Legal Geek CONFERENCE 2025
Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025
The Old Truman Brewery, London
The world's most influential legal tech event returns to London for a two day celebration bringing together 3,500 attendees from 65 countries.
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST LEGAL TECH EVENT
Legal Geek Conference is back in 2025! Mark your calendars for Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 October at The Old Truman Brewery.
Join us for the Glastonbury of legal events, a vibrant, high-energy gathering that unites large law firms and in-house leaders from 65 countries. For nine consecutive years, every event has sold out, creating a unique atmosphere of innovation and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else.
Tickets are on sale now!
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
GET INVOLVED
ATTEND
We organise events around the world that aim to do three things: connect, inform and inspire.
SPONSOR
We work with a small number of companies to provide maximum value – to both sponsors and attendees.
SPEAK
Pass the Mic! We’re looking for new and interesting stories to share. Previous speakers include government ministers, GCs and athletes.
2024
EVENT
NUMBERS
2024 SPEAKERS
Interested in speaking at Legal Geek Conference 2025? Apply to speak today.
Last year’s conference featured speakers from industry leaders including Ministry of Justice, InnovateUK, SRA, The Law Society as well as expert practitioners.
250 SPEAKERS
TED-STYLE TALKS
TWO HUGE STAGES
54 LAWTECH PITCHES
TWO WORKSHOP ROOMS
Esther Woo
Head of Legal Ops
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Serena Wallace-Turner
Managing Director
Radiant Law
Chris McCloy
SVP, Outside Counsel Management
Citi
Susan Hackett
Founder
Legal Executive Leadership, LLC
Sharon Thomas
Founder and
Director
Black Counsel Forum
Emma Vango-Brown
Senior Legal Counsel, Global Legal Strategic Operations
Sitecore
Helen Lowe
Head of Operations,
General Counsel’s Office
EasyJet
Mark Schwarz
VP & Group General Counsel and Legal Operations
Vontier
Isabel Young
Head of Legal Operations
Robert Walters
Monika Auguscik
General Counsel
Smallpdf Group
Richard Reade
Chief Legal Officer
Nurture Landscapes
Elizabeth Rimmer
CEO
LawCare
Wendy Curtis
Chief Innovation Officer
Orrick
Vedika Mehera
Director of Orrick Labs
Orrick
Kerry Westland
Partner, Head of Innovation Group
Addleshaw Goddard
Anish Shonpal
General Counsel
giffgaff
Ashley John
Head of Legal Operations
Anglo American
Andrew Fleming
General Counsel and
Company Secretary
British Airways
Hélder Santos
Head of LegalTech & Innovation
Bird & Bird
Elliot White
Director, Innovation &
Legal Technology
Addleshaw Goddard
"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."
Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL
WHO'S IT FOR
LAW FIRMS
Law firms make up a third of our attendees, with 95% of the UK top 50 law firms (by revenue) attending the conference.
IN-HOUSE
Over a third of our attendees work as part of an in-house legal team. The first 1000 in-house tickets are free.
tech companies
Our focus has always been to support tech adoption. That’s why a third of our attendees are made up of startups and tech companies.
* real data from the Legal Geek Conference 2023
"There’s nowhere else you’ll find the great and good of the community under one roof! "
Chris Grant, Head of Legal Market Engagement, HSBC
Why you should attend
INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS
A stellar lineup of industry experts will take to the stage to offer practical guidance, advice and inspiration, with many doing their debut talks at Legal Geek.
ONE-OF-A-KIND NETWORKING
It’s time for a new style of networking. Our fun side events give you the chance
to connect with like-minded legal pros in unexpected ways.
THE LATEST LAWTECH
Get stuck in, meet new people and boost your skills at one of our interactive workshops and fireside chats covering a wide range of relevant topics.
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
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
At the Legal Geek Conference, there are 140 speakers, two stages, 54 lawtech pitches and two workshop rooms. Here are some of the agenda highlights:
Vedika Mehera
Orrick Labs
Wendy Curtis
Orrick
Has GenAI fundamentally changed the legal market?
Goldman Sachs predicts GenAI could raise the global GDP by $7 trillion in the next ten years while the The Economist recently reported AI has had almost no economic impact. What is hype and what is reality?
Monika Auguscik
Lead Legal Counsel
Smallpdf
Building the in-house legal function from scratch—Where to start?
Monika will share her thoughts on where to start and how to navigate the adventures of a first legal hire. By sharing her challenges and lessons learned she will help you to understand how to optimize legal operations and suggest actions that will reduce your mental load.
Russell Johnstone
General Counsel
EE
Embrace your imposter syndrome – it’s a superpower.
Over two thirds of Brits will experience Imposter Syndrome – feeling like an intellectual or professional fraud – at some point in their career. But what if you could harness the root causes and symptoms to accelerate your success? Join serial-sufferer Russell for this session to explore how to make Imposter Syndrome your secret superpower.
Flora Rostami-Bryan
Head of Legal
Causaly
Empathetic negotiations: The heart of legal success
Delve into the transformative power of empathy in legal negotiations. This talk will provide practical strategies for incorporating empathy into your negotiation toolbox, demonstrating how it can turn adversaries into allies, diffuse tension, and ultimately lead to win-win solutions. Join us as we redefine the landscape of legal negotiations, placing empathy at its heart.
Darren Edwards
Record-breaking British Disabled Adventurer
Strength through adversity
From the heights of mountaintops to the depths of life-altering adversity, Darren’s captivating narrative embodies the indomitable human spirit. This keynote chronicles his extraordinary journey from avid mountaineer and soldier to an inspiring beacon of hope and determination, navigating through the harrowing aftermath of a near-fatal climbing accident that forever changed the trajectory of his life.
Oyin Adebayo
CEO & Founder
Niyo Group
How to build ethical AI in unusual Industries
Delve into practical strategies for ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI applications that operate outside the traditional tech landscape. Oyin will share how to navigate and champion ethical AI practices in the most unexpected fields, ensuring technology serves humanity responsibly and inclusively.
Dr Sue Black
Technology Evangelist, Digital Skills Experts and Entrepreneur
If I can do it, so can you!
Professor Sue Black, named one of the top 50 women in tech in Europe and a 2018 Lovie Awards Lifetime Achievement winner, is a leading tech personality in the UK. Her unconventional career began when she left home and school at 16, married at 20, and became a single parent by 25. She later attended university, earning a degree in computing and a PhD in software engineering. Sue shares her inspiring story of determination, her passion for technology, and how education fueled her successful career.
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.
David Holmes
British Podcast Host and Former Actor and
Stunt Performer
The law from where I am sitting
David Holmes was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films. In 2009, he was rehearsing a stunt, and through no fault of his own, something went terribly wrong, resulting in me breaking my neck and becoming paralyzed instantly. David has lived as a disabled person for the last 15 years, and will share some of the things he has had to navigate, his achievements and journey.
Serena Dederding
General Counsel
CLA
Copyright in the modern workplace: Debunking myths and embracing the future
In this session, Serena will demystify common copyright issues. From addressing permissions gaps to expanding access to resources, she’ll give you the tools to stay compliant and enhance your ESG framework. She’ll also provide insights into how advancements in GenAI are reshaping copyright compliance.
Mark Schwarz
VP & Group General Counsel and Legal Operations
Vontier
A journey from private practice to businessman/entrepreneur and then GC with opinions on legal ops/technology
Mark will share his journey from starting as a litigator in city firms to leaving the law via an MBA, working at Virgin, then a start up and ending up in a GC role via sale and acquisition. He will also share his thoughts about pragmatic legal technology adoption and leading an international team of lawyers based in seven countries.
Paul Russell
Founder
Standing Ovation Choir
Celebrity vocal coach – intro to singing in the workplace
As a vocal coach and choir director, Paul Russell has worked with EGOT John Legend, Pixie Lott, Liv Tyler, EastEnders cast and many Broadway and West End singers. This fun and dynamic introduction to singing in the workplace gives you a taster of the holistic benefits of singing with your peers. Have fun, sing out, laugh and bask in the feeling of being energised and focused.
Kerry Westland
Addleshaw Goddard
Elliot White
Addleshaw Goddard
Level up your prompting game: Unlock the power of LLMs
A workshop intended to dive into the mechanics of a good prompt, the key concepts behind ‘prompt engineering’ and some practical tips to help get the most out of LLMs. We will be sharing insights learned across two years of hands-on testing and evaluation across a number of tools and LLMs about how a better understanding of the inputs can support in leveraging GenAI for better outputs.
WHAT'S ON ?
IN-HOUSE
This ticket is for in-house legal professionals. Subject to availability and approval process.- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 4500 attendees
- 250+ expert speakers
- 100+ Innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Side events
- Hands-on tech demos
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
LAW FIRM
This ticket is for anyone working in a law firm. Subject to availability and approval process. Prices increase on 1 May 2025.- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 4500 attendees
- 250+ expert speakers
- 100+ Innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Side events
- Hands-on tech demos
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
GENERAL
This ticket type is available for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else. Prices increase on 1 May 2025.- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 4500 attendees
- 250+ expert speakers
- 100+ Innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Side events
- Hands-on tech demos
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
Ticket FAQs:
Q: How do I qualify for a complimentary in-house ticket?
A: 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 an approval process. See our eligibility criteria.
Q: How do I qualify for a discounted law firm ticket?
A: 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.
Q: Is there a group discount available?
A: Yes! You can purchase multiple discounted tickets now and assign them to your team later. If you wish to purchase more than ten tickets, get in touch with us at [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)
Q: How do I get help?
A: If you need support, try our live chat on bottom right, or email [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)
PRICES INCREASE:
LEGAL GEEK
STARTUP PROGRAMME
Legal Geek’s startup programme supports early stage legal startups from around the world. We offer introductions to key networks, discounted tickets and Startup Alley stands at our sell-out legal tech events.
"It's not just a conference – it's a place that helps push legal innovation forward."
Isabel Young, Head of Legal Operations, Robert Walters
2025 sponsorship now available!
Connect with the world’s largest lawtech community by sponsoring the Legal Geek Conference. 93% of our sponsors rebook each year, but there’s always an opportunity for innovative companies to work with us.
2025 SPONSORS
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In 2024, The Legal Geek Conference got shortlisted as a finalist in the Conference and Events Awards for the category of Best UK Conference/Event (over 1000 attendees). This is an exciting achievement for the conference, which has become a vibrant event thanks to the continued support of our community.
Our venue - Old Truman Brewery
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 the London Coffee Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, and of course, the Legal Geek Conference!
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London E1 6QR
Location: Old Truman brewery
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London E1 6QR
