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
Wellbeing
zone
Delicious
street food
Two workshop
rooms
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, Partner and GenAI Chair, Linklaters
WHO ATTENDS
35% in-house
Leaders from in-house/corporate
31% law firm
Law firm leaders & innovation teams
18% legal tech
Early stage > large corp
16% community
VCs, Regulators, Societies, Govts
"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."
Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of
Denmark
Ms. Thorning-Schmidt was named 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 remains engaged in global and geopolitical issues, 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 Solicitor General from the 9 July 2024 to 2 December 2024. 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, focusing on public, election, planning, environment and rating law.
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 has previously served as Chancellor of the High Court, Lord Justice of Appeal, and held judicial roles across the UK and internationally. He currently chairs the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce and is a member of the LawtechUK Panel, championing innovation and technology in the legal system.
Shilpa Bhandarkar
Partner and GenAI Chair
Linklaters
Nick West
Chief Strategy Officer
Mishcon de Reya
Jo Farmer
Managing Partner
Lewis Silkin
Simon Levine
Partner
DLA Piper
Shruti Ajitsaria
Partner, Head of Fuse
A&O Shearman
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
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
Lola-Rose Avery
Barrister
Setfords
Nicole Bradick
VP, Innovation
Factor
Cherno Jagne
Chief Operating Officer Cloisters Chambers
Darren Kantor
Director & Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech
Jameson Legal
Jodie Hill
Managing Partner
Thrive Law
Isabel Parker
Chief Innovation Officer
White & Case
Catherine Bamford
Founder
BamLegal
Ishan Sellahewa
Digital Transformation
Business Manager
SA Partners
Peter Kemp
Head of Change and
Delivery, Planning
Greater London Authority
Tom Fleuriot
Founder
Flocsam
Henry Goodwin
General Partner
Leo Capital
Ben Eason
Managing Director - Head of Legal Change and Innovation
HSBC
James Hayhurst
Founder
The Parents Promise
Marco Imperiale
Founder and Managing Director
Better Ipsum
Elizabeth Hyde
Director
Hesper GRC
Jon Bartman
Director
The Lawtech Consultancy
Dan Kayne
Founder
O Shaped
Wendy Jephson
Founder
Let's Think
Ann-Cathrin Brock
Counsel, Head of Innovation & Design
legaleap.law
Savannah Koomen
Co-Founder
Patroon
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
Haley Altman
Strategic Advisor
Litera
197 more speakers to be announced…
"There’s nowhere else you’ll find the great and good of the community under one roof!"
Chris Grant, Managing Director, Client Value, Goodwin
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
AGENDA ANNOUNCED WEEKLY
Each week will be announcing new topic areas for the Legal Geek Conference! The next announcement is in:
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. Macroeconomic and market forces speakers include:
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
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
PANEL DISCUSSION: 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.
Jo Farmer
Lewis Silkin
Simon Levine
DLA Piper
Luke Powell
Macfarlanes
Charlie Leveque
Harbottle & Lewis
sessions
TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS
Short, sharp insights and longer panels to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in Legal Tech.
EXPERT-LED ROUNDTABLES
Join focused discussions with peers facing similar challenges and leave with practical solutions you can implement immediately.
DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES
Go beyond theory with interactive deep dives to gain practical insights you can apply straight away.
WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Because the best legal innovation addresses both technology and the people behind it, with fresh approaches to building healthier workplaces.
Helen Lowe
Easyjet
Ashley John
Anglo American
Is legal tech dead?
We’ll discuss whether legal tech is dead, and whether the world of in-house legal really does need different technology to the wider business.
GET TICKETS
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
IN-HOUSE
Senior in-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to availability and approval process.LAW FIRM
Discounted rate for law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.LAW FIRM EXECUTIVE
For Partners and ‘Head of’ roles at law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.GENERAL
This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.GROUP (5-10 TICKETS)
Looking to attend as a group? Get a discounted rate when booking 5 to 10 tickets together.GROUP (10+ TICKETS)
Looking to attend as a group? Get a discounted rate when booking 10+ tickets together.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.
If you need support, try our live chat on bottom right, or email [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)
2025 SPONSORS
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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
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London, E16QR
Venue entrance (via Ely's yard):
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
