WSG Objectives

Chair's Objectives 2024-2025

Dear WSG Members,

As I step into the role of WSG Chair, I am grateful for the work of our outgoing Chair, Anastasia Campbell, who has skillfully continued the legacy of leadership built over the creation of WSG more than 20 years ago and I am grateful for her continued leadership in her role as Chair Emeritus this coming year.

WSG stands as a testament to the necessity of collaboration among elite business legal firms and other key collaborators within the industry, and it is the unwavering commitment to quality and service from our members that truly defines our excellence. I am eager to work alongside our new Board of Directors as we explore innovative pathways to deepen our connections and enhance the value we provide to our clients. Together, we will not only uphold our high standards, but also propel our network to new heights of success.

I also want to thank the Board of Directors and the Regional Councils for working together with the continued support from corporate headquarters in Houston, along with our Members for such devoted participation and contributions.

During my term as your Chair this upcoming year, I will focus on the following main objectives:

• Encouraging Greater Participation of Member Firm Lawyers in WSG Activities: During the pandemic, all WSG activities migrated online. This shift resulted in a significant increase in participation in WSG activities, as everyone could attend professionally valuable events that were free and did not require out of office expenses. However, as firms begin to increase expense driven activities for the firm, I want to work with regional councils, members of existing practice groups, and headquarters staff to organize activities that continue to develop in increasing value for firm participation to continue to increase the interest and growth for global, regional, virtual and conference events.
• Participation in the Emerging Leader Group: It is very important for the sustainability of the firm relationships and the long-term value of the network that each firm designate up-and-coming firm leaders to engage and learn about the value of the network and participate in network activities. I want to work with WSG leaders at all levels to ensure that every firm designate at least one Emerging Leader to participate in group activities that develop the next generation of WSG contacts.
• Retention of Current Members: While the organization is an integrated and strong network with a true representation of the global industry, independent firms go through their own changes requiring WSG to continually review firms fit, jurisdiction representation and active participation. These recruiting efforts will continue valuably through the recruitment committee made up of network members who continuously work for retention through benefit awareness, increased communication and new member recruitment where and when needed.
• Recognition of Member Commitment: Finally, I believe it is important for the organization to formally recognize the commitment of its members and their representatives. While this was a pre-covid activity, it has not been reimplemented. This year, I would like to reestablish the annual award and add more recognitions to show our sincere gratefulness of members efforts and commitment to the WSG organization.