06 August 2020
Risk Management Webinar in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson
Challenges Facing Law Firms During Unprecedented Times
As a result of the pandemic the annual Law Society of Northern Ireland Risk Management Seminars for members of the Master Policy have had to be postponed.
However the Law Society of Northern Ireland in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson and their panel solicitors hosted a Risk Management webinar on 5 August 2020 looking at the key risks law firms are facing during the pandemic.
The webinar panel included:
Catherine McKay, Head of Professional Conduct Deputy Registrar/Secretary of the LSNI
Harry Weir, Executive Director, Willis Towers Watson
Joanne Cracknell, Associate Director, Wills Towers Watson
Other contributors included:
Hugh McGrattan, Partner, Carson McDowell
Shauna McAuley, Senior Associate, Carson McDowell
Tim Cockram, Senior Associate, Carson McDowell
Lester Doake, Partner, DAC Beachcroft
Mark Taggart, Partner, DWF
Stephen Gowdy, Partner, King & Gowdy
Topics for discussion included:
• Current risk and compliance landscape
• Key risks facing law firms
• The adjusting PII market and renewal