2016

“What Every Managing Partner Needs to Know About
Law Firm Marketing and Business Development”

MPF Webinar
December 14, 2016

"Law Firm Partnerships Built to Last"

Managing Partner Summit
November 15, 2016 - New York, New York

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”

Alliance of Business Lawyers
November 13, 2016 - Miami, Florida

“Current Issues, Trends and Challenges Facing Today’s
Law Firms… And What They’re Doing About It!"

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Suncoast Chapter
November 9, 2016 - Tampa, Florida

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - New Orleans Chapter
October 20, 2016 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Greater Chicago Chapter
July 19, 2016 - Chicago, Illinois

"Today's Best Practices in Law Firm Marketing"

ABACUS Worldwide
November 8, 2016

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Atlanta Chapter
March 16, 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia

"Marketing and Business Development:
The Managing Partner’s Perspective"

Legal Marketing Association (LMA)
November 2, 2016

“Managing Partners Conference” 

Presented by TheRemsenGroup/DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar
Conference Co-Chairman
September 21-22, 2016 - Chicago, Illinois

“Planning for the Future: Succession Planning for Law Firms”

Managing Partner Luncheon - Thomson Reuters
September 15, 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia

Managing Partner Luncheon - Thomson Reuters
May 17, 2016 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Managing Partner Luncheon - Thomson Reuters
March 10, 2016 - Baltimore, Maryland

Managing Partner Luncheon - Thomson Reuters
March 9, 2016 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Listings, Rankings & Directories: How to Make Sense of it
All & Achieve Maximum Return on Investment" 

Legal Marketing Association (LMA)
August 18, 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Partner Compensation: Real Life Methods for Compensating
Succession and Client Transfers”

Center For Competitive Management (C4CM)
July 14, 2016

"Strategic Planning: Your Law Firm's Map to Success"

The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology
June 8, 2016

“Building Your Client Service Teams: Why they’re important to have
and how best to develop and make them work”

Professional Services Marketing Association (PSMA)
May 12, 2016 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Highlights of MPF Law Firm Leadership and Governance Survey"

MPF 2016 Leadership Conference - Managing Partner Forum
May 5, 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Passing the Torch: Preparing your Firm for the Future
Through Proactive Succession Planning”

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Cyber Chapter
January 19, 2016

“John has been a regular speaker at our conferences over the years. His material is constantly updated and keeps its relevance over time. John is also an expert at engaging attendees in the conversation, thus allowing the group to get the most out of not only his own presentation but as well from the various experiences of other attendees. I strongly recommend him.”
André Ryan – Chairman – Meritas Law Firms Worldwide; Head of Litigation Team – BCF, LLP

2015

“Leading Your Firm in a Challenging Marketplace”
Managing Partner Summit
November 18, 2015 - New York, New York

“Grooming Your Firm’s Future Leaders”
Managing Partner Summit
November 18, 2015 - New York, New York

“Partner Compensation: Keys to Compensating Succession and Client Transfers”
Center for Competitive Management Law Web Seminar
November 5, 2015

“Planning for the Future: Succession Planning for Law Firms”
Managing Partner Forum / Thomson Reuters Breakfast
October 20, 2015 - Boston, Massachusetts

“The Future of Legal Education”
International Virtual Town Hall Live Webcast
October 13, 2015

“Leading Your Firm in Today’s Rapidly Changing Marketplace”
South Carolina Bar Association
September 23, 2015 - Columbia, South Carolina

“PASSING THE TORCH…Without Getting Burned!”
2015 LMASE Regional Conference - Legal Marketing Association
September 17, 2015 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Preparing Your Firm’s Future Leaders for Success”
LEGUS Annual Meeting - International Network of Law Firms
June 20, 2015 - New Orleans, Louisiana

“Passing the Torch: Preparing your Firm for the Future
Through Proactive Succession Planning”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Baltimore Chapter
May 13, 2015 - Baltimore, Maryland

“Today’s Best Practices in Law Firm Marketing”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Salt Lake City Chapter
April 21, 2015 - Salt Lake City, Utah
 

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
Meritas Annual Meeting
April 16, 2015 - Denver, Colorado

“Critical Role of Law Firm Leaders”
Meritas Annual Meeting
April 16, 2015 - Denver, Colorado

“Succession Planning and Firm Priorities for 2015”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Palm Beach County Chapter
January 13, 2015 - West Palm Beach, Florida

“John is an excellent speaker on law firm management and I found this presentation at the Legus Annual Meeting in New Orleans in June 2015 to be tremendously helpful.”
Josh Rievman, Esq. – Partner – Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP

2014

“Outstanding Client Service”
Florida Association of Managing Partners (FAMP)
December 4, 2014 - Miami, Florida

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms and the Increasingly Important Role of Law Firm Leadership”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Knoxville Chapter
November 20, 2014 - Knoxville, Tennessee

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Charlotte Chapter
November 19, 2014 - Charlotte, North Carolina

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Minneapolis Chapter
November 11, 2014 - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Iowa Chapter
September 17, 2014 - Des Moines, Iowa

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Pittsburgh Chapter
March 19, 2014 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

“Killer Marketing Strategies for Younger Attorneys”
Defense Research Institute (DRI) Annual Meeting
21st Century Rainmaking Program
October 25, 2014 - San Francisco, California

“The New Normal for Law Firms: How Clients
Find, Select and Evaluate Outside Counsel”
Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) Seminar
October 23, 2014 - Las Vegas, Nevada

“Succession Planning”
Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
Law Firm Leadership Conference
October 21, 2014 - Montreal, Canada

“Best Practices for Creating and Implementing Strategic Plans”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Regional Conference
October 15, 2014 - Nashville, Tennessee

“Social Media: Trends, Key Strategies
and Business Value”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Orange County Chapter
September 24, 2014 - Santa Ana, California

“Keeping Up with the Changing Times: How to Market your Firm”
National Bar Association (NBA) 89th Annual Convention & Exhibits
July 30, 2014 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Successful Mergers: Can’t We All Just Get Along?”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
May 21, 2014 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Sit on the Sideline or Get in the Game: Strategic Planning”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
May 21, 2014 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Bringing Sustained Excellence into the Business of Law”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
May 20, 2014 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Outside Counsel: How to Motivate Your Associates”
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Retail & Hospitality Seminar
May 15, 2014 - Chicago, Illinois

“Killer Marketing & Business Development Strategies
for Busy Young Lawyers”
The Bankruptcy Bar Association (BBA)
May 9, 2014 - Key Largo, Florida

“Strategic Planning: From Consensus to Nuts & Bolts Implementation”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Podcast
March 27, 2014

“Latest Trends on Alternative Fee Arrangements”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Raleigh Chapter
February 18, 2014 - Raleigh, North Carolina

“John is a dynamic speaker who knows his topics well and is generous with his time in sharing. If you need help in the law office management arena he is the 'go-to-guy!'”
Romney Rogers, Esq. – Managing Partner – Rogers, Morris & Ziegler, LLP

2013

“The 12 Things that Law Firms Should Do Now for a Successful 2014”
DRI’s Law Practice Management Seminar
December 17, 2013

“Seven Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Firm’s Profitability”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Palm Beach County Chapter
November 12, 2013 - West Palm Beach, Florida

“Trends in Partnership Structures at Mid-Size Law Firms”
Florida Association of Managing Partners (FAMP)
November 12, 2013 - Miami, Florida
 

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Hampton Roads Chapter
October 24, 2013 - Norfolk, Virginia

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Philadelphia Chapter
February 6, 2013 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Kansas City Chapter
January 17, 2013 - Kansas City, Missouri

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Gateway (St. Louis) Chapter
January 16, 2013 - St. Louis, Missouri

“How to Be a More Effective Law Firm Leader”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Cincinnati Chapter
September 18, 2013 - Cincinnati, Ohio

Association of Legal Administrators - Cyber Chapter
September 17, 2013

MPF Breakfast Roundtable
June 12, 2013 - Dallas, Texas

MPF Breakfast Roundtable
February 7, 2013 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“How to Maximize Your Law Firm’s Marketing ROI”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Nebraska Chapter
August 22, 2013 - Omaha, Nebraska

“The Dynamics of Today’s Successful Law Firm:
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Denver Chapter
July 31, 2013 - Denver, Colorado

“Today’s Best Marketing Practice? Ask Your Clients”
Alabama State Bar Annual Conference
July 19, 2013 - Point Clear, Alabama

“Top Seven Strategies to Improve Firm’s
Profitability”
Alabama State Bar Annual Conference
July 18, 2013 - Point Clear, Alabama

“Do What I Say And What I Do”
Legal Marketing Association - Atlanta City Group
May 16, 2013 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Practical Marketing & Business Development Strategies
for Busy Young Attorneys”
Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum
April 25, 2013 - Birmingham, Alabama

“Law Firm Compensation Models”
Atlanta Bar Association - Managing Partners Committee
March 27, 2013 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Best Marketing Practices for Smaller and Mid-Size Law Firms”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - 2013 Virginia Statewide Retreat
March 8-9, 2013 - Williamsburg, Virginia

“John has a tremendous ability to keep his audience engaged and thoughtful about the topic at hand. He has seemingly limitless energy that pulls the listener in and keeps them on their toes. And what he says is not fluff; you get the sense it's something about which he has engaged in much thought. As a result, you don't catch yourself glancing at your watch and the session literally flies by. Excellent, excellent speaker.”
Philip Irwin, Esq. – Chief Manager – Neal & Harwell, PLC

2012

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
“Facilitator - Managing Partner Idea Exchange (MPIE)”
Association of Legal Administrators - New Mexico Chapter
November 14, 2012 - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Atlanta Chapter
October 31, 2012 - Atlanta, Georgia

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Northern Virginia Chapter
October 17, 2012 - Fairfax, Virginia

The Managing Partner Forum Fall Conference
October 12, 2012 - Chicago, Illinois

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - East Bay (Oakland) Chapter
September 25, 2012 - Oakland, California

The Managing Partner Forum Spring Conference
April 26, 2012 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Best Marketing Practices for Smaller and Mid-Size Law Firms”
Association of Legal Administrators - Las Vegas Chapter
November 13, 2012 - Las Vegas, Nevada

Association of Legal Administrators - South Florida Chapter
July 17, 2012 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“Fifteen Great Ways to Help Your
Managing Partner Get a Better Night’s Sleep”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Boston Chapter
November 8, 2012 - Boston, Massachusetts

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Buffalo Chapter
October 23, 2012 - Buffalo, New York

Association of Legal Administrators - San Diego Chapter
August 30, 2012 - San Diego, California

Association of Legal Administrators - South Florida Chapter
July 18, 2012 - Miami, Florida

“How to Be a More Effective Law Firm Leader”
MPF Breakfast Roundtable
November 7, 2012 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MPF Breakfast Roundtable
August 29, 2012 - San Diego, California

American Bar Association (ABA) 2012 Annual Meeting
August 2-7, 2012 - Chicago, Illinois

“Law Firm Leadership: The Critical Role of Firm Administrators”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Wisconsin Chapter
October 19, 2012 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Region 4 Conference & Expo
October 4-6, 2012 - Denver, Colorado

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Region 2 Conference & Expo
September 27-29, 2012 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Keys to Develop and Implement
Your Law Firm’s Dreaded Strategic Plan”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Cyber Chapter
September 18, 2012

“How to Measure and Maximize Your Law Firm’s Marketing ROI”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Maryland Chapter
September 13, 2012 - Baltimore, Maryland

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Financial Management Conference
August 9-11, 2012 - Chicago, Illinois

Alabama State Bar 133rd Annual Meeting
July 19-20, 2012 - Destin, Florida

“Best Marketing Practices for Mid-size Law Firms”
TAGLaw Southeastern Meeting
March 17, 2012 - Oxford, Mississippi

“John is a talented and dynamic speaker. He knows the challenges large law firms face and does a solid job of helping them overcome those obstacles. He embraces new technology and always works to help his clients innovate, and remain top of mind.”
Corey Saban – Content Creator and Media Coach – Newstation.com & THELAW.TV

2011

“Best Practices in Law Firm Marketing and Business Development”
The Managing Partner Forum Fall Conference
November 16, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois

The Managing Partner Forum Spring Conference
May 5, 2011 - St. Louis, Missouri

The Managing Partner Forum
November 4, 2011 - Boston, Massachusetts

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
ALFA International Annual Business Meeting
October 20-22, 2011- Chicago, Illinois

MPF - The First 100 Days: Master Class for the New Managing Partner
July 21, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Alamo Chapter
February 17, 2011 - San Antonio, Texas

“Keys to Develop and Implement
Your Law Firm’s Dreaded Strategic Plan”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Region 3-4 Annual Conference
September 15-17, 2011 - Kansas City, Missouri

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - New Jersey Chapter
May 10, 2011 - West Orange, New Jersey

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Dallas Chapter
January 13, 2011 - Dallas, Texas

“Strategic Planning for Law Firms:
Ten Critical Steps for Success”
American Bar Association - Law Practice Management Section
Web Seminar - September 15, 2011
 

“Fifteen Great Ways to Help Market
Your Lawyers and Your Law Firm”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Atlanta Chapter
June 15, 2011 - Atlanta, Georgia

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Palm Beach County Chapter
April 12, 2011 - West Palm Beach, Florida

“Killer Marketing Strategies for Young Lawyers”
International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Web Seminar - January 18, 2011

“The Art of the ‘Pitch’”
2010 LMA New England Annual Conference
November 18-19, 2010 - Boston, Massachusetts

“John presented at the ALAMN Leadership Breakfast last week and I was blown away. His humor and direct approach captured the audience’s attention and his excellent content and real-world examples drove the message home. I had the honor of attending with two of my shareholders and we have had some great conversations stemming from attending John's presentation.”
Katherine Hubbard – President – Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Minnesota Chapter; Administrator – Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.

2010

“Soliciting and Responding to Client Feedback”
IOMA Web Seminar Series - October 28, 2010
 

“Critical Measurements of Law Firm Management and Performance”
TAGLaw International Conference
October 23-25, 2010 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Leading Legal Luminiaries:
Insights from the Business Development Experts”
ALFA International Business Meeting
October 22-23, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Growing Your Law Practice in a Tough Economy”
Florida Lawyers Network
October 7, 2010 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
and “Your Individual Marketing Plan”
Alabama State Bar 2010 Annual Conference
July 14-17, 2010 - Sandestin, Florida

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Charlotte Chapter
March 25, 2010 - Charlotte, North Carolina

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Atlanta Chapter
January 20, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia

“The Dreaded Strategic Plan: Making It Happen at Your Firm”
ALA Web Seminar - June 16, 2010

“Reading between the Lines of The ACC Value Challenge”
Meritas 2010 Annual Conference
April 7-9, 2010 - Los Angeles, California

“What You and Your Firm
Need to Know about the ACC Value Challenge”
Alabama State Bar 2010 Annual Conference
July 14-17, 2010 - Sandestin, Florida

TAGLaw Web Seminar- February 17, 2010

“Managing Partner Roundtable”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - Atlanta City Group
March 17, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia

“John's knowledge of the current practices and trends is right on point and his manner of delivery is captivating and delivers the strong truths that need to be heard by all. It's refreshing to listen to an informative talk about your on business from someone outside of it totally and know this is something we will remember and place into action."
Linda Broome – Past President – Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Hampton Roads Chapter; Firm Administrator – McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C.

2009

“Your Individual Marketing Plan:
Making the Commitment to Invest in Your Career”
State Bar of Georgia and ICLE-Georgia
October 9, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia

“Characteristics of Today’s Most Successful Law Firms”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - Triad, NC City Group
October 8, 2009 - Raleigh, North Carolina

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Jacksonville, FL Chapter
September 15, 2009 - Jacksonville, Florida

Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - Atlanta City Group
June 11, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia

Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - Southeastern Chapter
April 16, 2009 - Dallas, Texas

“Zen of Law Firm Rankings:
Is One Ranking More Important than Another?”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - 2009 Webinar Series
October 7, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois

“Update on The Florida Bar’s Advertising Rules”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) - Orlando City Group
September 24, 2009 - Orlando, Florida

“Planning Your Best Firm Retreat Ever”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Atlanta Chapter
August 6, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia

ALA’s 38th Annual Educational Conference and Exposition
May 18, 2009 - New Orleans, Louisiana

“Bucking the Trend: Tales of Successful Firms in Turbulent Times”
American Bar Association (ABA) 2009 Annual Meeting
August 1, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois

“Powerful PR Strategies on a Shoe-String Budget”
Get-A-Life Conference - Total Practice Management Association
May 28, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois

“Taking Charge of Your Practice in Tough Economic Times”
American Bar Association (ABA)
Young Lawyers’ Division/Law Practice Management Spring Conference
May 16, 2009 - New Orleans, Louisiana

“Strategies to Improve Your Firm’s
Profitability in a Turbulent Economy”
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - Palm Beach County Chapter
May 12, 2009 - West Palm Beach, Florida

“Killer Marketing Strategies for Associate Attorneys”
Kansas City Bar Association
May 5, 2009 - Kansas City, Missouri

“Mentoring Opportunities with Real-Life Experts:
Professional Development”
Legal Marketing Association (LMA) 23rd Annual Conference
April 3, 2009 - Washington, DC

“As a long-time ALA member, I have heard John speak on many occasions. He always has a good, practical message for administrators to take back to their firms. Thanks John for helping us to ‘herd the cats!’ ”
Jeanne McCullar – Past President – Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Charlotte Chapter; Controller – Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.