01 Aug ORDER IN THE COURT! AN EXPERT GUIDE TO LAW FIRM SPEAKERS FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Law firm speakers and legal futurists are constantly being called on to give live and virtual online presentations to practices in every state and nation. Why? Well, that depends entirely on what the area of practice the commissioning firm operates in is, and what types of opportunities and potential hiccups that it might be staring down. That said, there tend to be a few common reasons that partners might want to bring in an outside thought leader, consultant or academic (or online personality for that matter) to share their thoughts with lawyers up and down the organizational chart. Having long been law firm speakers and legal futurists, our internal experts here thought we’d cover a few of the main reasons that practices of all sizes may hire keynote speakers for corporate retreats, internal meetings and the like.
- Firm retreats – To inspire and motivate attorneys at annual firm-wide retreats or professional development conferences. Helps strengthen company culture.
- Client events – For client seminars, dinners or conferences as a way to provide value to clients and build relationships.
- Recruiting – To impress and attract top legal talent at on-campus law school events or recruitment dinners.
- Training – Sessions to enhance the skills of attorneys in areas like litigation, communication, leadership, technology etc. A popular reason to bring in law firm speakers and legal futurists.
- Diversity & inclusion – Speakers on unconscious bias, systemic discrimination and creating inclusive environments for diverse attorneys.
- Wellness – For firm-sponsored wellness initiatives, speakers provide guidance on work-life balance, mindfulness, mental health for lawyers.
- Innovation – Forward-thinking law firm speakers and legal futurists help expose lawyers to new trends like legal technology, artificial intelligence, design thinking etc.
- Opening retreats – When launching a new office locally or internationally, speaker events rally and motivate staff.
- Industry conferences – When sponsoring legal conferences, a top speaker is secured to anchor the event.
- Community relations – Pro bono speakers highlight causes the firm cares about as a community engagement effort.
The right law firm speaker and legal futurist helps make these programs more impactful, inspiring and memorable for attorneys and clients alike. That’s because they help elevate the firm’s brand and vision.
