The? “Asia Pacific Law Firm Management Conference 2010” will be held? at The Orchard Hotel (442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879)? on Dec 13, 2010 9:00 am – 6:00 pm?
Here’s everything you need to know according to conference provider – Asia Law Firm Management
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With the ever-increasing competition among law firms, effective management and marketing strategies become more critical. It is important that the leaders in the law firm:
* Explore the risks and cost issues associated with globalisation
* Understand merging and partnerships
* Balance law as a profession and business
* Identify security risks
* Recognise value of talents
* Embrace technology as a CRM tool
* Build brand and position the firm
IDENTIFY NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC EXPANSIONS!
Into its 5th successful year, ASIA PACIFIC LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT, gathers an expert panel of managing partners and directors of law firms in the Asia Pacific to update you with management strategies and best practices. This year?s event is designed for partners and professionals in the law firm industry to understand how to successfully maintain the competitiveness of their law firms, retain and develop the careers of young lawyers, maintain productivity and increase profitability.
Beneficial key topics to be discussed include:
Globalisation:
Local firms vs international firms
Building on existing client relationships in the US and Europe
Market challenge in terms of differentiation
Keeping up with the needs of foreign investors and businesses in the region
Marketing efforts that bring sufficiently high-quality new clients
Competition for talents:
Hiring, training and nurturing of young associates out of law school
Hiring of lateral attorneys and the struggle to incorporate them into the firm?s culture
Finding the right people to service clients in Asia ? specialists in hot markets
Leadership & management:
Law firm pricing
Increased share of legal spend
Providing leading compensation packages
Developing practice groups
Challenge of succession planning
Featuring country updates and critical issues on:
The strength and edge of local firms in Malaysia, China and the Philippines
Singapore, being the next arbitration hub
Hong Kong firms that are restructuring teams towards outbound investment from China
Malaysia?s Bumiputra policies as part of the legal landscape
Indonesia?s lawyers starting-up own firms
Who should attend?
Chairpersons, CEOs, Executive Directors, CFOs, Managing Partners, Heads of Practice, HR Directors/Managers, Marketing Directors, Managing Directors, General Managers, Business Development Directors/Managers, Counsel, Senior Partners, Office Managers, Administration Managers from local firms, international law firms, joint venture law firms, management consulting firms