Summit Program Speakers

ALPMA Summit Program’s and Speaker’s

Session	Event	Speaker
Our Event MC	Stepping into a new era of Summit, our program features Costas Kilias as Master of Ceremonies. A Barrister, Actor and Comedian, Costas is sure to bring a different perspective to this world class event!	Costas Kilias
Session 1	It’s A “Brand Firm and Brand Me” Digital World. It’s Time To Get Naked! In this challenging market and digital era, how do you create YOUR own space in order to be successful? Learn what being a rainmaker actually means to you and why it is essential for you and the Firm to succeed. What tools to use to help you market, brand and sell you and adapting, innovating and feeling inspired (love what you do)	Chrissie Lightfoot CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Limited
Session 2	Incorporating online solutions into your marketing strategy Learn how social media can attract and retain talent, build enhanced relationships with clients and enhance your brand reputation. Be seen as a thought leader in your community and take away some hot tips.	Patty Keegan Director of Digital Chameleon
Session 3	How to work and think smarter not harder Not enough time in the day? How can you be more efficient with your meetings, energise the way your work create big new ideas in minutes and make better, faster decisions? Learn how speed thinking techniques will help you.	Dr Ken Hudson Founder and Chief Starter, The Speed Thinking Zone
Session 4	Leadership – playing off complimentary attributes. How do you draw on the skills of each other Industry expert, Alec Bashinsky chairs a panel of award winning firms and individuals that will inspire you with their insights. Through Alec’s innovative style, The Panel will share how their firms have been successful in cracking the leadership and employee engagement challenge.	Alec Bashinsky Deloitte Chris Ward Cooper Grace Ward Janet Wilson Cooper Grace Ward David Rennick Maddocks Liz Ryan Maddocks
Session 5	DO SOMETHING! Sustainability – A turning point for your business Business sustainability can enhance your operational efficiency, improve sustainability and save you money. Caught up in daily management, most of us are too busy to explore the many ways we can do more with less. How can you adapt, innovate and improve your bottom line whilst helping the environment, supporting your community AND make more money all at the same time. John will provide lots of inspiring examples on just this.	Jon Dee Planet Arc
Session 6	Switch Thinking – thinking that sustains meaningful change How can you cope with the ever increasing pressure and rapid change in your firm. This workshop combines tough-mindedness with an inspirational belief in your inherent potential. Desperately seeking work / health balance? Where’s the answer? What’s the essential. It all starts with Switch Thinking.	Bruce Ross Ignite Business Leadership
Session 7A	Why would someone work for us and more importantly, as a partner, why would someone work for me? Attracting and retaining the right people is everyone’s job and all too often it falls to HR. In a market that continues to be competitive for talent, small and mid tier firms have to really think about their value proposition. In this session Lisa will draw on her experience in attraction and retention plus the critical role of engagement. It doesn’t take a lot of money to do what matters to our employees.	Lisa Donohue HR Fundamentals
Session 7B	Top 10 Attributes of a Leading Edge Finance Team Want your Finance Team to be Re-equipped, Re-fitted and Ready to Go! In this workshop, learn how to turn the Finance Team from Scorekeepers to leaders in Performance Management.	John Petty Tenured Lecturer, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
Session 8A	Natural and Unnatural Disasters What can we learn from firms and organisations who have been at the coal face of adversity over the last year? Earthquake and flood victims Hopgood Gammin and Anderson Lloyd share their insights. Also recognise the importance of understanding your risks in relation to disasters, appropriately preparing and involving your Insurance Broker / Provider sooner rather than later following a disaster to support your overall recovery.	Martin Kingston HopgoodGammin Warwick Deuchras Anderson Lloyd (New Zealand) Peter Danials Marsh Risk Consulting
Session 8B (90 minutes)	Zero Email (c) - Time and Email Effectiveness Feel in total control from the moment you start work each day by using a 5‐step daily planning system. The process behind ‘de‐cluttering’ and organising your inbox and your email. Creating ‘Distribution Lists’ to email groups of people efficiently. The 3‐minute 1‐touch rule. Prioritising and managing short and long‐term tasks and projects in Outlook. Customising the Task List to help prioritise and catergorise tasks effectively. Creating Rules to filter out unwanted or unimportant emails automatically. Organising meetings and keeping track of other people’s schedules using the Outlook calendar. Using the ‘drag and drop’ technique to convert emails into tasks and calendar appointments.	Fiona Newton Success Institute
Session 9A	Plan AND Deliver a Succession Succession Plan Stephen will outline both the business and financial case for proper succession planning which facilitates the ongoing success of the firm. The model adopted by Matthews Folbigg not only adapted to the changing legal environment but has inspired young partners to join the journey.	Stephen Jenkins MatthewsFolbigg
Session 10	Who’s The Captain Of Your Mothership? Are you a leader or a follower? Could you do it better? Make a choice, embrace change and take control in your career, business and life. This session will bring everything together in relation to the topics throughout the two days. It will stimulate thought and action around: Authenticity, emotional intelligence, self-awareness/management, empathy and confidence Leadership and management – in business and life Social media and innovation Being a lawyer / HR manager / BD manager of tomorrow, today Encouraging everyone to market (whilst keeping the firm’s focus). Returning to ‘It’s a “Brand,Me” digital world. It’s time to get naked!’	Chrissie Lightfoot CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Limited

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“Attending ALPMA provides a great opportunity to hear new trends from excellent speakers, and to visit the trade displays to view new technologies. This is my second ALPMA conference, and I will definitely be back. The networking is an added bonus.”

Carol Patton
The Lawlink Group
New Zealand

“Really well constructed conference that runs smoothly and holds your interest”

Jane Ritchard
Curwoods Lawyers

“The organisation and presentation of the ALPMA Summit, the quality and engagement of the exhibitors and the quality, style and relevance of the speakers was absolutely world class.

I have come back to the office with a note book full of ideas and a renewed vigour to implement improved practice strategies.”

Brenton James
Hunt & Hunt

“As a recent graduate from the PM Diploma these summits keep me up to date with changes in law firms and also great ideas that I can apply to my own law firm. I find the information fresh and challenging. All managers should be this lucky!!!!”

Joanne Boog
Austen Brown Boog

“Inspirational. Great networking opportunity.”

Alanna James
Fox & Staniland

“My endorsement of the 2009 summit was so enthusiastic that our managing principal felt he had no alternative but to attend with me in 2010. Of course, ALPMA didn’t let us down and can now add another convert. The sessions were diverse, engaging and relevant in every instance. Beyond that the networking with both legal and trade colleagues was invaluable and the social interaction was highly stimulating. The Gala Ball was an absolute hoot.We at Maddens are committed to continuing our support of this high quality event”

Norman Shaw,
Maddens Lawyers
Warrnambool, Victoria

“I have now attended 4 ALPMA Summits and found every event to be informative and very professionally run. The information presented and networking opportunities provided make this event exceptional value for money for both myself and my firm.”

Julie Barry
O’Loughlins Lawyers
Adelaide

“Without doubt the best value Legal Management Conference I have attended. Speakers were relevant, authoritative, and professional.”

Greg O’Brien
RSM LAW Timaru NZ

“Without a doubt, the preeminent conference In Australia for the management of a successful law firm.”

Robyn Clissold
Andersons Solicitors
Adelaide

“Once again ALPMA delivered on their promise to their market - adding value to the business of law. As sponsors we received great care, attention and value; and as managers who work in a professional service practice - we discovered ideas we could take back and implement in our practice.”

Sue-Ella Prodonovich
WHK Horwath

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