PEER CONVERSATIONS FOR LAW FIRM PROFESSIONALS
LeadWise Forum
Complimentary, invitation-only discussions where law firm leaders and business professionals connect with peers, explore shared challenges, and exchange practical ideas.
WHAT IT IS
A conversation
among peers.
Bring a question, share an experience, or work through a challenge with people who understand law firm life. LeadWise Forum sessions are interactive discussions where every participant has something to contribute.
Sessions are not recorded for public distribution, helping create a confidential space for candid conversation.
WHO IT’S FOR
The people helping
law firms move forward.
Law firm leaders and business professionals across:
- Professional Development and DEI
- Practice Management
- Business Development and Marketing
- Finance, HR and Recruiting
- IT, Operations, Conflicts, and other functions
UPCOMING SESSIONS
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Explore both upcoming topics, then request your invitation.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Beyond Succession Planning: Is Your Firm Prepared for Partner Transitions?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
2 PM to 3 PM Eastern | 1 PM to 2 PM Central | 11 AM to 12 PM Pacific
Virtually via Zoom
Succession planning remains a challenge for many law firms. Client relationships, institutional knowledge, specialized expertise, and critical practice responsibilities often remain concentrated in individual partners, creating risks for client continuity, talent retention, and long-term growth.
In this interactive Forum session, we’ll explore common succession planning challenges and introduce the LeadWise Succession & Practice Continuity Framework, a practical approach to identifying potential vulnerabilities and strengthening succession readiness.
We will explore:
- Common succession planning challenges and risks.
- The five key assets that drive practice continuity.
- How to assess succession readiness and identify development priorities.
OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
From Department Budget to Firmwide Impact: Positioning Operations for Strategic Influence in 2027 Planning
Thursday, November 19, 2026
2 PM to 3 PM Eastern | 1 PM to 2 PM Central | 11 AM to 12 PM Pacific
Virtually via Zoom
How can operational leaders make the case for the resources their teams need and show how those investments support the firm’s priorities? Join peers to share practical ways to build stronger business cases, align initiatives with firmwide strategy, and navigate leadership discussions about resources and trade-offs. Leave with fresh ideas for positioning your function as a strategic partner in 2027 planning.
We will explore:
- Turn budget requests into business cases tied to growth and risk.
- Build consensus and leadership support for 2027 initiatives.
- Align operational goals with firmwide strategy.
- Make the case for resources and navigate trade-offs.
TAKE PART
Request your
Forum invitation.
Interested in joining a session? Tell us a little about yourself using the form.
Forum sessions are complimentary and invitation-only, bringing together law firm professionals for focused peer discussion.