2nd IBA Virtual Legal Business Development & Marketing Conference

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Anne is the Lead Partner of our HM Connect network and heads up our Business Development Team. HM Connect is a referral and support network for high street and rural law firms which operates via Harper Macleod offering its full complement of legal services and expertise to such law firms on a fee-sharing, non-client poaching basis. HM Connect has over 375 member firms throughout Scotland. Anne set up HM Connect in 2008 and has since developed HM Connect into Scotland's leading referral network, with over 30% of all legal firms in Scotland. Anne also coordinates the Australia country desk, part of Harper Macleod's international offering. Anne is a Council Member for the Glasgow & Strathkelvin Constituency of the Law Society of Scotland and sits on the Client Protection Fund Committee and the Professional Practice Committee of the Law Society of Scotland. Anne is also a member of the organising committee for the Marie Curie Brain Game Black Tie Quiz. Anne won the title of "Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year" at the Law Awards of Scotland 2010 and was part of the team which was awarded "Energy Team of the Year" at the Scottish Legal Awards 2011 and 2013, Anne is also the co-founder and organiser of the Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC). Anne led her team to a finalist position for "Best Business Development Team" at The Lawyer Management Awards 2013 in London and won Support team of the Year award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2016. Qualifications: LLB (Hons) Dip LP NP Qualified: 2007 Joined the firm: 2005

Anne is the Lead Partner of our HM Connect network and heads up our Business Development Team. HM Connect is a referral and support network for high street and rural law firms which operates via Harper Macleod offering its full complement of legal services and expertise to such law firms on a fee-sharing, non-client poaching basis. HM Connect has over 375 member firms throughout Scotland. Anne set up HM Connect in 2008 and has since developed HM Connect into Scotland's leading referral network, with over 30% of all legal firms in Scotland. Anne also coordinates the Australia country desk, part of Harper Macleod's international offering. Anne is a Council Member for the Glasgow & Strathkelvin Constituency of the Law Society of Scotland and sits on the Client Protection Fund Committee and the Professional Practice Committee of the Law Society of Scotland. Anne is also a member of the organising committee for the Marie Curie Brain Game Black Tie Quiz. Anne won the title of "Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year" at the Law Awards of Scotland 2010 and was part of the team which was awarded "Energy Team of the Year" at the Scottish Legal Awards 2011 and 2013, Anne is also the co-founder and organiser of the Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC). Anne led her team to a finalist position for "Best Business Development Team" at The Lawyer Management Awards 2013 in London and won Support team of the Year award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2016. Qualifications: LLB (Hons) Dip LP NP Qualified: 2007 Joined the firm: 2005

As Founder and Managing Director Melissa Davis leads the global PR, social media and directories teams within MD Communications as well as the expanding international client base. Melissa has a proven track record of delivering high-level brand and PR strategies for over 18 years in political, legal and commercial environments. She has considerable experience of training lawyers and politicians internationally to deal with the media and understand the importance of brand positioning and messaging. Along with other MD Communications consultants she has also trained key governments across the world as part of her pro-bono role with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

Anne is the Lead Partner of our HM Connect network and heads up our Business Development Team. HM Connect is a referral and support network for high street and rural law firms which operates via Harper Macleod offering its full complement of legal services and expertise to such law firms on a fee-sharing, non-client poaching basis. HM Connect has over 375 member firms throughout Scotland. Anne set up HM Connect in 2008 and has since developed HM Connect into Scotland's leading referral network, with over 30% of all legal firms in Scotland. Anne also coordinates the Australia country desk, part of Harper Macleod's international offering. Anne is a Council Member for the Glasgow & Strathkelvin Constituency of the Law Society of Scotland and sits on the Client Protection Fund Committee and the Professional Practice Committee of the Law Society of Scotland. Anne is also a member of the organising committee for the Marie Curie Brain Game Black Tie Quiz. Anne won the title of "Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year" at the Law Awards of Scotland 2010 and was part of the team which was awarded "Energy Team of the Year" at the Scottish Legal Awards 2011 and 2013, Anne is also the co-founder and organiser of the Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC). Anne led her team to a finalist position for "Best Business Development Team" at The Lawyer Management Awards 2013 in London and won Support team of the Year award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2016. Qualifications: LLB (Hons) Dip LP NP Qualified: 2007 Joined the firm: 2005

As Founder and Managing Director Melissa Davis leads the global PR, social media and directories teams within MD Communications as well as the expanding international client base. Melissa has a proven track record of delivering high-level brand and PR strategies for over 18 years in political, legal and commercial environments. She has considerable experience of training lawyers and politicians internationally to deal with the media and understand the importance of brand positioning and messaging. Along with other MD Communications consultants she has also trained key governments across the world as part of her pro-bono role with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

As the chief marketing officer at two of the world’s most successful law firms, and as a national marketing professional at a global management consultancy, Deborah Farone has mastered the skills of professional services marketing, business development and communications. With expertise in creating strategic firm-wide marketing programs in the U.S. and abroad, Deborah brings a diverse range of skills to each unique situation her clients face. She is also the author of the book "Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing" (PLI 2019) and is a regular columnist for Forbes. Deborah was the first person to be hired to create and operate a marketing program for Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, acknowledged as one of the country’s most admired law firms and is one of the CMOs recognized for helping to found the business development and communications profession at law firms. Her clients have included some of the country’s leading law firms, jury consultants and professional advisors. In addition to her highly regarded work for law firms in the strategic marketing and communications counseling spheres, she has established and led marketing and business development efforts in management consulting, advertising and public relations firms. Deborah was nominated by her peers as the first recipient of the Legal Marketing Association’s Legacy Award in recognition of her contribution to the profession. She has lectured in the U.S. and in Europe, taught numerous marketing classes and has served on the faculty of New York University.

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

As the chief marketing officer at two of the world’s most successful law firms, and as a national marketing professional at a global management consultancy, Deborah Farone has mastered the skills of professional services marketing, business development and communications. With expertise in creating strategic firm-wide marketing programs in the U.S. and abroad, Deborah brings a diverse range of skills to each unique situation her clients face. She is also the author of the book "Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing" (PLI 2019) and is a regular columnist for Forbes. Deborah was the first person to be hired to create and operate a marketing program for Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, acknowledged as one of the country’s most admired law firms and is one of the CMOs recognized for helping to found the business development and communications profession at law firms. Her clients have included some of the country’s leading law firms, jury consultants and professional advisors. In addition to her highly regarded work for law firms in the strategic marketing and communications counseling spheres, she has established and led marketing and business development efforts in management consulting, advertising and public relations firms. Deborah was nominated by her peers as the first recipient of the Legal Marketing Association’s Legacy Award in recognition of her contribution to the profession. She has lectured in the U.S. and in Europe, taught numerous marketing classes and has served on the faculty of New York University.

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Rachel Spearing is a Governing Bencher of Inner Temple and the Co-Founder of the Wellbeing at the Bar initiative with the General Council of the Bar. She is a practising barrister at Serjeants Inn Chambers in London. Sits as a part-time Judge in the UK and is an Academic Fellow of Bond University in Sydney and a Consultant to the Singapore Academy of Law. She established the wellness for law network and conference to support and share the knowledge sharing of research and good practice to assist the on-going work within the profession in managing wellbeing.

Mitch Zuklie serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orrick. Named an “eminent practitioner” by Chambers USA, Mitch counsels innovative companies at all stages, as well as their founders, boards, advisors and investors. Under Mitch’s leadership, Orrick has focused on serving three sectors globally: Tech & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance. Fortune has selected the firm among the 100 Best Companies to Work For six years in a row and Financial Times has named Orrick the Most Innovative Law Firm in North America three times and runner-up twice. Mitch serves on the Boards of Fisker Inc., the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, the Silicon Valley Law Foundation, and the Advisory Boards of the Stanford Law School Center on the Legal Profession and the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Wild Salmon Center and a Director of CalTrout. Mitch and his wife, Holly, have been married for more than 25 years and live in Portola Valley. They have two children.

Gábor has been practising international business law for well over 20 years. He is a seasoned arbitrator, having conducted arbitrations before a number of institutions, as well as ad hoc ones and is listed by over a dozen arbitral institutions worldwide. He is listed on the Arbitration Powerlist 2021 CEE published by the Legal 500. In addition to dispute resolution, Gábor’s primary focuses are transactional/projects work and employment law. He has acted as lead counsel on numerous high value M&A transactions, joint ventures and projects, and represented a number of international clients and blue-chip companies in the resolution of their disputes. Gábor is furthermore a specialist in the legal issues ofthe gaming/betting sector. He regularly advises operators, slot machine manufacturers, IT solution providers and concession holders, in addition to providing transactional support in the gaming sector and assisting other clients in gaming-related issues. Gábor is highly international oriented, having attended app. 100 international conferences in the past 20+ years and being a regular delegate at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) annual and specialist conferences. During the past decades, he has forged strong relationships with a number of highly respected foreign lawyers, thus making him well placed to provide solid cross-border advice to his Hungarian clients. A large majority of his clients are multinational and foreign corporations and he is regularly instructed by foreign lawyers on a referral basis.

Kirsty McWilliam is the founder of Coaching Direct, one of Scotland’s longest established coaching consultancies. Coaching Direct has a mission to support their clients to build positive workplaces using executive coaching, coach training, strengths, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience in the professional services sector Kirsty has worked with clients across many sectors including solicitors’ firms, management consultancies, accountancy firms, educational establishments, and financial services. After qualifying as a chartered accountant, Kirsty spent a decade as a senior consultant in the business restructuring arena with KPMG and latterly PwC. After experiencing the power of coaching at PwC, Kirsty founded Coaching Direct in 2008 with a vision to support the people behind the businesses. ​Kirsty advises on and provides training in the strategic use of coaching in workplaces and uses her knowledge and experience in the areas of strengths and emotional intelligence to work with organisations to optimise business performance through the development of their people. Kirsty is a regular contributor to discussions around women in leadership and is a member of the lecturing team at the University of Edinburgh on Emotional Intelligence.

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

As the chief marketing officer at two of the world’s most successful law firms, and as a national marketing professional at a global management consultancy, Deborah Farone has mastered the skills of professional services marketing, business development and communications. With expertise in creating strategic firm-wide marketing programs in the U.S. and abroad, Deborah brings a diverse range of skills to each unique situation her clients face. She is also the author of the book "Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing" (PLI 2019) and is a regular columnist for Forbes. Deborah was the first person to be hired to create and operate a marketing program for Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, acknowledged as one of the country’s most admired law firms and is one of the CMOs recognized for helping to found the business development and communications profession at law firms. Her clients have included some of the country’s leading law firms, jury consultants and professional advisors. In addition to her highly regarded work for law firms in the strategic marketing and communications counseling spheres, she has established and led marketing and business development efforts in management consulting, advertising and public relations firms. Deborah was nominated by her peers as the first recipient of the Legal Marketing Association’s Legacy Award in recognition of her contribution to the profession. She has lectured in the U.S. and in Europe, taught numerous marketing classes and has served on the faculty of New York University.

David works with leaders helping them understand what is and what is not necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus, resulting in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors. He has worked with governments, from the local to the federal levels, and not-for-profits.

Dave is Chapman and Cutler LLP’s Chief Information Officer. A law firm technology veteran, he has developed and successfully executed comprehensive and strategic technology initiatives at several large law firms which resulted in increased productivity, collaboration, efficiency, and profitability. Dave holds degrees from Northwestern University (M.B.A), Loyola University College of Law (J.D), and University of Illinois (B.S.).

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Anne is the Lead Partner of our HM Connect network and heads up our Business Development Team. HM Connect is a referral and support network for high street and rural law firms which operates via Harper Macleod offering its full complement of legal services and expertise to such law firms on a fee-sharing, non-client poaching basis. HM Connect has over 375 member firms throughout Scotland. Anne set up HM Connect in 2008 and has since developed HM Connect into Scotland's leading referral network, with over 30% of all legal firms in Scotland. Anne also coordinates the Australia country desk, part of Harper Macleod's international offering. Anne is a Council Member for the Glasgow & Strathkelvin Constituency of the Law Society of Scotland and sits on the Client Protection Fund Committee and the Professional Practice Committee of the Law Society of Scotland. Anne is also a member of the organising committee for the Marie Curie Brain Game Black Tie Quiz. Anne won the title of "Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year" at the Law Awards of Scotland 2010 and was part of the team which was awarded "Energy Team of the Year" at the Scottish Legal Awards 2011 and 2013, Anne is also the co-founder and organiser of the Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC). Anne led her team to a finalist position for "Best Business Development Team" at The Lawyer Management Awards 2013 in London and won Support team of the Year award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2016. Qualifications: LLB (Hons) Dip LP NP Qualified: 2007 Joined the firm: 2005

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Elizabeth started her working life as a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence. She has been managing and developing charities in the mental health sector for over 15 years, and joined LawCare as Chief Executive in 2014.

Lauren Resnick is a member of the White Collar and Corporate Investigations team and serves as the firmwide Chief Practice Partner. She focuses her practice on internal investigations, white collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance matters. A former assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section chief, and two-time recipient of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Director's Award for Superior Performance, she is regularly retained by executive management and audit committees of Fortune 500 corporations to conduct internal investigations on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-money laundering (AML), fraud, antitrust, international trade and sanctions compliance, and other regulatory compliance issues. Lauren regularly conducts compliance risk assessments and counsels companies how to implement infrastructure, policies and procedures to mitigate these enterprise risks. In advising and defending companies on these matters, Lauren leverages her experience directing numerous monitorships in connection with BakerHostetler's appointment by the Department of Justice and other governmental agencies to assess compliance at banking institutions, labor unions, corporations and municipalities, as well as her extensive trial experience.

As Founder and Managing Director Melissa Davis leads the global PR, social media and directories teams within MD Communications as well as the expanding international client base. Melissa has a proven track record of delivering high-level brand and PR strategies for over 18 years in political, legal and commercial environments. She has considerable experience of training lawyers and politicians internationally to deal with the media and understand the importance of brand positioning and messaging. Along with other MD Communications consultants she has also trained key governments across the world as part of her pro-bono role with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Brad Karp has been the Chairman of Paul, Weiss since 2008. One of the country’s leading litigators and corporate advisers, Brad has successfully guided numerous Fortune 100 companies, global financial institutions and other companies and individuals through “bet the company” litigations, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and corporate crises. Prior to being named chairman, Brad chaired the firm’s Litigation Department. Brad has spent his entire career at Paul, Weiss, beginning as a summer associate. Brad is described by Chambers as “the best strategic adviser in the business” and “someone who every CEO in America should have on speed dial,” by The New York Times as “the most connected lawyer in the country,” and by Best Lawyers as “the most talented, responsive, client-sensitive, creative, effective lawyer of his generation in the country, no question.” Brad has been named multiple times as “Lawyer of the Year” and “Litigator of the Year.” Brad has earned dozens of industry awards and recognitions for his successful client representations and legal achievements and for his role as a leader in the legal profession, the business community and the public interest world. Brad is active in the community, serving on more than 30 public interest, educational, cultural and charitable boards and has received numerous recognitions for his pro bono accomplishments and charitable service.

Biography Keith Fullenweider is Chair-Elect of the firm and currently serves as the co-head of its Corporate department. He is also a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Keith advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on their investments, financings, and exit transactions. In addition, he counsels private equity firms on structuring capital raises, new business opportunities and corporate development matters. Keith also has extensive experience in public company merger transactions, particularly those involving conflict, special committee processes and regulated businesses. For more than 100 years, Vinson & Elkins has provided deep experience in handling transactions, investments, projects, and disputes worldwide. The firm is a trusted adviser to clients in the most important industrial and digital industries.

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Itzik Amiel is the global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is a growth strategy expert and client relationships advisor to many leading law firms globally. Itzik is a sought after International professional speaker, trainer, Business mentor & Attorney-at-law. He is also the bestselling author of “The Attention Switch” [attentonswitch.com]. The book has been recognized as the leading book and deep-dive instruction manual every professional needs to have to leverage the power of authentic connections and to uncover the best building relationships and networking strategies. Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does so by providing internationally public speaking, training & personal or group mentoring through innovative online and offline programs. Itzik is the founder & CEO of The SWITCH™ The SWITCH HUB™, the leading online training and community platform for professionals globally. Itzik organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, intelligence in business & many more. Itzik delivered over few thousands of keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. His keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. His presentations & keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience. Itzik has shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkins Itzik honed his skills during his corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms & leading trust companies. Itzik holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude and an Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in international taxation. He is the founder and first chair of Young IFA (International Fiscal Association), Chair of IBA LFMC Business Development & Marketing subcommittee & officer of Future of Legal Professional President’s commission. He is a member of many professional associations, a former board member international ambassador of the CRM Association. More at: itzikamiel.com |hub.theswit.ch

Jennifer Leonard is Penn Law’s Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Future of the Profession Initiative (“FPI”). Jen advances Penn Law’s cutting-edge educational offerings by understanding what legal professionals need to be successful in the face of constant transformation. FPI also focuses on finding opportunities to engage Penn Law students and creative thinkers from across disciplines in designing solutions that make broader legal systems accessible to a diverse client base. Before assuming her current role, Jen served as Associate Dean for Professional Engagement and Director of the Center on Professionalism at Penn Law. Before returning to Penn Law, Jen served as Chief of Staff to the City Solicitor of Philadelphia, a litigation associate with a Center City law firm, and a judicial law clerk. Jen graduated from Penn Law in 2004 and from Penn State University, with high honors, in 2000. Jen lives with her husband, two kids, and a very patient German Shepherd in Philadelphia.

Edan Kertis is the CEO and Co-Founder of MyQuest a company that focuses on upskilling employees by turning organizations into collaborative learning environments. As part of his work, Edan designed multiple award winning products that are being used by hundreds of organizations around the world. Edan has a Bs.c in computer science and an MBA. He also developed the AFT Learning Model – an innovative model that transforms the way people learn and engage online.

Antoinette Moriarty is a psychotherapist and organisational development consultant. She is the Head of the Law Society of Ireland's Psychological Services, offering psychological support, education and training and resources designed to optimize lawyers' performance.

Maya currently leads analysis, collaboration, launch, and adoption of early-stage legal tech for Nextlaw Labs. With her unique background spanning behavioral science, law, investment, and change management, she delivers next-generation technology, process, client, and business growth services across the globe for the Dentons ecosystem, including acceleration of legal tech startups in the Nextlaw Ventures portfolio. Collaborating with legal tech communities and experts worldwide, she continually evolves Nextlaw Labs’ partnership and investment strategies. A thought leader in the legal innovation space, she was named one of five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” by ILTA in 2020, a “Woman Leading Legal Tech” by The Technolawgist in 2019, and an ABA Legal Technology Resource Center “Woman of Legal Tech 2018” for her work in encouraging, designing and implementing the future of the legal profession.

Howard Kravitz is the Chief Marketing Officer at Winston and Strawn, a top global law firm with offices in multiple countries. He currently has a staff of 60 and has responsibility for expanding client relationships, protecting, and promoting the firm’s image, public relations, communications, and analytics initiatives. Prior to joining Winston and Strawn, Howard held a similar position at another top law firm and was previously the US Marketing Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers where he led a team of 325 people across multiple lines of business, sectors, and geographies. Howard spent over a dozen years as a trainer, coach, and facilitator, helping top companies improve their selling, negotiating, presentation and leadership skills. He also spent time in the financial services industry, leading both sales and marketing functions.

Ingrid Pierce is Walkers' Global Managing Partner and heads the Cayman Investment Funds Group. Ingrid has over 20 years' experience and is recognised as one of the world's leading investment funds lawyers. She acts for major institutions, asset managers, insurers, reinsurers, trustees and other fiduciaries. Her clients include many of the Who's Who of asset managers, banks and trust companies. Ingrid advises on directors' and trustees' duties and responsibilities, indemnities, confidentiality laws and issues related to succession planning for principals and private clients. She has particular expertise in advising funds on managing distress in volatile markets and has considerable experience with contentious matters having acted in connection with the acquisition, restructuring and winding down of various high profile funds. Ingrid is a frequent speaker at industry events and a guest commentator on various media platforms including Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox Business.