The Legal Sales RainDance Conference 2025 is a premier event dedicated to sales, client service, and business development professionals within the legal industry. Organized by the Legal Sales and Service Organization (LSSO), this annual conference brings together experts and practitioners to share insights, strategies, and best practices aimed at enhancing legal sales and service excellence.
The 2025 conference agenda features a range of sessions covering critical topics such as scalable sales initiatives, data-driven cross-selling strategies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in marketing and business development. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, including the "Scaling Sales Impact with RISE" workshop, and hear from keynote speakers like David Ackert, CEO & Co-founder of Pipeline Plus, who will discuss effective business development focusing on key relationships.
In addition to educational sessions, the conference offers ample networking opportunities, including structured networking exercises and social events like the RainDance Reception. Notable speakers include industry leaders such as Patrick Fuller, Chief Strategist at ALM, and Jill Zwetchkenbaum, Associate Director of Client Relations at Goulston & Storrs, who will co-emcee the event and lead various discussions.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals involved in sales, business development, and client service who are looking to stay ahead of industry trends, enhance their skills, and expand their professional networks. By attending, participants will gain actionable insights and strategies to drive growth and success in their respective organizations.
Speakers(16)
Andy Schafer
Associate Director of Business Development at McDermott Will
Andy Schafer serves as the Associate Director of Business Development at McDermott Will, specializing in client development strategies.
Angela Lupardus
Director, Business Development, Health Care & Life Sciences at Cozen O’Connor
Angela Lupardus is the Director of Business Development for Health Care & Life Sciences at Cozen O’Connor, focusing on strategic growth initiatives.
Chris Land
Chris Newman
President at LSSO Board of Advisors
Chris Newman is the President of the LSSO Board of Advisors, leading initiatives in legal sales and service.
Christie Cáceres
Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer (CBDMO) at Sheppard Mullin
Christie Cáceres is the Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer at Sheppard Mullin, specializing in scalable sales initiatives and strategic design.
Darryl Cross
U.S. Executive Sales Coach at Norton Rose Fulbright
Darryl Cross serves as the U.S. Executive Sales Coach at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on tactical rollouts and sales impact strategies.
David Ackert
CEO & Co-founder at Pipeline Plus
David Ackert is the CEO and Co-founder of Pipeline Plus, and a best-selling author specializing in business development strategies.
Derek Jones
CEO at Acuigen
Derek Jones is the CEO of Acuigen, specializing in research studies on law firm compensation and client feedback.
Jerry Rosenthal
Co-founder at Good Thinking
Jerry Rosenthal is the Co-founder of Good Thinking, specializing in behavioral economics and change management.
Jessica McBride
Co-founder at Good Thinking
Jessica McBride is the Co-founder of Good Thinking, focusing on behavioral economics and its application in sales and marketing strategies.
Jill Zwetchkenbaum
Associate Director, Client Relations at Goulston & Storrs
Jill Zwetchkenbaum is the Associate Director of Client Relations at Goulston & Storrs, focusing on client engagement and service excellence.
Jonathan Fitzgarrald
CEO at Equinox Strategy
Jonathan Fitzgarrald is the CEO of Equinox Strategy, specializing in integrating AI into marketing and business development efforts.
Patrick Fuller
Chief Strategist at ALM
Patrick Fuller is the Chief Strategist at ALM, providing insights into law firm performance metrics and analytics.
Silvia L. Coulter
Principal at LawVision
Silvia L. Coulter is a Principal at LawVision and co-author of 'SAM-Legal: Turning Key Clients into Strategic Accounts', focusing on strategic account management.
Suzanne Reed
Chief Marketing Officer at LBMC
Suzanne Reed is the Chief Marketing Officer at LBMC, leading data-driven cross-selling strategies.
Tim Keith
CEO at Propense.ai
Tim Keith is the CEO of Propense.ai, focusing on leveraging data to enhance client relationships and business development.
Event Details
- Date
- June 4-5, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Palmer House Hotel
- Pricing
- $895 - $1,095
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in sales, business development, and client service.