Supervision in the Modern Law Firm - Leading People, Managing Risk

Introduction

Expectations around supervision, performance, and employee wellbeing have evolved significantly in recent years, yet many law firms are still relying on approaches that no longer fully meet the demands of a modern, hybrid working environment. As regulatory scrutiny sharpens and pressures on productivity increase, supervision is no longer simply a compliance requirement - it is a critical driver of team performance, risk management, and long-term success.

This interactive virtual session is designed for law firm leaders who want to strengthen their supervisory approach and get the best from their teams without compromising wellbeing or engagement. Through practical insights and real-world case studies, this session will explore what effective supervision looks like today, how expectations have changed, and how to build a high-performing culture that supports both your people and your firm’s objectives.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Remote supervision
• Best practice supervision
• What the SRA focus on if a problem occurs
• Staff motivation and wellbeing and an insurer's perspective
• What is good supervision?
• How do you get the best out of your team?
• What supervision skills have changed?
• If sports people need a coach on fundamental skills to maintain their sporting prowess, are solicitors able to learn from this?
• How to create a high-performance culture without inhibiting your team
• Mazur - the conduct of the reserved legal activity of litigation and supervision after the Court of Appeal decision

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.