LEGAL GEEK GROWTH
Thurs, 5 June 2025
A high-energy, one-of-a-kind conference for boutique, regional and independent law firms innovating with legaltech. Free for law firms. Organised in association with The Law Society.
SPEAKERS
50
speakers
TED-Style
talks
Thought
leadership
Law tech
showcases
Panel
discussions
Elizabeth Hyde
Director
Hesper GRC
Jodie Hill
Managing Partner
Thrive Law
Catherine Bamford
Founder
BamLegal
Ian Jeffery
CEO
The Law Society
Kush Birdi
Co-Founder and
Managing Partner
Birdi & Co
Nisha Morjaria
Head of Business Innovation
Talbots Law
Nick Denys
Head of Private and
Commercial Law
The Law Society
Janis Wong
Data and Technology Law
Policy Advisor
The Law Society
Darren Edwards
Record-breaking British Adventurer and Author
Peter Wright
Managing Director
DigitalLawUK
Tim Dorsett
Storytelling, Presentation, Culture and Communications Coach
Rachael Ogden-Wilson
Head of UK Expansion
Paradigm
Alex McPherson
CEO
Ignition Law
Dr Heather Anson
Director
Anson Evaluate
Mel Kang
CEO
Mezzle Law
Sara Duxbury
Founder
Blooming Potential
Joanna Kingston-Davies
Co-Founder
The MAPD Group
Paddy Grant
Senior Lecturer, Project Director Tech and Innovation (North)
University of Law
Claire Worrall
Business Development Manager
Practice Evolve
Shaun Jones
Co-Founder
Courageous Leaders
Jennifer Poon
Legal Solutions Director
NetDocuments
Kingsley Daniels
Director of Business Development
LexisNexis
Kirsten Maslen
Director, Product Marketing
Thomson Reuters
Craig Dade
Business Develpoment Manager
LEAP
Mike Hinchliffe
Managing Director
Tessaract
Oliver Tromp
Regional Vice President, UK
Actionstep
Adam Roney
Founder and CEO
Calls9
Tara Waters
Founder
TLW Consulting
Tom Cantle
Research & Insights Manager
CLA
Sarah Murphy
General Manager, EMEA
Clio
Michael Grupp
CEO
BRYTER
Steven Fahmy
Senior Customer Success Manager
AVAIL
James Hayhurst
Founder
The Parents Promise
Felix Riley
Business Strategist
Brilliant Thinking
Simon Farthing
Founder
Lanterna Consulting
Shona Kaye
Founder
Lanterna Consulting
"Legal Geek Growth offers an excellent opportunity for growing practices to hear from experts in a range of technology systems"
Ian Jeffery, CEO, The Law Society
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Join TED-style talks, interactive roundtables, panels, Q&As, workshops, and lawtech showcases – all led by 50 top legal experts across two stages from 10am to 4pm.
How to create a thriving workplace culture
Jodie Hill, Managing Partner, Thrive Law
Jodie Hill is a neurodivergent solicitor, and founder of Thrive Law, the UK’s first law firm focused on wellbeing and mental health. With a background in employment law and a passion for ED&I and neurodiversity, Jodie will share strategies for fostering a thriving workplace culture in a law firm.
The drafting dilemma: When to go AI, when to go automation
Catherine Bamford, Founder, BamLegal
GenAI is everywhere right now – but not every drafting task needs it. In this fast-paced session, Catherine Bamford will share a practical framework to help you decide when to use GenAI tools and when a rules-based, automated solution is a better fit. Expect real-life use cases from law firms like yours, clear criteria to guide your decisions, and honest insights into what’s working (and what’s not). If you want to improve efficiency, manage risk, and actually deliver value with drafting tech – this session is for you.
The Law Society: Partners in technology adoption
Ian Jeffery, CEO, The Law Society
Join Ian Jeffery as he highlights the Law Society’s role in supporting members’ adoption of current and emerging technology. Ian will discuss practical resources that focus on ensuring your adoption of new tools is ethical, compliant and effective in practice
Storytelling: Why it’s more important than ever for you and your business
Tim Dorsett, Storytelling, Presentation, Culture and Communications Coach
Today, more than ever we are being bombarded with information: TV, emails, podcasts, on the street, LinkedIn, legal conferences . . . and truly connecting with people is becoming harder and harder, and all the more important. After over a decade at one of Europe’s biggest drinks brands innocent drinks, heading up comms and culture, Tim explains how using stories can be your ultimate weapon to stand out as an individual, a team, business or brand.
Finding the regulation and innovation sweet spot
Janis Wong, Policy Advisor – Data and Technology Law, The Law Society
Nick Denys, Head of Private and Commercial Law, The Law Society
In this session, Janis and Nick will tackle the age-old question of whether regulation helps or hinders progress on technology for the legal profession. Amidst uncertainty in both digital advancements and regulation, we will provide an overview of the current policy landscape and insight into how we can make regulation work for us in supporting technological adoption and innovation.
Panel discussion: Growing your tech-enabled firm
Nisha Morjaria, Head of Business Innovation, Talbots Law
Mel Kang, CEO,
Mezzle Law
Alex McPherson, CEO,
Ignition Law
Kush Birdi, Managing Partner,
Birdi & Co Solicitors
Legal AI only for big Law? Think again
Michael Grupp, CEO, BRYTER
Big Law used to have the edge — innovation teams, deep pockets, big clients. But with Gen AI, everything’s changed. The cost has dropped. The tech is ready. And the opportunity is huge. For mid-sized firms, that’s both a threat and an opportunity. The fast firms win now, not the big ones. In this session, we’ll hear from an innovative mid-sized law firm as they unpack what’s changed — and how they’re using AI to move faster, stay competitive, and scale their expertise.
How to make an offer they can’t refuse
Tara Waters, Founder, TLW Consulting
This interactive workshop equips you with proven tactics and strategies for articulating value, mapping clear implementation and success measurement steps, and creating proposals that decision-makers simply can’t refuse. Leave your frustrations, take away an airtight business case (and maybe some sweet desserts).
Navigating the future: Key legal trends for mid-sized firms
Sarah Murphy, General Manager, EMEA, Clio
The legal industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and while some mid-sized firms are thriving, others are falling behind. What makes the difference? In this session you’ll uncover exclusive insights from the 2025 Legal Trends Report, tailored to help mid-sized firms succeed. Learn how to adopt billing strategies that increase profits and client satisfaction, implement effective client experience improvements, and make smart, practical technology investments, including the use of AI to enhance workflows without disruption.
Building high performance innovative legal teams
Elizabeth Hyde, Director, Hesper GRC
A psychologically safe team enables employees to express ideas, ask questions, raise concerns, and admit mistakes, without fear of negative consequences – driving innovation, learning, and growth. In this session, delegates will explore: the core concepts of psychological safety; key research (including insights into the lawyer brain and personality); and practical strategies to enhance team psychological safety. Walk away with tools to enhance collaboration, boost performance, and future-proof your firm through psychologically safe leadership.
"Legal Geek Growth is a non-negotiable in my calendar - they have broken the mould with their innovative approach to legal events."
Sally Holdway, Director, Teal Legal
CONFERENCE VIBE
Awesome venue
A conference venue like no other, Woolwich Works was recently named London’s ‘best new culture spot’ by Time Out.
Arrive by boat
As well as getting the Elizabeth Line, you can get the Thames Clipper (Uber Boat) which stops just a 2-minute walk from the venue.
Street food
Your ticket includes snacks, street food lunch and drinks – because great food fuels great conversations! Four street food options on site.
Barista coffee
At last, quality coffee at a legal conference – we love coffee, access high quality barista coffee from an airstream trailer.
WHY ATTEND
Legal Technology is changing the way lawyers work. It’s moving fast, and with so many providers out there it can be hard to know which tool is right for your law firm. Legal Geek Growth, in association with The Law Society, brings together 1500 regional, boutique and independent law firms with the latest LawTech so you can make informed decisions.
Real case studies: "I learned a lot of what to consider implementing and what not to worry about, in a relaxed atmosphere." Philip Warford, Director, Renaissance Legal
Actionable insights: "I left equipped with new ideas to implement in my practice. Highly recommend!" Teresa Fawcett-Mitchell, Practice Director, Lennons Solicitors
Beyond theory, into practice: "A great day...to explore technologies and hear from experts about how innovation makes massive, positive impacts." Nick Evans, Director, Evans Lamsley
Networking opportunities: "Excellent networking event to meet likeminded individuals that are trying to make a difference in the legal sector." Nimisha Patel, Head of Transformation, Charles Russell Speechlys
sessions
TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS
Short, sharp insights from tech and legal leaders, and delve a little deeper with interactive panels and Q&A.
WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES
Hands-on workshops and round tables. Real-life case studies, actionable insights, and hard-earned lessons from implementing law tech.
DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES
Real-life examples and deep dives into legal tech adoption. Discover how law firms are evolving – reimagining leadership and using LawTech
WORKPLACE WELL-BEING
Management strategies and tools for law firms to support lawyers well-being, and create inclusive, forward-thinking workplaces
"The content, the speakers, the atmosphere – all was on point for those law firms exploring growth and engaged
to future proof."
Kirsty Pappin, Founder and Director, Aries LPM
GET TICKETS
What's included in my ticket?
- Conference pass
- Meet 1500 attendees
- 50 expert speakers
- Street food and coffee
- 30 innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Expert-led roundtables
- Startup pitches
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
LAW FIRM TICKET
Law firms attend for free.Limited availability.
Subject to approval process*
REGULAR TICKET
Don't work in a law firm, e.g. tech providers, consultants etc, purchase a regular ticket.Prices increase to £750+VAT on 1 May 2025
TICKET FAQs
Of course. You will need to buy a general ticket
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 system. See our eligibility criteria.
Yes! Legal Geek Growth is free for both lawyers and barristers (or anyone working full-time in a Chambers) to attend. Simply register for your free ticket via link above. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
Yes! You can purchase multiple tickets now and assign them to your team later.
If you need support, try our live chat on bottom right, or email [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)
SPONSORS
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LOCATION
Thursday 5 June 2025
Address:
Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6HD
Venue map
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