In this special edition of This Legal Life, we're bringing you the audio edition of our latest #OneFirm Webinar: Conference ROI.Want to make the most out of the 2023 event season? Join us for an exclusive #OneFirm Webinar audio version where our Chief Growth Officer Ben Chiriboga teams up with Anne Heathcock, Managing Director of Marketing at Winston & Strawn LLP, to unlock the secrets of maximizing your event experience.Get ready to dive deep into the world of legal events as our experts share valuable tips and insights that will empower you to make the most of the 2023 legal event season!

In this thought-provoking episode of This Legal Life, our host, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl Ben Chiriboga is joined by the Director of Marketing & Communications at Crumiller, Jacob Eidinger. Ben and Jacob delve into the power of emotional investment in career growth and how it influences motivation, passion, and commitment. They explore the concept of emotional investment in the context of professional development.

About Jacob:

Jacob Eidinger is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Crumiller, a feminist litigation firm that fights discrimination and harassment in the workplace, healthcare, and beyond. He previously established the marketing department at Wigdor LLP, one of the most recognized plaintiff-side litigation firms in the U.S. In these roles, Jacob has led impactful digital marketing and PR campaigns for hundreds of high-profile sex abuse and employment discrimination cases. Jacob is the Co-chair of the LMA Social & Digital Media SIG and Co-Facilitator of the LMA LGBTQ+ Member Resource Group. In 2021, Jacob was named Member of the Year by LMA New York.

In this episode of This Legal Life, our host Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl sits down with the Director Of Knowledge Management at Levenfeld Pearlstein, Rebecca Holdredge. Together they dive into Rebecca's incredible career journey and what it takes to become the hero of your own story.

In this episode of This Legal Life, join host Ben Chiriboga (Chief Growth Officer at Nexl) as he sits down with Managing Principal at LEAP Legal, James Stapleton, for an in-depth discussion on navigating and managing conflict.

In this episode of This Legal Life, host Ben Chiriboga is joined by Legal Business Consultant Simon Tupon to challenge traditional notions of leadership and delve into the evolving landscape of the legal profession. Ben and Simon explore how leaders within the legal field can make their mark and redefine the conventional understanding of what it means to lead.Join us on this captivating journey as we challenge the norms, ignite change, and embrace personal growth. Get ready to expand your understanding of leadership and unlock your true potential as a leader in the legal profession and beyond.Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontupman/Learn more about Simon and his work: https://www.simontupman.com/

Join our host, Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, and Mari Cruz Taboada, Partner and Head of Client Management & Legal Innovation LEXINGTON CONSULTANTS, for an engaging conversation where they delve into the world of event networking and explore how to transform connections into valuable clients. Ben and Mari Cruz unravel the secrets of event networking, helping you navigate the art and science of building authentic connections, mastering effective communication, and converting connections into valuable clients. Get ready to unlock the potential of your networking endeavors and take your business to new heights.

Connect with Mari Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mctaboada/

Mari Cruz Taboada is the Partner and Head of Client Management & Legal Innovation at Lexington Consultants, where she advises law firms on modernization, growth, client relations, and market expansion. With a background in law, she has been an Associate Professor at IE Business School for over a decade, teaching MBA and executive education programs and focusing on influencing and negotiation skills for lawyers and compliance officers. Mari Cruz is also a faculty member at the Financial Times IE Corporate Learning Alliance, contributing to programs for clients such as Axa Insurance, BBVA, Santander, Mahou San Miguel, Mapfre, Melia Hotels, and Pepsico. She is an experienced lawyer and accredited mediator, having assisted in over 300 mediations across employment, civil, and commercial disputes. Additionally, she co-founded Iberian Legal Group and supports start-up projects with IE Law School and Sabadell Venture Network. Mari Cruz is a member of the Advisory Board of LAwIT Legal Summit and a coach at LawWithoutWalls, a community focused on innovation in the business of law.

In this episode of This Legal Life, our host, Ben Chiriboga (Chief Growth Officer at Nexl), sits down with William M. Washington III, Global Chief Financial Officer at Baker McKenzie, about what it's like being an introvert in the legal and business world.

Take a moment to read William's recent article with FORTUNE: https://fortune.com/2023/08/21/baker-mckenzie-cfo-william-m-washington-iii-embracing-introverts-in-the-workplace/?kbl582

About William:

William M. Washington, III is Baker McKenzie's Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, he is responsible for the firm's financial operations, which totals over $3 billion in revenue across 76 offices in 45 countries. He is responsible for over 1,400 finance professionals and serves on the Executive Committee, Financial Committee, and many other strategic committees related to the Firm's operations. William has also served as the CFO – Americas for Hogan Lovells, where he worked closely with firm leadership to formulate a vision for the firm's future and provide an understanding of the firm’s financial picture to help drive profitability.

Before joining Hogan Lovells, William worked at two other AmLaw 100 law firms and has served in leadership positions in other diverse industries, including Consulting (Accenture) and Financial Services (Fannie Mae). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Mississippi State University, an MBA from the University of Maryland University College, and a Master’s in Law Firm Management from George Washington University, in addition to being a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence. and is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. William is married to Tracy Washington, retired - International Finance Corporation (World Bank) and Adjunct Professor - Georgetown University. They have four wonderful children and reside in Bethesda, MD.

Connect with William: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwashingtoniii

In the kick-off to season two, our host, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, Ben Chiriboga, is bringing you with him into the heart of #ILTACON2023. Ben connects with Ana Reyes, Assistant Director of Practice Group Management at Mayer Brown, Jack Davidson, Director, End User Services at Jackson Walker, Olga Mack, Vice President & CEO of CounselLink CLM at LexisNexis, Steven Lerner, Senior Reporter at Law360, and Jorn Vanysacker, Co-CEO & Founder at Henchman.

In this episode, our host Ben Chiriboga is joined by Ben Paul, CEO of The BD Ladder to explore how in order to grow and do business development successfully lawyers need to start embracing change.