AI Integration for In-House Legal Teams
In a recent Platforum9 session, Ciara O’Buachalla, an AI governance manager with extensive experience spanning law firm practice, in-house legal work, and AI startup development, shared insights on how in-house legal teams can effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their operations. Drawing from her unique journey through corporate law, litigation, an MBA in Barcelona, and roles […]
Non-Lawyers in Arbitration
Professor Velimir Zivkovic led a discussion on the evolving role of non-lawyers in international arbitration. Joined by practitioners Miljana Bigovic, Matej Pustay, and Michail Risvas, the conversation explored how technical experts navigate arbitration proceedings. Rethinking the Legal Monopoly The session opened with a provocative perspective: “those of you who know the history of arbitration would […]
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practice in the Age of AI
In last weeks Platforum9 session, Alexander Irschenberger, external lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and legal tech expert with 10 years of product development experience, addressed the evolving landscape of legal education in the AI era. His insights revealed significant gaps between academic preparation and industry needs whilst advocating for fundamental changes in how […]
Breaking the Taboo Around Money In Legal
In yesterday’s Platforum9 session, Carla Hoppe, founder of Wealthbrite, addressed a critical yet often overlooked challenge facing the legal profession: financial wellbeing and literacy. Drawing from her experience as a former corporate solicitor and Big Four consultant, plus three years of data collection from UK lawyers, Hoppe revealed stark statistics about financial stress in the […]
Smart Tech for Smart Holidays
As holiday season is upon us, we did a Session on how to prepare for it. Karolina Šilingienė and Luis Felipe Mohando from Crespect, an Estonian legal tech company, addressed a challenge familiar to lawyers worldwide: how to actually disconnect and enjoy holidays without constant fear of client emergencies or administrative chaos. Their insights reveal […]
From Big Law to Building My Law
Today, Florence Brocklesby, founder of Bellevue Law, shared her inspiring journey from working in top-tier City firms to building a successful 30-person practice. Starting with “no clients whatsoever and a positive mental attitude” from her garden office in 2014, Brocklesby’s story illustrates how the legal profession is evolving to offer new pathways for talented lawyers […]
How to Make the Right Legal Tech Choices?
In today’s Platforum9 session, Jon Bartman, founder of The Law Tech Consultancy backed by the U.S. Legal Tech Fund, talked about the common pitfalls law firms encounter when selecting technology solutions. Drawing from seven years of experience helping firms navigate the legal tech landscape, Bartman revealed the systematic mistakes that lead to failed implementations and […]
Beyond the Hype: AI Agents in Legal Practice
Last week Tom Martin, a seasoned legal technology expert with over 26 years of legal experience, shared insights about the emerging world of AI agents in legal practice. Martin, who teaches generative AI at Suffolk Law School and runs legal technology company LawDroid, provided a pragmatic perspective on how law firms should approach AI implementation. […]
Sanctions and Arbitration: Navigating the New Reality
Leading arbitration practitioners gathered this week in London for London Dispute Week but we managed to host some of the same panelists on the Platforum9 app demonstrating that you don’t need to travel in order to get access to some great legal minds. They shared candid insights about how international sanctions are reshaping arbitration practice. […]
AI Literacy for Law Firms: What Legal Practitioners Need to Know
In a comprehensive Platforum9 session, Donna O’Leary shared insights from her transition from banking lawyer at top-tier Irish firm Mason Hayes & Curran to AI literacy consultant specialising exclusively in legal practice. With the European AI Act now in effect, her expertise addresses critical compliance requirements facing law firms across the EU. The Regulatory Reality: […]