Featured Event
The 34th Annual Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Forum
Jan 27 - 29, 2027
We’re thrilled to announce the 34th Annual Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Forum (formerly Marketing Partner Forum), set against the oceanfront backdrop of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. This is your chance to connect with peers and discover strategies for firm-wide development in a fast-changing market.
Mark your calendars for 2027 — you won’t want to miss the conversations, networking, and practical insights that make this event a must for legal marketing and business development leaders.
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Notes from previous attendees
“From the quality of the content to the caliber of colleagues in legal marketing and business development, this is one of the standout events I look forward to every year.” — Ian Ribald, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
“2024 was my first time at the CMBDO Forum—and as we wrapped up, I knew it wouldn’t be my last. Connecting with peers, sharing real stories, and learning from their experiences was invaluable.” — Oliviana Mingarelli, Head of Marketing and Business Development, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
“The Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Forum is one of the best conferences that I attend each year. Not only does it offer a great networking opportunity for like-minded colleagues, the topics are relevant, trending, and the presenters are always top-notch. I highly recommend this for CMBDOs as the must-do event of the year.” — Sherry Vance Allen, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Butler Snow LLP