & Watkins, overseeing programs aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of the firm's global workforce.
Matthew K. Corbin
Managing Director at Aon
Matthew K. Corbin is a Managing Director at Aon, focusing on risk management and loss prevention for law firms.
Ragesh Tangri
Durie Tangri LLP
Ragesh K. Tangri is associated with Durie Tangri LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Robin Belleau
Firmwide Director of Well-Being at Kirkland & Ellis
Robin Belleau is the Firmwide Director of Well-Being at Kirkland & Ellis, leading initiatives to promote mental health and wellness among the firm's attorneys and staff.
Sophia D. Tawil
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sophia D. Tawil is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and participated as a panelist during the symposium.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Law firm general counsels, managing partners, legal professionals, risk management professionals