The role of risk and compliance in the new normal
In the decade since the last worldwide financial crisis, the business of law has changed significantly. Risk and compliance teams have continued to mature during this time; they now assess risk more holistically to inform strategic growth. Today, as we enter unchartered territory for the world’s economy and the practice of law, risk teams will prove more important than ever in helping their firms adapt to new conditions while continuing to achieve their goals.
Please join John Sharkey, Vice President of Risk Practice at Intapp, and Judy Berman Director, Global New Business Intake and Information Management at Sherman & Sterling whom will provide observations on challenges, trends, and opportunities for strengthening law firm risk and compliance in the current environment:
- Introducing risk-aware business development targeting to maximize efficiency, drive strategic alignment, and make profitable decisions
- Breaking down silos to comprehensively manage risk across business acceptance processes
- Monitoring and surfacing ongoing risks to protect your firm.
Speakers
John Sharkey
Vice President and Practice Group Leader, Risk and ComplianceIntapp
John Sharkey
Vice President and Practice Group Leader, Risk and Compliance
Intapp
With more than 30 years of legal industry experience, John leads Intapp’s Risk and Compliance practice. Prior to joining Intapp, John co-founded Chase Technologies, Inc., a records management and conflicts software company, and served as its president for nearly a decade before selling the company. He also held sales leadership roles with MDY Advanced Technologies and CA Technologies. As employee number 40, John has helped Intapp grow into the industry leader it is today.
Judy H. Berman
Director, Global New Business Intake and Information ManagementShearman & Sterling
Judy H. Berman
Director, Global New Business Intake and Information Management
Shearman & Sterling
Judy manages the Sherman conflicts department as well as the firm’s new business intake process and records department. Recently, Judy has focused on information governance and data quality in the context of Shearman’s data analytics program. Judy previously worked as Conflicts Manager at Dewey Ballantine, and at Thomson West — first as a Westlaw account representative and later as an account executive. She began her career practicing law at Graubard Mollen Horowitz Pomeranz & Shapiro. Judy earned her bachelor of arts degree in political science and history, summa cum laude, from Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University, and her J.D. from New York University School of Law.
