Build a Stronger, More Profitable Law Firm

A practical CFO Advisory workshop created specifically for law firms.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Workshop: 3:00–5:00 PM
Networking Mixer: 5:00–6:30 PM

Courtyard/Residence Inn Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
300 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

Understand what is driving your firm’s performance, uncover profitability opportunities, and leave with clear next steps.

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Your Numbers Should Help You Run the Firm

Financial reports should do more than explain what already happened. They should help you make better decisions about pricing, staffing, profitability, planning, and growth.

In this interactive two-hour session, Ed Cronk, CPA, will explore the financial and operational issues that have the greatest impact on law firm performance.

Through real activity, Attendees will learn how to turn financial information into practical next steps.

This is not a lecture filled with abstract financial theory. It is a working session designed to help law firms for more informed decision-making.

What You’ll Take Away

Practical strategies you can apply to your firm immediately.

See What Is Driving Performance

Identify the indicators that provide a clearer view of firm performance and long-term stability.

Find Profitability Opportunities

Explore practical ways to evaluate margins, pricing, staffing, and the work that drives profitable growth.

Make Better Decisions Faster

Use timely financial information to support stronger leadership, planning, and resource decisions.

Connect Finance to Operations

Connect financial goals to day-to-day operations, accountability, and the systems that keep the firm moving.

Leave With a Clear Action Plan

Work through a guided activity designed to turn workshop insights into clear next steps for your firm.

Connect With Law Firm Leaders

Continue the conversation during a relaxed networking mixer with lawyers and law firm leaders from the region.

Meet Your Workshop Speaker

Ed Cronk, CPA

CFO Advisory Partner at Bowers

Ed will lead the workshop with a practical, real-world approach to law firm finance. He will help attendees connect financial reporting, profitability, and operational decision-making to the everyday challenges of managing and growing a legal practice.

Through examples, group discussion, and a guided activity, Ed will help participants identify opportunities and develop actionable next steps for their firms.

Workshop focus:

  • Financial performance and reporting
  • Profitability and operational strategy
  • Planning and stronger decision-making
  • Practical next steps for long-term growth
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Event Schedule

An afternoon of practical insight, hands-on discussion, and valuable connections.

  • 2:45pmRegistration and Arrival

    Arrive, check in, and get settled before the workshop begins.

  • 3pmCFO Advisory Workshop

    Explore financial insights, profitability strategies, operational best practices, and real-life examples tailored to law firms.

  • 4:30pmGuided Activity and Discussion

    Apply the session’s ideas to your firm, identify practical next steps, and take part in an open discussion with Ed.

  • 5pmNetworking Mixer

    Connect with peers, share perspectives, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting at the hotel.

  • 6:30pmEvent Conclusion

    The networking mixer and event conclude at 6:30 PM. Leave with new connections, practical ideas, and clear next steps to bring back to your firm.
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Registration Closes September 2

Join lawyers and law firm leaders from across the region for practical financial insight, useful conversation, and strategies you can bring back to your firm.

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Ready to Build a Stronger, More Profitable Firm?

Attendance is limited. Please register by September 2, 2026. Your registration includes the two-hour workshop and the networking mixer immediately following the session.

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