Less Friction, More Progress: Building Coalitions That Actually Work

Modern collaborations aren’t just about two parties in a room anymore. They involve internal partners, adversarial counsel, regulators, lobbyists, and external stakeholders — all with different priorities, pressures, and power dynamics. This interactive webinar explores how legal professionals build cohesion across competing interests — without forcing consensus, creating sides, or trying to do it all alone.

What We’ll Explore Together

• Why the “lone wolf” approach breaks down in complex mediations

• How unclear roles quietly create friction and slow agreement

• What coalition‑building really looks like across legal, adversarial, and external players

• How to surface the real blocker to agreement without escalating tension

• Ways to move conversations forward when interests don’t perfectly align

This session is less about theory — and more about how people actually work together under pressure.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical insights to help you:

• Build coalitions across competing interests

• Reduce friction caused by unclear roles

• Navigate conflict without going it alone

• Name the real issues blocking agreement

• Create alignment without forcing consensus

Who Should Attend?

• Attorneys seeking new approaches to productivity

• In-house counsel building stronger legal departments

• Anyone in the legal field curious about behavioral science at work

Enjoy real-world scenarios and live insights from seasoned in-house and law firm leaders. Certified Coach Colleen Bear and Kilpatrick Counsel Ben Smith will be joined by Thad Culley, Senior Director of Public Policy at Sunrun, and Will Scott, Director with Environmental Defense Fund to discuss real challenges and share solutions you can use right away.