About Us
Thanks for stopping by and for your interest in what we’re doing. Let me explain a little.
The legal industry is embarked upon a decade of truly unprecedented change. Sound and visionary leadership – in all its many aspects – will be critical. High Performance Counsel provides a sounding board – for the many voices and perspectives that comprise the industry both now and in our collective future. It also serves as a leader-board – bringing into the spotlight those individuals, organizations and solutions that are leading the way and framing our future.
High Performance Counsel is a place to find authentic leadership on a range of issues, including that of leadership itself in a changing industry, a digital workplace and a global economy. We bring forward a rich and diverse tapestry of excellence – the practical, the philosophical, the technical and the visionary – so our readership, our industry and its many ultimate clients and customers are better informed and better served. We grow and learn together.
In such a busy industry it is all too easy for voices to be lost and positions to be misunderstood. In the quest for change, much new wisdom displaces conventional wisdom yet, perhaps, the combined wisdom is a better outcome. We all gain through discussion – a common sharing of thoughts, ideas, fears, ideals and opportunities. We gain through great leadership.
I invite you to enjoy the interviews, articles and white papers shared here – and the news we track. And if you would like to highlight your work, your technology or that of your organization – then do get in touch.
High Performance Counsel is for you. Welcome!
yours,
David Kinnear
CEO & Chief Conversationalist

#TopOfMind: “Storm Rising” in the Modern Legal Industry – presented by High Performance Counsel
The legal industry is in play. Let that sit with you for a moment. For several years since early LPO experiences, voices have murmured about the time this point was coming - and when “it would happen”. That moment has finally arrived. So when I sat down to write a few...
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On #BakersDozen: Alan Bryan of Wal-Mart Talks To High Performance Counsel
Alan is Sr. Associate General Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. where his responsibilities include leading the Office of Outside Counsel Management and Legal Operations.
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Ferrante and Ferrillo on Cybersecurity: Business Email Compromise – How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Two of the top names in the field of Cybersecurity tackle the issue of business email compromise on High Performance Counsel #hipcounsel #exclusive
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HPC #ThinkTank Presents: Where National Security Meets Cybersecurity Meets Economic Security
HPC #ThinkTank Presents: Where National Security Meets Cybersecurity Meets Economic Security
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Nancy May: Directorship – Handling the Risks in Serving
I continue to smile at the unbridled enthusiasm of professionals who jump to say "Yes, I want to do that" when engaged in a conversation about board service. It's actually quite encouraging, considering the personal, professional, financial, and reputational...
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On #BakersDozen: David A Greetham of RICOH In Interview for High Performance Counsel
A renowned expert in the field, David Greetham is the Vice President of eDiscovery at Ricoh USA, Inc., where he is responsible for Intelligent eDiscovery services. He is also a champion of people and the development of individual potential. He speaks to a love of mentoring his team by encouraging them to become even better than they think they can be, and by helping them by removing barriers that stand in their way. Here he tackles the (now) infamous #BakersDozen interview on High Performance Counsel. We think you’ll enjoy what he has to share.
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