The International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM) hosted its inaugural conference on May 12 and 13, 2022, bringing together legal professionals from around the globe to discuss advancements in legal project management (LPM). The virtual event was free to attend and attracted participants from various jurisdictions, reflecting the growing global interest in LPM practices.
The conference featured a diverse range of topics, including best practices for implementing LPM in both private practice law firms and in-house legal teams. Discussions emphasized the importance of understanding client demands, starting LPM initiatives with small, manageable steps, securing support from senior management, and recognizing that LPM extends beyond cost containment to enhance overall client satisfaction. Additionally, the role of technology as an enabler in LPM was explored, with a focus on establishing the right people, skills, and processes before deploying technological solutions.
Notable sessions included a panel on building successful LPM practices for in-house teams, where Luis Angel Prendes, Global Director of Legal Affairs and Digital Transformation at Telefonica (Spain), likened the development and application of LPM to 'falling in love,' highlighting the passion and persistence required for successful implementation. The conference also addressed challenges in sustaining LPM practices, even among firms with high maturity levels, and discussed the emergence of independent legal project managers as a growing trend in the industry.
The event provided valuable networking opportunities through breakout rooms covering LPM developments across different regions, including Latin America, USA & Canada, Africa & Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These sessions allowed participants to share insights and experiences, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing LPM practices worldwide. The conference concluded with the announcement of upcoming awards aimed at recognizing innovation and success in LPM, with nominations opening in July and winners to be announced at an online event in November 2022.
Speakers(14)
Aileen Leventon
Principal at Law Strategy Coach
Aileen participated as a speaker summarizing the day's discussions on the state of LPM around the world.
Anna Marra
Director of the LPM & LPI Program at IE Law School
Anna participated as a speaker summarizing the day's discussions on the state of LPM around the world.
Antony Smith
Director at Legal Project Management Ltd
Antony participated as a speaker summarizing the day's discussions on the state of LPM around the world.
Brian Kuhn
Co-founder of Machine Learning Practice at Baker McKenzie
Brian was interviewed during the LPM VIP Interview session at the conference.
Emma Nigogosian
Senior Legal Project Manager at Burges Salmon
Emma contributed to the European break-out room discussions on LPM developments.
Ignaz F sgen
Head at BSP Institute for Innovation in Legal & Compliance
Ignaz F sgen is the Head at BSP Institute for Innovation in Legal & Compliance in Berlin, Germany. He is an Accredited Training Provider and member of the IILPM's Global Advisory Council.
Ignaz Füsgen
Head at BSP Institute for Innovation in Legal & Compliance
Ignaz participated as a speaker summarizing the day's discussions on the state of LPM around the world.
Kevin O'Sullivan
Director of Legal Project Management at Baker McKenzie
Kevin O'Sullivan is the Director of Legal Project Management at Baker McKenzie. He contributed to the European break-out room discussions during the conference.
Larry Bridgesmith J.D.
IILPM Accredited Training Provider and Fellow
Larry conducted an LPM VIP Interview with Brian Kuhn during the conference.
Lola Conde
Corporate Legal Director at Santander
Lola contributed to the European break-out room discussions on LPM developments.
Luis Angel Prendes
Global Director of Legal Affairs and Digital Transformation at Telefonica
Luis spoke eloquently about the passion, drive – and persistence – required to implement legal project management (LPM) in such a way as to benefit the sponsoring business.
Mark Friston
Barrister and Fellow at IILPM
Mark raised the topic of independent legal project managers during the European break-out room discussions.
Todd Hutchison
Chair at Balfour Meagher and IILPM
Todd moderated the session summarizing the day's discussions on the state of LPM around the world.
Victoria Harris
Global Head of Legal Project Management and Resourcing at DLA Piper
Victoria contributed to the European break-out room discussions on LPM developments.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15, 2022
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including those in private practice law firms and in-house legal teams, interested in legal project management.