Differentiate Yourself: Skills for the 21st Century In-house Counsel

Megatrends are redefining the world we live in and generating disruptions impacting every organisation in every sector. Urbanisation, climate change, social change and technological innovations are impacting business on the scale not known since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.

These changes shift the focus on the way businesses are run and structured but also highlight that fundamental human skills cannot be automated and if anything, are increased in importance.

Join us on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 4:30pm to talk about:

Session I - Strategic communication & listening, a critical skill for in-house counsel

Our guest speaker, Steven Cash Nickerson, is an author, business executive, career coach, lawyer, Samurai and published author of 6 books. "Cash" will share his insight on how to apply the skills of the Samurai to business strategy.

Session II: The In-house Counsel Role of Today and Beyond

In this interactive session, the region's leading counsel will highlight the challenges they face in consequence of evolving stakeholder expectations and business needs. You'll hear about the training, tools and tech these award-winners deploy to communicate effectively, manage resources and outputs, maintain client satisfaction and leave the office at a reasonable time.

Session III "" "Partners": The Future Evolution of External Counsel Relationships

Joining our Session II speakers, leading partners from some of the region's most innovative firms will explain how they have worked to understand and anticipate the challenges faced by in-house clients and adapted their services accordingly. The panel will cover the latest global developments in this area, including alternative fee arrangements, the use of legal technology, soft skill and leadership development for private practice teams and alternative career pathways.

Networking drinks and canapes will be served, followed by a three-course seated dinner at the fabulous Intersect in the Gate Village, DIFC!

Spaces are limited and reserved for members of the ACC and sponsor guests.

Steven "Cash" Nickerson is chairman of the board at AKKA Group North America, an engineering and technology consulting company. He's an avid martial artist, ranked a third-degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Russian Martial Arts instructor. Nickerson is the author of several books including "BOOMERangs: Engaging the Aging Workforce in America" ,"StagNation: Understanding the New Normal in Employment" and the "The Samurai Listener".