Date: November 14, 2025
Time: Noon CST
Sponsored by: LMA Education Advisory Council (EAC)
Domain: Marketing Management and Leadership
BoK Competencies: Management of Individual Personnel, Firm Organization Structure and Dynamics, Department Management Leadership and Motivation
As the
Second-in-command in a legal marketing department, you operate at the
intersection of strategy and execution—translating vision into action while
navigating the complexities of firm leadership. This 90-minute roundtable is designed
specifically for senior managers and directors with 10+ years of in-house
experience at law firms who report to the C-suite. Together, we’ll explore the
art of communicating with influence, managing up, and positioning yourself as a
trusted advisor.
Participants
will engage in peer-driven dialogue around real-world challenges such as
pitching new ideas to leadership, resolving conflict, advocating for their
teams, intra-firm dynamics, and handling difficult conversations. Whether
you're advocating for resources, troubleshooting a tough situation or preparing
for your next step, this session offers a space to learn, share, and grow
within the Second Chair community.
A virtual
roundtable is a live, interactive discussion where every attendee is a voice at
the table—not just a viewer. Unlike traditional webinars, this format invites
you to engage directly with fellow Second Chairs, share your perspectives, ask
questions, and shape the conversation in real time. Come ready to contribute,
connect, and collaborate!
*NOTE: This
roundtable is designed for in-house senior managers and directors that report
to the C-suite. with 10+ years of experience.
This session will not be recorded to allow for open and honest dialogue.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain strategies for
navigating conversations and situations unique to the second chair
- Develop skills to prepare you for
your future success and leadership opportunities.
- Build your network within the Second Chair community.
Facilitators:
Erin Ryan, Director
of Partner Integration & Business Development Coaching, McGuireWoods LLP
Azeema Batchelor, Director of Business
Development, Wiley Rein LLP
Patricia Isaac, Director, Client Strategy, BCF
Business Law
Amy Verhulst, Senior Business Development Manager, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Price:
Members: Complimentary
Prospective Members: $79