Law Firm Management Committee Latin America Conference - Building the Law Firm of the Future
The Law Firm Management Committee Latin America Conference, titled "Building the Law Firm of the Future," is a premier event organized by the International Bar Association (IBA). This conference brings together legal professionals from across Latin America and beyond to discuss and shape the future of law firm management in the region.
Key topics covered include strategies for law firm profitability, the integration of artificial intelligence in legal practices, talent acquisition and retention, and the role of international law firm networks. Sessions such as "Show me the money: profitability strategies in a changing market" and "AI in law firms: the future is now" provide insights into sustaining growth and leveraging technology in the legal sector.
Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders, participate in interactive workshops, and hear from notable speakers who are experts in their fields. The conference also features sessions like "Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks," which explores the advantages of joining international networks and measuring return on investment in collaborations and referrals.
This conference is ideal for law firm partners, managers, and legal professionals interested in understanding and implementing innovative strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape. It offers a platform to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and build connections that can drive the success of their firms in the future.
Speakers(29)
Cecilia Mairal
Partner at Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Cecilia Mairal is a partner at Marval O'Farrell Mairal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and an LPD Council Member; she was a speaker in the session 'Show me the money: profitability strategies in a changing market'.
Elias Abdala Neto
Director at Microsoft
Elias Abdala Neto is a director at Microsoft in São Paulo, Brazil, and was a speaker in the session 'AI in law firms: the future is now'.
Eliseo Roques
Partner at EDGE Legal
Eliseo Roques is a partner at EDGE Legal in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Talent & culture: building law firms people want to stay in'.
Enrique Martin
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Enrique Martin is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP in Miami, Florida, USA, and was a speaker in the session 'Lockstep, eat what you kill, or something else? Cracking the compensation code'.
Felipe Quintero
Partner at Martinez Quintero Mendoza Gonzalez Laguado & De La
Felipe Quintero is a partner at Martinez Quintero Mendoza Gonzalez Laguado & De La in Bogotá, Colombia, and was a speaker in the session 'Talent & culture: building law firms people want to stay in'.
Fernando Alves Meira
Partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Fernando Alves Meira is a partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and served as the chair for the session 'Lockstep, eat what you kill, or something else? Cracking the compensation code'.
Fernando Garrido
Partner at Barros & Errazuriz
Fernando Garrido is a partner at Barros & Errazuriz in Santiago, Chile, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Small is beautiful… or is it? Small and boutique law firms versus full-service law firms'.
Fernando Serec
Partner at TozziniFreire Advogados
Fernando Serec is a partner at TozziniFreire Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and chaired the session 'AI in law firms: the future is now'.
Flavia Lloyd
Partner at Santos Lloyd Law Firm
Flavia Lloyd is a partner at Santos Lloyd Law Firm in Newport Beach, California, USA, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Talent & culture: building law firms people want to stay in'.
Gretel Ciniglio de Perez
Partner at Fabrega Molino
Gretel Ciniglio de Perez is a partner at Fabrega Molino in Panama City, Panama, and Young Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer for the Private Client Tax Committee; she was a speaker in the session 'Small is beautiful… or is it? Small and boutique law firms versus full-service law firms'.
Imogen Lee
Executive Director at Interlaw
Imogen Lee is the Executive Director at Interlaw in Staines-upon-Thames, England, and was a speaker in the session 'Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks'.
Jaime Carey
Partner at Carey
Jaime Carey is a partner at Carey in Santiago, Chile, and delivered the welcome and opening remarks, as well as participated in the session 'The rise and reinvention of Latin American law firms: a 25-year retrospective'.
Jaime Herrera
Partner at Posse Herrera Ruiz
Jaime Herrera is a partner at Posse Herrera Ruiz in Bogotá, Colombia, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Lockstep, eat what you kill, or something else? Cracking the compensation code'.
Leopoldo Hernandez Romano
Partner at KermaPartners
Leopoldo Hernandez Romano is a partner at KermaPartners in Mexico City, Mexico, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Show me the money: profitability strategies in a changing market'.
Leticia Martelli
CEO at Lefero
Leticia Martelli is the CEO of Lefero in São Paulo, Brazil, and participated as a speaker in the session 'AI in law firms: the future is now'.
Lucia Goy Mastromiechele
Partner at Gentile Law
Lucia Goy Mastromiechele is a partner at Gentile Law in Madrid, Spain, and was a speaker in the session 'Small is beautiful… or is it? Small and boutique law firms versus full-service law firms'.
Manuel Galicia
Partner at Galicia Abogados
Manuel Galicia is a partner at Galicia Abogados in Mexico City, Mexico, and was a speaker in the session 'Lockstep, eat what you kill, or something else? Cracking the compensation code'.
Marcos Flesch
Partner at Cescon Barrieu
Marcos Flesch is a partner at Cescon Barrieu in São Paulo, Brazil, and chaired the session 'Small is beautiful… or is it? Small and boutique law firms versus full-service law firms'.
Marlen Estevez Sanz
Partner at RocaJunyent
Marlen Estevez Sanz is a partner at RocaJunyent in Madrid, Spain, and was a speaker in the session 'Talent & culture: building law firms people want to stay in'.
Michael Short
Consultant at LawVision
Michael Short is a consultant at LawVision in Washington, D.C., USA, and served as a speaker in the session 'Lockstep, eat what you kill, or something else? Cracking the compensation code'.
Paola Lozano
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Paola Lozano is a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, USA, and moderated the session 'Lessons learned and best practices from regional law firm leaders'.
Patrick Manion
Co-Founder at Harvey
Patrick Manion is a co-founder of Harvey in New York, USA, and was a speaker in the session 'AI in law firms: the future is now'.
Paul Marmor
Partner at Sherrards Solicitors
Paul Marmor is a partner at Sherrards Solicitors in London, England, and co-chair of the Law Firm Management Committee; he chaired the session 'Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks'.
Paulo Rocha
Partner at Demarest Advogados
Paulo Rocha is a partner at Demarest Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and vice chair of the Latin American Regional Forum; he chaired the session 'Show me the money: profitability strategies in a changing market'.
Ricardo Madrona
Partner at Madrona Advogados
Ricardo Madrona is a partner at Madrona Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and chaired the session 'Talent & culture: building law firms people want to stay in'.
Ricardo Veirano
Partner at Veirano Advogados
Ricardo Veirano is a partner at Veirano Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and a member of the Latin American Regional Forum Advisory Board; he spoke in the session 'Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks'.
Rodrigo Hermida
Director at Thomson Reuters
Rodrigo Hermida is a director at Thomson Reuters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and participated as a speaker in the session 'AI in law firms: the future is now'.
Simone Musa
Partner at Baker McKenzie
Simone Musa is a partner at Baker McKenzie in São Paulo, Brazil, and was a speaker in the session 'Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks'.
Violeta Libergott
Partner at DLA Piper
Violeta Libergott is a partner at DLA Piper in New York, USA, and participated as a speaker in the session 'Strength in numbers: the role of law firm networks'.
Event Details
- Date
- September 8-9, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇧🇷 S 3o Paulo, Brazil
- Renaissance Hotel
- Pricing
- £905 - £1,205
- Audience
- Law firm partners, managers, and legal professionals.