2008 US Events and Programs
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Risk Roundtable Meeting Focus on International Risk ManagementDate: November 18, 2008 The practice of law is increasingly an international affair. Several US-based firms are looking at overseas expansion and business development as an opportunity for growth. However, as firms work across borders they face new risk and compliance challenges tied to information management, including a variety of jurisdictional rules, government regulations and cultural considerations. Confronting these issues presents new uncertainties and risks. For example, in various UK jurisdictions, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has significantly greater responsibility and authority over law firm information management than its US counterpart, including firm audit rights it is increasingly exercising. This session will provide law firm General Counsel, Loss Prevention and Risk stakeholders with an overview of key issues relating to information management that they should understand and plan for as their firms practice law internationally. The roundtable format will also provide an opportunity for peer interaction, education and discussion. |
Topics covered will include several jurisdictional concerns as well as regulatory requirements firms may need to address in Europe and other key geographies, such as:
Speaker:The Roundtable will feature a presentation by Sam Suri. Sam is the director of It Matters Consulting, an international consultancy based in the UK. |
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Risk Roundtable Meeting Securing Resources -- Making the Business Case for Investing in Risk ManagementDates: May-December
If your firm is pursuing a growth strategy, it's facing a number of risks. Some are fundamentally strategic -- is growth the best way to achieve desired gains in capability, efficiency or profitability? Others are operational -- what issues jeopardize successful expansion and how can the organization address them? No matter the scale of expansion, poor risk management can significantly impact firm performance, attorney productivity, and client satisfaction and retention. This session will explore practical approaches for identifying and managing operational risks as firms grow. It will include case studies, insider perspectives, and best practices developed by top-ranked firms, including insights collected from risk professionals responsible for six of the largest mergers in 2007. |
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Risk Roundtable Meeting Law Department Roundtable -- Trends in Law Firm Confidentiality Management - What's Critical for Law Departments to Know TodaysDate: March 18, 2008 Are your law firms taking sufficient steps to protect your sensitive business information? In recent years, several high-profile disclosures, data leaks and ethical slips have highlighted gaps in current law firm confidentiality practices. Such incidents not only cost firms dearly, they also expose clients to significant risk and expense. Increasingly, corporate law departments are mandating specific confidentiality controls and auditability standards they expect firms to adhere to — a model of "trust but verify." This seminar will explore current state-of-the-art and evolving best practices in law firm confidentiality management. Corporate law department leaders will discuss requirements their organizations are incorporating into outside counsel guidelines, RFPs and engagement letters. Industry risk management experts will also explore practices clients should expect firms to adopt to better protect their information and interests. They'll also provide practical guidelines and a roadmap for engaging firms on this important subject. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear understanding of the state of the industry on this increasingly important topic as well as materials that you can take back to your organization and incorporate into your business relationships with outside counsel. |
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Risk Roundtable Meeting Focus on Confidentiality Management -- Understanding Law Firm RisksDate: March 18, 2008 Is your firm doing everything it can to protect client confidentiality? If your management and operational arms aren't speaking the same language about confidentiality you may be living with a false sense of security. As technology increases the volume and visibility of information across the firm, significant risk may loom. And with clients increasingly taking interest in the protections, practices and controls employed by their law firms it's vitally important to understand and adapt to these expectations. This session will provide law firm General Counsel, Loss Prevention, Conflicts and Risk stakeholders with key concepts they can apply in their firms. As the first session in the 2008 Risk Roundtable series, this event will focus on assessment and benchmarking. Presentations by industry risk management experts will explore confidentiality drivers, standards and compliance strategies. They will be joined by a representative from the insurance industry who will discuss their perspective on confidentiality risk management. |
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