Prominent figures from the legal, business, and academic worlds are converging at the highly anticipated Legal Geek conference this month. Set to take place on the 15th and 16th of October at the Old Truman Brewery in London, the event promises to be a melting pot of ideas and innovations in legal technology.
The conference is now in its tenth year and has grown to become one of the largest lawtech gatherings globally. Headlining the event are distinguished speakers such as Sir Geoffrey Vos, the head of civil justice for England and Wales; Sarah Sackman KC, the minister of state for courts and legal services; and Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the former prime minister of Denmark. Adding a touch of celebrity flair, actor, writer, and presenter Sir Stephen Fry will also be addressing attendees.
A Platform for Innovation
Legal Geek is renowned for its diverse and dynamic agenda. This year, the event features interactive workshops, product pitches, roundtables, panels, and ample networking opportunities. The agenda covers a wide range of core topics:
– Women in Lawtech
– AI in Legal Practice
– Data, Security, and Compliance
– Legal Tech Adoption and ROI
– Regulation & Policy
– Wellness and Mental Health
Over 250 speakers are confirmed, ensuring a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights. The event is held in collaboration with Law Care, the Society of Computers and Law, and the Centre for Legal Leadership. The Law Society of England and Wales proudly serves as the headline partner.
Keynote Speakers and Industry Leaders
The line-up of speakers is a testament to the conference’s reputation as a premier lawtech event. Attendees can look forward to hearing from notable figures such as:
– Sir Stephen Fry, actor, writer, and presenter
– Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark
– Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services
– Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice for England and Wales
– Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Director, IBA’s Human Rights Institute
– Christina Blacklaws, Chair, LawtechUK
– Zaffrin O’Sullivan, General Counsel & Company Secretary, ITN
– Ian Jeffery, CEO, The Law Society
– Paul Lewis, Managing Partner, Linklaters
– Luke Powell, Managing Partner, Macfarlanes
– Amir Mehdi, Chief Information Officer, Deutsche Bank
– David Kershaw, Dean and Professor of Law, LSE Law School
– Jo Farmer, Managing Partner, Lewis Silkin
– Matthew Wilson, Chief Legal Officer, Fremantle
– Denise Nurse, Chief Success Officer, DBN Enterprises
– Catherine Bamford, Founder, BamLegal
– Nick West, Chief Strategy Officer, Mishcon de Reya
– Bruce Braude, Global CTO, Deloitte Legal
Anticipation and Excitement
Legal Geek founder Jimmy Vestbirk expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating, “We are incredibly excited to be hosting the 10th annual Legal Geek Conference next month, bringing together our amazing ecosystem of legal and tech professionals to discuss and explore the latest lawtech innovations. With a stellar line-up of speakers and a knock-out agenda, we are in for a brilliant two days of inspiration, discovery, fun, and connection. We can’t wait to get started!”
Tickets and the full list of speakers are available at the official Legal Geek website, offering attendees a comprehensive guide to the event’s proceedings.
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