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The 34th Annual Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Forum

Jan 27 - 29, 2027

We’re thrilled to announce The 34th Annual Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Forum (formerly Marketing Partner Forum), set against the oceanfront backdrop of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. This is your chance to connect with peers and discover strategies for firm-wide development in a fast-changing market.

Mark your calendars for 2027 — you won’t want to miss the conversations, networking, and practical insights that make this event a must for legal marketing and business development leaders. #CMBDO27


Notes from previous attendees

“From the quality of the content to the caliber of colleagues in legal marketing and business development, this is one of the standout events I look forward to every year.” — Ian Ribald, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

“2024 was my first time at the CMBDO Forum—and as we wrapped up, I knew it wouldn’t be my last. Connecting with peers, sharing real stories, and learning from their experiences was invaluable.” — Oliviana Mingarelli, Head of Marketing and Business Development, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

“The Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Forum is one of the best conferences that I attend each year. Not only does it offer a great networking opportunity for like-minded colleagues, the topics are relevant, trending, and the presenters are always top-notch. I highly recommend this for CMBDOs as the must-do event of the year.” — Sherry Vance Allen, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Butler Snow LLP

Event Details

Santa Barbara, CA

$3,500 (includes 2 nights for attendees)

For questions about this event, please call 1-800-308-1700, ext. 1 or email us at TRIsales@thomsonreuters.com

What you will gain

  • Peer‑driven insights on what’s working now in legal marketing and business development, shared by leaders facing the same challenges you are.
  • Practical strategies you can take back to your firm to strengthen growth, collaboration, and firm‑wide impact.
  • Meaningful connections with senior CMBDO peers in an environment designed for candid conversation and real relationship‑building.

Recommended for

  • Chief Marketing / Business Development Officers
  • Chief Strategy Officers
  • Chief Innovation Officers
  • Law Firm Managing Partners
  • Executive committee members
  • Practice group leaders
  • Client service or relationship partners

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93117

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