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ILTA Connect: Women in Legal Tech South West – 21st October 2026

Event date: 21 October, 2026 @12:00pm-1:00pm
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Join on the 21st October for a different kind of Women in Legal Tech South West event.

This session is designed to spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and encourage meaningful discussion. Ahead of the event, we are asking attendees to read a thought-provoking article written by Zach Shapiro, Managing Partner at Rains LLP entitled 'The Two Clocks' linked here.

At the event, we'll explore the ideas, challenges, and opportunities raised by the article together. What resonated with you? What did you disagree with? How does it relate to your own experiences in legal technology?

We're also delighted that Zach will be dialing into this event to share his inspiration behind the article, discuss why he chose to write it, and answer your questions. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the author while exchanging ideas with peers from across the legal technology community.

Whether you're passionate about legal innovation, curious about different perspectives, or simply looking to connect with other women working in legal tech, we'd love you to join us.

Format:

12:00-12:15 - Welcome & Introductions

12:15-12:30 - Author Spotlight

12:30-13:30 - Group Discussion

13:30-14:00 - Networking

*Lunch will be provided.

Come prepared to share your thoughts, challenge assumptions, and learn from the experiences of others.

This event is a great place to extend your network. As a reminder, it's free to attend, however we encourage you to only register if you are highly likely to attend. We hope you can join us

Location

TLT LLP
One Redcliff Street
Bristol, BS1 6TP

Burges Salmon has been an enthusiastic supporter of BLS for many years. BLS provides a valuable role in uniting and promoting the whole of the legal sector across Bristol to benefit both its members and the city. It facilitates collaboration across the sector to ensure that we can all make a difference. Whether that is driving important initiatives in, for example, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the use of new technologies, liaising with stakeholders and charities in our wider community or providing training to generations of lawyers, the service and support provided by BLS is invaluable. More recently BLS has taken a lead on promoting Bristol’s legal brand, encouraging legal and business services talent to come to the city, which in turn attracts clients and inward investment to our thriving and vibrant commercial community. BLS breaks down barriers and brings those in the profession together for the greater good. We are proud of our long-standing association with BLS.
Roger Bull - Managing Partner, Burges Salmon
Three things to say about my experience of working with Bristol Law Society. Their central team, council members and general hangers-on are just about the nicest, most generous group of people working in the legal sector today. The numerous events, awards, socials and conferences I’ve had the pleasure to attend over the years have been, without exception, top quality and supremely organised. And, thirdly, they consistently exceed and challenge the boundaries of what lawyers might assume a regional Law Society will restrict activities to – from a hugely successful charitable school meals drive to corporate social responsibility and diversity campaigns to being joint architects and coordinators of the region’s unique Bristol+BathLegalTech group, which it has been my privilege to co-chair for the last five years.
Chris Bull - Principal, Edge International
As one of the leading Insurance brokers for law firms in the UK and with a large presence in Bristol it seemed only natural for us to support the Bristol Law Society. Bristol Law Society is one of the oldest and most vibrant of the Law Societies in England and Wales. We are pleased to be working with them on important matters relating to law firms’ liability insurances and Risk Management. From Sole Practitioner to Top 20 law firms we are sure our two organisations can provide excellent support and assistance for the challenges faced by the legal profession.
Matthew Baker - Financial Lines Group, Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd
Joining BLS in 2013 and becoming President in 2018/19 has created many longstanding friendships and business relationships, whilst also unlocking doors to other opportunities in the City. BLS enabled a perfect balance of professional development and also opportunities to give back to the legal and wider community. I am pleased that my Firm has supported BLS in many capacities since 2013 and continues to do so.
Nicholas Lee- Managing Director of Paragon Costs Solutions and Past President of BLS