Fast-Tracked Podcast Episode 2: Drawing on the combined expertise of two knowledgeable industry analysts, ALM’s Patrick Fuller and Heather Nevitt, this session explores the evolving relationship between corporate counsel and the law firms that serve them. With an emphasis on client expectations, revenue trends, and the role of emerging technologies, this episode's guest experts highlight the most important trends impacting the corporate legal services sector.
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Featured in this Episode
Patrick Fuller
With a dynamic career spanning nearly a quarter of a century in the legal industry, Patrick Fuller stands out as a seasoned expert in business development, consulting, and executive leadership.
As the Chief Strategist for ALM, Fuller has carved a niche for himself in the field, leveraging his analytics, strategy, and growth expertise to help law firms, legal departments, and legal service providers gain insights, improve performance, and achieve their goals.
His contributions extend beyond his primary role, as evidenced by his co-authorship of two influential books: "Measuring and Managing Performance for Law Firms" and "Strategic Intelligence for Law Firms." A thought leader in the legal arena, Fuller has amassed over 200 credits as a speaker and author, sharing his insights and expertise with industry professionals.
Fuller’s commitment to fostering education and diversity is evident through his various leadership and advisory roles. He is a part of the Leadership Board at the University of North Texas's College of Information and actively contributes as an advisory board member for a Silicon Valley technology company. His dedication to inclusivity and progress in the legal sector is further highlighted by his involvement as a Community Leader with Diversity Lab's Move the Needle Fund, a board member for The Chiral Project, and a trustee on the College of Law Practice Management’s Board of Trustees.
Fuller is a prominent figure in the realm of forward-thinking and innovation. As a member of Law 2.5, a think tank dedicated to the future of the legal profession, and a founding board member of Changing Legal, an international think tank, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of the legal sector.
Fuller’s educational background is as impressive as his professional journey. He completed his undergraduate studies at the College of The Ozarks and conducted graduate studies at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His academic achievements and professional excellence have earned him recognition as a Fellow in the College of Law Practice Management and a recipient of the prestigious 2021 Fastcase 50 award.
Featured in this Episode
Heather Nevitt
Heather D. Nevitt is the Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Coverage, Corporate Counsel and Global Leaders in Law, a private network for general counsel at ALM Media[SK1] . She oversees the news coverage and thought leadership that focuses on the in-house legal community and the evolving role and global nature of the GC. Nevitt is also a licensed attorney and practiced law for several years before joining ALM in 2005. She currently lives in Dallas with her husband and teenage son. Her happy place is being with her family surrounded by nature.
