Each year, the Future Firm Forum attracts law firm leaders, - Managing Partners, Partners, Heads of Departments, Team Leaders, Senior Associates, CEOs and Practice Managers, wanting to learn from world-class speakers and like-minded professionals about the latest developments and opportunities affecting the legal services industry. This year, the Forum returns to the award-winning five-star Rees Hotel, in Queenstown with a one-day format. Make the most of this opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and to learn from our inspiring speakers. To register, click here:

A one-day, business skills programme for busy legal professionals with an eye on the future

Presented by Simon Tupman

'Simon’s presentations are not only insightful and practical but relevant to the constantly changing challenges the profession is facing.’ - Grant Yorkstone, CEO, AWS Legal

Whether you are a Partner, Practice Group leader, Managing Partner, Practice Manager or you aspire to become one, your leadership is what is going to matter in a changing law firm world. This programme will equip you with the know-how to confidently take your firm and your career to the next level.

Who is this for?

Established and emerging law firm leaders including:

• Managing Partners

• Partners/Directors

• Senior Associates

• Practice Managers

• Business support professionals

Participants will learn

• The strategic issues impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• The changing roles and responsibilities of leadership

• 4 principles of law firm leadership

• How to influence and manage change

Modules

The Business of law

• Trends impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• Understanding leadership in the new era

Leading yourself

• Attributes and personality traits

• Becoming self-aware

• Self-care

Leading your people

• Creating a compelling culture

• Improving transparency and connection

• Developing a ‘one team’ team

Leading your business

• Governance and decision-making

• Establishing direction

• Developing your emerging leaders

Leading in your community

• Adopting sustainability strategies

• Giving back

• Putting it all together

Leading change

• Understanding the blockers

• Getting ‘buy-in’

• Making your case

Benefits of attending

• Grow in self confidence

• Make better decisions

• Be ready for the future

• Grow your practice

• Get inspired

‘This is the stuff they don’t teach at law school.’ - Simon Slater, Non-Executive Director, Top 100 UK Law firm

YOUR INVESTMENT

NZ $750 plus GST per person. (Discounts available: 2 people from the same firm 10%, 3 or more people 20%). Prices includes a signed copy of Simon’s new book ‘The Heart of Practice’, a workbook, morning tea, working lunch and complimentary parking at the venue (subject to availability).

Click here to download the flyer with full details. The workshop will be kept small to ensure interaction and discussion. The Chatham House rule will apply.

TO REGISTER, COMPLETE the form below

A one-day, business skills programme for busy legal professionals with an eye on the future

Presented by Simon Tupman

'Simon’s presentations are not only insightful and practical but relevant to the constantly changing challenges the profession is facing.’ - Grant Yorkstone, CEO, AWS Legal

Whether you are a Partner, Practice Group leader, Managing Partner, Practice Manager or you aspire to become one, your leadership is what is going to matter in a changing law firm world. This programme will equip you with the know-how to confidently take your firm and your career to the next level.

Who is this for?

Established and emerging law firm leaders including:

• Managing Partners

• Partners/Directors

• Senior Associates

• Practice Managers

• Business support professionals

Participants will learn

• The strategic issues impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• The changing roles and responsibilities of leadership

• 4 principles of law firm leadership

• How to influence and manage change

Modules

The Business of law

• Trends impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• Understanding leadership in the new era

Leading yourself

• Attributes and personality traits

• Becoming self-aware

• Self-care

Leading your people

• Creating a compelling culture

• Improving transparency and connection

• Developing a ‘one team’ team

Leading your business

• Governance and decision-making

• Establishing direction

• Developing your emerging leaders

Leading in your community

• Adopting sustainability strategies

• Giving back

• Putting it all together

Leading change

• Understanding the blockers

• Getting ‘buy-in’

• Making your case

Benefits of attending

• Grow in self confidence

• Make better decisions

• Be ready for the future

• Grow your practice

• Get inspired

‘This is the stuff they don’t teach at law school.’ - Simon Slater, Non-Executive Director, Top 100 UK Law firm

YOUR INVESTMENT

NZ $750 plus GST per person. (Discounts available: 2 people from the same firm 10%, 3 or more people 20%). Prices includes a signed copy of Simon’s new book ‘The Heart of Practice’, a workbook, morning tea, working lunch and complimentary parking at the venue (subject to availability).

Click here to download the flyer with full details. The workshop will be restricted to 12 participants in order to enhance learning and discussion.

TO REGISTER, COMPLETE the form below

A one-day, business skills programme for busy legal professionals with an eye on the future

Presented by Simon Tupman

'Simon’s presentations are not only insightful and practical but relevant to the constantly changing challenges the profession is facing.’ - Grant Yorkstone, CEO, AWS Legal

Whether you are a Partner, Practice Group leader, Managing Partner, Practice Manager or you aspire to become one, your leadership is what is going to matter in a changing law firm world. This programme will equip you with the know-how to confidently take your firm and your career to the next level.

Who is this for?

Established and emerging law firm leaders including:

• Managing Partners

• Partners/Directors

• Senior Associates

• Practice Managers

• Business support professionals

Participants will learn

• The strategic issues impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• The changing roles and responsibilities of leadership

• 4 principles of law firm leadership

• How to influence and manage change

Modules

The Business of law

• Trends impacting the legal services industry

• Predictions for the next three years

• Understanding leadership in the new era

Leading yourself

• Attributes and personality traits

• Becoming self-aware

• Self-care

Leading your people

• Creating a compelling culture

• Improving transparency and connection

• Developing a ‘one team’ team

Leading your business

• Governance and decision-making

• Establishing direction

• Developing your emerging leaders

Leading in your community

• Adopting sustainability strategies

• Giving back

• Putting it all together

Leading change

• Understanding the blockers

• Getting ‘buy-in’

• Making your case

Benefits of attending

• Grow in self confidence

• Make better decisions

• Be ready for the future

• Grow your practice

• Get inspired

‘This is the stuff they don’t teach at law school.’ - Simon Slater, Non-Executive Director, Top 100 UK Law firm

YOUR INVESTMENT

NZ $750 plus GST per person. (Discounts available: 2 people from the same firm 10%, 3 or more people 20%). Prices includes a signed copy of Simon’s new book ‘The Heart of Practice’, a workbook, morning tea, working lunch and complimentary parking at the venue (subject to availability).

Click here to download the flyer with full details. The workshop will be restricted to 12 participants in order to enhance learning and discussion.

TO REGISTER, COMPLETE the form below

A virtual, one-day, business skills programme for ambitious lawyers wanting to accelerate their career progression

(Via ZOOM)

Presented by Simon Tupman, with special guest Emily Morrow

'The workshop content is precise and highly relevant.  The session is engaging, informative and thought-provoking.  Simon makes it simple to understand.’ - Devika Kumar MBA, General Manager, Denham Bramwell Lawyers

It is going to be vital for the next generation of lawyers to have business acumen if they are to become effective leaders, advisors and business owners. This programme is designed to equip them with the know-how to confidently take their careers to the next level. 

Who is this for?

• Newly appointed Partners

• Senior Associates

• Associates

• Senior Solicitors

Participants will learn

• the strategic issues impacting the legal services industry

• the financial levers of law firm profitability

• the interdependent role of leadership and management

• the risks associated with operating a law firm

• techniques to build your profile and practice

• the core attributes of a lawyer-leader

• the risks, responsibilities and rewards of Partnership

Modules

The Business of law

• Trends impacting the legal services industry

• Running and operating a legal business

• Understanding different business models

Strategy and planning

• Understanding strategy

• Planning for individual and collective success

• Being clear about your ‘why’

Leadership

• Influencing and inspiring those around you

• Becoming more self-aware

• Ways to grow, develop and learn

Money Matters

• Understanding the critical financial levers

• Managing cash-flow

• Pricing alternatives

Business development and marketing

• Understanding your position in the market

• Ideas to grow your profile and generate new business

• Appreciating what clients want

what previous attendees have said

‘Valuable insight for emerging leaders into the business of law. Highly recommended.’

‘Fantastic webinar providing information on what it means to become a partner and the skills needed get there.’

‘A great resource for anyone considering or in discussions regarding partnership. ‘

'I would recommend the workshop to any Associate or Senior Associate who is assessing their next steps and career ambitions.’

‘A thought-provoking and insightful workshop on the business of law in the 21st Century. Worth your while if you are wanting to step into a leadership position at your firm.’

YOUR INVESTMENT

NZ $750 plus GST per person. (Discounts available: 2 people 10%, 3 or more people 15%). Prices includes a signed copy of Simon’s new book ‘The Heart of Practice’ and a digital workbook for each participant. There will also be a follow up group discussion within a month of the workshop to share learnings from the programme. Invoices will be sent on registration and need to be paid in full prior to the workshop.

Click here to download the flyer with full details. The workshop will be restricted to 12 participants in order to promote interaction and enhance learning.

TO REGISTER, COMPLETE the form below

A rare opportunity to participate in a half-day symposium for law firm leaders and Partners, run by myself and Simon McCrum, together in person in the UK for the first time. We will address this fundamental question:

What is leadership in a law firm and what role should Partners play in it?

Download the brochure here.

Priced at just £195 plus VAT per person, there won’t be anything else like it for a good while.

To book your place (or places), email angie@mccrumandco.com saying how many places you would like and whom the invoice should be raised to.

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!

READY, STEADY, GROW!

A half-day virtual workshop for private practice lawyers looking to start 2023 on the front foot! 

Presented by Simon Tupman

with special guest, Andrew King, Director, LawFest

Wednesday 23 November, 1 - 4pm (NZ)

Your investment: NZ$295 plus GST per person.

Register here

Your opportunity to:

·     Focus

·     Plan for 2023

·     Raise your profile

·     Avoid past mistakes

·     Embrace new initiatives

·     Improve client engagement

·     Enhance your well-being

About the programme

This is one workshop that every private practice lawyer should attend!

As 2022 draws to a close, this is your opportunity to plan ahead and kick off the New Year on the front foot. Simon’s practical workshop will give you tried-and-tested tips, tools and ideas to take your practice to another level. In just three hours, you can learn the essentials to developing your practice/legal business.  Simon will challenge you to think about ways in which your current style of operation might be enhanced. This workshop may qualify for 3 CPD points, depending on your jurisdiction.

Specifically, he will cover the following:

-       Growth - making changes for lasting growth

-       Focus - gaining clarity around ‘why?’, ‘what?’ ‘who?’ and ‘how?’

-       Habits -  doing what all successful legal businesses do

-       Technology – evaluating the options

-       Leadership – having what it takes

-       Governance - choosing a balanced model

You will leave with a roadmap and a toolkit for transforming your legal business in 2023. A comprehensive handout including slides, templates and ideas for growth will be provided.

This workshop will be recorded on Zoom for those who register but who are unable to attend live.

 Register here

Benefits of attending this programme

• Understanding of the barriers to growth

• Increased self-confidence

• Clarity around your future direction

• Better client engagement

• A competitive edge

• Fresh enthusiasm

 Register here

Who is this for?

All legal professionals looking to make the most of the latent opportunities for growth, especially:

• Managing Partners and Partners of small/mid-tier firms

• Heads of Practice Groups

• Senior Associates on track for Partnership

• Executives

Register here