Mostly Legal on the Road, a companion to the Mostly Legal podcast, brings legal administrators from small and mid-sized firms together for exclusive roundtable luncheons — collaborative conversations on challenges, insights, and solutions in the legal industry over a shared meal. This event is presented by Centerbase and sponsored by Affinity Consulting Group and NetDocuments
Discussion Topics:
- Turning the Profit Dial
What’s really driving profitability at firms today? We’ll explore what firms are doing to address unprofitable matters, improve margins, and take control of their financial performance.
- The Partner Pitch
How can you win partner buy-in for technology and AI investments when skepticism is high? Learn what strategies are working across different generations of leadership.
- The Competitive Edge Playbook
Looking ahead 3–5 years, what trends will reshape the industry? We’ll talk about what’s coming and how firms are preparing now to stay competitive.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Prime and Provisions Steakhouse - 222 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601
Why Attend?
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Engage with peers from small and mid-sized firms facing similar challenges
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Discover actionable insights you can bring back to your team immediately
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Expand your network in a collaborative, roundtable setting — and enjoy lunch at Capital Grille
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Enter to win free ALA memberships for both national and local chapters (new members or reimbursements for current members)
Seats are limited—don’t miss your chance to join this invite-only event
About the event hosts:
Rob Joyner
Rob Joyner, a Cofounder of Centerbase, has spent the past ten years working with law firms in legal technology. Today, he is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Centerbase, helping law firms future-proof their technology and executing new ideas to maximize firm profitability. Rob is also co-host of the Mostly Legal Podcast, which focuses on elevating and supporting the legal administrator profession. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.
Amanda Koplos
Amanda Koplos is the Chief Operating Officer for Central Florida-based Shuffield, Lowman, and Wilson, P.A. ShuffieldLowman is a mid-size firm with 58 attorneys and 5 locations. Amanda has almost 20 years of experience in law firm management at firms of multiple sizes. Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas State University and her MBA with a concentration in accounting from St. Edward’s University. She is also proud to hold the distinction of Certified Legal Manager (CLM.) Legal management isn’t just a career for Amanda; it’s a passion. In support of that passion, Amanda has been active in the Association of Legal Administrators since 2005 and is currently serving as the International President. Amanda is also a frequent speaker on legal management topics, having given or moderated sessions on DEI&A, budgeting and accounting, facilities and office moves, technology, cyber security and social media. In her spare time Amanda is a co-host of The Mostly Legal Podcast.
Debbie Foster
Debbie Foster is a nationally recognized thought leader on people, strategy, efficiency, and innovation in professional legal organizations. Her 20+ years of experience, combined with a mix of strategic management and strong leadership skills, has enabled Debbie to develop a unique ability to work with law firms and legal departments to transform and build future-proof organizations while navigating the ever-changing landscape. Debbie consults with firms across the country, helping them solve their most challenging issues