Professor David Kershaw is Dean of LSE Law School, a member of LSE Council, and Associate Tenant at Cornerstone Barristers. A qualified UK solicitor and New York Bar lawyer, he has a background in corporate law and degrees from Warwick and Harvard. At the conference, he’ll explore how AI is transforming the way we train the next generation of lawyers.
LEGAL GEEK CONFERENCE
Weds 15 and Thurs 16 Oct 2025
London
4500 attendees
Legal Technology is moving fast, and it's changing the way lawyers work. Stay informed and get connected at the famous Legal Geek Conference.
Bringing the community together
“The go-to legal technology conference, sponsored by the pillars of the community” The Law Society Gazette
250
speakers
Two
stages
Two workshop
rooms
Wellbeing
zone
Delicious
street food
Investor
meetup
The two-day Legal Geek Conference brings together the global legal tech community in Shoreditch, featuring 250+ speakers, interactive workshops, and structured networking for large law firms and in-house teams.
Explore the future of law through expert sessions on cultural transformation, mental health, and resilience, essential topics for today’s legal workplace. Curated networking experiences and a full calendar of events make it easy to connect, collaborate, and expand your professional network.
"I loved the ethos and the energy. It felt more like a festival of collaboration than a conference"
Shilpa Bhandarkar, Former Partner and GenAI Chair, Linklaters
WHO ATTENDS
IN-HOUSE TEAMS
35%
Leaders from in-house/corporate
LAW-FIRMS
31%
Law firm leaders & innovation teams
LEGAL TECH
18%
Early stage > large corp
COMMUNITY
16%
VCs, Regulators, Societies, Govts
35% in-house
31% law firm
Law firm leaders & innovation teams
18% legal tech
Early stage > large corp
16% community
VCs, Regulators, Societies, Govts
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Sir Stephen Fry
English actor, writer, and presenter
He is known for roles in Wilde, Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, V for Vendetta, and The Hobbit. A long-time LGBT rights advocate, he also created the award-winning documentary Out There and continues to appear in major TV and film projects. Photo: Elliott Spencer.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of
Denmark
One of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune in 2017 and was the first woman to lead both her party and the country. She has authored several books, and continues to dedicate much of her time to promoting progress, free speech, human rights, and democracy.
Sarah Sackman KC MP
Minister of State for
Courts and Legal Services
Sarah Sackman KC MP is the Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice. She was elected as the MP for Finchley and Golders Green in July 2024.
She was called to the Bar in 2008 and worked as a barrister at Francis Taylor Building and Matrix Chambers.
Sir Geoffrey Vos
Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice for England and Wales
As Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice for England and Wales, he is a senior figure in the judiciary. He currently chairs the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce and is a member of the LawtechUK Panel, championing innovation and technology in the legal system.
"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."
Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL
WHAT'S ON
Explore the evolving event programme (updated weekly) by clicking on the tabs below to see top talks, workshops, key topics, expert panels, and fun side events.
KEY TOPICS
TOP TALKS
WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLES
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
SIDE EVENTS
KEY TOPICS
KEY CONFERENCE TOPICS
MACROECONOMIC AND
MARKET FORCES
REGULATION
AND POLICY
REGIONAL LEGAL TECH
LANDSCAPES
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
EVOLUTION
AI IN
LEGAL PRACTICE
HUMAN-CENTERED CHANGE
AND ADOPTION
GENERATIONAL AND
MANAGEMENT STYLES
WOMEN IN
LEGAL TECH
DEI, EQUITY
AND JUSTICE
DATA, SECURITY
AND COMPLIANCE
LEGAL TECH ADOPTION
AND ROI
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
AND LEGAL DESIGN
WELLNESS AND
MENTAL HEALTH
NEURODIVERSITY
AND LEGAL TECH
STRATEGIC LEGAL INNOVATION
AND COLLABORATION
Macroeconomic and market forces
The globalisation of cloud data and evolving jurisdictional complexities present serious hurdles for the legal profession. At Legal Geek 2025, you’ll gain crucial insights into macroeconomic issues and market forces from some of the most respected leaders in the field. You will also be able to hear from the IBA, City of London Corp, and leading Economists, keeping you up to date on the impacts of macroeconomics.
TOP TALKS
TOP TALKS
Sir Stephen Fry
English actor, writer, and presenter
He is known for roles in Wilde, Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, V for Vendetta, and The Hobbit. A long-time LGBT rights advocate, he also created the award-winning documentary Out There and continues to appear in major TV and film projects. Photo: Elliott Spencer.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of Denmark
Ms. Thorning-Schmidt, the first woman to lead her party and Denmark, was named one of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune in 2017. She remains active in global affairs, advocating for progress, free speech, human rights, and democracy.
Sir Geoffrey Vos
Master of the Rolls
As Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice, he is a senior judicial figure in England and Wales. He has held key roles including Chancellor of the High Court and Lord Justice of Appeal, and now champions legal innovation through the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce and LawtechUK Panel.
Baroness Helena Kennedy
IBA’s Human Rights Institute
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC is a leading human rights lawyer, legal reformer, and life peer. With over 50 years in criminal law, she has shaped major cases, championed women’s rights and education access, and led inquiries on justice and equality.
Minister Sarah Sackman
Minister of State for Courts and
Legal Services
Sarah Sackman KC MP is Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice and MP for Finchley and Golders Green since July 2024. A barrister since 2008, she previously served as Solicitor General and specialised in public, election, planning, and environmental law.
Shruti Ajitsaria
Head of Fuse
A&O Shearman
Shruti leads Fuse, A&O Shearman’s innovation hub supporting 60+ LegalTech and FinTech companies. A former credit derivatives lawyer, she’s won multiple awards for legal innovation and is active in governance, education, and entrepreneurship. At the event, she’ll explore the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces shaping the LegalTech industry.
David Kershaw
Dean and Professor of Law
LSE Law School
Shilpa Bhandarkar
Former Partner and GenAI Chair Linklaters
A former partner and head of Client Tech & AI at Linklaters, Shilpa is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion. At the conference, she’ll explore how we teach and mentor in the age of AI.
WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLES
WORKSHOPS
Learn, network, thrive :
Legal networking that works
Darren Kantor
Director & Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech Jameson Legal
Managing Partners and evolving roles: Retirement, mentorship &
what comes after
Victoria Tomlinson
Chief Executive and Founder
Next-Up
Psychological safety in
the workplace culture
Elizabeth Hyde
Director
Hesper GRC
ROUNDTABLES
Strategic operating model
implications of AI for the
legal ecosystem
Isabel Parker
Chief Innovation Officer
White & Case
Beyond billables: Reimagining the
GC-Law Firm relationship
in the AI era
Rebecca Steer
Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Breakfast with Law Breakers:
Building your personal brand as a
female innovator
Helen Burness
She Breaks the Law
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Jo Farmer
Managing Partner
Lewis Silkin
Simon Levine
Chief Strategic Innovation Partner, DLA Piper
Luke Powell
Managing Partner
Macfarlanes
Charlie Leveque
Co-Managing Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
Managing Partner Panel: Leading the firm of the future: Innovation, AI & the new law firm playbook
This panel will feature managing partners from forward-thinking law firms who are embracing technology, rethinking service delivery, and leading through change. With Legal Geek’s dynamic format and audience of GCs, legal ops, and law firms, it’s a great opportunity to share your perspective on the future of legal services — and what it means to lead in an era shaped by AI and innovation.
We are also organising a dedicated Managing Partner dinner, please contact [email protected] for invitation.
Kristin Zmrhal
Vice President of Product Stratrgy
DISCO
Zaffrin O’Sullivan
General Counsel & Company Secretary
ITN
Matthew Wilson
Chief Legal Officer
Fremantle
Relationship between in-house counsel & law firms
This panel will feature managing partners from forward-thinking law firms who are embracing technology, rethinking service delivery, and leading through change. With Legal Geek’s dynamic format and audience of GCs, legal ops, and law firms, it’s a great opportunity to share your perspective on the future of legal services — and what it means to lead in an era shaped by AI and innovation.
Alistair Wye
Director of Innovation & AI White & Case
Alison Devlin
Director of Knowledge
Eversheds Sutherland
Innovation and knowledge panel
This panel will feature managing partners from forward-thinking law firms who are embracing technology, rethinking service delivery, and leading through change. With Legal Geek’s dynamic format and audience of GCs, legal ops, and law firms, it’s a great opportunity to share your perspective on the future of legal services — and what it means to lead in an era shaped by AI and innovation.
SIDE EVENTS
SIDE EVENTS
We’ve got loads of free side events at the conference to help you meet even more people. No need to pre-register – just show up and grab your spot! More side events announced soon!
BEER AND WINE TASTING
LEGAL GEEK RUN CLUB
SINGING WORKSHOP
PAINT AND SIP
SPEED NETWORKING
KARAOKE
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Zaffrin O'Sullivan
General Counsel &
Company Secretary
ITN
Amir Mehdi
CIO Legal
Barclays
Luke Powell
Managing Partner
Macfarlanes
David Griffin
Head of Legal Technology and Change BT
Chris Fowler
Chief Operating Officer - Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs
Rio Tinto
Shilpa Bhandarkar
Partner and GenAI Chair
Linklaters
Nick West
Chief Strategy Officer
Mishcon de Reya
Jo Farmer
Managing Partner
Lewis Silkin
Simon Levine
Chief Strategic Innovation Partner. DLA Piper
Shruti Ajitsaria
Partner, Head of Fuse
A&O Shearman
Alison Devlin
Director of Knowledge
Eversheds Sutherland
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC
Director
IBA’s Human Rights Institute
Matthew Wilson
Chief Legal Officer
Fremantle
Christina Blacklaws
Chair
LawtechUK
Chris Grant
Managing Director, Client Value Goodwin
Bruce Braude
Global CTO
Deloitte Legal
Lucy Powell
Director, Legal Operations
Melius Law
Charlie Leveque
Co-Managing Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
Yevhenii Kurtov
Lead Software Developer
Dyad
Dee Masters
Barrister
Cloisters Chambers
Alistair Wye
Director of Innovation & AI
White & Case
Ian Spain
Head of Legal
Vanta
Rebecca Steer
Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Isabel Parker
Chief Innovation Officer
White & Case
Nicole Bradick
VP, Innovation
Factor
Cherno Jagne
Chief Operating Officer Cloisters Chambers
Peter Kemp
Head of Change and
Delivery, Planning
Greater London Authority
Darren Kantor
Director & Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech
Jameson Legal
Jodie Hill
Managing Partner
Thrive Law
Catherine Bamford
Founder
BamLegal
Ishan Sellahewa
Digital Transformation
Business Manager
SA Partners
Tom Fleuriot
Founder
Flocsam
Elizabeth Hyde
Director
Hesper GRC
Henry Goodwin
General Partner
Leo Capital
Ben Eason
Managing Director - Head of Legal Change and Innovation
HSBC
James Hayhurst
Founder
The Parents Promise
Ann-Cathrin Brock
Counsel, Head of Innovation & Design
legaleap.law
Marco Imperiale
Founder and Managing Director
Better Ipsum
Jon Bartman
Director
The Lawtech Consultancy
Dan Kayne
Founder
O Shaped
Wendy Jephson
Founder
Let's Think
Savannah Koomen
Co-Founder
Patroon
Haley Altman
Strategic Advisor
Litera
Isabela Godoy
Head of Communications
Vitta
Tara Waters
Founder
TLW Consulting
Shaun Jones
Co-Founder
Courageous Leaders
Helen Burness
Founder
Saltmarsh Marketing
Noah Waisberg
Co-Founder and CEO
Zuva
Maria Pedrosa
Head Newlaw and Digital
Repsol
Kristin Zmrhal
Vice President of
Product Strategy
DISCO
197 more speakers to be announced…
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CONFERENCE VIBE
Unique venue
The Old Truman Brewery has two stages, workshop rooms, and bright networking spaces – helping you connect, learn, and collaborate in a vibrant, creative setting
Casual dress
Our events are relaxed and have no formal dress code, so you can come as you are and feel completely comfortable being yourself
Networking events
Side events like karaoke, wine tasting, and painting help you connect in fun, unexpected ways – no boring networking here
Street Food
The Legal Geek Street Food Market offers a full range of catering options, keeping you fuelled and focused with healthy food throughout the day
"There’s nowhere else you’ll find the great and good of the community under one roof!"
Chris Grant, Managing Director, Client Value, Goodwin
AGENDA ANNOUNCED WEEKLY
Each week will be announcing new topic areas for the Legal Geek Conference! The next announcement is in:
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Topic: Macroeconomic and market forces
The globalisation of cloud data and evolving jurisdictional complexities present serious hurdles for the legal profession. At Legal Geek 2025, you’ll gain crucial insights into macroeconomic issues and market forces from some of the most respected leaders in the field. You will also be able to hear from the IBA, City of London Corp, and leading Economists, keeping you up to date on the impacts of macroeconomics.
Managing Partner panel discussion:
Leading the firm of the future: innovation, AI & the new law firm playbook
Luke Powell
Managing Partner
Macfarlanes
Simon Levine Chief Strategic Innovation Partner
(former CEO) DLA Piper
Jo Farmer
Managing Partner
Lewis Silkin
Charlie Leveque
Co-Managing Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
This deep dive longer form panel discussion will feature managing partners from forward-thinking law firms who are embracing technology, rethinking service delivery, and leading through change. With Legal Geek’s dynamic format and audience of GCs, legal ops, and law firms, it’s a great opportunity to share your perspective on the future of legal services — and what it means to lead in an era shaped by AI and innovation.
We are also organising a dedicated Managing Partner dinner, please contact [email protected] for invitation.
sessions
TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS
Short, sharp insights and longer panels to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in Legal Tech.
DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES
Go beyond theory with interactive deep dives to gain practical insights you can apply straight away.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
45 minute interactive workshops offer hands-on, in-depth sessions giving you a deeper understanding and practical skills you can apply immediately.
EXPERT-LED ROUNDTABLES
Join focused discussions with peers facing similar challenges and leave with practical solutions you can
implement immediately.
GET TICKETS
In-house Tickets
Senior in-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to an approval process. FREE First 1000 tickets
Law Firm Leader Tickets
For Partners and ‘Head of’ roles at law firms. Subject to availability and approval process. FREE* Subject to availability*
Law Firm Tickets
Discounted rate for law firms. Subject to availability and approval process. £1500
£ 400 Prices increase to £600 + VAT on 1 Sept 2025 General Tickets
This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else. £1500
£ 995 Prices increase to £1500 + VAT on 1 Sept 2025 What's included in my ticket?
- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 4500 attendees
- 250 expert speakers
- Street food lunch
- 100 innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Expert-led roundtables
- Startup showcases
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
Ticket FAQs
You must be directly employed by a law firm. All tickets must be registered using a valid law firm email address and are subject to an approval process. See our eligibility criteria.
You must be directly employed by a company where your primary role is to support that company’s in-house legal function. All tickets must be registered using an official work email associated with the company and are subject to availability. See our eligibility criteria.
You must currently hold a Partner, Managing Partner, or ‘Head of’ title (e.g. Head of Innovation, Head of Legal Ops, etc.). All tickets must be registered using an official work email associated with the company and are subject to availability.
Yes! You can purchase multiple tickets now and assign them to your team later.
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HOW TO FIND US
In the heart of Shoreditch, London, The Old Truman Brewery has been home to Legal Geek for eight years. It was formerly London’s largest brewery, it has transformed into a dynamic space hosting events such as SXSW, London Coffee Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, and of course, the Legal Geek Conference!
THE Old Truman brewery
When: Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 October 2025
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London, E16QR
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London, E16QR
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LEGAL GEEK CONFERENCE
Weds 15 and Thurs 16 Oct 2025
London
4500 attendees
The Glastonbury of legal events, a vibrant, high-energy gathering uniting legal leaders from 65 countries. Experience the dynamic atmosphere and forward-thinking perspectives you won't find at traditional legal events.
The Legal Geek Conference is where the global legal tech community comes together for a one-of-a-kind, festival-style conference in the heart of Shoreditch. Bringing innovators from law firms, in-house/corporates and startups/scalups together into one collaborative celebration of legal tech —all united in a shared celebration of legal technology.
Featuring 250+ inspiring speakers, cutting-edge tech showcases, and structured networking opportunities, this is the must-attend event to explore the future of legal tech.
But Legal Geek is about more than just technology. Dive into expert-led sessions on cultural transformation, mental health, and resilience—topics shaping the modern legal workplace.
With curated networking experiences and a packed calendar of side events, Legal Geek makes it easier than ever to connect, collaborate, and grow your network.
250
speakers
Two
huge stages
Wellbeing
Zone
Two
huge stages
Legal tech
showcases
Delicious
Street Food
Two workshop
rooms
Investor
Meetup
Two workshop
rooms
Legal tech
showcases
Two workshop
rooms
TED-style
talks
Two
huge stages
Legal tech
showcases
Proven value: "A fantastic event with great speakers and a great variety of stalls. A must for anyone operating in the world of legal tech or those who want to expand their knowledge.” Chris George, Commercial Director (UK) and Head of Trade Operations for Western Europe, Electrolux Group
Human-centred approach: “What truly sets it apart is its focus on the human side of legal innovation - addressing workplace culture, wellbeing and diversity. It provides invaluable insights that drive our innovation strategy forward.” Isaac-David Ingman, Legal Technologist, Norton Rose Fulbright
Innovation mindset: "We need more events like these where the focus is on the art of the possible.” Maaike de Bie, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Vodafone
WHY ATTEND
THE networking destination for forward-thinking legal professionals. Our fast-paced, tech-focused format creates the perfect environment for connecting with innovators who are reshaping the legal landscape. This isn’t just another conference – it’s where the future of legal practice takes shape through fresh perspectives and meaningful collaboration.
AGENDA
The timings are the same on both days (Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October 2024), with different speakers and content on each day.
Ticket holders have been emailed (from [email protected]) with instructions on how to download our event app to access full agenda.
08:00 – 10:00 DOORS OPEN
Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of barista coffee while connecting with fellow attendees.
10:00 – 16:00 TALKS – WORKSHOPS – PITCHES – NETWORKING
Content is different on each day. Dive into thought-provoking talks, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, hear new product pitches engage in practical hands-on workshops that will enhance your skills and knowledge.
16:00 – 20:00 LEGAL GEEK AFTERPARTY
Enjoy complimentary drinks and networking activities including beer tasting, a sommelier masterclass and karaoke.
SIDE EVENTS
We’ve got loads of free side events at the conference to help you meet even more people. No need to pre-register—just show up and grab your spot! Check the event app for specific timings.
Beer and Wine Tasting
Karaoke
Paint & Sip Session
Breathworks
Speed Networking
