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May 5–6, 2027

Annual Leadership Conference

Two interactive days in Atlanta for managing partners — peer roundtables, MPIEs and workshops, not a lecture hall.
Capital City Club

October 6–7, 2026

MPF Fall Symposium

Empowering women in law firm leadership. A working session with peers who hold the same chair.
The Gleacher Center

Ongoing

The MPF AI Community

Where firm leaders compare notes on what AI is actually doing inside midsize firms — and what it is not.
Monthly sessions

MPF Annual Leadership Conference · May 5–6, 2027

High-Level, Interactive Leadership Conferences Designed Especially for Managing Partners

Since 2002, MPF has presented 33 law firm leadership conferences in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami and St. Louis. More than 1,850 firm leaders from 1,250 law firms have participated.

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Partner comp models, origination credit and pay bands.
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Lateral hiring, mergers and opening new markets.
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Taking the chair, holding partners accountable, letting go.
182 ITEMS
Business development, client teams and brand.
17 ITEMS
Strategic plans, firm retreats and governance.
149 ITEMS
Rates, realization, leverage and expense discipline.
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Transitioning clients, leadership and ownership.
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AI adoption, IT strategy and legal tech spend.
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ARTICLES • COMPENSATION

The Billable Time Revolution

According to Jordan, we don’t know exactly what Gen AI...

ARTICLES • COMPENSATION

2023 Solo & Small Firms Compensation Survey Report

More than one thousand (1,000) attorneys participated at firms with...

ARTICLES • COMPENSATION

2023 In-House Compensation Survey Report

Published last month by Above the Law and Paragon. 1,900...

ARTICLES • GROWTH

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

The full 140-page report – called the “Stay Study” –...

ARTICLES • GROWTH

2023 Lateral Partners Satisfaction Survey

Our MPF Featured White Paper is the recently published report...

ARTICLES • GROWTH

2023 Dynamic Law Firms Report

Published by our friends at Thomson Reuters. This 30-page report...

ARTICLES • LEADERSHIP

The 2026 ‘Burning Issues’ Confronting Firm Leaders ** NEW **

This article is based upon surveys and conversations with leaders...

ARTICLES • LEADERSHIP

Why AI Success Depends on Leadership, Not Software

This provocative four-page article raises real leadership concerns, and the...

ARTICLES • MARKETING

The 34th Annual Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Forum

This is your chance to connect with peers and discover...

ARTICLES • MARKETING

2027 LMA Annual Conference

LMA is the The Authority for Legal Marketing. A not-for-profit...

ARTICLES • MARKETING

2024 State of the Corporate Law Department

In case you missed it, our MPF Featured White Paper...

ARTICLES • PLANNING

Why AI Success Depends on Leadership, Not Software

This provocative four-page article raises real leadership concerns, and the...

ARTICLES • PLANNING

The Billable Time Revolution

According to Jordan, we don’t know exactly what Gen AI...

ARTICLES • PLANNING

Future of Professionals Report 2025 Strategic AI Adoption: Unlocking Innovation and Maximizing Returns

This recent Thomson Reuters study points toward a future where...

ARTICLES • PROFITABILITY

2025 Bright Insight

Cushman & Wakefield’s annual law firm benchmarking survey on office...

ARTICLES • PROFITABILITY

The Impact of Generative AI on the Billable Hour

According to Tony DeSimone, our MPF resident guru on all...

ARTICLES • PROFITABILITY

Pandemic KPIs – Some New, Some Old but All Relevant

According to Peter Drucker, the legendary management guru, what gets...

ARTICLES • SUCCESSION

2012 PCPS Succession Survey: Gearing Up to Wind Down 

In recent years, we’ve been helping quite a few firms...

ARTICLES • SUCCESSION

Senior Partner Transition Plan

Succession planning is a hot issue for many smaller and...

ARTICLES • SUCCESSION

Law Firm Succession Planning:The Future is Now so Make a Plan

In December, we published MPF Insight (see below), a report...

ARTICLES • TECHNOLOGY

Future Law Office: Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field 

Many vendors and consultants to the legal industry publish self-serving...

ARTICLES • TECHNOLOGY

The Managing Partner’s Guide to IT Audits

Your law firm runs on computers and, over time, your...

ARTICLES • TECHNOLOGY

Why Managing Partners“Own” Law Firm Cyber Securityand Three Steps to Take Control Now 

This article maintains that the managing partner must take the...

ARTICLES • MPF PERSPECTIVES

The Difference Between Business Development and Marketing for Lawyers

The terms “business development” and “marketing” are used interchangeably by...

ARTICLES • MPF PERSPECTIVES

How Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Win the Talent War Against Big Law

Retention is a make-or-break factor in whether law firms thrive...

ARTICLES • MPF PERSPECTIVES

The Role of Technology in Boosting Law Firm Profitability

The legal industry is undergoing a marked transformation as law...

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~ Cristina Gonzalez, Esq.

It helped to know that I am not alone and that there are other like-minded women leaders out there.

Capital Partner | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
New York, NY
~ John E. Harrity, Esq.

The Managing Partner Forum is a go-to resource for not only what’s currently important to law firm leaders, but how law firm leaders are dealing with the issue of the moment and preparing for those of the future.

Co-Managing Partner | Harrity LLP
Fairfax, VA
~ Heather L. Rosing, Esq.

We have enjoyed working with John Remsen and his talented team. The Managing Partner Forum provides excellent content that truly assists in operating a successful business in today’s challenging environment.

Founding Partner | Rosing Pott & Strohbehn
San Diego, CA
~ Lisa Ramsay Cole, Esq.

The MPF programs always provide relevant, timely educational content. They are high energy and interactive which makes them fun to attend, too.

President & Managing Shareholder | Lewis Thomason
Nashville, TN
~ Mark A.B. Carlson, Esq.

Great conference, thank you for the invitation.

Chief Growth Officer | Baker Donelson
Atlanta, GA
~ Kellie L. Howard, Esq.

The information sharing at the MPIEs is especially valuable.

Chief Executive Officer | Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
Southfield, MI
~ Eileen R. Fullerton, Esq.

My partner and I really enjoyed the conference and we look forward to attending again next year.

Managing Partner | Fullerton Beck LLP
White Plains, NY
~ Ms. Natasa Karambatsos

Connecting with other firm leaders, as it felt more like a ‘retreat’ than a ‘conference.’ Fantastic format allowed for great information and advice sharing.

Managing Partner | KRB Lawyers
Montreal, QC
~ Charles B. Jimerson, Esq.

I go to a lot of conferences, and your event is the one I look forward to and gain the most from each year. The power of this group is incredible. So privileged to be a part of it. Thank you for what you do for our industry.

Chief Executive Officer | Jimerson Birr, PA
Jacksonville, FL
~ Linda Perez Clark, Esq.

Connecting with other firm leaders, as it felt more like a ‘retreat’ than a ‘conference.’ Fantastic format allowed for great information and advice sharing.

Managing Partner | Kean Miller
Baton Rouge, LA
~ Evan D. Schein, Esq.

ATL was a great time, and I really enjoyed the conference, as always.

~ Parker J. Lavin, Esq.

That was my first experience at the conference, and it was tremendously valuable.

Founding Member | Lavin Rindner Duffield LLC
St. Simons Island, GA
~ Whitney Cunningham, Esq.

Great job! Keep it going. Thank you for the excellent work you do for the profession.

Managing Partner | Aspey, Watkins & Diesel PLLC
Flagstaff, AZ
~ Russ Brown, Esq.

The collegiality and brainstorming opportunities can’t be beat.

Managing Partner | Brown Fox PLLC
Dallas, TX
~ Talon J. Powers, Esq.

The MPF Conference is always a great event. The MPIEs and Workshops were really good this year.

~ William O. London, Esq.

I love this conference!

Partner | Kimura London & White LLP
Irvine, CA
~ Eileen M. Letts, Esq.

The program topics are timely and well presented. Every time I attend, I learn something new.

Partner | Zuber Lawler
Chicago, IL
~ Ms. Lisa Armstrong

MPF is on top of the issues facing firm leaders, often before we even see them coming in our own firms, and provides timely advice from industry experts to see us through them.

Managing Partner | SBA Lawyers LLP
Kitchener, ON
~ Thomas C. Grella, Esq.

I highly recommend the MPF Leadership Conference. I’ve participated many times, as have several of my partners. We leave with new ideas and fresh perspectives every time.

Past Managing Partner | McGuire Wood & Bissette
Asheville, NC
~ Robert A. Young, Esq.

Hands down the best leadership conference for managing partners I’ve ever attended.

Managing Partner | English Lucas Priest Owsley
Bowling Green, KY
~ Marc D. Chapman, Esq.

This is my 12th or 13th time attending, and it’s always the best conference I attend every year.

President | Dean Mead
Orlando, FL
~ Wilbur E. Johnson, Esq.

The MPIEs are interesting, informative and very useful!

Partner | Clement Rivers, LLP
Charleston, SC
~ Jason P. Waguespack, Esq.

I look forward to this Conference every year. It really helps me to be a more effective firm leader.

Managing Director | Galloway Johnson
New Orleans, LA
~ Jason M. Casini, Esq.

MPF provides tremendous value and excellent resources. Great information. Great speakers. Great networking opportunities.

Past Managing Partner | Whitfield & Eddy Law
Des Moines, IA

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To address the unique challenges of midsize law firm leadership, John Remsen founded the Managing Partner Forum — a collaborative community where managing partners learn from one another through high-value programs in accessible formats.

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