Speakers
Kelly M. Dermody
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein
Nationally-recognized, 60-lawyer plaintiffs’ firm
John S. Worden
Schiff Hardin LLP
150-year-old, “traditional” AmLaw 200 firm
Moderator
Valerie Uribe
2015 Barristers President
Law Office of Valerie A. Uribe
Topics
• How to make “partner‚” and what does partner really mean (equity, non-equity, of counsel, others?)
• How to succeed in your firm’s “internal marketplace‚” and what do firms expect (and what should you expect) when it comes to raises‚ bonuses‚ and promotions
• The different firm models (plaintiff‚ defense‚ big‚ small)‚ how they are managed (teams, practice groups‚ offices) and what difference it makes
• How are clients pitched‚ developed‚ and retained‚ and common fee arrangements to compensate the firm and its lawyers