Managing Partner Roger Barton Speaks on Modern Law Firm Leadership for ALM’s Legalweek 2024

On Wednesday, January 31, Managing Partner Roger Barton helped lead a discussion as part of Law.com’s Pro Strategic Insights for Legalweek 2024. Titled, “Modern Leadership in Law: Navigating Change, Driving Innovation, and Uniting the Ecosystem,” the discussion dove into the technological advancements, market volatility, and complex client demands that keep the contemporary legal landscape in flux.

Roger spoke to the types of traits law firm leadership must exhibit in the face of a changing industry—traits that embrace innovation, champion resilience, and foster collaboration. The session offered an in-depth exploration into the necessary characteristics of today’s law firm leaders and the multifaceted challenges they navigate. Discussion topics included:

• Key challenges and opportunities facing law firm leadership
• Trends in law firm governance
• The skill sets needed for modern law firm leaders
• Stakeholder management
• Case studies on law firm leadership

Other speakers included Lauren Krasnow (Executive Coach/Consultant to Law Firm Leaders at Lauren Krasnow Leadership Coaching); Ira Coleman (Chairman at McDermott Will & Emery); and Marcie Shunk (President of The Tilt Institute).

About Legalweek

Hosted January 29 – February 1, 2024, at New York Hilton Midtown, Legalweek is an annual event sponsored by ALM & Law.com that brings together thought leaders from around the world. It is one week where thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their roles, and gain the tools to get legal business done.

You can learn more about the event here.