LEGAL GEEK CONFERENCE
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.
SPEAKERS
250
speakers
TED-style
talks
Two
stages
Legal tech
showcases
Two workshop
rooms
Shilpa Bhandarkar
Partner and GenAI Chair
Linklaters
Nick West
Chief Strategy Officer
Mishcon de Reya
Sir Geoffrey Vos
Master of the Rolls and
Head of Civil Justice for
England and Wales
Zaffrin O'Sullivan
General Counsel &
Company Secretary
ITN
Amir Mehdi
CIO Legal
Barclays
Dee Masters
Barrister
Cloisters Chambers
Chris Fowler
Chief Operating Officer - Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs
Rio Tinto
Darren Kantor
Director & Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech
Jameson Legal
Yevhenii Kurtov
Lead Software Developer
Dyad
Lucy Powell
Director, Legal Operations
Melius Law
David Griffin
Head of Legal Technology and Change BT
Nicole Bradick
VP, Innovation
Factor
Ben Eason
Managing Director - Head of Legal Change and Innovation
HSBC
Tom Fleuriot
Founder
Flocsam
Jodie Hill
Managing Partner
Thrive Law
Chris Grant
Head of Legal Market Engagement
HSBC
Ann-Cathrin Brock
Counsel, Head of Innovation & Design
legaleap.law
Savannah Koomen
Co-Founder
Patroon
Ian Spain
Head of Legal
Vanta
Catherine Bamford
Founder
BamLegal
Tara Waters
Founder
TLW Consulting
Henry Goodwin
General Partner
Leo Capital
Elizabeth Hyde
Director
Hesper GRC
Jon Bartman
Director
The Lawtech Consultancy
"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
WHO ATTENDS
IN-HOUSE TEAMS
General Counsel, Head of Legal, Head of Innovation, Chief Legal Officer, In-house Counsel, Legal Director, Corporate Counsel, Head/Director of Legal Operation
35.4% of attendees work as part of an in-house legal team, from Google to Smallpdf.
LAW-FIRMS
Managing Partner, CEO, Director, Partner, Practice Manager, Of Counsel, Head of Innovation, Head of Knowledge, IT Director, Legal Engineer, Legal Technologist
95% of the UK’s top 50 law firms (by revenue) are attending this conference.
TECHNOLOGY providers
CEO, Founder, Director, Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Product Officer, Head of Product, Chief Technology Officer, COO, Head of Growth
Our focus has always been on supporting tech adoption, and 23% of attendees are startups and tech companies.
35.4%
Law firm
30.9%
In-house
23.3%
Legal tech provider
3.3%
Other
"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."
Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL
CONFERENCE VIBE
Awesome venue
Skip the stuffy hotels – this event is in a vibrant space with two stages, workshop rooms, and plenty of spots for networking and meetings.
Casual dress
Come as you are. Our events are relaxed, with no formal dress code – just wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. We prefer no ties.
Side events
Our side events are all about bringing people together in fun, unexpected ways – think karaoke, wine tasting, painting, and more.
Barista coffee
At last, quality coffee at a legal conference. We love coffee – enjoy high-quality barista brews from our Airstream trailer and fuel up!
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.
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
sessions
TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS
Short, sharp insights from tech and legal leaders, and delve a little deeper with interactive panels and Q&As.
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 detailed explorations of successful legal innovation projects from organisations like yours.
WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Because the best legal innovation addresses both technology and the people behind it, with fresh approaches to building healthier workplaces.
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:
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.
GET TICKETS
What's included in my ticket?
- 2-day conference pass
- Meet 4500 attendees
- 250 expert speakers
- Street food and barista coffee
- 100 innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Expert-led roundtables
- Startup pitches
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
IN-HOUSE
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.GENERAL
This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.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.
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)
"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 SPONSORS
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, E16QR
Venue entrance (via Ely's yard):
