Left to right, top to bottom: Monique Burt Williams, Brittanie Chin-Merkerson, Olga V. Mack, Bill Kirst, Julie Honor, and David Lat (photos via Lateral Link).
Let’s be honest: lawyers aren’t always the best about dealing with change. I’m not sure why that is — perhaps it’s because our field is all about the importance of precedent, or perhaps it’s because we’re risk-averse as a group — but for anyone who has spent much time in the legal profession, it’s hard to dispute.
This is especially true when it comes to technology. Getting lawyers to adopt a new software program or other technological tool can be quite a challenge. Lawyers will often avoid picking up a new technology until they are absolutely forced to do so (e.g., having to learn how to use Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic).
This is why it’s so valuable for lawyers to know about change management — the process, tools, and techniques used to manage the human side of change. And if you’re interested in learning more about change management, especially as it applies to the adoption and implementation of new technology, then we’re here to help.
On November 18, Cadence Counsel, the in-house division of the Lateral Link consortium of legal recruitment firms, will host a free webinar, “Change Management and Technology.” It will feature the following expert panelists:
- Monique Burt Williams – CEO, Cadence Counsel
- Brittanie Chin-Merkerson – Change Management Consultant, Johnson Controls
- Julie Honor – General Counsel, 3Q Digital
- Bill Kirst – Senior Principal, West Monroe
- Olga V. Mack – Chief Executive Officer, Parley Pro
Olga Mack should be familiar to Above the Law readers, of course, as one of ATL’s most popular and longstanding columnists. I will be serving as moderator of the conversation.
Please join us for a thought-provoking and practical discussion that will provide invaluable insights on these important topics. You can register for the free webinar here. We look forward to seeing you on November 18!
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Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts from Lateral Link’s team of expert contributors. This post is by David Lat, a Managing Director in the New York office, where he focuses on placing top associates, partners, and partner groups into preeminent law firms around the country.
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