An Annual Event
The Forum
Each year, the Future Firm Forum attracts law firm leaders, - Managing Partners, Partners, Heads of Departments, Team Leaders, Senior Associates, CEOs and Practice Managers, wanting to learn from world-class speakers and like-minded professionals about the latest developments and opportunities affecting the legal services industry. This year, the Forum returns to the award-winning five-star Rees Hotel, in Queenstown with a one-day format. Make the most of this opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and to learn from our inspiring speakers.
“This must have been at least my 5th Forum; a wonderful chance to reflect on where we’re at and to discuss things collegially.”
Your Host
Simon Tupman
Your host is Simon Tupman, the founder of the Future Firm Forum. Simon is a business researcher, educator and mentor to lawyers and law firms. He brings ideas, insights and inspiration to legal professionals so that they can develop a flourishing business and enjoy a rewarding life.
Simon speaks at industry events, facilitates high-impact workshops and retreats, and mentors legal professionals who are looking to energise their workplaces and put their firms ahead of the curve. One of Australasia’s most experienced speakers and facilitators, he has been called on by clients in 13 countries over a 25-year career. He has helped thousands of lawyers leave their mark on the world.
“Simply one of the best conferences anyone could attend with an inclusive and inviting feel to it.”
The Speakers
Terri Mottershead
The Impact of Generative AI on Legal Practice – reality minus hype!
We’ve all heard about ChatGPT but what it is, why does it matter, and how it is REALLY reinventing your legal practice? We’ll chat all about that in this session.
As the Executive Director for the Centre of Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia) at the College of Law, Terri collaborates internationally with leaders and managers of legal practices and businesses, legaltech/AI developers and providers, and legal educators, supporting their contribution to the transformation of legal practice. She leads CLI’s global initiatives, networks, and programs including the Legalpreneurs Lab, the Innovation Incubator Program and the Generative AI in Legal Practice Initiative. Terri has been a thought leader in people centred legal practice innovation for more than 30 years.
andrea foot
Know Thyself: Exploring One's Inner Theatre for Leadership in a Changing Legal Landscape
Andrea Foot is a Director and Executive Coach at Leaf Logic, specialising in coaching leaders as they navigate change and overcome the unique pressures of their role. With nearly four decades of experience working with law firms, she brings practical insights to help leaders and their teams thrive in uncertain times. She holds an INSEAD Master in Organizational Psychology and a post-graduate qualification in psychology. Her approach combines practical business knowledge, coaching expertise, and systems-psychodynamic perspectives to assist organizations in resolving complex challenges. At the Forum Andrea will explore the connection between self-awareness and effective leadership in the changing legal landscape, introduce the concept of ‘the inner theatre’ and present practical strategies for leveraging self-awareness to foster leadership growth and resilience.
Steven Moe
the leadership Opportunity - A conversation with Simon Tupman
Steven Moe is a Partner at Parry Field Lawyers and one of ten leaders profiled in Simon Tupman’s latest book, ‘The Heart of Practice’. He has worked as a lawyer for 22 years including 11 years overseas based in Tokyo, London and Sydney, and since 2016 has been based back in Aotearoa. Steven hosts Seeds podcast which has a focus on “for purpose” organisations and people doing inspiring things which has 351 episodes and another on governance for the IOD called Board Matters. At the Forum Steven will chat with Simon about how legal professionals can make the most of leadership opportunities.
Karen Finch
Client-Driven Legal Innovation – how clients are changing the way law firms innovate and how your law firm can keep up with changing client demand
Karen is the founder and CEO of Legally Yours, an innovative platform designed to help give people access to lawyers who focus on value. Started in 2014, it was designed to bridge the gap between people who needed affordable legal services and the trustworthy, experienced fixed-fee lawyers who wanted to advise them. At the Forum, Karen will lead a discussion on what is true ‘legal innovation’; specifically, how current market forces and generative AI is changing clients and what they want from their lawyers, how lawyers can best prepare for this coming wave of ‘second generation innovation’, and how law firms can use technology to foster new innovative ways of servicing their clients, now and into the future.
MATT CHISHOLM
Dealing with my demons - overcoming booze, crippling self-doubt and coming out the other side
Country boy and television host Matt Chisholm seemed to have it all. With a plum job on TV and a great family, his future looked bright. But behind the happy facade, Matt was barely coping, driving himself into the ground with work and withdrawing from everyone but his family. One day something snapped. The unrelenting pressure of having to perform and his own perfectionist tendencies came at a high cost and he was diagnosed with depression. After admitting in a social media post that he was struggling, Matt was shocked at the outpouring of public support. It would be the catalyst for him to face up to his unhappiness and change his life. Something had to give. Matt and his wife made a choice to leave Auckland and his job, moving to Central Otago with their two young boys to build their own home and enjoy a simpler life. At the Forum, Matt will reveal the hard-won wisdom he has learnt along the way.
“This is hands down the best opportunity to take time out of the day-to-day grind and spend dedicated time on the strategic direction of your practice. If you take the future of your firm seriously then you won’t miss this forum.”
Pricing
Early Bird
$795 plus GST.
Before 31 July
Full
$995 plus GST.
After 1 August
Spouse/Partner
$89 plus GST
Venue
The Rees Hotel
The venue for this year's Future Firm Forum is the magnificent Rees Hotel Queenstown – Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences. The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star hotel situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the South Island of New Zealand, showcasing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu to the alpine panorama of the Remarkable Mountain range.
Quiet, private and sophisticated, The Rees Hotel Queenstown epitomises southern hospitality at its finest and an authentic New Zealand experience.
“Stimulating sessions from all speakers, generating lots of innovative ideas, as well as enjoyable company, nice food and sensational NZ wine, all taking place in a very tranquil post card setting. I’d give it a 10/10 again this year and I’ll definitely be aiming to come back next year.”
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