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SRA: Innovation, lawtech and AI in your firm

Event date: 2 June @9:45am-1:45pm
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Venue: M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN

Time: 09.45 - 12.45 (registration from 09.00, lunch and networking 12.45 - 13.45)

Speakers:

Keynote: Lisa McClory, Of Counsel, CMS UK, Honorary Professor of Law at Queen Mary University of London School of Law and member of the Law Society Tech and Law Committee
Amy Conroy, Senior Engagement Manager, Legora
Ben Darby, Managing Partner, Darby & Darby
Thomas Maddern, Partner, KPMG UK LLP
Alex Lennox, Head of Propositions, Orbital
Rupert Poole, Chief Technology Officer, Hugh James
Sue Turner OBE, Professor in Practice AI and Digital Technologies, University of Bristol Business School and Founding Director, AI Governance Limited
Peter Wright, Managing Director, Digital Law
Philip Young, Co-founder, CEO, Garfield AI

Innovation and technology are reshaping the legal sector, with solicitors and law firms increasingly using lawtech, including, AI in their day-to-day work.

At our latest free innovation event, you will get insights and valuable advice about navigating the evolving technology landscape. Hear about the latest developments, how to overcome challenges and take full advantage of the opportunities for your firm.

Event highlights

Tech and AI impact: how they are changing business practices and emerging capabilities, such as agentic AI.
Maximising existing technology: practical tips and insights on how to understand the tech landscape and choose products that meet your needs.
AI in law firms: understanding practically how AI can benefit you and your business.
First-hand experience: practical insights into how firms are using technology and consumer-facing tools, as well as the opportunities and obstacles these bring.
GenAI guidance and practical advice from us on:
- data protection and client information
- regulatory approach and compliance
- consumer protection and ethics.

Why attend:

Practical advice and tips: procuring, testing and embedding the right technology solutions.
Latest AI insights: learn about AI's role in the legal sector.
Networking opportunity: connect with fellow legal professionals.

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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.
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