Catherine Bamford is the CEO and Founder of BamLegal, a leading legal technology consultancy specializing in document automation and workflow design. With over a decade of experience in the legal sector, Catherine has worked to enhance the delivery of legal services through the innovative application of technology. Her impressive track record includes supporting major law firms and corporate legal departments, such as Dentons, DLA Piper, and Linklaters, in optimizing their operations and improving client service.
Prior to founding BamLegal, Catherine practiced as a Real Estate lawyer at Pinsent Masons and served as a Director in Legal Engineering at Deloitte Legal, where she played a crucial role in implementing technology-driven legal solutions. She is also an investor and non-executive board member, contributing her expertise to various Legal Tech ventures.
Catherine holds a law degree and has furthered her qualifications with project management training, making her well-equipped to bridge the gap between legal expertise and technological innovation. Her contributions to the legal tech landscape have earned her recognition, including being named a Top Ten Legal Technologist by the Financial Times and receiving a European Women in Law Tech award.
Catherine is passionate about improving access to justice and regularly teaches and mentors law students on the future of the legal profession.