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Cocktails on the Terrace at The Rice - Historic Downtown Houston
2018-10-11 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | IL
Join NetDocuments and Kraft Kennedy’s Houston Team for Cocktails on the Terrace.
We are bringing our popular terrace parties to Houston! Discuss technology challenges, DMS possibilities and IT initiatives with industry experts.
Come out and mingle with your peers while enjoying an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace of The Rice.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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ILTA Product Briefing - Insider’s Preview: What’s New in Windows 10 1809
2018-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Windows 10 1809 will be released in October 2018. In this webinar, Kraft Kennedy will share important findings gleaned from an early roll-out and thorough review of 1809’s new features and upgrade challenges in our legal IT think tank. REGISTER HERE

Cocktails for a Cause: International Refugee Assistance Project
2018-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kraft Kennedy NYC Terrace, 630 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Ashurst will be teaming up with Kraft Kennedy to host a terrace cocktail event to support the International Refugee Assistance Project (https://refugeerights.org). IRAP organizes lawyers to provide comprehensive legal representation to the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach refugees around the world, and has helped to resettle over 4,000 refugees and their families to 18 different countries.
In addition to working on individual cases, IRAP also plays a critical role on the frontlines of systemic advocacy in the courts and the press, fighting to protect the rights of thousands of affected refugees and immigrants.
Please join us for cocktails and refreshments on our midtown terrace to support this incredible organization. Feel free to share this invitation.
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Microsoft Ignite 2018
2018-09-24 - 2018-09-28 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Microsoft Ignite 2018 is where to meet innovators and explore tomorrow’s technology. Learn where tech is headed, what partners are doing, and how you can move your company forward!
Catch Kraft Kennedy’s leading technology experts at the event. Get in touch with our team in advance so we can involve you in the plans!

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Best of ILTACON 2018: A Recap Webinar
2018-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join Kraft Kennedy as we present highlights from the 2018 ILTACON Presentations.
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Insider’s Guide to ILTACON 2018
2018-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join Kraft Kennedy CIO Marcus Bluestein for a preview of our top picks for the ‘can’t miss’ sessions and events at ILTACON 2018. Benefit from our advance planning and research as we highlight the hottest tech topics at this year’s show: Windows 10 lessons learned, new security demands, emerging Cloud infrastructures, the latest in DMS, legal project management and more…navigate the conference like an insider, and get the most of ILTACON 2018!
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ILTA Lunch & Roundtable: Get Ready for ILTACON 2018
2018-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
ILTACON 2018 starts on Sunday, August 19th. Will you be ready? Please join us for lunch sponsored by Kraft Kennedy and a roundtable discussion to talk about what you can do to prepare for the conference. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we’ll help you make the most of the experience as we discuss these topics and more:

Are you prepared to network with your fellow attendees?
Do you have a vendor-planned event lined up for Wednesday night?
Are you bringing an empty suitcase for all the swag?
How does the app work?

We welcome your questions and answers, and hope to see you there!
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Cocktails on the NYC Terrace: Summer Series ILTACON Preview
2018-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kraft Kennedy NYC Terrace, 630 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Join Capensys, iManage,and Kraft Kennedy as we continue our summer series of Cocktails on the Terrace. Enjoy a fun evening of mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Our ILTACON team will be on deck to share advanced insights into this year’s hot topics including AI, Windows 10, DM, successful rollout strategies, and any other topics on your mind.
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Prior to the cocktail party, we will be hosting a Tech Talk Session*
Addressing rapidly evolving business demands
We will hold an informal dynamic discussion about the need for organizations to digitally transform their processes, operations and services. We will also discuss how your document management provider, systems integrator and training partner can work with you to fuel your digital transformation strategy.
*Attendees limited for the sake of a productive discussion. You can request a seat at this roundtable as you complete the registration form.

Cocktails on the NYC Terrace: Summer Series with NetDocuments
2018-07-11 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kraft Kennedy NYC Terrace, 630 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Join NetDocuments and Kraft Kennedy as we kick off our summer series of Cocktails on the Terrace. Enjoy a fun evening of mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Bring your burning technology questions, network challenges, and recent project experiences to our experts on the Kraft Kennedy terrace.
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Prior to the cocktail party, we will be hosting a Tech Talk Session*
Why NetDocuments? Alvin Tedjamulia, CTO at NetDocuments and legal industry veteran, will present why firms and corporate legal departments are adopting NetDocuments as the governance, security, and productivity platform for their practice.
*Attendees limited for the sake of a productive discussion. You can request a seat at this roundtable as you complete the registration form.

Kraft Kennedy Virtual Roundtable: Ask Our Experts
2018-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The Virtual Roundtable is a rare opportunity to grill leading experts on the tech issues keeping you up at night.
Moderated by our renowned CIO Marcus Bluestein, a panel of Kraft Kennedy Consultants and your industry peers will suggest solutions and shed light on new tech that might be your missing puzzle piece.
When you register, let us know which topics you need to know about. Whether it’s the viability of cloud infrastructure, sleek data management, tight cybersecurity, smart Windows 10 design, or futuristic mobility—we have the experts, you have the choice.
Bring your toughest questions. Get answers. Network. Succeed.
Seating is limited for this exclusive event. Registration is now open.
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AITEC Gives Back Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic
2018-06-14 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Kraft Kennedy is proud to be a sponsor for AITEC Gives Back’s Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic. Join us for their charity golf event in Clifton, NJ on June 14th.
In recent years, proceeds from this event has supported charities like the Wounded Warrior Project, Catch-A-Lift Foundation, Year Up, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Ground Work Hudson Valley and the LZ Grace Foundation.
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Cocktails on the Terrace: Summer Series Kickoff Party
2018-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kraft Kennedy NYC Terrace, 630 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Join Litera Microsystems and Kraft Kennedy as we kick off our summer series of Cocktails on the Terrace. Enjoy a fun evening of mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Bring your burning technology questions, network challenges, and recent project experiences to our experts on the Kraft Kennedy terrace.

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Prior to the cocktail party, we will be hosting a Tech Talk Round Table*
Where is legal technology going in 2018? Join your peers to discuss what top law firms are doing to mitigate risk, improve workflows, and how they plan to use technology in the future.
*Attendees limited for the sake of a productive discussion. You can request a seat at this round table as you complete the registration form.

Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience - New York, NY (NL)
2018-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Microsoft Technology Center New York, 11 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036, United States
In partnership with Microsoft, Gold Partner Kraft Kennedy is bringing the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) to New York, an experience limited to decision makers and technology leaders.
Join us on Wednesday, June 6th, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the New York Microsoft Technology Center.
Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Joe Hoegler – a Microsoft Certified Master on Exchange and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Messaging (one of 22 people worldwide with this certification) – leads an interactive presentation around common workplace scenarios. A true-to-life discussion in which participants will act as various key business leaders—from CEO to Marketing to HR. As they fulfill common duties of their persona, attendees will have the opportunity to see how various Microsoft technologies including, but not limited to, Windows 10, Office 2016, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint 2016, Skype for Business Online, can help them be more effective in addressing challenges and solving business issues.
These are not sales pitches; rather they are opportunities to explore the practical application of Microsoft technology and learn about the latest versions and capabilities it brings.
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Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience - New York, NY (L)
2018-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Microsoft Technology Center New York, 11 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036, United States
In partnership with Microsoft, Gold Partner Kraft Kennedy is bringing the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) to New York, an experience limited to decision makers and technology leaders.
Join us on Tuesday, June 5th, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the New York Microsoft Technology Center.
Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Joe Hoegler – a Microsoft Certified Master on Exchange and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Messaging (one of 22 people worldwide with this certification) – leads an interactive presentation around common workplace scenarios. A true-to-life discussion in which participants will act as various key business leaders—from CEO to Marketing to HR. As they fulfill common duties of their persona, attendees will have the opportunity to see how various Microsoft technologies including, but not limited to, Windows 10, Office 2016, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint 2016, Skype for Business Online, can help them be more effective in addressing challenges and solving business issues.
These are not sales pitches; rather they are opportunities to explore the practical application of Microsoft technology and learn about the latest versions and capabilities it brings.
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Webinar: Citrix Synergy 2018 Recap
2018-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join Kraft Kennedy Consultants Jeff Silverman, Clinton Gates, and Dena Tanenbaum as they discuss highlights from the Citrix Synergy 2018 conference.
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ILTA Product Briefing - Manage Cybersecurity Risk: Combining A Proactive Program with Insurance
2018-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Cybersecurity is multi-faceted work. If an incident does occur—sadly, no program is 100% secure—cyber insurance can help. Join security and cyber insurance experts for this webinar as they discuss what is covered, what is not, and how you can mitigate your chances of having to file a claim. A cyber insurance expert will debunk common misconceptions, such as that business interruption insurance will cover cyber incidents. Kraft Kennedy Security Analyst John Kogan will then talk about the latest advances in security precautions and provide specific steps you can take to reduce your exposure. Learn how insurance and a solid security approach can work in tandem to protect your firm.
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Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience - Chicago, IL (NL)
2018-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
In partnership with Microsoft, Gold Partner Kraft Kennedy is bringing the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) to Chicago, an experience limited to decision makers and technology leaders.
Join us on Wednesday, May 16th, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Chicago Microsoft Technology Center.
Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Joe Hoegler – a Microsoft Certified Master on Exchange and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Messaging (one of 22 people worldwide with this certification) – leads an interactive presentation around common workplace scenarios. A true-to-life discussion in which participants will act as various key business leaders—from CEO to Marketing to HR. As they fulfill common duties of their persona, attendees will have the opportunity to see how various Microsoft technologies including, but not limited to, Windows 10, Office 2016, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint 2016, Skype for Business Online, can help them be more effective in addressing challenges and solving business issues.
These are not sales pitches; rather they are opportunities to explore the practical application of Microsoft technology and learn about the latest versions and capabilities it brings.
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Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience - Chicago, IL (L)
2018-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
In partnership with Microsoft, Gold Partner Kraft Kennedy is bringing the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) to Chicago, an experience limited to decision makers and technology leaders.
Join us on Tuesday, May 15th, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Chicago Microsoft Technology Center.
Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Joe Hoegler – a Microsoft Certified Master on Exchange and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Messaging (one of 22 people worldwide with this certification) – leads an interactive presentation around common workplace scenarios. A true-to-life discussion in which participants will act as various key business leaders—from CEO to Marketing to HR. As they fulfill common duties of their persona, attendees will have the opportunity to see how various Microsoft technologies including, but not limited to, Windows 10, Office 2016, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint 2016, Skype for Business Online, can help them be more effective in addressing challenges and solving business issues.
These are not sales pitches; rather they are opportunities to explore the practical application of Microsoft technology and learn about the latest versions and capabilities it brings.
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Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience - Dallas, TX
2018-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Microsoft Technology Center Dallas, 7000 State Highway 161, Building LC1, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
In partnership with Microsoft, Gold Partner Kraft Kennedy is bringing the Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) to Dallas, an experience limited to decision makers and technology leaders.
Join us on Wednesday, May 9th, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Dallas Microsoft Technology Center.
Kraft Kennedy’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Joe Hoegler – a Microsoft Certified Master on Exchange and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Messaging (one of 22 people worldwide with this certification) – leads an interactive presentation around common workplace scenarios. A true-to-life discussion in which participants will act as various key business leaders—from CEO to Marketing to HR. As they fulfill common duties of their persona, attendees will have the opportunity to see how various Microsoft technologies including, but not limited to, Windows 10, Office 2016, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint 2016, Skype for Business Online, can help them be more effective in addressing challenges and solving business issues.
These are not sales pitches; rather they are opportunities to explore the practical application of Microsoft technology and learn about the latest versions and capabilities it brings.
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Citrix Synergy 2018
2018-05-08 - 2018-05-10 | Anaheim Convention Center
With Chris Owens, Dena Tanenbaum, Clint Gates, and Jeff Silverman
Our virtualization gurus have been looking forward to Synergy 2018 for almost a year!
Find them at the conference and don’t miss the opportunity to join our experts for dinner on May 9 at Morton’s The Steakhouse. We have limited seating to keep the dinner intimate and relaxed. Reserve your spot ASAP.

On May 21st, Join Jeff, Clint, and Dena for a recap webinar as they discuss highlights from the Citrix Synergy 2018 conference, and stay tuned to our blog for the best post-conference analysis.

ConnectLive Session: Getting the Most Out of Office 365 and Work 10
2018-05-04 15:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Both iManage and Microsoft are committed to working together to empower enterprises on their digital transformation journey. Join our ECM expert Brian Podolsky at this year’s iManage ConnectLive event to learn how iManage Work leverages and extends the capabilities available with Office 365 to enhance collaboration and improve productivity. Topics covered include:

New office products and capabilities we integrate with
Our strategy and roadmap for integration with Office 365 (cloud and on premises)

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Kraft Kennedy University - Chicago
2018-05-01 | Chicago Microsoft Technology Center, 200 East Randolph Drive Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Kraft Kennedy University (KKU) is a daylong conference dedicated to sharing successful strategies across multiple technical disciplines.
Technology and business professionals will learn from experts in their fields, who will discuss solutions to meet current and future challenges facing the industry. KKU seminars represent a culmination of knowledge gathered by IT and business leaders.
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Breakfast and lunch will be served. The day will end with an informal happy hour sponsored by iManage.

Session Schedule

Time Window
Front-End
Back-End

8:30am – 9:30am
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

9:30am – 9:50am
OPENING REMARKS

9:50am – 10:00am
BREAK

10:00am – 11:00am
Budgeting for the Win
Charles Ottenweller – MPR 3
Exchange 2016 for Law Firms
Joe Hoegler – MPR 2

11:00am – 11:10am
BREAK

11:10am – 12:10pm
Today’s Application Lifecycle Management, See What ALM is All About!
Sulabh Upadhyaya – MPR 2
Security Foundation for Law Firms
John Kogan – MPR 3

12:10pm – 12:20pm
BREAK

12:20pm – 1:20pm
LUNCH

1:20pm – 1:30pm
BREAK

1:30pm – 2:30pm
Build a More Secure Workspace with Windows 10
Chris Owens – MPR 3
Keeping Out the Bad Guys! – Security 101
John Kogan – MPR 2

2:30pm – 2:40pm
BREAK

2:40pm – 3:40pm
Patching Changes: How To Manage the New Windows 10 and Office Updates
Sulabh Upadhyaya – MPR 3
Next Generation Desktop Delivery with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
Jeff Silverman – MPR 2

3:40pm – 3:50pm
BREAK

3:50pm – 4:50pm
Ask the Experts – Open Topics
Chris Owens, Joe Hoegler, Sulabh Upadhyaya, Jeff Silverman
MPR 2 & MPR 3

5:00pm

Please join us at Sweetwater Tavern for an informal happy hour to cap off the day, sponsored by iManage

ILTA Product Briefing - Insider’s Preview: What’s New in Windows 10 1803
2018-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Windows 10 1803 will be released in March 2018. In this webinar, Kraft Kennedy will share important findings gleaned from an early rollout and thorough review of 1803’s new features and upgrade challenges in our legal IT think tank.
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ILTA Product Briefing - Fully Automating Windows Updates on Servers for Large Firms
2018-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Kraft Kennedy has long used ConnectWise Automate (formerly LabTech) to patch servers and workstations for our Managed Services clients. In the past year we have developed extensive automated patching to better serve our large clients, some of which have over 300 servers. Join Eric Christiansen and Luke Messina for this session to learn how we have fully automated server patching, creating a process that requires minimal hands-on involvement.
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Webinar Expert Panel: Which iManage is Best for My Firm? Part 2
2018-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
As a follow up to a very successful February webinar “Which iManage is Best for My Firm,” Capensys is bringing back its panel of iManage experts, including Kraft Kennedy’s ECS expert Brian Podolsky. Part 1 delivered useful and provocative information on moving to/from FileSite, DeskSite, and Work 10, and additional questions from participants flooded in.
Whether you have a particular question, or just want to hear what others are asking and experts are saying, be sure to join Part 2 on March 23rd to hear answers from leading iManage specialists.
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NAMWOLF Business Meeting: San Diego
2018-02-24 - 2018-02-27 | IL
Kraft Kennedy will be enjoying the mild winter weather in San Diego. Will you be there? Reach out — we’d love to meet up.

ALT
2018-02-11 - 2018-02-13 | The JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
“An event designed to bring the legal tech community back to its roots, back to what’s important: solving industry problems with real industry experience.”
We are thrilled to be participating in the ALT conference this year.
Kraft Kennedy experts will be discussing SCCM, Azure, and more in DevOps: Implementing Windows 10 Professional using DevOps Techniques and Design-Build Concepts.
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Get in touch if you will be in Scottsdale.

Expert Panel: How Best to Implement the New Versions of iManage
2018-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
In response to the ever-increasing number of questions from clients, colleagues, and other interested parties asking, “which is the best iManage route for my firm?” Capensys has assembled a roundtable panel of well-known integrators of iManage, along with key staff from iManage. Among others, ECM expert Brian Podolsky of Kraft Kennedy will be sharing his experiences.

This forum will help reduce the anxiety we are hearing from iManage users/upgraders by providing useful information and best practices in how to move forward with any of the iManage document management system offerings: DeskSite, FileSite and New Professional.
There will be an informal discussion with the panel members (visible via webcam) who will answer questions.
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LegalTech '18 Wednesday: Cocktails and Lite Bytes for IT Thought Leaders
2018-01-31 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Ocean Prime, 123 West 52nd Street, New York, NY, 10019
Join the leading minds in Legal IT for light bites and beverages after LegalTech Wednesday.

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New York State Bar Association’s 141st Annual Meeting (CLE)
2018-01-22 - 2018-01-26 | New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Each year, more than 4,500 members from across the world come together for the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Annual Meeting. The events at the Annual Meeting are excellent educational resources for established practitioners and for newly admitted attorneys alike.

Kraft Kennedy’s General Counsel Michael Kraft will be presenting in the following sessions:

Law Firm Cyber Protection: Everything You Need and Want To Know
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 | 10:40-11:55 a.m.
This interactive program includes an overview of client and law firm risks, addresses law firm vulnerabilities, and will discuss guidelines and advice for practitioners to be proactive in minimizing vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Panelists will discuss the ways you can recognize scams, spoofing, phishing, malware and viruses while providing you with the practices and procedures available to seek to prevent these risks. Learn about the available cyberliability insurance options and what cyberliability coverage does and does not cover.
Panel Chair:
Michael S. Ross, Esq., The Law Offices of Michael S. Ross, New York City
Panelists:
Greg Cooke, USI Affinity, Philadelphia, PA
James S. Gkonos, Esq., Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Michael Kraft, Esq., General Counsel, Kraft & Kennedy, Inc., New York City
Patrick M. Turner, Esq., Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, CBS Law Department, New York City

1.5 credit in Areas of Professional Practice

Managing Partners Roundtable: Key Considerations for Your Law Firm
Thursday, January 25, 2018 | 9:20-10:35am

Craig S. Brown, Esq. | Lateral Link
Peter E. Calamari, Esq. | Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Michael S. Kraft, Esq. | Kraft & Kennedy, Inc.
John T. Lutz, Esq. | McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Richard J.J. Scarola, Esq. | Scarola Zubatov Schaffzin, PLLC
George A. Stamboulidis, Esq. | Baker & Hostetler LLP
Russell M. Yankwitt, Esq. | Yankwitt LLP

1.5 MCLE Credits in Law Practice Management
