UKLTA

UKLTA- Mental Health Awareness Week
2022-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online Event
According to an article published by the Law Society Gazette, before the pandemic, lawyers had one of the most stressful jobs.
With many changes over the past few years, including many people working from home, and becoming heavily reliant on technology to complete their work and communicate with clients, combining home and work life, or even returning to the office after an extended break, how do we feel the state of mental health for workers within the legal sector has changed, and are lawyers and legal professionals experiencing more or less stress?
Hosted by Mary Ibrahim, Content Specialist, and Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member, vLex (Chair). Since graduating in Law from the University of Greenwich, Mary has become a Product Technology & Content Specialist at vLex, an award-winning provider of legal technology, member of the vLex Diversity and Inclusion Committee and creator of the legal research competition DICTUM.
Mary will be joined by Louise Hewitt, Director, Innocence Project. Louise has been an academic lawyer for over ten years and Director of the Innocence Project London since 2017 having co-founded it in 2010. Louise is also the Director of Undergraduate Research for the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at the University of Greenwich.
Also joining the discussion is Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive, LawCare. Elizabeth started her working life as a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence. She has been managing and developing charities in the mental health sector for over 15 years, and joined LawCare as Chief Executive in 2014.

Members Board Meeting
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00
Quarterly Meeting for UKLTA Board Members.

Adoption of legal tech: Why it doesn’t happen on its own
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Lots of discussion about legal technology is driven by buzzwords. Things you could do, the promise of artificial intelligence and complex data science.
Legal tech start-ups are widespread now, producing apps that look like they were designed by Apple.
Against this background, it is easy to forget that less sexy topic of “getting stuff used”. Legal tech can help make things better for law firms, legal teams and everybody who interacts with them. But it has absolutely no hope of doing this if we are talking about technology in the absence of why anybody should ever care about using it.
In this session, Jack Shepherd, Legal Practice Lead at iManage will discuss why legal tech adoption doesn’t happen on its own, and how to deliver it.

How can SME law firms leverage the right data and technology strategy to provide better services to employees and customers.
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:00
As part of our UKLTA101 series, Andy Clarke, Chief Technology Officer at Rradar discusses how law firms can investigate, choose and start adopting legal technology for use within their practice.

Innovation sounding board
2022-07-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-10-11 12:30, 2022-12-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-03-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-09 10:00 - 10:30
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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UKLTA Demo - Tech demo event: eSignatures
2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join the UKLTA’s DEMO committee for their latest Tech Demo event. Hosted by David Baskerville (Baskerville Drummond), Lisa McClory (Fractal Knowledge) & Caroline Galek (vLex)
Featuring LIVE product demonstrations from UKLTA members:
Tigereye
Alpha Legal
RBRO Solutions
Virtual Signature
This session will be themed around eSignature solutions and best practice.
Registration is FREE, and open to both members and non members* of UKLTA.
All UKLTA hosted webinar events qualify for CPD points.

*non members are welcome to attend up to two events per year, members have unlimited access to all events & recordings.

The Magic in the Middle - Contract Negotiation - November Date TBC
2022-08-19 08:15
In this webinar, Catherine Bamford, CEO of BamLegal and the Contract.one team discuss the magic in the middle of contracts – contract negotiation. The session will consider ways in which tech can help your firm understand where the hold ups in negotiations are – such as:
– Which clauses are regularly delaying contract negotiations
– The differences between how your clauses start out and how they end up
– Dealing with typical bottlenecks (endless back and forth, fragmented communication, unreliable track-changes, troublesome versioning)

Open Exec Board Nominations
2022-09-06 13:00 - 14:00
Open Executive Board Nominations (May 2023 – April 2026)

UKLTA DEMO | Roundtable event | 2nd November
2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join the UKLTA Demo committee as they launch the first of their NEW ’roundtable’ events that will bring Law Firms and Tech Companies together to discuss everything Legaltech!
David Baskerville (Baskerville Drummond) Will welcome the panel to discuss:

What do Law Firms expect from their suppliers and what are the frustration points of dealing with tech vendors / what does true partnership feel like?
What are the expectations of Law Firms in regard to the tech vendors approach to the ever-growing threat of cyber security – how “baked in” should cyber protection be to all solutions?

Confirmed panellists so far: Mel Smith (Buckles Solicitors), Catriona Wolfenden (Weightmans), Sarah Blair (Thorntons Law) & Stephen Lucas (Zeus Tech solutions)
Registration is FREE, and open to both members and non-members* of UKLTA.
All UKLTA hosted webinar events qualify for CPD points.
*non-members are welcome to attend up to two events per year, members have unlimited access to all events & recordings.

The Future of Estate Administration - a roundtable discussion
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
In this webinar, Nick Cousins (Exizent) and our panel will discuss technologies that exist now that can improve and speed up the Estate Administration process, as well as what solutions we could see shaping the future.
Panellists joining Nick: Sarah Westwood (Buckles Solicitors), Harriet Betteridge (Arken Legal) & Emma Baddaley (Estatesearch).
Registration is FREE and open to both UKLTA & Non-members*
*Non-members are permitted to attend two events per year, UKLTA members have unlimited access to all events.

Compliance Issues and Residential Conveyancing facing the COLP & Office Managers.
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00
Compliance Issues and Residential Conveyancing facing the COLP & Office Managers.
Join us, and property law expert Ian Quayle, online on
Wednesday 16th November 2022
Starts 10 am / Duration 1 hr
In this sixty-minute webinar, Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training will explore some of the current issues facing those responsible for managing residential conveyancers.
It will explore –
• The practical consequences of the changes to CQS guidance.
• Putting into practice CQS-compliant procedures and processes.
• Onboarding clients – tips and traps
• Lessons to be learned on scoping the retainer and reporting on title.
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eerCYetw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk
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LegaMart : Raising Womens' voices in legal tech
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi, Legal Network Manager at Legamart to discuss ‘Raising Womens voices in Legal Tech’.
Support networks for women are critical in allowing women to identify with other women and navigate their way through issues. More women in legal tech means more quality mentors available to help guide and develop up and coming entrepreneurs, while adding to the richness of the sector.
If more women are to be successful in the legal tech industry, changes need to be implemented that make it more equitable for women to start-up in the sector and grow their business beyond a micro-business. More women visible in the sector means greater diversity in the industry and more support available.
LegaMart and its Women’s Initiative is proud to announce Women in Tech, to highlight a community of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Our main goal is to create a platform for women in STEM and legal professionals, technology providers and consumers of legal services and share their experiences, knowledge, and background on Intellectual Property, tech law, data protection and etc.

Arken Legal | How the Great Wealth Transfer Will Impact the Estate Planning Industry
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:00
How the Great Wealth Transfer Will Impact the Estate Planning Industry
Over the next 30 years, £5.5 trillion will be inherited by the next generation. This historic movement of money has been coined as ‘The Great Wealth Transfer’ by various journalists and financial experts.
Join our webinar to find out how this seismic shift will impact the estate planning industry.
Hear from industry expert, David Newick, on what he believes firms will need to look out for and how they can ready themselves for the changes this gigantic transfer of wealth will bring.
We will explore:
1. What The Great Wealth Transfer is and how it’s defined

The three ways in which the estate planning market will be impacted:
a. Competition
b. Tomorrow’s clients
c. Digital transformation

Open Finance the next step on the Open Banking journey | Armalytix
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00
In this session Tom Lyes, Head of Legal at Source of Funds and Open Banking experts Armalytix will look at the future of Open Finance and the potential impact to the Legal Sector.
Open Finance is the next step in the evolution of Open Banking. By bringing the benefits of Open Banking to a broader array of financial products, Open Finance will give consumers and businesses greater control and visibility of their economic lives.
Armalytix are founder members of the recently formed Open Finance Association.

R&D tax credits in the LegalTech sector | Ayming
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join Ayming UK as they discuss R&D tax relief for the LegalTech sector in this free webinar. Your hosts, Tom Roberts and Tom Bowker will discuss all things innovation in LegalTech, keep you up to speed with the current state of affairs, and provide insight on the upcoming regulatory changes to the R&D tax relief scheme. If you want to expand your understanding of R&D tax in LegalTech, or are unsure if R&D tax applies to you, then don’t miss out on this webinar!

NAVRO FREE LIVE WEBINAR - SCOPING THE RETAINER
2023-01-09 14:00 - 15:00
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar
Scoping The Retainer
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
Join us, and property law expert Ian Quayle, online on
Monday 9th January 2023 – Starts 2 pm / Duration 1 hr
In this sixty-minute webinar, Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training will explore the following:
• When the scope of the retainer should be provided.
• What should the retainer include in a residential sale transaction?
• What should the retainer include in a residential purchase transaction?
• The retainer and due diligence –
What is expected and what is reasonably incidental to usual due diligence?
• Relevant case law revealing the attitude of courts to Residential
Conveyancers’ liability for breach of contract and in tort.
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eyYZQQhg
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk

Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Management for Law Firms
2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:30
UKLTA is hosting an online webinar on 22nd Feb 2023 on Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Management.
Join David Baskerville (Baskerville Drummond) as he welcomes guest speakers Kerrie Machin (Mitigo Cybersecurity) & Lauren Watson (Legl) for presentations, panel discussions and an opportunity to discuss cyber security risk management best practice for law firms.
This is an exclusive event for law firm management teams, and will take place between 11am and 12.30pm. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share insights and challenges, and learn more about cyber security risk management, and protecting your transactions.
This event is exclusively for law firms.
Registration is FREE and open to both members and non-members of UKLTA.
Content notes:

Cyber threats facing law firms – email account takeover, ransomware, payment diversion, data breaches and the selling of data.

The ways in which cyber criminals infiltrate systems and how they carry out their attacks.

Give examples of common errors made by law firms.

How to keep one step ahead of the bad guys.

Vaultinum | Maximising Your Investment Potential: Why a Tech Health Check is a Must!
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:00
With more tension on the market these days, investors are exercising greater scrutiny over deals with a particular focus on the technology. However, greater scrutiny doesn’t mean no risks; it means being aware of them and having a plan.
If you’re a company preparing for an investment, fundraising or sale, it’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of potential issues that could impact your value, including assessing the use of Open-Source Software (OSS) within your technology.
Join Kristin, Senior Legal Officer at Vaultinum, as she speaks about how companies can confidently prepare for fundraising or investment by conducting a ‘health check’ of their technology through automated scanning, which analyses every line of code to identify possible cyber vulnerabilities, intellectual property issues, and maintainability risks -– all of which will help to maximise the value of the deal.

Navro March 2023 Free Webinar - Residential Leasehold
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:00
Residential Leasehold Update FREE live Webinar
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar on Wednesday 8th March, when we will be joined by property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be examining Residential Leasehold updates, avoiding problems and pitfalls.
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
In this sixty-minute we will be exploring:
‘Residential Leasehold Update – Avoiding Problems and Pitfalls’
• Flats and Apartments in high-rise buildings – key issues for conveyancers
• The implications of the Building Safety Act 2022 for conveyancers – the building safety regulator, building safety charges
• Advising on the bigger picture – leasehold ownership
• Problems with leasehold clauses – what to look out for
• Advising on service charges, ground rent, and administration charges – what can we learn from recent cases
Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions.
Date: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Time: Starts 2 pm / Duration 1 hr
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eJ6fU4SS
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk
#freewebinar #conveyancing #law #lawyer #conveyancer #legaltraining #webinar #residentialconveyancing #webinars #propertyprofessional #property #legal #lawfirm

Navro | Completion Day Nightmares & what to do when things go wrong.
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar on Tuesday 18th April, when we will be joined by leading property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be exploring completion day nightmares and what to do when things go wrong.
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
In this sixty-minute we will be exploring:
• What has gone wrong? – identifying seller and or buyer default
• Notices to Complete – getting it right and consequences of service
• Contractual Interest or actual loss – what can be recovered and when
• Issuing proceedings
• What happens to the deposit? Section 49 of the Law of Property Act 1925
• What can we learn from relevant case law?
Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions.
Date: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Time: Starts 11 am / Duration 1 hr
To register:
https://lnkd.in/em5pGRBx
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk

The Property Data Trust Framework - Unlocking property industry transformation with open standards.
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as guest speaker Ed Molyneux, tech entrepreneur and contributor to the emerging Property Data Trust Framework open standards, explains how the framework has the potential to catalyse a long-overdue data revolution.

Navro May 2023 Free Webinar – Residential Leasehold Service Charge
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00
FREE Live Webinar
Residential Leasehold Service Charge
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Starts 11:15 am / Duration 1 hr
Join us for our next FREE Live Webinar on Wednesday 10th May 2023, when we will be joined by leading property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be exploring Residential Leasehold Service Charge issues.
This webinar is suitable for conveyancers of any level and experience who undertake residential leasehold conveyancing work.
It will explore –

Key clauses in residential leases concerning service charge – what to look out for ?
Your role in connection with the provision of service charge accounts by the seller
Advising on Reserve and sinking funds tips and traps
Challenging service charge the issue of reasonableness and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Lessons from case law
Dealing with the Building Safety Act 2022 – practical tips
Service charge issues when scoping the retainer and drafting the report on title

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116818326432/WN_d8rY_ucVRgau-IcEmaSS1g

Practical advice on cyber risk & solutions | Baskerville Drummond
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Webinar: Practical advice on cyber risk and solutions
The next webinar in Baskerville Drummond’s series will take place on Tuesday 16th May, from 1pm to 2.30pm.
The webinar will be introduced by Cathy Kirby from Baskerville Drummond, and features Kerrie Machin from Mitigo Group, who will provide guidance on:
1. How to know if you’ll be the next cybercrime victim
2. Where your vulnerabilities might lie (including a look at 365)
3. What are the practical questions you should ask your IT Team or outsourced provider

Law in the Future: The New Way of Working for Law Firms' | Student LegalTech Certificate event.
2023-05-22 18:30 - 19:00
In the first of our ‘Student LegalTech Certification series’, we welcome Edinburgh Napier University student reps Eilidh Denny, David Alexander & Lewis Hay as they discuss the development of law and technology within law firms, how this has occurred, strengths and weaknesses of the current way of working, potential areas to consider such as cyber security in the legal profession/law firms, discussion on the current position, then conclusion.

UKLTA Certificate in Legal Technology
The UKLTA is now providing a certificate in legal technology to students who attend a number of its online events over the course of the academic year.
The online events cover various aspects of the legal technology landscape, and are designed to augment the teaching and learning provided through your University course. The events will provide you with greater knowledge of the legal technology sector and help you to stand out from the competition when it comes to interviews.
How to get involved
Register for a free UKLTA membership through our website www.uklta.org.uk by going to Join → Student Application Form, using your University email address. We will use this address when issuing the certificate.
Register for the events you wish to attend, available events are listed on the UKLTA website here:
https://uklta.org.uk/events/category/uklta-events/student-legaltech-certificate/

How Legal Technology could Shape the Future Generation – An Introduction | Student LegalTech Certificate event.
2023-05-30 13:00 - 13:45
As part of our ‘Student LegalTech Certification series’, Guest speaker Mr Patrick Grant, Senior Tutor and Project Director (North) for Legal Tech and Innovation at The University of Law’s Leeds Campus, will be providing an introduction to the future of legal services highlighting key areas such as Process Mapping, Automation and AI.
Patrick is passionate about educating tomorrow’s lawyers and introducing students to tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Having graduated with an LLB, he went on to study a master’s in Law and Economics at the University of Bologna and the University of Gent before completing the LPC at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. Now a non-practicing solicitor, Patrick has worked at ULaw Leeds for 5 years. During that time, he has designed three undergraduate modules on tech and innovation in Legal Services and collaborated on a number of postgrad legal tech modules too. Patrick is a member of the steering group for LegalTech in Leeds and is regularly involved in panels and talks around the topic of using tech to improve legal services and ultimately access to justice. Patrick became a trustee of Citizens Advice Leeds in Nov 2022.

UKLTA Certificate in Legal Technology
The UKLTA is now providing a certificate in legal technology to students who attend a number of its online events over the course of the academic year.
The online events cover various aspects of the legal technology landscape, and are designed to augment the teaching and learning provided through your University course. The events will provide you with greater knowledge of the legal technology sector and help you to stand out from the competition when it comes to interviews.
How to get involved
Register for a free UKLTA membership through our website www.uklta.org.uk by going to Join → Student Application Form, using your University email address. We will use this address when issuing the certificate.
Register for the events you wish to attend, available events are listed on the UKLTA website here:
https://uklta.org.uk/events/category/uklta-events/student-legaltech-certificate/
