Legal AI London | Legal Innovation Summit

Join us for the flagship legal tech UK summit, bringing together law firm leaders, technologists, and innovators to examine the rapid integration of AI across the legal profession.

Learn from real-world examples: from top firms using AI assistants to midsize practices leveraging off-the-shelf tools.
Gain practical insight: from leading legal tech providers developing next-generation solutions built for UK compliance and client needs.
In-depth discussion: whether you're adopting AI, managing risks, or redefining legal services, this event will equip you with the strategies to stay ahead.

Throughout the programme, we’ll spotlight standout examples from across the UK legal market, from Magic Circle firms deploying firm-wide AI assistants to midsize practices adopting off-the-shelf tools for day-to-day drafting and diligence.

In a legal profession flooded with AI hype and uncertainty, KM leaders are becoming the crucial bridge between innovation and implementation. This session explores how KM can drive AI readiness by demystifying technology, aligning with firm strategy, and supporting adoption at every level. Learn how to set realistic expectations, champion structured guidance, and foster a culture that embraces change, not resists it. Whether you’re early in your AI journey or scaling adoption, this session offers practical insight into evolving your KM team into trusted AI educators.

Position KM leaders as educators and facilitators for AI integration within law firms.
Manage internal expectations around AI’s cost, benefits, and maturity.
Support cultural adoption of AI through structured guidance and strategic alignment.

AI can’t deliver real value if your data is scattered, messy, or siloed, and most law firms are still stuck there. This session breaks down what it takes to build an AI-ready knowledge infrastructure by connecting structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data in meaningful ways. Learn how taxonomy, classification systems, and human curation play a critical role in making firm knowledge usable and queryable. Get a clear view of how connected systems lay the groundwork for LLMs, smarter workflows, and scalable innovation — and why ignoring this foundation puts your AI strategy at risk.

Understand how structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data can be mapped to enable firm-wide AI deployment.
Examine the role of taxonomy, classification, and human input in making knowledge queryable and intelligent.
How a connected knowledge infrastructure sets the stage for emerging LLMs and practice innovation.

Not all AI tools are created equal, and trying to automate downstream without upstream readiness is a recipe for failure. This session introduces a clear visual framework to map legal AI use cases from foundational data hygiene to high-impact automation and decision support. Understand the difference between tools that help you find knowledge and those that help you deliver measurable value. You’ll leave with a practical sense of what to prioritize today and how to align your current efforts to unlock tomorrow’s AI potential.

Learn how foundational data and processes support more complex AI applications like prediction, decisioning and automation.
Distinguish between AI tools that support knowledge discovery and those that deliver business value.
Explore what should be built now to unlock future AI potential.

AI sounds exciting until you're the one accountable for picking the right tool, pricing it right, and proving it was worth it. This panel dives into the real-world decisions behind AI adoption in legal services: how to assess whether to buy, build, or integrate; how to price AI-enabled offerings; and how to measure long-term value. Expect candid insight on functionality vs. future-proofing, pricing innovation, and tracking ROI that matters to clients and CFOs alike. If you're under pressure to make AI investments deliver, this is the panel you need.

Choose wisely: How firms can assess which AI tools to buy, build, or integrate—balancing functionality, risk, and future adaptability.
Charge with confidence: Exploring pricing models for AI-enabled services, from fixed fees to outcome-based billing.
Measure the return: Identifying metrics to track ROI, client value, and operational impact over time.

Technology can’t fix a knowledge culture that doesn’t exist. This session focuses on what it really takes to embed knowledge management into the DNA of a law firm, starting with leadership buy-in and strategic alignment. Learn how to identify and mobilize the right stakeholders, from lawyers to PSLs to tech partners, and define their roles in sustaining KM momentum. Crucially, you'll explore ways to measure and communicate KM impact so it’s not seen as overhead but as a lever for performance, efficiency, and client value.

Drive KM initiatives through leadership buy-in and clear alignment with firm goals.
Identify key stakeholders (lawyers, PSLs, tech teams) and their roles in embedding KM culture.
Explore measurement techniques to demonstrate the value of knowledge-focused initiatives.

Generative AI promises to shortcut years of KM groundwork, but can it really? This session digs into whether large language models can accurately classify, contextualize, and structure legal knowledge at scale. You’ll learn which knowledge-mapping tasks can be responsibly automated and where human expertise still matters. For firms without mature DMS systems or rigid taxonomies, this session explores how AI might offer a leap forward or a false start. If you're balancing ambition with risk and need clarity on what’s actually possible today, this is one to prioritise.

Assess whether large language models can truly classify, contextualise, and structure firm knowledge.
Identify which tasks can be safely automated—and which require expert input.
Evaluate how AI can support firms without years of DMS and taxonomy groundwork.

AI initiatives don’t sell themselves; you need a business case that speaks the language of outcomes, not hype. This session shows how to position AI as a strategic enabler tied to risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and long-term competitive edge. Learn how to craft a compelling case for investment with metrics that matter to firm leadership, regulators, and clients. Whether you're championing your first pilot or scaling firm-wide adoption, this session equips you to align AI with broader business priorities and win the internal support needed to move from experimentation to execution.

Position AI as a strategic enabler, not just a technology upgrade.
Build a persuasive internal case for AI investment tied to business outcomes.
Align AI initiatives with regulatory, operational, and client expectations.

KM isn’t just a support function; it’s a strategic lever for performance, risk mitigation, and innovation. This session explores how law firms can build and scale effective KM strategies that directly streamline legal processes and deliver measurable value to the business. From integrating tech tools to embedding a culture of sharing, you'll gain practical insight into what works and what gets ignored. The session also tackles the evolving challenges of data curation, including unmanaged content and legacy knowledge, offering guidance on how to future-proof your internal systems for agility and growth.

Develop KM strategies to streamline legal work, cut risk, and boost business value.
Learn best practices, tech tools, and how to encourage a knowledge-sharing culture.
Tackle emerging challenges in data curation and internal content management.

As AI transforms how legal work gets done, it also disrupts how that work gets valued. This session challenges traditional time-based pricing models and explores how firms can shift toward outcome-focused value. Learn how leading firms are rethinking scoping, risk-sharing, and profitability using AI-driven insights not just to set prices but to manage them in real time. Hear how COOs and CFOs are using AI to analyze performance, allocate resources, and shape smarter pricing strategies across practice areas. If you're serious about moving beyond the billable hour, this session shows what’s next and what’s already here.

Explore how AI reshapes client value from hours worked to outcomes delivered.
Discover new models for scoping, pricing, and managing risk across legal services.
Understand how COOs and CFOs are leveraging AI for firm-wide profitability insights

AI isn’t just about speed; it’s about smarter planning. This session explores how legal teams can use AI to forecast effort, allocate the right resources, and design workflows that actually reflect the complexity of the work. Move beyond raw time data to model matter patterns, task value, and resource strain using historical intel. Learn how to embed resilience into projects, reduce bottlenecks, and improve outcomes by letting data shape decisions, not gut instinct.

Learn how AI can help forecast effort, allocate resources, and optimise legal workflows.
Understand how to model task complexity and value using AI tools.
Build resilience into project planning using intelligence from historical matters.

KM is no longer about storing documents; it’s about unlocking intelligence. This panel reframes KM as a strategic function that connects people, processes, and AI-driven insight across the firm. Learn how leading teams are moving from static repositories to dynamic knowledge flows that fuel innovation, client service, and regulatory responsiveness. Discover how KM can shape smarter workflows, support better decisions, and create measurable competitive advantage. If your firm still sees KM as back-office support, this session will challenge you to act and show what’s possible when KM becomes a driver of legal intelligence.

Redefine KM’s role in your firm as a strategic enabler of legal intelligence, not just a support service.
Move from static storage to dynamic insight by embedding AI-driven knowledge flows into everyday workflows.
Leverage KM’s position across content, people, and processes to drive innovation and service delivery.
Act now to elevate KM, securing long-term advantages in talent, regulation, and client engagement.

As GenAI enters expert witness workflows, the stakes are higher - so are the risks. This session explores the emerging role of AI in generating and supporting expert analysis, from drafting technical insights to surfacing relevant case patterns. But innovation must be weighed against legal, procedural, and reputational risk. You'll assess the current boundaries of admissibility, credibility concerns, and where GenAI can add value without crossing ethical or evidentiary lines. Ideal for legal professionals navigating high-risk litigation, this session offers a clear-eyed look at what’s possible and what’s prudent.

Current opportunities and limits of GenAI in support of expert witness work.
Legal and procedural risks around admissibility and credibility.
GenAI use cases with the highest value and lowest risk profile.

In the race to adopt AI, it's easy to prioritize hype over humanity. This session challenges firms to rethink how they evaluate AI— not just by features or ROI, but by how well tools align with their people, values, and long-term culture. Explore how to choose AI that supports inclusion, builds trust, and enhances—not replaces—human judgment. Learn how human-first adoption strategies lead to better engagement, more sustainable outcomes, and stronger client relationships. If you're building tech capacity with an eye on the future, this session will ground your decisions in what (and who) really matters.

Select AI tools that empower teams, not overwhelm them.
Align AI adoption with values like trust, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Shift focus from short-term wins to long-term cultural and client impact.

Transformation is messy, and KM is no exception. This session dives into real-world case studies from law firms navigating the shift from traditional knowledge management to AI-enabled, insight-driven systems. You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how teams overcame internal roadblocks, cultural resistance, and tech missteps. Most importantly, this session focuses on how to sustain KM momentum over time, from leadership engagement to frontline adoption. Whether you're just starting out or trying to reinvigorate a stalled initiative, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and the benefit of others’ hard-earned lessons.

Explore real-world case studies from firms at different stages of KM and AI maturity.
Identify common pitfalls and how they were overcome.
Share strategies for sustaining momentum and innovation in KM programs.

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Augmented Expertise: Upskilling for Human–Machine Collaboration

Turning Work Product into Living Intelligence

Securing Buy-In and Sustaining Momentum

Our Speaking Faculty

Join the Discussion

Agenda Day 1

Registration / Breakfast

Chair's Opening Remarks

KM Leaders as AI Translators:

The Changing Role of Knowledge Professionals in the Age of Legal AI

From Fragmented Data to Connected Intelligence: Building AI-Ready Knowledge Infrastructure in Law Firms

AM Networking Coffee Break

The Strategic Pyramid:

Visualising Upstream vs. Downstream Legal AI Use Cases

SPEAKER

To Be Announced

Networking Lunch

AI Products in Legal Services:

Investment, Pricing, and Payback

PM Networking Coffee Break

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks

Networking Drinks

Agenda Day 2

Strategic KM and Data Curation:

Optimising Legal Processes, Reducing Risk, and Embracing Innovation

The End of Time?

Rethinking Pricing and Profitability in the AI-Driven Law Firm

AM Networking Coffee Break

AI for Workflow Modelling:

From Time Recording to Intel

KM Beyond Folders:

Legal Intelligence as Competitive Edge

Networking Lunch

Afternoon Networking Break

Knowledge in Action:

Lessons Learned from Legal KM Transformation

Chair's Closing Comments