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Legally On the Move: Professional Training

NEW MINISERIES

Welcome to our brand-new Legally on the Move: Professional Training miniseries.

We’re kicking things off with a one-day conference focused on something that sits at the centre of every successful law firm: high-performing teams.

In a profession where precision, collaboration and client service matter every single day, the way your people work together shapes not only your culture, but your commercial results too. This event brings together leaders from across the legal sector to explore what really drives exceptional team performance — from communication and leadership behaviours to trust, psychological safety and accountability.

Created for senior legal professionals and business services leaders, the day is practical, interactive and insight-led. You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, real-world strategies and meaningful peer connections to help your teams consistently perform at their best.

We’ll be exploring themes including:

  • Leading high-performing legal teams in a hybrid world

  • Communicating with clarity, purpose and credibility

  • Creating a culture built on trust, psychological safety and ownership

  • Strengthening collaboration between legal and business services teams

  • Embedding performance mindsets across practice groups and departments

  • Building resilient teams that thrive under pressure

  • Driving equity and inclusion as essential components of team success

Whether you lead a practice group, head up a function, shape firm culture or drive operational excellence, this conference is designed to give you practical tools and renewed energy to elevate team performance across your firm.

EPISODES

Episode 01: Nadine Stanton

Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training Limited, discusses the importance of having a central theme for conferences and involving speakers from both inside and outside the legal industry to provide fresh perspectives.

Episode 02: Peter Riddleston

Peter Riddleston, Learning & Quality Director at Lawnet, discusses the importance of high performance, which is often measured by revenue and utilisation. He focuses on the significance of understanding team dynamics and the role of purpose in driving success. In today’s hybrid work environment, leadership behaviours that foster collaboration and psychological safety are crucial.

Episode 03: James Jorgensen

James Jorgensen, the Head of Professional Liability at HDI Global, discusses the intricacies of high-performing teams in the legal sector. James emphasises the importance of understanding the unique ways law firms operate and the critical role of good lawyers and clients in achieving success. He highlights the significance of psychological safety in fostering creativity and collaboration, and the need for a culture of accountability over fear. James also shares insights on resilience, collaboration, and the impact of effective training on reducing risk exposure.

Episode 04: Susan Glenholme

Susan Glenholme, Managing Partner at Debenhams Ottaway, shares insights on the importance of culture, belonging, and psychological safety in enhancing team performance. She stresses the need for trust and collaboration across different functions within a firm, highlighting her experience transitioning from a private client lawyer to a managing partner.

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