Information Technology is one of the fastest changing—and costliest—issues facing law firm management.  Unfortunately, many firms lack a clear business–driven technology strategy.  This innovative conference will help ensure that your firm’s technology decisions are mapped to specific business needs—not simply driven by the latest technology trends.

The 7th Annual CIO Forum will show you how to strategically position your IT department within your firm in order to advance the needs of the business.  This forum is different from the competition because it is strategic in focus and will help you build a foundation for your technology strategy. You will:  

• Hear the most respected IT law firm leaders in the world discuss how business models drive their technology decisions
• Hear innovative outsourcing and off-shoring models and learn how IT tools can increase productivity and client satisfaction

This forum is created by the IT leaders who understand the importance of technology as a tool for effective law firm management.  Come join us and hear from the experts from both the UK and the US.

United Kingdom IT Leaders:

David Burwell, Former CIO, Allen & Overy, and former Global Information Technology Services Director at BP
David Hamilton, Information Technology Director, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Simon Thompson, Global COO, Linklaters

United States IT Leaders:

Jay Brudz, Senior Counsel, Legal Technology , GE
Tony S. Cordeiro Chief Information Officer White & Case LLP
Michael Donnelly, CIO, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Michael Mills, Director of Professional Services and Systems, Davis Polk & Wardwell
Jeffrey Rovner, Managing Director for Information, O'Melveny & Meyers LLP
Marsha Stein, Chief Information Officer, Ropes & Gray
Joel Wirchin, Director of Administration, NY, Co-Head, Global Administration, Shearman & Sterling LLP