LEADWISE FORUM
Upcoming Sessions
Law Firm Leadership Challenge Exchange:
Turning Shared Challenges into Action
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 PM to 3 PM Eastern | 1 PM to 2 PM Central | 11 AM to 12 PM Pacific
Virtually via Zoom
Law firm leadership is getting harder – and not because people suddenly care less or are less capable. Expectations are changing, pressure is rising, and many firms are still relying on outdated assumptions about how lawyers develop into effective leaders. Drawing on insights collected through LeadWise’s Leadership Challenge Exchange at the 2026 NALP Annual Conference, this Forum session will explore the leadership pain points surfacing across firms and what those patterns reveal about where development, support, and structure need to evolve. The goal is not just to compare notes, but to leave with clearer thinking about what firms can do next.
Managing Up in Law Firms:
From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
2 PM to 3 PM Eastern | 1 PM to 2 PM Central | 11 AM to 12 PM Pacific
Virtually via Zoom
Many law firm business professionals are expected to operate strategically, but in practice, they often get pulled into reactive execution, unclear priorities, and lawyer-driven demands. This Forum session will explore what it really takes to manage up effectively in a law firm environment – not by pushing harder, but by building credibility, shaping conversations, and influencing more effectively. Through candid discussion and peer exchange, participants will examine how to move from order-taker to trusted strategic partner without overstepping or creating unnecessary friction.
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?
LeadWise Forum sessions are complimentary invitation-only events for law firm leaders in Professional Development and DEI, Practice Management, Business Development and Marketing, Finance, HR & Recruiting, IT, Operations, Conflicts, and others.
Our Forums 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 everyone can safely share their experiences, challenges, and solutions.