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"I have found the Retreat amazingly valuable to my business. I have found it packed full of really important information about not maintaining my business but actually seeing real improvements, improvements that are not only imminent but also that stand the test of time. I still carry around with me (to refer to every now and then as routine and or when I feel like I need a boost to see how successful my business is) my notes in my work carry bag. That is a testament to how valuable the Retreat has been! Highly highly recommend it!"

"I have attended The Retreat since 2018. Though I didn’t know it at the time, my business, “The Remote Expert” was conceived there. That first Retreat was 2 days full of big ideas sprinkled with a-ha moments and glitter. 3 months later my business baby was born! Since then it’s been an evolution of finding a niche for my business and trying new ideas constantly. Some of those ideas haven’t worked for me but others have been spectacular and much of that inspiration stems from The Retreat. Finally, after 18 years in the law of feeling like a square peg in a round hole I found my square, though ironically it has me thinking outside that square 😉"

I have attended “The Retreat” for the past three years. There have been so many positive impacts for my business as a result of my learnings, but if I had to pick three they would be: 1. Very practical plans and pathways that can be implemented into the business around marketing, project management and firm products. These were achieved thanks to the presentations by the variety of practitioners and experts who have “been there and done that”, and were able to speak from experience. The materials and books provided to us were exceptional; 2. Changes to the way we tackle complicated issues like time management for each team member, thanks to the very specific options and examples of their application given by the presenter; and 3. The preparation of a yearly plan focusing on what matters, what we will start, what are our strengths and how can we leverage them, as well as identifying a “theme” for the year ahead. We physically prepared that plan and it sits on my wall, keeping me focused every day on the things that are important to my business. Aside from these great business takeaways, the Retreat content is delivered in such an accessible and novel manner – it makes attending a business seminar the ‘funnest’ experience ever. What more could you want!

I have never been to such an inspiring and creative legal conference. I loved the mix of legal and non-legal speakers bringing so many diverse and eye opening perspectives. The calibre of speakers was so high and I loved meeting so many like-minded people. I will be back every year because it’s the triple whammy of being lots of fun, uniquely educational and utterly motivational.

The HLHL Retreat is a must on the calendar for anybody wanting to implement change in their legal businesses, or lives as employed lawyers – it is a breeding ground for new ideas; a safe collective in which to workshop how those ideas might work in your law firm or career; and a group of like-minded people to embolden you to change, to champion your wins, and soften your missteps.

If you want to push the boundaries around what it means to practise law; if you want to redefine success in business; if you want to know what it is like to be part of an outrageously generous and supportive community of like-minded lawyers, you need to attend the Club Retreat. I did, and it changed everything.

THE RETREAT: Raucous, Extraordinary, Trendy, Radical, Engaging, Adventurous, Thought provoking. And you may also learn to dance!

Attending The Retreat is the highlight of my CPD year. It’s been a real game-changer for me in terms of how I think about my business and what I can achieve in ‘lawland’. From my many Retreat-induced ‘lightbulb moments’, I’ve made significant improvements to my business in terms of revenue, pricing, marketing, and HR/culture. If you have any hesitation about attending because of all the bright colours and confetti – have no fear – you will soon learn the business content is as rigorous and savvy as you’ll find at any legal conference but delivered in a much more memorable and impactful way that sticks with you and inspires you to take action!