The Gladstone Growth Strategies Chief Operating Officer Roundtable provides a forum for Chief Operating Officers and Executive Directors at AmLaw 100 and 200 firms.
Roundtables.
Peer-driven. Curated. Confidential.

Gladstone Leadership Roundtables
Gladstone’s invitation-only leadership roundtables offer a unique platform for senior professionals to engage in facilitated dialogue and benchmarking on pivotal industry topics, fostering innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Known as the industry’s premier forum, Gladstone roundtables provide a confidential space for leaders to delve into matters critical to their profession and share experiences with peers. Tailored exclusively for senior leadership in law firms, each roundtable is meticulously curated, ensuring a diverse mix of perspectives and expertise.
Membership in Gladstone roundtables is carefully considered based on firm size and role criteria, fostering a cohesive environment conducive to meaningful exchange. With a limited number of participants, members enjoy exclusive benefits including two in-person meetings annually, spanning a day and a half in major cities, alongside continuous group dialogue throughout the year.
Benefits & Topics

Key Benefits
- Facilitated Peer Discussions: Guided by a member-driven agenda, roundtable discussions delve deep into pressing industry challenges and emerging trends.
- Insights from Industry Experts: Gain valuable insights through presentations by leading consultants and speakers, enriching discussions with expert perspectives.
- Interactive Benchmarking Exercises: Engage in collaborative benchmarking exercises to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive strategic decision-making.
- Customized Benchmarking Documents: Roundtable brainstorming sessions yield actionable benchmarking documents, offering valuable insights and strategies for members’ firms.
- Template Creation and Sharing: Exchange templates and best practices, fostering innovation and efficiency across member firms.
- Access to Leading Consultants: Enjoy direct access to experienced consultants and industry thought leaders, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Monthly Open Positions Report: Benefit from a monthly report, collaboratively crafted by members, to assist with career transitions and team staffing.
- Peer-to-Peer Networking: Foster strong relationships and share best practices between live meetings through a dedicated networking platform.

Sample Topics
- Firm trends that impact senior marketing and business development leadership
- Competing with firms in complex markets
- Leadership attributes and models required to achieve success
- The use of Intelligence in risk, threat, and opportunity analysis
- Succession planning for key client team leaders and team members
- Creating, delivering, and measuring value
- The growing utilization of sales professionals for business development
- The impact of project management and process improvement in the legal profession
- The latest innovations, product releases, and technology related to marketing and business development
- The function of measuring marketing, business development, and client team effectiveness
- The marketing and business development team and how the “org chart” is changing
- Professional development and the next steps for your career
- The revenue impact of AI, social and digital media
- Building successful business development training and coaching programs
Roundtables Schedule
Chief Operating Officer Roundtable
2025 Schedule:
April 9-10, Tampa FL
To apply for membership contact:
Bruce Alltop
bruce.alltop@gladgrowth.com
203 314 1462
Marketing/BD Operations Roundtable (OPS)
The Gladstone Growth Strategies Marketing/BD Operations Roundtable provides a forum for the most senior-level marketing and business development operations professionals at AmLaw 100 and 200 firms.
Members fit the following profiles from AmLaw 100 Firms
- BD/Marketing Operations Directors
- BD/Marketing Technology Directors
2025 Schedule:
November 5-6 Philadelphia PA
To apply for membership contact:
Craig Brown
craig.brown@gladgrowth.com
949 606 4297
CMO Leadership Roundtable (CMO)
The Gladstone Growth Strategies CMO Leadership Roundtable provides a forum for the most senior-level marketing and business development professionals at AmLaw 100 firms.
Members fit the following profiles from AmLaw 100 Firms
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Chief Business Development Officers
- Chief Strategy Officers
- Chief Client Development Officers
2025 Schedule:
March 18-19 New York, NY
October 8-9 Boston, MA
To apply for membership contact:
Craig Brown
craig.brown@gladgrowth.com
949 606 4297
Business Development Directors Symposium (BDDS)
The Gladstone Growth Strategies Business Development Directors Symposium provides a forum for Director-level business development professionals at AmLaw 100 and 200 firms.
Members fit the following profiles:
- Business Development Directors
- Client Service Directors
- Key Client Team Directors
- Business Development Practice Group Directors
2025 Schedule:
February 11-12 Irvine, CA
October 28-29 New York,NY
To apply for membership contact:
Craig Brown
craig.brown@gladgrowth.com
949 606 4297
Marketing and Business Development Leadership Roundtable (MBD)
The Gladstone Growth Strategies Marketing and Business Development Leadership Roundtable (MBD) provides a forum for Marketing and Business Development leaders with ultimate authority for business development at midsized firms.
Members fit the following profiles:
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Chief Business Development Officers
- Chief Client Development Officers
- Firm-wide Directors of Marketing
- Firm-wide Directors of Business Development
2025 Schedule:
May 13-14, Houston
September 17-18 Los Angeles, CA
To apply for membership contact:
Craig Brown
craig.brown@gladgrowth.com
949 606 4297
CommsPR Leadership Roundtable (CommsPR)
The Gladstone Growth Strategies CommsPR Leadership Roundtable (CommsPR) provides a forum for Director-level communications and public relations professionals at Amlaw 100 and 200 firms.
Members fit the following profiles:
- Directors of Communications
- Directors of Public Relations
- Directors of Media Relations
- Directors of External Relations
2025 Schedule:
April 1-2 Washington DC
September 9-10 Denver, CO
To apply for membership contact:
Craig Brown
craig.brown@gladgrowth.com
949 606 4297
