Join the 2025 PDC Winter Certificate Program
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of law firm economics and align your professional goals with business realities? The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) is excited to announce the 2025 Winter Certificate Program, a unique opportunity for PD professionals, law firm associates, law school faculty, in-house counsel, and legal service providers to gain valuable insights into the financial intricacies of law firms.
Program Overview
The 2025 PDC Winter Certificate Program, titled “Law Firm Economics for PD: Aligning Strategy with Business Realities,” will take place virtually on March 11th and 12th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST each day.
This intensive two-day program is designed to help participants understand the core elements of law firm economics and how they can be applied to their professional development strategies.
Day One: Understanding the Financial Landscape
On the first day, participants will learn about topics such as revenue generation, cost management, and the financial intricacies of law firms. The sessions will cover compensation models, partnership structures, and key risk factors that influence the industry. This comprehensive overview will provide attendees with a solid foundation in law firm economics, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
Day Two: Applying Economic Insights
The second day will focus on applying the economic insights gained on Day One to real-world scenarios. Participants will explore economic risk factors and ROI for PD professionals, empowering them to align their strategies with business realities. The interactive sessions will provide opportunities to discuss and design programming around the business of law firms, recruiting, elevation, and business development decisions.
Expert Presenters
We are thrilled to have an esteemed panel of presenters for this year’s program:
- Kristine McKinney, Chief Operating Officer at Fish & Richardson
- Erin Walczewski, former PDC Chair, Harvard Law Professor, and Cooley Pro Bono Counsel
Their combined expertise and experience will offer participants insights into the world of law firm economics.
Who Should Attend?
The PDC 2025 Winter Certificate Program is ideal for PD professionals, law firm associates, law school faculty, in-house counsel, and legal service providers who seek to deepen their understanding of law firm economics and align their strategies with business realities.
Registration and Pricing
- Member: $275
- Non-member: $375
To join the PDC and learn more about membership, please visit our website or email us at info@pdclegal.org.
Don’t Miss Out!
Register today to secure your spot in this transformative program and take the next step in your professional development journey. We look forward to seeing you there!