The Human Side of Succession: Building Trust and Protecting Your Firm's Future

Why is succession planning so hard to talk about — and so easy to postpone? In this insightful and practical webinar, Debbie Foster explores the emotional and cultural dynamics that make succession conversations uncomfortable, and how firm leaders can approach them with transparency and trust. You’ll learn why financial readiness, identity and vulnerability often stand in the way of progress — and how to replace avoidance with intentional, trust-based planning. Join us to learn how to protect your firm, preserve client relationships and create a meaningful path for the next generation of leaders. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Learn the key elements of succession planning. 
• Recognize cultural and emotional barriers that hinder open dialogue.
• Apply trust-building strategies to start and sustain succession conversations.

This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Organizational Development. 

CLM Functional Specialist: 1 hour of Legal Industry/ Business Management. 

CLM Recertification: 1 hour of Legal Industry/ Business Management.