Smart Succession Planning: Building a Law Firm That Thrives Without You – Live Online CLE Webcast

"Smart Succession Planning: Building a Law Firm That Thrives Without You" is a live online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webcast scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET. Offered by Attorney Credits, this program is designed to assist law firm owners in developing effective succession plans that ensure their firms' continuity and success beyond their personal involvement.

The webcast will delve into the personal and organizational challenges that often impede effective succession planning, such as founder dependency and reluctance to relinquish control. Key topics include identifying psychological and organizational barriers, evaluating risks associated with overdependence on the founder, and implementing strategies to build firm value beyond individual contributions. Participants will also learn to strengthen leadership, systems, and organizational capacity to support long-term firm continuity.

The session will be led by Doug Brown, J.D., a law firm leadership coach and consultant with extensive experience in helping law firm owners and managing partners build sustainable firms and navigate succession and ownership transitions. The program is accredited in multiple states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

This webcast is ideal for law firm owners and managing partners seeking to develop or enhance their succession plans. By attending, participants will gain practical strategies to protect their firm's future, create greater flexibility for themselves, and ensure stability for their firms.