Patrick J. McKenna
Keynote Speaker: Legal Industry Strategist & Law Firm Management Expert; CEO of McKenna Associates Inc.; Bestselling Author
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Patrick J. McKenna Biography
Patrick J. McKenna is an author, lecturer, strategist, and advisor specializing in legal consulting and law firm management. With more than 30 years of experience consulting to law firms internationally, McKenna has worked with some of the largest law firms in over a dozen countries. His work with North American law firms includes serving at least 62 of the largest NLJ 250 firms. As CEO of McKenna Associates Inc., he provides strategic counsel to clients worldwide.
McKenna is the author or co-author of 12 books addressing law firm leadership and professional services management. His titles include the business bestseller "First Among Equals: How To Manage A Group of Professionals" with David Maister and "Industry Specialization: Making Competitors Irrelevant." "First Among Equals" has appeared on business bestseller lists in the United States, Canada, and Australia, has been translated into nine languages, and received a best business books award. McKenna also authored "Practice Development: Creating a Marketing Mindset," recognized as one of the top books for professional services marketers, as well as "Herding Cats: A Handbook for Managing Partners and Practice Leaders" and "Beyond Knowing: 16 Cage-Rattling Questions To Jump-Start Your Practice Team."
McKenna's expertise in legal consulting has been recognized by Lawdragon and was the subject of a Harvard Law School Case Study titled "Innovations In Legal Consulting." He is a recipient of an honorary fellowship from Leaders Excellence of Harvard Square. The book "Management Skills" named McKenna among the leading thinkers in management, and "In The Company of Leaders" included his work alongside other industry experts.
His articles have appeared in more than 50 professional journals, newsletters, and online sources, with features in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Business Week, The Globe and Mail, The Economist, Investor's Business Daily, and The Financial Times. American Lawyer magazine has described him as a long-time succession consultant and coach to new firm leaders, while The Financial Post has referred to him as a professional firm management and marketing consultant with an international client base. McKenna played a key role in launching the InnovAction awards initiative with the College of Law Practice Management to recognize innovation in law firms globally.
McKenna is frequently engaged to advise firms on strategic differentiation, profitability, client service, and effective management. He has served as advisor to the board of Jackson Lewis P.C., providing confidential counsel to its board of directors. McKenna completed MBA graduate work at the Canadian School of Management, is among the first alumni of Harvard's Leadership in Professional Service Firms program, and holds professional certifications in management, supporting his extensive experience in legal industry consulting and law firm strategy.
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Patrick J. McKenna Speaking Topics
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
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What topics does Patrick J. McKenna speak about?
Patrick J. McKenna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Author, Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Marketing, Business Consulting, Strategic Leadership, Business Coaching, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Authors, Executive Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Patrick J. McKenna travel from?
Patrick J. McKenna generally travels from Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Patrick J. McKenna?
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Patrick J. McKenna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrick J. McKenna for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Patrick J. McKenna generally travels from Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Rich Horwath and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrick J. McKenna for an upcoming event.
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Patrick J. McKenna Speaking Topics
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Your First 100 Days: Becoming a Professional Service Firm Leader
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
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First Among Equals: How to Lead a Group of Professionals
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
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Strategy Innovation: Innovating For Practice Growth
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Working With Your Team to Set a Strategic Direction
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Differentiation Tactics For Growth Oriented Firms
The subject matter will be tailored to the client's specific needs, as determined through an intensive interview before engagement.
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How do I book Patrick J. McKenna to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Patrick J. McKenna for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Patrick J. McKenna, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Patrick J. McKenna or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Patrick J. McKenna for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Patrick J. McKenna, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Patrick J. McKenna are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patrick J. McKenna, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Patrick J. McKenna speak about?
Patrick J. McKenna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Author, Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Marketing, Business Consulting, Strategic Leadership, Business Coaching, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Authors, Executive Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Patrick J. McKenna travel from?
Patrick J. McKenna generally travels from Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Patrick J. McKenna?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patrick J. McKenna for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Patrick J. McKenna for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Patrick J. McKenna or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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