1. Implementing a Legal Project Management culture at an International Law Firm

2. The Problem The Barriers to Change The Mayer Brown Approach

3. What do clients want? 1.Speed 2.Quality 3.Predictable cost and in most cases low cost 4.A relationship (maybe) 5.Commercial legal advice LPM - legal project management LPI - legal process improvement Can both help

4. The Barriers 1.Lawyers -skill sets -resistance to change -varied practice areas 2.Incentives within law firms -business development -long term profitability -billable hours 3.Building the “one firm” firm

5. The “As Is” State

6. The “To Be” State

7. The Mayer Brown approach (1) 1.Establish global LPM and AFA standards - Training - Branding 2.LPM software – Engage -budget building -budget monitoring -project management -pricing database 3.LPI initiatives - Exari -Word -KM systems

8. The Mayer Brown approach (2) Enterprise search Global KM system Smart Time capture Adjust metrics for lawyer compensation

9. Winds & Currents Winds Policies New Software Training Compensation and metrics Currents Culture Informal communication Partner attitude Partner behaviour