Event Details

13:00 - 14:00

WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 1: WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 1
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

14:00 - 15:00

WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 2: WSG Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Speaker Series: Presentation 2
It All Starts and Ends with Time: Understanding Why Time is the Only Thing That Matters
Speaker:
Ryan Alshak, Founder and CEO, Ping

15:00 - 18:00

Roundtable, Presentation & Reception: Roundtable, Presentation & Reception
WSG ELG Roundtable, Presentation & Reception

19:00 - 21:30

Welcome Reception : Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
505 Nashville
505 Church St, Nashville

08:00 - 08:45

WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Meeting : WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Meeting
WSG Women’s Group Breakfast Meeting

08:30

Registration : Registration
Registration

09:00

Welcome: Welcome
Welcome

09:15 - 10:15

Speaker Presentation: Speaker Presentation
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

10:15 - 10:30

Coffee Break: Coffee Break
Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:30

Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion
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

11:30 - 12:30

ELG Presentation: ELG Presentation
ELG Presentation

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch: Lunch
Lunch

14:00 – 15:00

Speaker Presentation: Speaker Presentation
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

15:00 - 15:15

Coffee Break: Coffee Break
Coffee Break

15:15 – 16:30

Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion
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

16:30 – 17:00

WSG Regional Presentation: WSG Regional Presentation
WSG Regional Presentation

17:00 – 18:00

Regional Council Meetings: Regional Council Meetings
Regional Council Meetings
• Latin America
• North America

19:00 – 23:00

Meeting Dinner: Meeting Dinner
Meeting Dinner
The Hermitage Hotel
231 6th Ave N, Nashville

09:30

Optional Event: Optional Event
Optional Event
Self-Guided City Tour