“No one ever explains how you, as leaders, can motivate individuals, create an inclusive and empowering environment, and inspire change; they just imply that it magically happens. ”
This is your exclusive opportunity to learn directly from Prof Michele DeStefano, a world-renowned expert in leadership for law firms and in-house legal teams. As Faculty Chair of Harvard Law School's Impactful Leadership Program, Michele brings a wealth of knowledge to Sydney for this in-person professional development session.
On Tuesday, 15 October, Michele will lead an interactive 90-minute session that dives deep into how individual leadership styles can be transformed and how shifting mindsets can foster a more collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.
The Power of Shifted Mindsets in Leadership and Client Relationships
In today’s changing legal landscape, the way you lead matters more than ever. During this session, Michele will introduce The Three Rules of Engagement—a framework for professional service providers to meet evolving client expectations, enhance leadership through collaboration, and transform the way you engage with clients.
This isn't just theory. You’ll participate in two hands-on exercises designed to practice active listening and apply shifted mindsets in your leadership approach.
By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can implement immediately to strengthen your leadership style and client relationships.
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for anyone with leadership responsibilities or those looking to deepen client relationships. In particular, it will benefit:
General Counsel leading in-house teams
Senior Associates and Special Counsel preparing for the next career step
Partners seeking greater leadership opportunities
Managing Partners, Chief Executives, Heads of Practice and Service Lines who want to refresh their leadership skills for 2025
Sydney Event Details
Date: Tuesday 15 October
Time: 4pm. Michele’s presentation will start at 4:30pm and conclude at 6pm after which there will opportunity for networking with light refreshments.
Venue: New Chambers, Level 34, Deutsche Bank Place, 126 Phillip Street, Sydney
Registration: $550 includes GST
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Michele’s latest book - Leader Upheaval: A Guide to Client Centricity, Culture Creation and Collaboration.
The session will not be recorded.
Melbourne Event
Michele is also facilitating a half-day Masterclass in Melbourne on Friday, 18 October, for The Law Institute of Victoria.
About The Speaker
Michele DeStefano is Faculty Chair of Harvard Law School’s Impactful Leadership program, a world leader in Leadership in Law Firms and a sought-after speaker on creative problem-solving, collaboration, client-centricity, communication, personal branding, and innovation. Along with her work with Harvard’s Leadership and Executive Education programs, she is:
1. Author of Leader Upheaval: A Guide to Culture Creation, Client Centricity, and Collaboration, (2024) and the accompanying handbook: The Leader Upheaval Handbook: Lead Teams on an Innovation & Collaboration Journey with The 3-4-5 Method™.
2. Founder of LawWithoutWalls (LWOW), a global community of over 2,000 lawyers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who collaborate to create innovations in the business of law and develop new skill sets;
3. Co-founder of Digital Legal Exchange - a global non-profit that aims to inspire general counsel and their teams to become digital leaders in their businesses to drive commercial value;
4. Principal of MoveLaw. This is Michele’s business website and includes links to presentations and much more information.
5. Professor of Law, University of Miami Law School
CPD / MCLE: Subject to specific requirements of relevant State rulings, attendance at this session allows participants to earn MCLE / CPD points.
TRANSFER, CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS FOR SYDNEY EVENT ONLY
If you need to cancel your registration, and give us at least 24 hours’ notice, we will refund your fee. You can transfer your registration to another person in your firm or to a client. If you need to cancel with less than 24-hours then we will refund 50% of fees paid and post the book, Leader Upheaval, to you.
Thank you New Chambers for making your boardroom available for the Sydney event.