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 2026
Weds 14 - Thurs 15 Oct 2026
London
5000 attendees
Join us in 2026 for two high-impact days at Legal Geek Conference, where senior leaders shaping the future of law come together.
Connect with GCs, partners, heads of legal and innovation leaders through practical, insight-led sessions and exceptional networking within a trusted legal community. Leave with meaningful relationships, real-world takeaways, and momentum that lasts long after the conference.
Event partner:
Bringing the community together
“The go-to legal technology conference, sponsored by the pillars of the community” The Law Society Gazette
250
Speakers
Three
stages
22 Interactive
workshops
Street food
market
4500
Attendees
65
Countries
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
PREVIOUS 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
EVENT TIMINGS
The timings are the same on both days (Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025), with different speakers and content on each day. The full agenda with timings will be available exclusively to ticket holders via our official event app, launching around one month before the conference.
8.00AM – 10.00AM DOORS OPEN
Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of barista coffee while connecting with fellow attendees.
10.00AM – 4.00PM TALKS – WORKSHOPS – PITCHES – ROUNDTABLES – 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.
4.00PM – 7.00PM LEGAL GEEK AFTERPARTY
Enjoy complimentary drinks and networking activities including beer tasting, a sommelier masterclass and karaoke.
Ticket holders have been emailed (from [email protected]) with instructions on how to download our event app to access full agenda.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
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.
TOP TALKS
WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLES
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
SIDE EVENTS
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
How to cultivate your legal tech garden – Helping your legal tech flourish – season after season
Addleshaw Goddard
Join us for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help your legal technology garden not only grow, but truly flourish. Our experts will guide you through how to seed new ideas with confidence, encourage innovative products to bloom, and ensure adoption efforts bear real, lasting fruit. Whether you’re just starting or nurturing an established patch, you’ll leave with the insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help your legal tech thrive – this year and beyond.
Hard benefits. How to find one side of the hard ROI for in-house legal transformation
Tom Fleuriot Founder, Flocsam
Legal transformation can be a hard sell, but it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, former FTSE25 Global Legal Director Tom Fleuriot will show you how to build a compelling, measurable business case for change. Go beyond vague claims like “risk reduction” and learn how to link tech, process, or people-based solutions to outcomes that matter to decision-makers.
Learn, network, thrive : Legal networking that works
Darren Kantor Director & Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech, Jameson Legal
Join Darren Kantor “The Professional Legal Networking Coach” for a fast -paced, interactive session where legal minds from law students, legal tech consultants, to tech savvy GCs, learn the art of modern networking. Break the ice, debunk the myths, and leave with actionable strategies to grow your network
Managing Partners and evolving roles: Retirement, mentorship & what comes after
Victoria Tomlinson Chief Executive and Founder, Next-Up
How to help your partners plan, hand over, and leave well — without the silence, stress,
or sudden crash.
Closing the gap between law and business through turbulent times – The human edge
Dan Kayne Founder and CEO, O Shaped
Technology may be transforming the legal industry, but people remain its greatest driver of progress. In this session, we’ll dive into the mindsets, behaviours, and cultural shifts that will shape the future of legal. Through interactive discussions, you’ll discover practical ways to close the gap between law and business, while keeping people at the heart of innovation.
Legal tech Tinder: Strategic swiping for smarter decisions
Tara Waters Founder, TLW Consulting
Your technology decisions should hinge on strategy, not flashy demos. Don’t bumble through endless vendor meetings or get lost trying to find your perfect match amongst a sea of options. There’s plenty of fish in the legal tech ocean, but casting your net too widely will only end up grind(r)ing you and your users down. This workshop will shine a ray(a) of light on the frameworks that can help you take control of your legal tech funnel, find e-harmony with your users, and ensure your tech choices are based on real compatibility, not just pretty interfaces.
Accelerating process maturity in legal operations: A practical workshop on process scoping and mapping
Ishan Sellahewa Digital Transformation Business Manager, SA Partners
Join S A Partners for a practical, 90-minute workshop designed to help legal teams take control of their processes and boost operational maturity. Learn how to scope, map, and improve legal workflows to support long-term transformation, not just quick fixes. You’ll explore how process maturity drives better outcomes, apply techniques to your own work, and walk away with tools to improve consistency, efficiency, and readiness for legal tech.
(Roundtable) Beyond billables: Reimagining the GC-Law Firm relationship in the AI era
Rebecca Steer Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
Join general counsel and law firm leaders for a candid discussion on how AI is transforming client-firm relationships. We’ll explore how in-house teams are evolving outside counsel guidelines, the move from billable hours to knowledge-sharing partnerships, and strategies to overcome tech compatibility issues. This interactive session will examine how both sides can rethink collaboration and legal service delivery in a world where technology handles the routine.
(Roundtable) Rewriting the rules: Women shaping legaltech across functions
Chioma Wilson-Dike Co-Founder of Lexlytic and Community Manager, Nigerian LegalTech Network
Legaltech is no longer confined to coders or lawyers. From UX design to compliance, from AI
governance to knowledge management, women are playing leading roles in how legal
systems are evolving. This panel shines a light on the women defining how law is built and
used. They are rethinking access, ethics, and innovation in ways that reshape both practice
and policy.
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
Paul Lewis
Managing Partner
Linklaters
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
In-house legal leaders discuss what makes a successful partnership between in-house and outside counsel
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
Emily Tearle
Head of Knowledge Management
Travers Smith LLP
Sarah Harris
Director of Innovation and Knowledge, Partner
Kingsley Napley LLP
From precedent to innovation: Building knowledge-driven law firms
This panel explores how firms are using legal tech to capture, analyze, and deploy their collective expertise in ways that drive both client value and strategic growth.
Elliot White
Director of Innovation &
Legal Technology
Addleshaw Goddard
Suzanna Kalendzhian
Tech & Strategy Lead
PwC
Ned Gannon
Founder and CEO
Coheso
Efftichia Dower
Vice President, Legal
M42
Tool fatigue: avoiding poor tech investment decisions
This panel explores how firms are using legal tech to capture, analyze, and deploy their collective expertise in ways that drive both client value and strategic growth.
Karin Johansson
Chief Investment Officer
Coretech Capital
Investing in legal tech: Where the smart money’s going
This panel will feature prominent investors who are driving the next wave of legal tech growth. Together, we’ll explore the trends, metrics, and market signals shaping the sector, what attracts funding, what raises red flags, and how founders can position their companies to win in an evolving market. With Legal Geek’s dynamic format and global audience, it’s a prime opportunity to share your investment insights and connect with the legal tech community.
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
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
Run club
Speed Networking
Ian
Jeffery
CEO
The Law Society
Zaffrin
O'Sullivan
General Counsel &
Company Secretary
ITN
Jo
Farmer
Managing Partner
Lewis Silkin
Shruti
Ajitsaria
Partner, Head of Fuse
A&O Shearman
Luke
Powell
Managing Partner
Macfarlanes
Alison
Devlin
Director of Knowledge
Eversheds Sutherland
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC
Director
IBA’s Human Rights Institute
Shilpa Bhandarkar
Former Partner and
GenAI Chair
Linklaters
Nick
West
Chief Strategy Officer
Mishcon de Reya
Sarah
Harris
Director of Innovation and Knowledge, Partner
Kingsley Napley LLP
Amir
Mehdi
Deutsche Bank
Simon
Levine
Chief Strategic Innovation Partner. DLA Piper
Sophie
Jackson
Head of Legal Technology Consulting
Addleshaw Goddard
Fiona
Campbell
Director, Dispute Resolution and Head of Technology, Innovation & Digital Evidence
Fieldfisher
Paul
Lewis
Managing Partner
Linklaters
Christina Blacklaws
Chair
LawtechUK
Tanya
Sadoughi
Managing Associate
Linklaters
Emily
Wyllie-Ballard
Knowledge and Legal Technology Senior Manager
RPC
HUNDREDS OF EXPERT SPEAKERS
From leaders in legal tech, to lawyers, to inspirational speakers from across the world! Meet some of our previous speakers:
Sir Stephen Fry
English actor, writer, and presenter
Sir Geoffrey Vos
Master of the Rolls and HEad of Civil Justice for England and Wales
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister
of Denmark
Sarah Sackman KC MP
Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services
Maaike de Bie
Group General Counsel
Vodafone
Richard Susskind OBE
British author, speaker, and President of the Society for Computers and Law
Mel B MBE
Spice Girl and Patron of Women’s Aid
Joe Wicks MBE
The Body Coach
Richard E. Grant
Oscar-Nominated Actor
and Writer
Mr Vadym Prystaiko
Former Ukraine's ambassador to the UK
Permission to Geek Out: Why you need to attend Legal Geek Conference 2025
Download the toolkit for everything you need to know about Legal Geek Conference 2025 and why you can’t miss it.
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 2026 TICKETS
In-house Tickets
Senior in-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to an approval process.
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Law Firm Leader Tickets
For Partners, C-suite and ‘Head of’ roles at law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.
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£
295
Price will increase on 1 January 2026
Super Early Bird Tickets
This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.
£
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What's included in my ticket?
- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 5000 attendees
- 250 expert speakers
- Street food lunch
- Free barista coffee
- 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.
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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 14 - Thursday 15 October 2026
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.
