Ohio: Leveraging Marketing & Business Development for Legal Success - Insights from Ohio’s Leading Attorneys

Ohio: Leveraging Marketing & Business Development for Legal Success - Insights from Ohio’s Leading Attorneys

Wednesday, May 20 | Noon - 1:30p.m. ET

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring top attorneys from prestigious firms across Ohio. The in-person event will be held in Cleveland on May 20, and will be simulcast to hosted watch parties in Columbus and Cincinnati, where members can join locally and enjoy a catered lunch. A hosted lunch will also be provided for attendees joining in Cleveland. 

This discussion will explore the vital role marketing and business development professionals play in enhancing law firm practices. Panelists will highlight the essential contributions of marketing teams, strategies they have found most effective, and areas where stronger alignment can drive greater growth and success across both teams and firms. 

Throughout the discussion, attendees will gain valuable insights into the value of marketing and BD professionals in a legal setting, learn best practices for integrating marketing strategies into legal practices, and identify common areas where marketing and BD teams can improve to better support attorneys and drive firm growth. 

This program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from leading attorneys and gain practical knowledge that can help elevate your firm's marketing efforts.

LMA Body of Knowledge: Business Development

Our Speakers:

• Moderator: Jen Shankleton, CMO | Brennan, Manna, Diamond
  Jen Shankleton is Chief Growth and Development Officer at BMD, where she leads marketing strategy and business development initiatives. She brings extensive experience in legal marketing and professional services with a focus on driving firm growth and coaching attorneys on client development.
  
  
  
• Nick House, Partner | Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
  Nick House is a partner at Vorys in Cleveland and leader of the firm’s real estate practice. He represents lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions and advises public and private companies on acquisitions, dispositions and development matters, often serving as outside counsel on real estate issues.
  
  
• Elizabeth Bolduc, Member | Eastman & Smith
  Elizabeth Bolduc is a labor and employment attorney at Eastman & Smith who advises and represents employers on workplace compliance, litigation and regulatory matters. She focuses on helping clients prevent and resolve employment disputes involving issues like discrimination, leave and wrongful termination. 
  
  
• Amanda Waesch, Vice President and Managing Partner | Brennan, Manna, Diamond
  Amanda Waesch is a Vice President and healthcare law attorney at BMD, where she leads a national healthcare practice focused on compliance, transactions and regulatory strategy. She also serves in firm leadership roles driving marketing and business development.
  
  

Locations:

• Cleveland - Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease's Cleveland Office
  200 Public Square Suite 1400
  Cleveland, Ohio 44114
  
  
• Columbus - Benesch Columbus Office
  41 South High Street Suite 2600
  Columbus OH 43215
  
  
• Cincinnati - Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Cincinnati Office
  First Financial Tower
  255 East Fifth Street, Suite 2800
  Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cost:
LMA Members: Complimentary
Prospective LMA Members: $35


Thank you to our sponsors!

For questions or concerns about your event registration, please contact lmamidwest@legalmarketing.org