UPCOMING EVENTS
Setting Lateral Partners Up for Success
With lateral hiring continuing to fuel firmwide growth, effective integration has never been more critical. This session will explore practical, proven approaches that help new partners plug in quickly, showcase their strengths and build meaningful early momentum.
Our panelists will share strategies their firms are using to accelerate a lateral’s credibility and collaboration—from structured onboarding programs to intentional client introductions, cross-selling pathways and practices that enhance visibility across the partnership. The conversation will also highlight approaches for tracking and reporting integration progress to firm leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability and proactive support in the early months.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to refine their integration playbooks and support new partner success from day one by fostering trust, visibility and strong internal connections.
Our panel includes:
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Pascale Bishop, Manager of Attorney Integration, Fisher Phillips
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Julie Gurney, Senior Director of Practice & Industry Initiatives, Benesch
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Megan McKeon, Senior Director of Business Development, Clark Hill
RSVP today and learn strategies to develop lateral hires into high-performers.
Thank you to Burke for hosting this event.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
11:45am - 12:15pm Networking
12:15pm - 1:15pm Programming
WHERE:
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella
330 N Wabash Ave, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60611-3607
Registration for this event is $50.
Please note, cancellations within seven days of the event are non-refundable.
LPSC has never charged annual dues and relies on its attendees and sponsors to make our content possible.

MODERATOR
Alli Ferguson
Senior Business Development Manager
Katten

SPEAKER
Pascale Bishop
Manager of Attorney Integration
Fisher Phillips

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