Too many law firms. Not enough work. What do we do next?
By the time of our 4th annual client conference in May, it will be less than six months to go to the implementation of ABS's. Everyone knows change is coming but in exactly what form is still up in the air. Yet various reports have said that there are more law firms around now than there were five years ago.
These are the points that have led us to our conference title. What will existing law firms do to respond to the new competition, both the big brands and the new, small, startup firms?
The conference runs for either 1 day or, 1½ days with an overnight stay, drinks, dinner and networking. You will gain up to 8 hours* CPD with both the SRA and the CIM.
 | Featured session: T-147 Days & Counting - The Impact of ABS'sAs the ex-Managing Partner of Eversheds Peter Scott admits he's seen quite a lot "come & go" in the legal market place. Peter will share with delegates his insights on ABS's gained from speaking with several hundred law firms in the last 10 years. |
Featured session: Panel Discussion – Referrals/Branding – What are the various models
What are the options? How do the models differ? Which is going to be the winner in the future, if indeed a winner is possible or necessary? This is sure to be a great session with speakers passionate about their "model".
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Dates: Thursday 12th & Friday 13th May 2011
| Venue: The Conference will be held at Coombe Abbey Hotel, just 10 mins drive from Junction 2 of the M6 east of Coventry. The hotel has excellent conference and resident's facilities. |  |
Topics covered include:
- T-147 Days & Counting – The Impact of ABS's
- Business Development Masterclass/Workshop
- Panel Discussion – Referrals/Branding – What are the various models?
- Becoming the Go To Professional – What makes your fee earners distinctive?
- Professional Collaborative Working
- Open Forum / Teaching Session
- Product Demonstrations – SecureForms, SugarCRM
- Product Roadmap – A chance to shape our plans for 2011/12
Costs: 1½ days = £249 (inc. lunch, dinner & B&B); 1 day = £115 (inc. lunch);
Day 1 - Thursday 12th May
| Time | Subject | ||
| 09:45 | Welcome and Opening Comment David Gilroy | ||
| 10:00
| T-147 Days & Counting - The Impact of ABSs | ||
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| Five Minute Comfort Break | ||
| 10:45
| Business Development Masterclass/Workshop | ||
| 11:30 | Break | ||
| 12:00
| Panel Discussion – Referrals/Branding – What are the various models | ||
| 13:00 | Lunch | ||
| 14:00 | Becoming the Go To Professional - What makes your fee earners distinctive? Read a review from PM Forum Magazine on Steven presenting on this topic. | ||
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| Five Minute Comfort Break | ||
| 14:45 | Professional Collaborative Working | ||
| 15:30 | Break | ||
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| Beginners Stream |
| Advanced Stream |
| 16:00 | Open Forum / Teaching Session | 16:00 | Open Forum / Teaching Session |
| 17:30 | Plenary Session & Close | ||
Day 1 Evening - Thursday 12th May
| 18:30 | Drinks on the Terrace |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
Day 2 - Friday 13th May
| Time | Subject |
| 09:30 | Product Demonstration
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| 10:30 | Break |
| 11:00 | Product Development Brainstorm/Roadmap inc. The Best of the Best
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| 12:00 | Wrap Up |
| 12:30 | Close |
*5 hours CPD (1 day); 8 hours CPD (1½ days) - both SRA and CIM