The MPF 2026 Fall Symposium

The MPF 2026 Fall Symposium, titled "Empowering Women in Law Firm Leadership," is a premier leadership event tailored for women leaders of smaller and midsize law firms across the United States and Canada. Organized by The Managing Partner Forum, this symposium offers a dynamic and relationship-driven program designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in law firm leadership roles.

Over two highly interactive days in downtown Chicago, attendees will engage with an exceptional community of managing partners, C-suite executives, practice group leaders, and rising women leaders who are shaping the future of the legal profession. The program features thought-provoking panel discussions, live audience polling, interactive breakout sessions, and extensive networking opportunities with peers and faculty.

Key topics covered include strategic planning and firm growth, talent recruitment and retention, succession planning and leadership development, integrating AI into the practice of law, compensation and profitability models, business development and client relationships, and the evolving role of women in law firm leadership. The symposium is intentionally designed to be dynamic, practical, and relationship-driven, providing participants with practical leadership strategies and takeaways.

The event is designed especially for women in law firm leadership, including managing partners and shareholders, CEOs, COOs, and other C-suite professionals, executive/management committee members, department heads, practice group leaders, and future women leaders of firms. Attendees will benefit from timely benchmarking data, live polling results, and the opportunity to network with and learn from peers in the industry.