Human-Centric AI
Karol Valencia, AI Adoption and Change Manager at Saga, shared her insights on the importance of implementing human-centric AI in the legal sector. Drawing from her journey from traditional legal practice to AI adoption specialist, Valencia outlined practical approaches for successful AI implementation in legal teams. What is Human-Centric AI? Human-centric AI prioritises putting humans […]
Why do Law Firms Struggle to Invest in Change?
Sahar Farooqi, transformation consultant and Founder of recently established Legalencia, talked us through change management challenges within law firms and legal organizations. With his unique background as a criminal law Barrister, international commercial Arbitrator, and now Transformation Consultant, Farooqi outlined the critical challenges and practical solutions for law firms navigating major organisational change in an […]
Generating Work in Unstable Times
This Session featured David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody in San Francisco, who shared practical insights on how legal practitioners can transform uncertain times into lucrative opportunities for their practices. Kaufman’s discussion revealed how lawyers can thrive during periods of unprecedented change by embracing uncertainty rather than retreating from it. His approach […]
Navigating the Legal Tech Recruitment Landscape
Paul Levy, recruitment specialist at Jameson Legal Tech, joined us live this week and shared his perspective on the rapidly evolving legal technology recruitment market—a key area for legal professionals considering alternative career paths and firms seeking to modernise their operations. Drawing from his extensive experience spanning traditional legal services through Thomson Reuters and diverse […]
Expedited Arbitration – The What, How and Why?
Insights from Leading Practitioners Leading arbitration practitioners explored the evolution and practical application of expedited arbitration procedures. The discussion was led by moderators Velimir Živković from Warwick Law, alongside Niamh Leinwather from the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) and Miljana Bigović from DLA Piper in Stockholm. Drawing from their extensive experience across different jurisdictions and […]
Alternative Legal Career Options
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Natalie Thomas, Legal Business Analyst at Perkins Coie, shared her unconventional journey into law and provided practical guidance for students navigating an evolving legal landscape. The Power of Alternative Pathways Thomas’s story challenges the traditional narrative of legal career progression. After studying history at Oxford rather than law, she found […]
Redefining the Lawyer’s Professional Identity
Chris Vaagt, a German/French qualified lawyer and law firm change consultant with over two decades of experience spanning European law studies and management consulting, explored one of the profession’s most fundamental questions: what defines a lawyer in today’s rapidly changing world? Having transitioned from legal practice to consulting after discovering he “loved people, not papers,” […]
Legal Tech Literacy for Law Firms: Building Foundations for the Future
Marisa Borsboom, a Portuguese lawyer with over 20 years of experience spanning general counsel, data protection officer, and contract manager roles across multiple industries, shared her insights on legal tech literacy for law firms. Currently serving on the board of the European Legal Tech Association after becoming an ambassador in 2016, Borsboom provided practical guidance […]
Coaching in Legal
In a recent Platforum9 session, Kara Irwin, a professional with 30 years of experience spanning legal practice, academia, and the nonprofit sector, shared insights on the growing role of coaching in the legal profession. Currently involved in practice management at a London-based SRA-regulated firm and providing professional development consulting for smaller international law firms, Irwin […]
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 […]