June 1, 2005
DLA Piper/Harvard Business School: Class Act #2
DLA Piper [Rudnick Gray Cary?—I'm quite confident they shortened the name, but their website doesn't reflect it] is partnering with Harvard Business School to launch what is to my knowledge the second-of-its-kind lawyer "executive education" program.
The original, and first-of-its-kind, as faithful readers recall, is "Reed Smith University," in conjunction with the Wharton School. Reed Smith's still sounds to be the more ambitious, comprising five "schools" (law, leadership, business development, technology, and professional support) and a mandate to support and enhance the professional development of lawyers, business-side people, and support staff as well. DLA Piper's venture is more "focused" (yes, I'm being kind), and is geared to "issues relevant to the firm's partners;" they plan to enroll about 50 partners a year in the one-week course.
Not to be hard on DLA Piper—this still qualifies as a surpassing fit of forward-thinking here in law-firm land—but my fond hope is that I'll soon be in a position to report that they have extended this savvy and beneficent effort down the ladder.
Which firm will be #3? The betting window is open.
Published by Bruce at June 1, 2005 12:56 PM | TrackBackPublished to Cultural Considerations | Finance | Globalization | Leadership | Strategy
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