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The Knowledge Management in/for the Legal Profession conference series, also often branded as KM Legal…, is organized by the conference division of the Ark Group (previously Ark Group’s Managing Partner Magazine) since 2000. In the past regularly in the USA, continental Europe and the UK, and for a short period in Australia. Currently only the US Legal KM conference is still running.

• USA & Canada
  Established in 2005, the Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession (KM Legal) conference in New York (USA), since 2020 branded as KM Legal, formerly also known as the Knowledge Management in the Modern Law Firm conference and for several times located in Chicago, will feature real-world case studies featuring a myriad of perspectives from some of today’s leading law firms. .

  Related conferences:

  2006-2007: The two-day Integrating Information & KM Architectures in the Legal Profession and one-day KM Legal 201: Moving Beyond KM Technology conferences in Toronto (Canada) explore the intersection of legal Information Management with Knowledge Management and beyond
• Europe
  2000-2019: The KM Legal UK conference in London (United Kingdom), from 2008-2014 branded as KM Legal conference, formerly known as Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession conference (2003-2007) and Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession conference (2000-2002), aims to address the most pertinent challenges facing law firm knowledge management professionals and demonstrates best practice from a range of leading firms. In 2018 KM Legal UK was held together with the Knowledge Management UK (KMUK), branded as Knowledge Management Summit (KM Summit). In 2019 KM Legal UK has become one KM Summit stream next to two others. In 2020 not anymore. Also in 2019 KM Legal UK was supplemented by the Knowledge Management Legal and Professional Support Lawyer (KM Legal & PSL) in order to bring programme highlights from Ark’s London event to legal knowledge managers and professional support lawyers based in the north of England.

  2007-2017: The KM Legal Europe conference in Amsterdam (The Netherlands), unitl 2010 known as Knowledge management for the European legal profession conference, is an event that brings together like-minded knowledge management professionals from law firms across the continent to share best practice, and discuss and debate the latest Knowledge Mangaement developments, the key challenges and issues, and the emerging trends that will affect law firm knowledge management business decisions. In 2018 KM Legal Europe was cancelled and merged with KM Legal UK. Together with the Knowledge Management UK (KMUK) it formed the newly established Knowledge Management Summit (KM Summit).

  Related conferences:

  2002-2019: The Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) conference in London (United Kingdom), formerly the The Role of Professional Support Lawyer(s) conference, provides professional support lawyers with the tools to add value, develop a uniquely positioned career and cultivate their roles for the future.

  2007-2008: The Knowledge capture and retention in law firms conference in London (United Kingdom) will examine how best to create, capture and retain knowledge and know-how by hearing from those who are leading the way and driving innovation in this field. By delving beyond the theory deep into the practical application of what actually works and what doesn’t, delegates will leave this event inspired and armed with a wide range of practical ideas to implement in their own firm.

  2006: The two-day Integrating knowledge management into strategic business processes (Capitalising on Knowledge Management to add value and drive efficiency in law firms) conference with workshop, which is inspired by discussions at the ‘Knowledge management for the legal profession’ conference in April 2006, explores in depth the wealth of issues surrounding integration and collaboration. It will provide you with all the inspiration and strategy you need to see through the integration of knowledge management into your firm’s business processes.

• Asia & Australia
  2011-2013: The Advancing Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession forum in Sydney (Australia), formerly known as the Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession forum, is a one-day connected or collaborative forum with workshops where you hear timely and topical knowledge management case studies and interact and network with presenters and attendees from organisations similar to yours.

  2006: The Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession conference in Singapore is designed to meet the needs of modern law firms who have realised that effective knowledge management is critical to reap financial rewards and gain competitive advantages.

Conference History:

19th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession (KM Legal), October 26-27, 2023, Chicago, IL, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Uncover the Latest Developments, Strategies, & Trends in Knowledge Management

Conference Program TBD

18th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession (KM Legal), October 27-28, 2022, Chicago, IL, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Focusing on the mission of today’s law firm Knowledge Management function

Note: The conference was supposed to take place in New York, NY, USA

Keynotes:
Driving Change with Effective Storytelling, Better Products and Meaningful KPIs

Panels:
Experts Panel: Why Do Traditional Change Management Tactics Fail to Improve Adoption in Law Firms?
Knowledge Management Landscape Review
It is About People, Process, and Technology… Let’s Find the People
Knowledge Management and Innovations Experiences for Mid to Large Firms (was: Knowledge Management Experiences in Small and Midsize Firms
Moving to the Cloud. Are we Becoming Digital Hoarders?
Fireside Chat: Conversations with a Client: Aligning with Client Expectations
Connecting Data to Boost Efficiency and Productivity
Panel Discussion: Legal Technology and Knowledge Management: How to choose what is intuitive and quick to use
Case Studies in Populating and Using Experience Insights
2022 Future Ready Lawyer: Key Law Firm Knowledge Management Trends
Enabling Actionable Data Insights Through Neural Nets and Legal-Data Standards

Presentations:
Leveraging User Data to Increase & Improve Knowledge Management Engagement
Talking to Lawyers: How to Engage Busy Skeptics!

17th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession (KM Legal), October 19-20, 2021, New York, NY, United States of America / Virtual venue
Conference Sub-title: What is the mission for today’s law firm Knowledge Management function?

Keynotes:
The Butterfly Effect and Knowledge Management: The Decisions that Will Affect the Practice of Law for a Decade
The Capital Markets Discover the Legal Sector: Implications for Law Firms, Legal Departments and Tech Companies

Panel Discussions:
Case Study: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Un-silo the Teams to Un-silo the Data
Transforming Firm Knowledge into Data-Driven Products for Clients
Case Study: Building a Knowledge Management Vision and Team: Assembling the Right Pieces and Skill Sets Necessary to Execute on the Vision
Case Study: Accelerating Lawyer-Driven Adoption with Design Thinking
Legal Analytics for the Knowledge Manager
Case Study: How to Effectively Manage Your Portfolio of Legal Technology Tools – and Identify Tools that Can Fill Your Capability Gaps
Is Your Firm Innovating? (It’s in the Way that You Use it…)
Accelerating Firm Data Projects with Third-Party Data Enrichment
The Future Ready Lawyer: Moving Beyond the Pandemic

Case Studies:
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Un-silo the Teams to Un-silo the Data (w. Panel Discussion)
Expanding the Definition of Knowledge
Building a Knowledge Management Vision and Team: Assembling the Right Pieces and Skill Sets Necessary to Execute on the Vision (w. Panel Discussion)
Accelerating Lawyer-Driven Adoption with Design Thinking (w. Panel Discussion)
How to Effectively Manage Your Portfolio of Legal Technology Tools – and Identify Tools that Can Fill Your Capability Gaps (w. Panel Discussion)
“Do you know anyone who…?” Leveraging Contact Information for Knowledge Management

Tools & Technology Roundtables (up to four (4) different roundtable discussions)

16th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession (KM Legal), October 19-20, 2020, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America Virtual venue
Conference Sub-title: What is the mission for today’s law firm Knowledge Management function?

Keynotes:
The Rise of The Legal Professional in The Age of Digital Transformation
Knowledge Performance Indicators (KPIs): The Harder the Better

Presentations:
The Future of Practical Guidance is Data-Driven
Understanding (and Illustrating) the Value Proposition of Law Firm Knowledge Management
Managing Fast-Moving Transactions in a Remote Working Environment

Case Studies:
The New Normal of Knowledge Management (During COVID-19 and Beyond)
How a Dynamic Knowledge Management Infrastructure will Help Future-Proof Your Firm (even in the event of a pandemic)
Combining Internal Firm Data with External Data to Improve Firm Performance

Panel Discussions:
How Knowledge Management Can Help Law Firms and Lawyers Learn New Topics and Practices
Getting Your House in Order: Firm Intelligence- You’ve Defined your Business Goals… Now What?
Integration of 3rd Party Data Sources to Complement/Extend Curated Firm Data
Unshackling Knowledge Management: Supporting Legal Service Delivery or Your Business Model?
Processes for Evaluating Tools/Platforms and getting Feedback from End-Users
The Digitalization of Law Firms in Latin America and Southeast Asia

15th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 22-23, 2019, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Exploring KM’s potential as an “organizational capability” for leveraging the firm’s experience, data and intellectual capital as a strategic resource, while evolving in step with demands that are reshaping both the practice and business of law

Keynotes:
Addressing the Key Pillars of Change: People, Process, Tech… and Data
Why the Future of Legal Work Won’t Look Like the Present (and What to do About it)

Case Studies:
A New Framework for an Evolving Discipline: Rethinking Legal Practice Support Models for Improved Client Service (w. Discussion)
Using Matter Management Systems for Knowledge Management
Bringing Moneyball to Litigation (w. Discussion)
Case Study in Controlled Technology Pilot: Incentive, Adoption & Measurement
1 x 1 x 1 = 10: Multiplying the Value of Firm Intelligence (w. Discussion)

Panel Discussions:
Anticipating Users’ Information + Know-How Requirements
Process Maps: A Tool Lawyers Will Actually Use
Building your Firm’s Book: Knowledge Management and RFPs
Knowledge Management for Legal Transactions: Bringing Transactional Law Practice into the 21st Century
From Innovation to Implementation: How Knowledge Management Leaders Are Reinventing Law Firms
Legal Enterprise Search at the Crossroads
How to Successfully Pilot AI Technologies (for Lawyers)

Interactive Sessions:
Tools & Technology Roundtables – with a “speed-dating” twist (NEW!)

Workshops:
Using Emotional Empathy and Design Thinking to Define User-Centered Service Needs

Legal KM Stream @ KM Summit 2019, 4-5 June 2019 (announced was: 15-16 May), London, United Kingdom
(in conjunction with a Corporate/Charity and Public Sector Knowledge Management Stream, Jun 4-5 – branded as Knowledge Management Summit)

1st Knowledge Management Legal and Professional Support Lawyer (KM Legal & PSL), 5 March 2019, Manchester, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Delivering valuable knowledge and support for today’s practice of law
Note: Not to replace Ark’s London conferences

14th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 23-24, 2018, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Addressing KM’s potential as an “organizational capability” for leveraging the firm’s experience, data and intellectual capital as a strategic resource, while evolving in step with demands that are reshaping the business of law

Keynotes:
Redesigning Law Firm Knowledge Management
What Blockchain Can Teach Legal About Service Models

Case Studies:
Spoiler Alert! Taxonomies Are Not Sexy (w. Discussion)
The Netflix Way: A Data-Driven Approach to Engagement
Game On! Using “Gamification” to Engage Your Knowledge Management Users
Agile Project Management for Knowledge Management and Legal Projects
Why are we Paying for That? Reinven?ng the Budget Process with
Project Management and Knowledge Management Principles
Engaging Lawyers, Clients and Vendors to Adopt AI into Workflows
THIS is what we want AI to do for Law Firms (and Legal Departments)…

Panel Discussions:
Knowledge is our Business
Knowledge Management—From Cost Center to Profit Generator: Using Knowledge Management to Bring Business into Your Firm
What is the Broader Ambition of Settng Up a Knowledge Management Function? (Closing Discussion)
Driving to Value: Assessing the Benefit of AI and other Technology
Solutions to the Firm
Avoid the Shiny Objects – Why the Use-Case is More Important than the Technology
The Doomsday Clock: Saving Knowledge Management from Apocalyptic Security: The Future of Law Firm Knowledge Management
Innovation in Action… (Interactive Panel & Excersise)

19th KM Legal UK @ KM Summit 2018, 15-16 May 2018, London, United Kingdom
(in conjunction with the Knowledge Management United Kingdom (KMUK), May 15-16 – branded as Knowledge Management Summit)
Conference workshops: Open space peer assist

(POSTPONED, RELOCATED & MERGED) KM Legal Europe 2018, 24-25 January 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Theme: Future-proof your firm’s knowledge management strategy
(NEW date & location: in conjunction with the KM UK & KM Legal UK (KM Summit), 15-16 May 2018, London, United Kingdom

13th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 18-19, 2017, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: The Evolution of Practice Innovation…

Keynotes:
Practical Magic: Using Advanced Technologies to Achieve Results
Knowledge Management in the Big Picture—The Business Context

Use Cases:
SharePoint and Knowledge Management: Different Paths to Success (w. Discusssion)
What Makes a Law Firm Intranet Successful? (PechaKucha-style “Rapid-fire Use-case illustrations”)
Faster, Better, Cheaper, Smarter and Happier? Document Assembly in the Real World (w. Panel Discussion)

Case Studies:
How Knowledge Management Strategy and Innovative Use of Technology has Changed Work-Practices at Arthur Cox (Ireland)
The View from the Corporate Legal Department: What Does a Successful Knowledge Management Program Entail?
Using Knowledge Management Strategy to Augment Business Development Research
Greenberg Traurig’s Deal Points Evaluator
Investing in Knowledge Management: Breaking Down Silos and Bridging Cultural Disconnects Within the Firm (w. Discussion)

Panel Discussions:
From BI to AI: The Knock-On Effect of Automation on Law Firm Knowledge Management
Matter Experience Management: Getting the Data Right Makes all the Difference
Blood Sweat and Tears vs. AI Magic and Matter Profiles
Navigating the Complexities of Practice Group Knowledge Management
The Evolving Role of the Human in “Knowledge Management” (Discussion)
(Use Cases & Discussions)

Presentations:
Jump-Starting Your Knowledge Management Program… (Even if You Already Have a Knowledge Management Program)

18th KM Legal UK 2017, 24-25 May 2017, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Differentiate your firm using Knowledge Management
Conference workshops: Innovation at Linklaters: unleashing an imagination (case study); HMRC: How technology has maximised the value and application of your knowledge (case study); Applying knowledge to guide your clients through the risks and pitfalls of new processes and solutions; FCA: Cultivatng Communities of Practice (case study); Open space peer assist

KM Legal Europe 2017, 18-19 January 2017, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Theme: Hone your firm’s Knowledge Management strategy and processes to deliver improved client service
Conference Workshops: Collaborating with your peers: Share your experiences and approaches to knowledge management and organisational learning; Open space peer assist

12th Annual Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 26-27, 2016, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: The Evolution of Practice Innovation…

Keynotes:
Practice Engineering: Knowledge Management for the 21st Century
Knowledge Management: Successes and Failures Outside of Law

Case Studies:
Data Security is Required. Knowledge Management is Demanded. AI is Here: Armageddon or Utopia?
The Strategic Use of Technology to Help Meet Business Objectives and Initiate Strategic Change (Luncheon Case Studies)
Levenfeld Pearlstein Goes the Extra (Client) Mile with Extranets
Beyond Expertise: Building the Circuits of Knowledge at Akerman
Artificial Intelligence: Use Cases in Law Firms

Panel Discussions:
Knowledge & Collaboration: Current Views from Outside the Law
New Law Firm Roles & Functions: How do they Complement and/or Compete with the Knowledge Management Function?
The Future of Enterprise Search: Search Apps, Personalized
Content and the World Beyond “Google-like” Search Results
Client & Matter Classification: Developing a Taxonomy that Works
Identifying Unique KM Initiatives for the Coming Year (Interactive Discussion)

Presentations:
Building Communities of Support for Your Knowledge Management Strategy (Co-presentation / Discussion)
Big Data and Information Governance and their Intersection with Knowledge Management… How does this change law firm Knowledge Management? (TED-style Talk)
When is a Professional Not a Professional? When She’s a Non-Lawyer
Corporate Synesthesia: Breaking Down Silos within the Organization (TED-style Talk)
Why Data Visualization is Becoming More Important in a Law Firm Setting… And How Firms are Using it (Co-presentation)

Workshops:
Carpe Data: Mashing Up Law Firm Data for Competitive Advantage

17th KM Legal UK 2016: A Knowledge Management and Client Value Conference, 18-19 May 2016, London, United Kingdom
Conferense sub-title: A Knowledge Management and client value conference
Conference theme: Knowledge Management strategy, organisational culture and client value (day 1); Proving value through tools, people, processes and client design (day 2)
Conference workshops: Social media: Efficiencies; Best Practice; Thought Leadership and Business Development On The Go; Creating and managing value through virtual collaboration; Collaboration in Action: designed by you for you (roundtables)

KM Legal Europe 2016, 20-21 January 2016, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Theme: Knowledge Management strategy and organisational culture (day 1); Knowledge Management challenges: People, processes and technology (day 2)
Conference Theme: Inspiring knowledge management best practice in the legal profession
Conference Workshops: Roundtables and sharing of best practice: Share your experiences and approaches on knowledge management and organisational learning; Peer-to-peer dialogue

11th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 21-22, 2015, New York Law School, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: The Evolution of Practice Innovation…

16th KM Legal UK 2015, 20-21 May 2015, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Embedding Knowledge Management objectives in a changing legal landscape through better collaboration and by addressing people, process and technology challenges

9th KM Legal Europe 2015, 28–29 January 2015, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Workshops: Getting a rapid return on your Knowledge Management investment through legal tenders and bids; Using knowledge-based software to provide clients with the advice they need; Knowledge management from a human rights NGO perspective; Connecting social media to a global Knowledge Management audience; Developing a knowledge management culture (roundtable discussion); Shaping this year’s KM Legal Europe conference: share your problems, experience and interests in legal Knowledge Management (interactive session)

10th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 22-23, 2014, State University of New York, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: So what have we learned in the last 10 years

Keynotes:
Fulfilling the Promise of Knowledge Management – How has Knowledge Management fared Outside of Law?

Case Studies:
Integrating Practical Attorney & Staff Learning at the Intersection of Talent Management, Technology, Knowledge Management, Traditional Legal Skills and Creativity
History, Culture and Experience: What Can Law Firms Learn about Tacit Knowledge-Sharing from their Corporate Counterparts?
Matter Pathways: Embedding Knowledge R&D in Client Service to Drive Business Efficiency

Panel Discussions:
The Business of Knowledge Management: Knowledge Management’s Evolving Outward, Client-Facing Role and the Commercialization of Knowledge-Sharing Tools
“The Hive” – Knowledge Socialization and the Knowledge Management Ecosystem
So You Think You Know Search…?
What Aspects of a Changing Law Firm Landscape will have the Biggest Impact on Knowledge Management in the next 5 Years? (Debate & Discussion)
Developing a Law Firm R&D or Innovation Counsel
What’s Next for Your Knowledge Management Program? A Knowledge Management Self-Assessment (Discussion)

Presentations:
10 Years Gone: From Content to Tools to Productivity…
Trends & Analysis: Attendee Precedent Development and Maintenance Survey Results
How is Legal Work Changing? In What Ways will Tomorrow’s Lawyers be Different than Lawyers Today? (TED-Style Session)
What is the role of Knowledge Management in Enhancing Information Security? (TED-Style Session)

Interactive Sessions:
Into the Fish Bowl: Tapping the Collective Wisdom of Your Peers

15th KM Legal 2014, 14-15 May 2014, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Providing you with inspiration, reassurance, and practical guidance to differentiate your offering from the competition

8th KM Legal Europe 2014, 22-23 January 2014, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Pre-conference Site Visits (Jan 21): Van Doorne

9th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 16-17, 2013, State University of New York, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Recalibrating for Innovation

Tracks: People, Process & Technology (DAy 1), Practice Innovation for a Brave New World (Day 2)

Keynotes:
It’s All About the People, Stupid
Special Change Management Problems Confronted by Law Fir

Panel Discussions:
Refining the “Knowledge Advantage” and Getting Back Into Your Clients’ Inner Circle of Trusted Advisors
Social Consumer Knowledge Management & Business Driven Knowledge Analytics
Social Knowledge Management: Can social collaboration technologies offer robust, sustainable platforms to enable knowledge sharing? (Debate)
IT Portfolio Management: The Pipeline of the Law Firm CIO
Everything Knowledge Management Was Never Intended to Be (Discussion)
Practice Innovation and the Profitability Equation: What is Invested in Knowledge Management?
No-Stakes Knowledge Management: If you were allowed the luxury of failure, what types of Knowledge Management projects would you explore (without consequence or firm politics)?
Insights, Trends & Predicting the Future: How Law Firm Business and Practice Strategies Are Changing in the USA, UK & Canada (Discussion)

Presentations:
Growth is Dead, Now What? (TED-Style Session)
Reducing Waste in Legal Processes: The Best Operational Statement of the Goal of Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management: Why Are We Wasting Our Time? (TED-Style Session)

Interactive Sessions:
The Shark Tank–To Invest or Not to Invest!

14th KM Legal 2013, 15-16 May 2013, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: ?

3rd Advancing Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, 13-14 March 2013, Sydney, Australia
One-day Collaborative Forum (Mar 13) Sub-title: An evolution of knowledge and examining its practical implications to improve business processes
Post-forum Workshops (Mar 14): ?

7th KM Legal Europe 2013, 23-24 January 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Two-day Conference Theme: Responding to new client pressures: Securing a strategic role for KM in European law firms
Conference Workshops: Implementing practical knowledge sharing techniques to deal with complexity at ING Bank (extended interactive session)
Pre-conference Site Visits (Jan 22): Dirkzwager (in Arnhem)

8th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 24-25, 2012, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Recalibrating for Innovation: Knowledge Management as an integral part of the standard processes and workflows that run the legal service delivery machine – enabling law firms to deliver unparalleled breakthroughs om agility and efficiency

Keynotes:
The Economics of Law and the Future of Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management as a Strategic Enabler

Case Studies:
Process Improvement as a Springboard to Innovation
Structuring for Innovation in Today’s Legal Marketplace: Re-Defining the Economics of Due Diligence at Bryan Cave

Panel Discussions:
Competition, Collaboration and Innovative Service Delivery (Client Panel Discussion)
If We Could Build it from Scratch, What Would We Do?
Disruption, Transformation, and a Matter-Centric View of Process (Discussion)
Why Is Senior Management Now Driving Knowledge Strategy?
Matter Management, Pricing and Profitability
Asking the Right Questions: The Challenge of Big Data (Discussion)
The User Experience: The Artful Application of Technology to the Practice (and Business) of Law
Behind the Curtain: The Future of Legal Technology & Services (Interactive Discussion)

13th KM Legal 2012, 15-16 May 2012, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Client-focused knowledge management – delivering competitive advantage
Conference workshops: Gurteen Knowledge Café: Exploring some of the key actionable insights you have taken from the conference

2nd Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, 6-7 March 2012, Sydney, Australia
One-day Connected Forum (Mar 6) Sub-title: Implementing Knowledge Management initiatives that make a difference in the firm
Post-forum Workshops (Mar 7): Social media for lawyers: it’s not all talk…; Designing a simpler, smarter, social knowledge transfer and retention approach

6th KM Legal Europe 2012, 25-26 January 2012, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Workshops: KM Clinic: Sharing your experiences and finding innovative approaches to addressing your key challenges for knowledge management
Pre-conference Workshops (Jan 24): Understanding and realising the four dimensions of Knowledge Management: Personal, team, organisational and inter-organisational

7th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 26-27, 2011, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Developing a practical knowledge strategy enabling new economic models, sharpening your firm’s value proposition to its clients

Keynotes:
Responding to Challenges in the Current Market Environment
Striking the Right Balance between Knowledge and Management

Case Studies:
Knowledge Management Innovation in Support of Training & Professional Development
Analysis KM-Part II: A Case Study in Practical Applications of Next Generation Knowledge Management

Panel Discussions:
Strategic Reach—or Overreach? (Debate)
Coming to Grips with Information Integration and Architecture
Designing the Knowledge Management Department of the Future: Managing Process and Technology within the Context of the Client
How can Law Firms Leverage Knowledge Management to Distinguish Themselves in the Eyes of their Corporate Clients? (Client Panel Discussion)
Analysis KM-Part III: Connecting the Dots Between Data Analysis, Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management

Presentations:
What is the Primary Function of Law Firm Knowledge Management Today?
Analysis KM-Part I: Leveraging the Next Generation of Analytic Tools in Support of the Business of Law

The conference was announced as “Knowledge Management in the Modern Law Firm”

12th KM Legal 2011, 11-12 May 2011, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Achieve competitive advantage in a deregulated legal services market with client-focused knowledge management

1st Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, 28 February – 2 March 2011, Sydney, Australia
One-day Connected Collaborative Forum (Mar 2) Sub-title: Facilitating knowledge capture and sharing in law firms
Pre-/Post-forum Workshops (Feb 28/Mar 2): Best practice Sharepoint intranets; How to increase the use of Knowledge Management tools (CANCELLED); Prioritising knowledge transfer and retention during periods of change; Best practices for social Media in your law firm

5th KM Legal Europe 2011, 26-27 January 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference Workshops: Next generation Knowledge Management
Pre-/Post-conference Workshops (Jan 25/28): Introduction to Knowledge Management; Future opportunities for Knowledge Management (incl. site visit to Kennedy Van der Laan)

6th Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, October 26-27, 2010, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Developing a practical knowledge strategy enabling new economic models, sharpening your firm’s value proposition to its clients

Pre-Conference Workshops (Oct 26): Knowledge Management and Legal Project Management

Keynotes:
Change is a Result—Evolution is the Process

Case Studies:
Alternative Fees Driving Knowledge Management? – A Large Firm Case Study
Piloting Lean Six Sigma: Working Out a Model for Practice Group Deployment

Panel Discussions:
Expanding Knowledge Management from the Practice of Law to the Business of Law (Discussion)
Knowledge Management as an Intelligence Tool: Where do Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Management Intersect in Today’s Value Paradigm?
Repositioning the Library at the Center of Strategic Knowledge Management
Client-Facing Project Management: What are clients looking for and how do you deliver it?

11th KM Legal 2010, 11-12 May 2010, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: ?
Pre-conference workshops (May 10): Introducing knowledge management for law firms in 2010

4th Knowledge management for the European legal profession, 26-27 January 2010, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Two-day Conference Theme: Maximising existing resources and managing on a minimal budget
Pre-/Post-conference Workshops (Jan 25/28): An introduction to knowledge management for European law firms; Developing a knowledge sharing culture

5th Knowledge Management in the Modern Law Firm, October 21-22, 2009, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Creating Value for Your Firm by Integrating, Optimizing and Leveraging Your Knowledge Assets, Tools and Techniques in Support Of Explicit Business Goals

10th KM Legal 2009, 28-29 April 2009, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Demonstrating value, reducing costs and managing on a minimal budget
Pre-conference workshops (Apr 27): Knowledge matters – knowledge in a business context
Post-conference seminars (Apr 30): The role of professional support lawyers

3rd Knowledge management for the European legal profession, 19-22 January 2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Two-day Conference Theme:
Conference Workshops:

Knowledge capture and retention in law firms, 12 – 13 November 2008, London, UK
One-day Conference (Nov 12) Theme: Extracting, capturing and reusing lawyer knowledge and know-how effectively
Post-conference Masterclass (Vov 13): Demonstrating the value of Knowledge Management in law firms: Maximising and communicating the value of your Knowledge Management initiatives and team

4th Knowledge Management in the Modern Law Firm, 27-28 October 2008, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Building an Effective Knowledge-Based Organization by Leveraging & Integrating Your Intellectual Assets in Support Of Explicit Business Goals

9th KM Legal 2008, 23-24 April 2008, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Driving the value of Knowledge Management to the heart of your firm
Pre-conference workshop (Apr 22): Knowledge matters – knowledge in a business context
Post-conference seminar (Apr 25): The role of professional support lawyers: Securing the evolution of the PSL role

2nd Knowledge management for the European legal profession, 22-24 January 2008, United Kingdom
Two-day Conference Theme: Developing the role and demonstrating the value of KM for your firm
Conference Workshops:

Knowledge capture and retention in law firms, 27 November 2007, London, UK
Conference Theme: Capturing, disseminating and retaining employee knowledge and experience
Co-located Conference: Outsourcing know-how in law firms: Achieving sustainable business advantage through efficient legal services delivery (Nov 28)

3rd Knowledge Management in the Modern Law Firm, October 24–25, 2007, Chicago, IL, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Building an Effective Knowledge-Based Organization by Leveraging & Integrating Your Intellectual Assets in Support Of Explicit Business Goals

Conference Program n.a.

Panels:
An Expansive View of Knowledge Management
Aligning Knowledge Management with Business Development and Competitive Intelligence
…

8th Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, 24-27 April 2007, London, United Kingdom
Two-day Conference theme: Preparing for the next generation of Knowledge Management

1st Knowledge management for the European legal profession, 30-31 January 2007, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Two-day Conference Theme: Developing the role and demonstrating the value of Knowledge Management in your firm
Pre-conference Workshops (Jan 29): An introduction to knowledge management; Developing an efficient content management and integration strategy

Integrating knowledge management into strategic business processes, 6 – 8 November 2006, United Kingdom
Two-day Conference (Nov 6-7) Theme: Capitalising on Knowledge Management to add value and drive efficiency in law firms
Post-conference Workshop (Nov 8): Communicating to educate: e-learning as a tool in managing knowledge

(CANCELLED?) Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, October 10–11, 2006, Chicago, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Building an Effective Knowledge-Based Organization by Leveraging & Integrating Your Intellectual Assets to Better Manage Finite Resources In Support Of Explicit Business Goals

Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, August 16–18 2006, Singapore
Two- day Conference Sub-title: Embracing Knowledge Management to Meet a Changing Competitive Landscape
Conference Workshops:

7th Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, 25-27 April 2006, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Maximising the value of Knowledge Management for your firm

2nd Knowledge Management for the Modern Law Firm, February 22-23, 2006, New York, NY, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Leveraging Knowledge for Enhanced Profitability By Capitalizing On Intellectual & Informational Resources

Panel Discussions:
Knowledge Management – Beyond Document Management
Knowledge Management Beyond the Four Walls: Mining & Interpreting “Know How” both Inside & Outside Your Organization
Is Knowledge Management Morphing into Practice Support Consulting?

Sessions:
Matter Life Cycle Management for the Modern Law Firm
Knowledge Management Collaboration/Avoiding Civil War at Your Firm
Knowledge Management for Professional Development
Making Knowledge Management Client Facing
Knowledge Management Morphing to Practice Support Consulting

1st Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, October 4-6, 2005, Chicago, IL, United States of America
Conference Sub-title: Leveraging Knowledge for Enhanced Profitability by Capitalizing On Intellectual & Informational Resources

Post-conference Workshops: (Oct 6): Making Knowledge Management Client Facing; Developing Matter Centric Taxonomies to Support Enterprise-Wide Business Initiatives

Keynotes:
Why pursue Knowledge Management for the legal profession? Strategies and tactics for successfully implementing a KM initiative in the law firm environment
Beyond indexing, precedence and best practices: What’s next for Knowledge Management in the legal profession?

Panel Discussions:
Rethinking ROI: Managing risk and rewards in Knowledge Management initiatives for the legal profession
What’s really in your information systems? Various approaches to effectively mine, aggregate and understand our intellectual capital

Presentations:
The Human Factor: Addressing the cultural and structural elements of Knowledge Management for the legal profession
Tapping into existing law firm business processes and infrastructure to maximize returns on Knowledge Management initiatives
The life cycle of precedent and research management: Integrating content creation with content management
Achieving buy in for Knowledge Management initiatives: Demonstrating the business value of Knowledge Management to thought leaders within the firm
Meeting the work product retrieval and content management challenge
Expertise location: Enabling enterprise-search systems to identify potential knowledge brokers within the firm
Implementing Knowledge Management initiatives that are relevant across multiple sites and offices
Knowledge Management for business development initiatives: Generating a tangible “value-add” for improved client service delivery while differentiating your firm in the marketplace
Solving the Knowledge Management puzzle: Creating a single source to find information – making Knowledge Management something attorneys want rather than something we tell them they need

6th Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, 12-15 April 2005, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Driving the value of Knowledge Management to the heart of your firm

5th Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, 24-25 March 2004, London, United Kingdom
Conference theme: Maximising the value of Knowledge Management for your law firm
Pre-conference seminars (Mar 23): The Role of Professional Support Lawyers

4th Knowledge Management for the Legal Profession, 25-26 March 2003, London, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Successfully capturing your firm’s knowledge to secure long-term competitive advantage
Co-located conference: The Role of Professional Support Lawyers (Mar 27)

3rd Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, 5-6 March 2002, London, United Kingdom
Co-located conference: The Role of Professional Support Lawyers (Mar 7)
PSL conference workshops: A facilitated discussion to share ideas and experience of participants

2nd Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession, March 15-16, 2001, London, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Current and future approaches to the concept and potential benefits of Knowledge Management

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