Upward Feedback:
A Powerful Tool for Law Firm Partner Development

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

2 PM to 3 PM Eastern | 1 PM to 2 PM Central | 11 AM to 12 PM Pacific

Virtually via Zoom

Upward feedback can be one of the most effective tools for partner development when it’s done right. But in many law firms, it’s viewed with suspicion. Associates worry about retaliation. Partners question the value. And too often, even well-intentioned programs collapse under a lack of trust.

In this Forum, we’ll tackle the cultural and psychological barriers that make upward feedback so challenging and discuss how to build credibility so both juniors and seniors see it as a tool for growth rather than criticism. Together, we’ll explore:

• How to frame upward feedback as a benefit to partners rather than a threat
• Practical ways to safeguard confidentiality and encourage honesty
• Ideas on integrative upward feedback into partner and leadership development

You’ll walk away with strategies to reduce fear, strengthen trust, and position upward feedback as a catalyst for better leadership.

Please come prepared to share what you’ve seen work well, what didn’t work so well, and where you currently need support. Our goal is to crowdsource specific ideas that will help everyone!

About LeadWise Forum:

Looking for a confidential space to connect with your peers, discuss shared experiences, and crowdsource ideas and solutions to your most pressing issues as a law firm leader or business function professional? The LeadWise Forum sessions are led by Yuliya LaRoe, LeadWise Group CEO, an experienced attorney, legal industry consultant, and certified BD and executive coach. Across the legal industry, Yuliya is known as the law firm partner development expert and the coach who gets income partners promoted to equity.

LeadWise Forum events are complimentary invitation-only monthly events for law firm leaders in:

• professional/talent development & DEI
• business development & marketing professionals
• firm & office management
• practice group leadership
• practice management/development
• law firm operations

Request your invitation to join one of the upcoming LeadWise Forums and engage in open dialogue, learn from others facing similar challenges, and gain actionable insights that you can bring back to your firm to make an impact.

If you are inviting your firm colleagues, please ensure that they are part of the intended audience. Our Forums are not webinars; they are designed to be highly interactive, where every participant brings something to the table. The Forums are not recorded for public distribution as we want to create a confidential environment where participants can safely share their experiences, challenges, and solutions.