Ignite

Legal recruiters and firm leaders can now access unprecedented insights into attorney movement, diversity, and market trends—thanks to tools like Leopard Solutions. This session dives into how talent intelligence platforms help you spot high-potential candidates, reduce hiring risk, and develop long-term recruitment strategies. Learn how to set benchmarks, monitor peer firm trends, and anticipate talent gaps before they occur. Attendees will leave with actionable tips to modernize their approach to hiring and retention using data-driven insights.

Lateral hiring can help a firm grow, but poor hiring ROI can leave money on the table every year. Measuring your successes and failures could help you better understand the sourcing criteria that provides a better recipe for success. What law schools provide the best hires for your firm? What feeder firms do well for you? Which offices and practices struggle with retention? Diagnosing these issues can save your firm money, morale and headaches every year.

In this panel, HR professionals and legal tech leaders will discuss how HR technology is transforming talent acquisition, onboarding, performance tracking, and employee engagement in law firms. From AI-powered recruiting tools to dashboards and employee wellness platforms, this session will explore the digital shift in how legal employers attract and retain talent. Hear what’s working, what’s emerging, and what to avoid as firms adapt their people strategies for a hybrid, tech-enabled world.

Get the latest insights into the shifting legal landscape from Leopard Solutions’ industry data. This session will review recent hiring trends, high-growth practice areas, regional market movers, and what it all means for law firm recruiting, retention, and growth strategies. Learn how to apply this market intelligence to shape your firm’s talent plans and stay competitive in an evolving industry.

Growth in a law firm brings both opportunity and complexity. This session will guide attendees through best practices for scaling operations—whether opening a new office, adding new practice areas, or managing increased headcount. Learn how to align staffing, technology, and processes to support sustainable growth, while preserving culture and quality of service. Hear from leaders who have navigated expansion successfully and understand the operational levers that drive scale.

Join this candid panel of Leopard Solutions users as they share real stories about how they’ve used the platform to improve hiring outcomes, anticipate market shifts, and align recruiting with firm strategy. Hear firsthand how legal recruiting teams are navigating today’s talent landscape using market intelligence, reporting tools, and collaborative workflows. Panelists will share lessons learned, surprises encountered, and tips for making the most of Leopard’s capabilities.

Get a front-row seat to the future of Leopard Solutions in this roadmap presentation from the product leadership team. Discover what’s coming in terms of enhanced analytics, DEI tracking, integration options, and new functionality designed to help firms make smarter hiring decisions and stay competitive in a tight talent market. Attendees will hear how user feedback has shaped current features and how they can continue to play a role in guiding the platform’s evolution. In addition, share feature requests, product ideas, and brainstorm improvements. Whether you have a wishlist or want to see how other firms are using the tools, this session is your chance to help influence the roadmap while connecting with peers and product experts.

In today’s competitive legal landscape, business development extends far beyond traditional networking. From strategic acquisitions and mergers to lateral hires and building meaningful business connections, midsize firms have more opportunities than ever to stand out. In this session, we’ll explore practical, high-impact strategies to raise your firm’s profile, attract corporate counsel, and deliver the kind of value today’s clients are looking for. We’ll also discuss how platforms like Prowess can help you gain unprecedented visibility with in-house counsel. Whether you’re focused on training your attorneys to bring in more business or positioning your firm as a go-to resource in a crowded market, this session will give you actionable insights tailored to the unique strengths of midsize firms.