David Mason speaks at 4th Annual Law Leadership Summit

Presented by Northstar Conferences

Date:		July 20, 2004
Location:		Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

As a leader of a small or mid-sized law firm, you face serious challenges as well as tremendous opportunity. Today, the struggle to attract and keep both clients and talent is as difficult as ever. In a competitive legal marketplace, strong leadership is essential to effectively leverage your firm’s strengths and to capitalize on your market position. Whether your firm employs 20 or 200 attorneys, you need a cogent strategic plan, focused management, and internal "buy in" to maximize profitability and to meet increasing client expectations.

Some of the topics covered during the two-day general session will include:

• Defining your firm’s position in the market 
• Assessing your firm’s management structure
• How client expectations and service models are changing
• Recruiting and retaining top associate and partner talent
• Succession planning: identifying and grooming leaders
• Building an identity in your niche
• Maximizing revenue and profit per partner
• Why an internal communications program is crucial
• Linking strategic planning to technology
• Recognizing and controlling your risks

Dave Mason will speak on " Leadership Development: Investing in Your Firm's Future" on Wednesday, July 21 from 12-1 p.m.