Learning Management Systems – Which One and Why?
An LMS can enable learning—or become shelfware. Join trainers, change management leaders, technology managers, and LMS vendors for a practical conversation about selecting and sustaining an LMS in a law firm environment, by balancing compliance needs, user experience, and organizational readiness.
Connect and chat with industry peers during our "Social Time"
from 9:00 - 9:30 AM ET and attend the event from 9:30 AM - 11 AM ET.
Moderator
Mischa Kischkum is the Information Services Department’s Learning Management System Administrator and Technology Training Coordinator at WilmerHale.
As WilmerHale’s Information Services Department’s Learning Management System Administrator and Technology Training Coordinator, this is the longest title Mischa has ever held.
Mischa works with firm management developing training programs for staff, supports teams which deliver CLE training to attorneys, oversees a team of administrators for the firm’s Learning Management System (LMS), and manages the features and uses of the LMS. Ask him anything about law firm LMS providers; he's become an expert.
Panelists - VENDORS
Lawren Finley is the Director of Business Development at Profiscience
Lawren Finley is a seasoned business development executive and legal industry specialist with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, learning innovation, and technology adoption. For the past 15 years, she has served as Director of Business Development at Profiscience, where she has played a pivotal role in expanding strategic partnerships, strengthening client relationships, and advancing the company’s impact across professional services organizations.
With deep roots in the legal vertical, Lawren brings a nuanced understanding of the operational, educational, and technological challenges facing law firms and legal departments. Lawren is recognized for her ability to bridge business strategy with practical implementation—aligning organizational goals with innovative learning solutions. Her expertise spans client engagement, workforce development, legal technology enablement, and long-term partnership cultivation. Through her leadership, she continues to champion transformative learning experiences that empower professionals and drive measurable results.
Daryl Fitzpatrick is the Chief Revenue Officer at Intellek
During his tenure at Intellek, Daryl has helped a vast number of firms transform their training capability through the adoption of powerful learning technology, and the introduction of formal training process. Understanding that the everchanging demands of legal technology puts real pressure on trainers, Daryl is always on hand to offer advice and solutions to overcome business hurdles presented by change.
With a desire to help firms gain competitive advantage through staff development, Daryl takes a partnership approach to help trainers best position training to leadership and showcase relevant ROI to extend their reach within the firm.
Colleen Brown is the Director of Business Development at Savvy Training & Consulting
Colleen has played several key roles in the legal industry and in education, from third grade teacher to firm administrator. Before joining Savvy Training & Consulting, she served as a senior leader in a DC law firm for 10 years, collaborating with firm leaders and managing all aspects of the staff and operations. Colleen spent 5 life-changing years as a NYC school teacher and continues her commitment to our kids through her work on the board of Champions for Children DC . No matter the mission, she leads with curiosity, authenticity, and commitment.
Colleen earned a B.S. from The College of William and Mary, an M.S. in Education from Mercy College, and professional certifications in Leadership Coaching, Organizational Development, and Strategic Communication from Georgetown University.
Adam Stein is Senior Product Value Engineer at Litera
Panelists – LAW FIRMS
Scott Baron is the Information Technology Trainer at Simpson Thacher
Scott brings nearly three decades of experience in technology training, with a strong focus on the legal industry. His tech career began in the late 1980s as a mainframe programmer and has since spanned multiple sectors, including magazine publishing at Condé Nast—where he acquired a memorable Anna Wintour story he’s always happy to share. His training career started in 1995 while at Condé Nast.
In 2004, Scott transitioned from publishing to the legal industry, starting at Reed Smith. He later joined DLA Piper, where he spent seventeen years honing his expertise, before moving to Simpson Thacher in 2022 as an IT Trainer and content creator.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, their three cats, and their black lab, Zora. A lifelong gamer, he and his wife are also enthusiastic sumo fans and travel to Japan when possible to immerse themselves in sumo-related events and culture.
