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2025 LEADERSHIP FORUM FILING INFORMATION
Approximately 3.0 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 3.7 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states has been requested for accreditation from all mandatory continuing legal education jurisdictions where we had registrants as of March 28. Opening Remarks, Closing Remarks, the Keynote Speaker, and Breaks are not available for CLE credit.
How to Obtain CLE Credit:
*You must sign-in on the attendance sheet onsite at the meeting.*
Shortly after the program, you will receive an email from CEU Institute with a link to enter your state bar information and the programs you attended. Once complete, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance with this information and instructions on the reporting requirements for the state(s) where you are licensed. The online form does include a place to enter information regarding teaching credits, etc.
IMPORTANT
The link/portal will stay open for 3 WEEKS. You MUST complete the online form by May 19th to have your credits reported.
For any follow-up questions on CLE credits, please email the CEU Institute at [email protected].
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1:10 - 2:10 p.m. (60 General Minutes)
Overcoming Obstacles - How Tough Times Make You Stronger
2:20 - 3:20 p.m. (60 General Minutes)
Creating a Win-Win Partnership Between Inside and Outside Counsel
3:30 - 4:25 p.m. (55 General Minutes)
Harnessing AI and Technology in the Legal Profession: Enhancing Efficiency, Practical Solutions, and Collaboration
4:25 - 4:45 p.m. (20 General Minutes)
Leading with Strengths: Unlocking Your Full Potential
2025 LEADERSHIP FORUM CLE MATERIALS
Below you will find the CLE schedule with materials for the 2025 IADC Leadership Forum.
Under each CLE program description, CLE materials are listed. Please click each hyperlink to access that specific CLE material. If you have any issues accessing these materials, please contact Melisa Maisel Vanis, Director of Meetings and Professional Development, at [email protected] or Ashley Hatfield, Director of Communications, at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
12:15 - 12:25 p.m.
THE TIP OFF: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Amy M. Stewart, Program Chair, Stewart Law Group, Dallas, TX USA
Donna Lamontagne, IADC President, Lamontagne, Spaulding & Hayes, LLP, Cranston, RI USA
12:25 - 1:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER LANESHA MINNIX
Presenter: Lanesha Minnix, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Walgreens, Chicago, IL USA
1:00 - 1:10 p.m.
TIME OUT: REFRESHMENT BREAK
1:10 - 2:10 p.m.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES - HOW TOUGH TIMES MAKE YOU STRONGER (60 General Minutes)
This practical program will provide stories from IADC members about how they have overcome obstacles in their practice, for example, dealing with demanding clients, difficult opposing counsel, business leaders within their corporations, or transitioning into a second career. In sum, if you have the proper mindset, obstacles can be opportunities to thrive in your profession.
Moderator: Thomas W. “Trea” Southerland, III, Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, TN USA
Presenters: Michele Smith, MehaffyWeber, Houston, TX USA; Andrew Wallace, NTE Mobility Partners LLC, Dallas, TX USA
Materials:
2:10 - 2:20 p.m.
TIME OUT: REFRESHMENT BREAK
2:20 - 3:20 p.m.
CREATING A WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL (60 General Minutes)
Whether in-house counsel is new to the job or just new to the company, outside counsel can often assist that transition based on his or her own institutional knowledge of the client. By providing useful information about the company’s products or business, litigation history, governing regulations, or internal resources, mentoring newer in-house counsel strengthens personal and client relationships. This program will present practical information and tips that outside counsel can provide to new in-house counsel, including a workshop to suggest best practices for real-world scenarios.
Moderator: Christopher C. Lam, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Charlotte, NC USA
Presenters: Elizabeth Sorenson Brotten, Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Minneapolis, MN USA; Nicole M. Brunson, A.O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee, WI USA; Charles Price, Eaton, Cleveland, OH USA
Materials:
3:20 - 3:30 p.m.
TIME OUT: REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30 - 4:25 p.m.
HARNESSING AI AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION: ENHANCING EFFICIENCY, PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS, AND COLLABORATION (55 General Minutes)
Join a distinguished panel of attorneys for a lively discussion on the use of AI and technology in legal practice and a real-time demonstration of several tools. Gain insights into practical solutions for responsibly utilizing AI and other technology tools to enhance efficiency, positively influence litigation and dispute resolution, and navigate ethical and compliance challenges. This session is essential for legal professionals seeking to judiciously integrate technology.
Presenters: Xiao Chang, Cisco Systems, Inc., Dallas-Fort Worth, TX USA; Jennifer L. Greenblatt, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX USA; Aldos L. Vance, Vance Dispute Resolution, PC, Vestavia, AL USA
Materials:
4:25 - 4:45 p.m.
LEADING WITH STRENGTHS: UNLOCKING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL (20 General Minutes)
This guided program will be led by Executive Coach Scott Minnix who has a wealth of experience assisting attorneys in determining their career path. Using the attendees’ Gallup Clifton Strength Finders Test scores in smaller breakout groups, Scott will coach us up on how we should lean into our strengths instead of always working on our weaknesses.
Presenter: Scott Minnix, The SDM III Group, Chicago, IL USA
Materials:
4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
CONCLUDING REMARKS
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION