Leadership Institute: Managing with Today’s Technology
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective leadership requires more than traditional management skills—it demands adaptability, technological fluency, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. Managing with Today’s Technology brings together leaders from across the legal and public service communities to explore how leadership is transforming in an increasingly virtual and tech-driven environment. Our discussion will be led by Jim Sandman, Distinguished Lecturer and Senior Consultant to the Future of the Profession Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and former President of Legal Services Corporation, and Michael Lukens, Executive Director of the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights.
This program will equip participants with practical strategies and insights on leading effectively in modern legal and service-oriented workplaces. Topics include:
- Managing and engaging virtual teams,
- Leveraging technology in legal practice,
- Navigating generational dynamics,
- Cultivating executive presence, and
- Strengthening communication across diverse teams.
Designed for mid-level supervisors—including attorneys and non-attorneys working in legal services organizations, government agencies, corporate legal departments, law firm pro bono programs, and community-based organizations—this session offers a valuable opportunity to connect leadership principles with real-world challenges. Participants will leave better prepared to lead with purpose, foster inclusive environments, and drive meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.
For Washington Council of Lawyers members, this leadership session costs just $35. For non-members, the cost is $45. (Join Washington Council of Lawyers to take advantage of the discounted member rates.) If you registered for both sessions, there is no need to re-register for this session.
Scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of the D.C. Bar Foundation. To apply for a scholarship, please complete this online scholarship form. The list of DC Bar Foundation Grantees is here. If you are working for any of these organizations when registering for Washington Council of Lawyers’ Leadership Institute, please submit your registration through the scholarship request form on the registration page.