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LPM Midyear Meeting Schedule*
JW Marriott Hotel • Miami, FL • February 8-10, 2007
* Schedule subject to change.
One Plus One Equals Three: Men and Women as Collaborators
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JW Marriott – London II room
Most law firms have done a good job of creating gender diversity as measured by “the numbers.” This is especially true at entry levels where, in AmLaw 100 firms, approximately equal numbers of men and women occupy first year classes. However, these firms have not succeeded in creating significant numbers of women rainmakers. Perhaps more importantly, these firms have not succeeded in creating significant collaborations between men and women – especially in the area of business development.
We must move beyond the stereotypes of “Mars and Venus” if we are going to fully leverage the talents of firms’ attorneys. Collaboration that is potent enough to lead to significant monetary and cultural impact is more complex than the activity of two individuals working together. Effective partnerships utilize a grounded body of knowledge to direct their interactions. Specifically, men and women optimize their potential as powerful collaborators when they utilize scientific data about their chemical and biological differences to guide their work together. Attorneys who have the knowledge and skill set necessary to recognize, acknowledge, embrace and engage the continuum of male/female variations may successfully leverage approaches that will lead to high caliber business outcomes and increased levels of job satisfaction.
In this presentation participants will learn about:
- How men and women can support each other to achieve success
- How to create strong co-gendered teams for competitive business development
- Opportunities and challenges for men and women working together
- Communication skills that optimizes co-gendered team work
- Skill sets for effective collaboration
- Ways to engage gender differences
- Research which highlights gender differences and strengths
- The application of science to the practice of law
Panelists:
Karen Kahn Wilson, WomenCentric™ Enterprises, LLC, Westport, CT
John E. Mitchell, WomenCentric™ Enterprises, LLC, Chicago, IL
Law Marketing Day at ABA Midyear
The American Bar Association's Law Practice Management Section is pleased to provide a special slate* of law marketing programs, capped by the ABA Women Rainmakers’ Reception, on Friday, February 9, 2007 at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Miami, Florida. The programs and reception are free of charge and open to all ABA attendees as well as any interested attorneys, marketers and administrators from Florida’s law firm and law school community.
Define Your Event Strategy: Maximize Your Business Development Opportunities
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
JW Marriott – London II room
Marketing on a Shoestring: Tips for Making the Most of Your Business Development Dollar
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
JW Marriott – London II room
One Plus One Equals Three: Men and Women as Collaborators
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JW Marriott – London II room
ABA Women Rainmakers Networking Reception
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
JW Marriott – Pool Deck
