Presents
THE ASIA LAW FIRM
MANAGEMENT CONGRESS
20 APRIL 2017, ST REGIS, MUMBAI
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Asia Law Firm Management Congress will bring together top law rms from across India, Middle East and Asia along
with leading speakers, consultants and solution providers from across the globe. The objective of the event is to discuss best
practices solutions for a law rm’s internal and external practices with the grand objective of impacting your business
growth and competitive ability. The conference will host plenary sessions such as “The Global Managing Partners Session”
and “The Indian Firm of the Future”, before splitting thematically into three parallel streams;
- Strategy and Planning,
- Business Development and Communication,
- Talent Acquisition and Retention.
IDEX Legal through its extensive research with dozens of partners has identi ed these three themes that are of current and
signi cant interest for Indian and Asian law rms. In the current dynamic legal industry in India, The Asia Law Firm
Management Congress will address the aforementioned topics and multiple sub topics under each category that are critical
in determining the success of a law rms outreach, internal and external practices and most importantly its pro tability in
the competitive nature of a legal market.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The event is an open event for every member of a law rm involved at the strategic management level. Hence along
with Managing Partners, Partners and Senior Associates; this is a must attend learning platform for Business
Development, Brand Management, Marketing, Communications, PR, HR, Training and Development and Strategic
Advisors. The event will address best practices not only on governance and development but also functionary
departments including human resources, public relations and marketing.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
Be an essential part of the learning environment, exchanging knowledge with peers and senior advisors
Understand the real key issues that your organization faces and identify solutions from leading global experts
Gain strategic vision and direction from law rms operating in different markets around the world
Learn of proven legal products, services and solutions that have helped law rms improve practices globally
Explore new and diverse legal opportunities
Network with key solution providers and peers on an identical journey to yourself
Take the rst step towards embracing change and building a competitive rm t to thrive in the 21st century
AGENDA
TIME
ACTIVITY
9:00 to 9:45
REGISTRATION
Please remember to register yourself at the front desk, collect your badges and
delegate kits.
9:45 to 09:50
IDEX LEGAL OPENING REMARKS- Vikas Vij, Managing Director, IDEX
Legal
9:50 to 10:00
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
10:00 to 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: “GLOBAL PARTNERS SESSION”
WHAT INDIAN LAW FIRMS CAN LEARN FROM THE EVOLUTION OF LAW FIRMS
INTERNATIONALLY OVER THE PAST DECADE
Here we congregate opinion and lessons from leading Managing Partners, giving
guidance to Asian Partners on how best to navigate the rough seas that are a part of the
management of a law rm. Managing Partners share their knowledge and advice on
key areas such as:
AGENDA
TIME
ACTIVITY
Ÿ Comparing global practices, learning techniques from experts across the globe
and understanding current global and national law rm trends. Analyzing your
rm's expertize and de ning your business clearly as niche, boutique or full
service. Assessing pro tability of the various markets, which one is most
pro table?
Ÿ Growth story: Merger vs organic growth, effectively implementing a strategy
that best suits your rm's economics and cultural values. How to navigate
turbulent economic and competitive conditions by adapting the appropriate
growth strategy. Assessing law rms models across Asia.
11:00 to 11:30
COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK
AGENDA
TIME
ACTIVITY
11:30 to 12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: “THE INDIAN FIRM OF THE FUTURE”
What do GC's look for in an Indian law rm? Do Indian corporate clients want
something different to foreign clients? Will the dominance of family or
personality driven enterprises continue? What are the implications of opening
the law rm market, is the possibility of foreign law rm entry into the Indian
market an opportunity or threat to Indian lawyers? What can you do to ensure
your clients remain yours? What law rm model is appropriate for India, how to
maintain the quality of your legal talent?
The need of evolving technology, comparing Indian law rm technological
standards against global standards. What are the implications of opening the law
rm market, is the possibility of foreign law rm entry into the Indian market an
opportunity or threat to Indian lawyers?
12:30 to 13:30
LUNCH AND NETWORKING BREAK
AGENDA
Stream A
Stream B
Stream C
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT &
COMMUNICATION
TALENT ACQUISITION AND
RETENTION
13:30 to 15:30
13:30 to 15:30
13:30 to 15:30
TECHNOLOGY – DELIVERING EFFICIENCY
AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS
BRAND MANAGEMENT
TALENT RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR
FUTURE GROWTH
Pricing becoming more competitive? Learn to
leverage technology to improve your bottom
line.
De ning 'WWW': Which, what and why for
your rm's technology infrastructure.
A. Learn from independent experts about
the different technologies designed to
help you deliver legal services.
B. How technology can improve the life of
a lawyer.
C. What technology and features do I need to
give me a competitive edge?
Are you getting the quality work you want? Are
other “brands” beating you to it? Do you want to
strengthen your market positioning?
Talent churn is not inevitable. Learn how to
keep your best lawyers motivated.
Your “Brand” and PR: what they mean for law rms
A. Learn how to strengthen your brand and
showcase your expertise.
Talent Management and Retention: Addressing
today's no. 1 pain point
A. Learn features of an effective talent
retention strategy.
B. Hear about branding techniques from the
experts.
B. The role of continuing professional
development and training.
C. The role of positioning, directory rankings,
websites and pitch processes.
C. Avoiding the cost of experience and
training loss.
AGENDA
Stream A
Stream B
Stream C
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT &
COMMUNICATION
TALENT ACQUISITION AND
RETENTION
D. How to make sense of technobabble. Don't
be taken in by the salesmen.
D. How a brand and PR strategy can help with
talent retention.
D. The bene ts of a transparent career
development structure.
E. You spend a lot of money on technology –
nd out how to leverage the bene ts.
E. PDI- Plan, Devise and Implement a brand
strategy for effective placement of your rm's
expertise.
E. Plugging expertise gaps and the need for
well rounded lawyers.
F. Future technology trends – what you need
to be aware of in the legal space.
F. Is PR really useful for lawyers?
F. Learn how to match resources and quality to
your growth plans.
G. Is technology part of branding? Will a brand / PR G. Engaging law schools in talent
development for the workplace.
person be able to discuss technology in this
section?
H. SAP Systems: Senior Associates to Partners –
grooming for future partnership.
H. To what extent do you actually know what
consistent image you want to convey.
16:00 to 16:10
CHAIRMAN CONCLUSION AND ACTION POINTS
REGISTRATION FORM
I/We would like to attend/nominate the following
PRICING
ATTENDEE
Name
By 10 March
Tel/Mobile
Rs. 9,995 + taxes
Email
Organisation
By 31 March
Address
Rs. 12,995 + taxes
Which stream you would like to attend (Tick any one)
Approving Authority
Name
Strategy and Planning
Business Development and Communication
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Designation
Signature
By 20 April
Rs. 14,995 + taxes
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