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
70
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
Nisha Morjaria
Head of Business Innovation
Talbots Law
Joanna Kingston-Davies
Co-Founder
The MAPD Group
Alex McPherson
CEO
Ignition Law
Mel Kang
CEO
Mezzle
Sarah Sargent
Partner - Head of Residential Property
Lupton Fawcett LLP
Peter Wright
Managing Director
DigitalLawUK
Grant Sanders
Partner and Practice Manager
Stephen Rimmer
Paddy Grant
Senior Lecturer, Project Director Tech and Innovation (North)
University of Law
Janis Wong
Data and Technology Law
Policy Advisor
The Law Society
Helen Devine
Lawyer, Legal & Risk
Linklaters
Darren Edwards
Record-breaking British Adventurer and Author
Victoria Hancox
Head of Regulation & AML, UK, Europe & Africa
Pinsent Masons
Tim Dorsett
Storytelling, Presentation, Culture and Communications Coach
David Gilmore
Director
DG Legal
Sharon Jenkins
Head of Innovation
CMS
Demi Rixon
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Gateley
Kush Birdi
Co-Founder and
Managing Partner
Birdi & Co
Dr Heather Anson
Director
Anson Evaluate
Chris Fawcett
Inclusion Manager
Clifford Chance
Shaun Jones
Co-Founder
Courageous Leaders
Nick Denys
Head of Private and
Commercial Law
The Law Society
Jennifer Poon
Legal Solutions Director
NetDocuments
Oliver Tromp
Regional Vice President, UK
Actionstep
Kingsley Daniels
Director of Business Development
LexisNexis
Ben Firth
Director, Sales and Customer Success
Thomson Reuters
Craig Dade
Business Develpoment Manager
LEAP
Tom Cantle
Research & Insights Manager
CLA
Mike Hinchliffe
Managing Director
Tessaract
Adam Roney
Founder and CEO
Calls9
Steven Fahmy
Senior Customer Success Manager
AVAIL
Tara Waters
Founder
TLW Consulting
Sarah Murphy
General Manager, EMEA
Clio
Colin Bohanna
VP Global Sales
Dye & Durham
Akber Datoo
Founder and CEO D2 Legal Technology
Claire Worrall
Business Development Manager
Practice Evolve
Michael Grupp
CEO
BRYTER
James Hayhurst
Founder
The Parents Promise
Felix Riley
Business Strategist
Brilliant Thinking
Chris Handford
Director of Policy
SRA
Rachael Ogden-Wilson
Head of UK Expansion
Paradigm
Sara Duxbury
Founder
Blooming Potential
Jimmy Vestbirk
Founder
Legal Geek
Eimear McCann
Commercial Director
TrialView
Emma Martin
Head of Marketing
The Law Society
Fiona O'Mahony
Head of Partnerships and Sales
The Law Society
Glenn Rhea
Sales Director
oneAdvanced
Henry Fingerhut
Policy Manager
Bar Standards Board
Leon Major
Director, Training & Advisory Services
Nebula
Simon Farthing
Founder
Lanterna Consulting
Emma Egerton-Jones
Founder
Egerton-Jones Consulting
Malcolm Underhill
Partner
Knights/IBB
Praveena Ravishanker
Associate Director - Professional & Business Services
HSBC
Richard Parnham
Regulation Policy Manager
Bar Standards Board
Beth Fellner
Director
Legal Geek
Shona Kaye
Founder
Lanterna Consulting
Rick Kent
Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Crime Manager
The Law Society
Stephanie Richardson
Marketing Manager
Clifton Ingram
Steve King
Head of Research and Insight
The Law Society
Dan Hodges
Head of Account Management
Conscious Solutions
Theo Smith
Senior Policy Manager
Bar Standards Board
Thomas Hallet
Solutions Engineer
Airia
Will Graves
Membership Engagement Manage
The Law Society
Amy Bell
Director
Amy Bell Compliance
Arunn Ramadoss
Marketing Director
Legl
Thomas Hallet
Solutions Engineer
Airia
Victoria Hancox
Head of Regulation & AML, UK, Europe & Africa
Pinsent Masons
"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
Join TED-style talks, interactive roundtables, panels, Q&As, workshops, and lawtech showcases – all led by seventy top legal experts across two stages. Please note this agenda is subject to change. Get tickets
MAIN STAGE
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome to the event
Jimmy Vestbirk, Legal Geek
The Law Society: Partners in technology adoption
Ian Jeffery, The Law Society
Coming soon
Jennifer Poon, NetDocuments
Why are parents 20x more likely to talk about winning the lottery than what might happen if they separate James Hayhurst, The Parents Promise
How to create a thriving workplace culture
Jodie Hill, Thrive Law
Strength through adversity
Darren Edwards, Record-breaking British Disabled Adventurer and Author
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The drafting dilemma: When to go AI, when to go automation
Catherine Bamford, BamLegal
2025 insights for law firm leaders: Overcoming legal AI infancy with intuitive automation
Oliver Tromp, Actionstep
Legal AI only for big law? Think again
Michael Grupp, Bryter
The AI advantage: How AI can supercharge your competitive edge Kirsten Maslen, Thomson Reuters
Exploring funding strategies for growth in the legal sector Praveena Ravishanker, HSBC
The AI journey for SME law firms
Steve King, The Law Society
The magic of connected software
Claire Worrall, Practice Evolve
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel discussion: Growing your tech-enabled firm
(Chair) Beth Fellner, Legal Geek
Nisha Morjaria, Talbots Law
Mel Kang, Mezzle
Alex McPherson, Ignition Law
Kush Birdi, Birdi & Co Solicitors
3.00 PM - 4:00 PM
Coming soon
Joanna Kingston-Davies, The MAPD Group
From burnout to breakthrough: Rethinking the legal tech stack Colin Bohanna, Dye & Durham
Navigating the future: Key legal trends for mid-sized firms Sarah Murphy, Clio
What small firms need to innovate
Chris Handford, SRA
Finding the regulation and innovation sweet spot
Nick Denys and Janis Wong, The Law Society
Five ways Generative AI has changed the workplace forever Tom Cantle, CLA
Storytelling: Why it’s more important than ever for you and your business Tim Dorsett, Storytelling, Presentation, Culture and Communications Coach
WORKSHOP ROOM 1
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
A culture for everyone
Rachael Ogden-Wilson
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Justice unlocked: Empowering small and mid-tier law firms with AI Adam Roney, Calls9 and Paddy Grant, University of Law
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
How to make an offer they can’t refuse
Tara Waters, TLW Consulting
WORKSHOP ROOM 1
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Beyond generations: Leading people, not labels
Sara Duxbury, Blooming Potential
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Coming soon
The Law Society
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Recruitment and retention: Ready for the future of talent? Shaun Jones, Courageous Leaders
WORKSHOP ROOM 2
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Tech at the Bar: Capturing new opportunites for innovation Henry Fingerhut, Richard Parnham and Theo Smith, Bar Standards Board
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Cyber security rescue kit – How to better understand your risks and ask the right questions in order to get the right tools, training and perspective Dr Heather Anson, Anson Evaluate and Peter Wright, DigitalLawUK
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Building high performance innovative legal teams
Elizabeth Hyde, Hesper GRC
WORKSHOP ROOM 2
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
The art of law tech
Simon Farthing and Shona Kaye, Lanterna Consulting
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Brilliant thinking – how to think bigger in business (and in life) Felix Riley, Brilliant Thinking
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Coming soon
Conscious Solutions
ROUNDTABLES
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
How is AI suitable for small law firms
Glenn Rhea, OneAdvanced
Taking the artificial out of AI
Steven Fahmy, Avail
Future-proofing legal practice: AI adoption in law firms
Craig Dade, LEAP
Dynamic DSARs: 5 practical ways to accelerate your response to DSARs, deliver a compliant result to the data subject and minimize the burden of fulfilling your obligations
Leon Major, Nebula
How do I future proof my law firm?
Mike Hinchliffe, Tessaract
Inside small law: real talk on growth, AI & what’s next
Kingsley Daniels, LexisNexis
Everything, everywhere, all at once? How fee-earners are navigating compliance, client expectations & growth in 2025
Legl
THE LAW SOCIETY STAGE
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel discussion: Automation, transformation and digitisation of AML processes
(Chair) Rick Kent, The Law Society
Amy Bell, Amy Bell Compliance
Andrew Cheung, Pinsent Masons
Helen Devine, Linklaters
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel discussion: Innovate & integrate: Navigating the latest technology
(Chair) Will Graves, The Law Society
Akber Datoo, D2 Legal Technology
Eimear McCann, TrialView
THE LAW SOCIETY STAGE
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Continuing your organisation’s digital accessibility journey
Chris Fawcett, Clifford Chance
Demi Rixon, Gateley
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel discussion: AI-powered growth: Accelerating business development and law firm success
(Chair) David Gilmore, DG Legal
Sharon Jenkins, CMS UK
Sarah Sargent, Lupton Fawcett LLP
Emma Egerton-Jones, Egerton Jones Legal Development
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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.
Coffee
At last, quality coffee at a legal conference! Enjoy complimentary drinks and fuel up for the day!
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
- 70 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.Final tickets – selling fast!
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!
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LOCATION
Thursday 5 June 2025
Address:
Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6HD
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