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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.

Roundtables

A virtual roundtable and learning community for law firm professionals. CXC provides a flexible, low-lift space to elevate Client Experience through shared insights, practical tools, and creative problem-solving.

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2026 Schedule:

Ongoing access to the community

Quarterly live, topic-based webcast events (attendance optional; recordings and/or summaries posted in the forum for continued discussion)
March 12
May 7
September 10
November 19

To apply for membership contact:

Julie Nabors

julie.nabors@gladgrowth.com

303.501.6559

The Gladstone Growth Strategies CMO100 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

2026 Schedule:

March 24-25 Dallas, TX

October 14-15 Chicago, IL

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

The Gladstone Growth Strategies CMO200 Roundtable provides a forum for the most senior-level marketing and business development professionals at AmLaw 200 firms.

Members fit the following profiles from AmLaw 200 Firms

  • Chief Marketing Officers
  • Chief Business Development Officers
  • Chief Strategy Officers
  • Chief Client Development Officers

2026 Schedule:

March 17-20 Washington, DC

November 11-12 New York, NY

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

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 (100-350 Lawyers).

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

2026 Schedule:

February 24-25, San Francisco, CA

September 23-24 Salt Lake City, UT

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

The Gladstone Growth Strategies Business Development Directors Roundtable (BDDR). 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

2026 Schedule:

March 4-5 Boston, MA

October 21-22, Atlanta, GA

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

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

2026 Schedule:

May 19-20 Altanta, GA

November 4-5 Chicago, IL

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

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

2026 Schedule:

February 11-12 Chicago, IL

September 30-October 1 Washington, DC

To apply for membership contact:

Craig Brown

craig.brown@gladgrowth.com

949 606 4297

The Gladstone Growth Strategies Chief Operating Officer Roundtable provides a forum for Chief Operating Officers and Executive Directors at midsized firms.

2026 Schedule:

Dates TBD

Dates TBD

To apply for membership contact:

Bruce Alltop

bruce.alltop@gladgrowth.com

203 314 1462

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Benefits & Topics

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.

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
“Participating in the Gladstone Roundtables has been incredibly beneficial to my professional development and to my firm.”
“The insights and strategies shared by other industry leaders have provided me with valuable tools that I can immediately apply to my work.”
“The collaborative environment fosters meaningful discussions and networking opportunities, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.”
“The connections that I’ve made with other directors go beyond our job titles and experiences. The humor, insight and genuine support that is shared at the roundtable has become a community of truly amazing people that I value and trust.”
“The opportunity to listen to new ideas, learn about the experiences of other directors and engage with colleagues who are truly committed to bringing cutting edge concepts to the legal industry keeps me coming back to the BD Directors Roundtable year after year.”
“It is my most important professional development activity.”
“The BD Directors Roundtable is the highlight of my professional calendar.”
“This roundtable never fails to deliver great insight, creative solutions and terrific humor because the community of directors can’t be beat.”
“Craig and the entire Gladstone team make sure that every roundtable discussion is relevant and productive”.
“Being a part of the Gladstone Business Development Directors Roundtable has been valuable to me in so many ways. From sharing ideas and discussing industry trends, to being a sounding board for one another about challenges, to creating business connections and friendships, the roundtable is awesomely impactful and beneficial to career development.”
“There are many groups a CMO could be a part of but the Gladstone discussions always turn out to be time well spent. The group is built on trust and respect for one another, and we are open and honest so we take away the insights with confidence in the source. And its fun !”
“I’ve been a part of the Gladstone Business Development Directors Roundtable for several years now. It is by far the most worthwhile “conference” I go to all year.”
“My peers in the roundtable have become a group of trusted advisors that I’m in contact with and touch base with regularly.”
“Some of the most innovative ideas I’ve had for my firm have come out of the Gladstone roundtable.”
“ In this industry, finding a peer network to openly share ideas and best practices is critical. The Gladstone CMO Roundtable provides that platform and I am grateful to be a part of the group.”
“It has been amazing to see what some of my peers have done in their firms as we have gotten together over the years and to be encouraged as they cheer on your initiatives as well.”