MEETING PROGRAM


Wednesday 06 March
WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 1
13:00 - 14:00
Not Your Grandfather’s Legal Practice: How Technology is Changing How Attorneys Work Speakers:

Dameon Allensworth, Director of Project Management for Enterprise Legal Solutions, Legility
Ron Tienzo, Senior Solutions Architect, Legility
Jon Sharpley, Senior Solutions Architect, Legility

WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 2
14:00 - 15:00
It All Starts and Ends with Time: Understanding Why Time is the Only Thing That Matters
Speaker:

Ryan Alshak, Founder and CEO, Ping
Roundtable, Presentation & Reception
15:00 - 18:00
WSG ELG Roundtable, Presentation & Reception
Welcome Reception
19:00 - 21:30
Welcome Reception
505 Nashville
505 Church St, Nashville
Thursday 07 March
WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Meeting
08:00 - 08:45
WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Meeting
Registration
08:30
Registration
Welcome
09:00
Welcome
Speaker Presentation
09:15 - 10:15
Speaker Presentation
Innovation & Disruption: The Big Four’s Expanded Services Rock the Global Legal Landscape & What Can the Americas Expect
Mr Bruch discusses the Big 4’s existential threat to the legal landscape across the Americas. As Director & Principal Analyst of the ALM Intelligence Fellows Institute, Mr. Bruch’s vast experience includes advising law firms and law departments in developing and developed markets on issues related to strategy, business development, market intelligence, and operations and has written extensively on future industry trends in the legal market.

Speaker: Nicholas Bruch, Director & Principal Analyst, ALM Intelligence Fellows Institute
Coffee Break
10:15 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion
10:30 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Pharm to Table: Cleaning Up Your Act to Stay in the Legal Market

With investor curiosity at an all-time high, deep-dive into public and private investment; stock performance; and regulations in this fresh and exciting sector. Hear from the leaders paving the way in the crux of a thriving industry poised for a bright and budding future despite its controversial nature.

Moderator: Marc Adesso, Counsel, Waller
Panelists:
Shelly Edgerton, Senior Counsel, Dykema
Gérard Mounier, Strategic Advisor, Lavery
Brent Williams, Founder/Managing Member, Highwater Financial
ELG Presentation
11:30 - 12:30
ELG Presentation
Lunch
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
Speaker Presentation
14:00 – 15:00
Speaker Presentation
The Wealth of Health: The Evolution and Impact of Global Health Systems

Did you know that Nashville’s health care industry generates more than $84 billion in revenue and more than 500,000 jobs globally? Uncover the story of privatized health care in the U.S.A and the evolution of health care in Canada and Latin America during a lively discussion between two key players from the American wellness realm. Our speakers tackle challenges in health care industry reform; and innovative tech enhancements brought about by digitally-fueled world. With tectonic research and comparison, these experts have spent time abroad investigating patterns, trends & best practices of international health systems to improve the quality of operations, elevate care and save lives.

Moderator: Jamie Lee, COO, Nashville Health Care Council
Speaker:
Milton Johnson, Chairman, HCA Healthcare
Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion
15:15 – 16:30
The Continental Cocktail: Influences and Changes in the Spirits and Beer Industry Across the Americas
In conjunction with industry leaders from Ole Smokey Distillery, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and George Dickel Distillery, this panel covers the complex and changing industry of the ever evolving and ultra-competitive space of Beer and Spirits in a world of customers who are anything but loyal. With a focus on changes in attitudes, and expectations for stillers and distributors, our panelists share industry stories, and reveal data, technology, and the best practices when striving for success in this cutthroat and complicated market.

Moderator: William T. Cheek, III, Partner, Waller
Panel:
Joe Baker, Founder, Ole Smokey Distillery, East TN
Rodney Benkovich, Site Director, Board Member & Co-Chair TN Whisky Trail, Diageo, George Dickel Distillery & Tennessee Distillers Guild
Carolina Borja Obando, Global Legal Manager – Competition, Anheuser-Busch
WSG Regional Presentation
16:30 – 17:00
WSG Regional Presentation
Regional Council Meetings
17:00 – 18:00
Regional Council Meetings
• Latin America
• North America
Meeting Dinner
19:00 – 23:00
Meeting Dinner
The Hermitage Hotel
231 6th Ave N, Nashville
Friday 08 March
Optional Event
09:30
Optional Event
Self-Guided City Tour

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