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"Metrics Framework” is a tool that can be leveraged by those moving from the early to intermediate stage.

Tired of having your advice ignored and resources cut because “Legal is only a cost center”? At different times, the law department leader must be a counselor, futurist, historian, diplomat, analyst and contrarian — all roles of a successful leader. This panel will share key principles of how to establish a leadership position in your companies.

A presentation on leadership skills for new general counsel and managing attorneys.

This discussion surrounding in-house counsel as trusted business advisors rests on one key presupposition: that in-house counsel possess and exhibit strong leadership skills. Because not everyone is a natural-born leader, it is important to consider what it takes to lead well and motivate others to follow you. Successful in-house leaders will explore key areas of focus, including how to set a vision and obtain buy-in, lead in tough times, be an effective influencer, share good and bad news, and more.

The expectations on Legal teams have changed dramatically over the last decade. From protecting reputation and delivering meaningful compliance programmes through to creating competitive advantage and driving efficiency through innovation. How can legal leaders create the dynamic for their teams to deliver across such a challenging landscape. Our panelists will discuss a range of experience that can deliver lasting strategic benefits and influence cultural change.

What does it take to land a commercial airliner on the Hudson River? According to Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, it took 42 years of making small deposits of education and training in his bank of experience. This way, when called upon in a crisis he could make a "very large withdrawal." We submit it also took nerves of steel and incredible judgment. While we can't give you 42 years of experience and training, we can introduce you to what you need to know, do and be to become a law department leader.

This presentation provides information on how situational factors can foster the development of leadership competencies and character.

A discussion of the role of the general counsel or chief legal officer in a company and some guidance on how they can develop their leadership skills.

Oftentimes, the business perceives its corporate legal department as being reactive, slow to change and non-collaborative. In this session, we will share strategies for becoming a “best in class” law department via proven techniques such as collaborative teaming dynamics, behavioral one-to-one coaching, and pivotal culture change and diversity activities. We will explore case studies on how some of the most established law departments have used these techniques to re-invent themselves and drive positive change not only in their departments but also throughout the business. Finally, we will include an interesting and fun interactive activity where you can gauge where your department falls on the leadership and change-management continuum.