Innovation sounding board
2023-07-04 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Online Event
Are you tasked with leading or championing innovation in a law firm? Facing some hurdles or got some great ideas to share?
Join us for a coffee and a chat to swap tips and tricks with others in a similar role.
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inCase Webinar: Utilising Tech when Renewing Professional Indemnity Insurance: Strategies for Law Firms
2023-07-13 15:00 - 15:45
As the renewal season for Professional Indemnity Insurance approaches, it’s crucial for law firms to optimise their coverage and save money.
Join our experts as they share valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the renewal process, whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm.
This webinar will provide actionable tips to help you secure the best deal possible utilising technology and making the most of your coverage.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity – register now to secure your spot!
Click here to register for the webinar.

Open Banking for AML, Fraud Prevention and Regulatory Compliance
2023-07-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Event
Open banking is revolutionising the finance sector, ushering in a new era of transparency, convenience, and innovation.
For law firms, the application of open banking to anti-money laundering efforts and fraud prevention measures marks a significant step forward in enhancing protection for firms and their clients.
In this short lunchtime webinar, we will cover:

What open banking is
How open banking works
The use cases for open banking within law firms, including:
Instant bank to bank payments
Source of Funds Analysis
Bank Account Verification checks
How you can start seeing the benefits of open banking within your firm today

Speakers
Tom Lyes is Head of Legal & Property Services at Armalytix, providers of market leading checks to legal and property firms for source of funds, proof of deposit and more.
Matt Pennington is a director at Safe Capital, the trusted secure solution for transferring funds and sharing verified bank details between parties.

Cyber Attack- Are you Prepared?
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre is joining the UK LegalTech Association to share what a cyber attack looks like and how this can affect the day-to-day running of a law firm.
What’s covered in this webinar?
Being prepared is the key to bouncing back when responding to a cyber attack. At this webinar lead by Detective Inspector Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber & Innovation at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre, you’ll learn more about the importance of a Cyber Incident Response Plan and what steps you should take if you are involved in a cyber-attack or data breach.
Dan will use his experience sharing his own experience from working within the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, sharing in more detail the tactics and trends that police forces are seeing in the North West.

What cyber security threats do law firms & their suppliers face?
How do you combat these threats?
What are the latest cybercrime trends that police forces are seeing within the legal sector?
Be aware of CEO Impersonation Fraud and Invoice Fraud
Cyber Incident Response Communications
What are the legal implications of a cyber incident?

Speakers
Dan Giannasi | Head of Cyber & Innovation
Detective Inspector Dan Giannasi brings over 15 years of policing experience to the Cyber Resilience Centre, having worked across diverse investigative roles, including public protection, digital investigations and cybercrime.
Dan maintains close links with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and local forces to help local forces provide accessible, consistent, government-backed support and training to organisations of all sizes.

Hybrid event | Legal Tech - Forging New Avenues in Legal Practice
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham City University, STEAMhouse Belmont Row Birmingham, B4 7QR, United Kingdom
Join Lauren Watson & Dr Alan Ma as they explore the fusion of law and technology at our Legal Tech event, featuring industry insights and graduate opportunities.
Undeniably, technology has become an integral part of legal practice, shaping daily operations and redefining client service paradigms. This technological evolution spans far beyond the realm of artificial intelligence, as it rapidly and decisively establishes its niche as a distinctive practice area.
Within this context, roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Legal Engineer have seamlessly integrated into law firms, underscoring the profound impact of technology. What’s particularly captivating is the cascade of fresh graduate prospects this fast-growing space affords.
This landscape extends its opportunities not only to law graduates but also individuals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The two realms of law and technology are converging, creating an array of career opportunities that transcend traditional boundaries. Our event boasts two dynamic speakers who will unravel the layers of this evolving landscape.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Lauren Watson has worked in the legal sector for the last 10 years, with over 5 years working for legal technology companies in the UK.
She’s worked with hundreds of law firms ranging from mid-market firms to the global top 20 to manage all aspects of people, process and technology. Lauren is passionate about the intersection of law and technology, and how that can deliver benefits to the whole legal market.
Lauren is currently Head of Product Marketing at Robin AI, a contract infrastructure platform. She previously held sales, partnerships and go-to-market strategy roles at Legl, CrowdJustice and Jameson Legal.

Dr. Alan Ma stands at the crossroads of IT, Engineering, and Law, wielding a diverse background to complement his role as a Law Lecturer at Birmingham City University.
A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, as well as Scotland*, Alan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Chartered Engineer, and a full member of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
With over three decades of cumulative experience spanning engineering, computing technology, and legal practice, Alan’s journey is marked by a dynamic fusion of these disciplines.
Prior to his academic tenure at Birmingham City University, he held the position of Resident Partner at a Hong Kong branch office of an English law firm, where he practiced English law across three jurisdictions. * Non-practising in Scotland on the Roll of the Law Society of Scotland.

Agenda for the evening:

17:00
Introduction
Welcome and opening remarks from the event host, BCU Graduate+ Brief overview of the event’s purpose and goals UKLTA, BCS, CIArb

17:10
The Industry Needs

Lauren Watson, UKLTA Chair

Keynote speech by Lauren UKLTA Chair: Defining the Legal Tech industry sector, its current practices, and its evolving nature Exploring graduate opportunities in the Legal Tech sector

17:45
The Role of Universities

Alan Ma, BCU Law

Sharing insights into the inception and development of the Legal Tech module at BCU How universities can equip students with essential skills for a career in Legal Tech.

18:20
Questions and Answers Session
Engage with the audience and allow them to ask questions to the speakers Speakers respond to queries and share their expertise.

18:35
Networking Session
Informal networking opportunity for attendees, speakers, and representatives from participating organizations Exchange ideas, contacts, and explore potential collaborations.

19:00 Event ends
