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Welcome to the Leadership and Management Section – a member community designed to help partners, leaders and practice managers excel in what they do.
Save time, with everything you need to stay on top of your game all available in one place, including the Managing for Success magazine, webinars, events, trusted resources, discounts and more.
Save time, with everything you need to stay on top of your game all available in one place, including the Managing for Success magazine, webinars, events, trusted resources, discounts and more.
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Dealing with third-party delays
Preserving law firm cultures in the age of hybrid working
Protecting premises from terrorist attacks
How to define your firm’s brand
“You have been banished!” Lessons learned from the Traitors
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Elevate your law firm: mastering cost management and revenue potential: (8 July 2025, London)
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Law Society Risk and Compliance Conference 2026 (Weds 11 March 2026, Hybrid)
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Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2025 (23 September 2025, Hybrid)
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Leadership and Management Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.
Mastering the balance: workload and resource management (22 May 2025, London)
This free in-person seminar and networking event brought together leaders of law firms and general counsel within in-house teams to facilitate an engaging, yet informal networking and discussion on mastering the balance when it comes to workload and resource management.
The role of SQE and apprenticeships, University of Derby (Wednesday 2 April 2025)
Explore how best to support incoming talent through training and educational initiatives like the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and legal sector apprenticeships.
Building trust and influencing others – In-person Leadership Seminar and Networking (25 February 2025, London)
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Close, sell or merge: How does it work and what are my options? (OnDemand)
Are you considering whether to close or sell your firm or merge with an existing firm? This webinar looks at the pros and cons of each option.
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Law Society library
Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.
As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:
- first item free on Lawdocs, the Law Society library document delivery service*
- 50% off all chargeable Law Society library services**
- priority access to all Law Society library services
* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.
** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.
***All benefits are valid until 31 December 2025. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.
Professional indemnity focus from Paragon
Cyber insurance and the legal profession
As cyber fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, it’s vital that all firms take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, explains what action you should take
Putting wellbeing first
Elizabeth Rimmer offers practical advice for improving staff wellbeing in your firm
Advance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
Own goals
Employee-owned law firms are on the rise. Christian Wilson looks at why this is, and the opportunities and risks involved