Innovate Legal Summit 2026
Discover. Connect. Transform
Explore how legal AI is transforming the practice of law.
Join us to experience firsthand the innovations shaping the profession.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026,
The Chancery Rosewood, London
Registration from 09:00 – 09:30 GMT.
Event from 10:00 – 18:30 GMT.
This event is specifically tailored to legal professionals from across the spectrum — from solo practitioners and boutique firms through to heads of innovation and partners at global law firms.
FREE TO ATTEND
Eager to network with other legal professionals? You’ll have ample opportunity at the Innovate Legal Summit.
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of Clio’s Innovate Legal Summit on 14th April 2026 at The Chancery Rosewood, London. This is your opportunity to experience The Intelligent Legal Work Platform—bringing together context-aware AI, trusted legal research, and seamless practice management.
This year the programme has been expanded with dedicated sessions for global law firms including exploring how AI is being deployed at scale across complex practice areas.
Event Agenda
09:00 |Registration, breakfast, networking and expo open
10:00 |Welcome and opening remarks
10:10 |Opening keynote: The Future of Legal Tech, Unveiled with Jack Newton, Founder and CEO, Clio
11:10 |Customer panel: From Strategy to Success: Real Stories of Modern Law Firm Transformation
- Adam Creasey, Managing Director, Adam Benedict
- Dr Peter Fields, Barrister, The Barrister Group
- Lyn Harris, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
- Marcin Durlak, Managing Partner, IMD
- Chaired by Ronnie Gurion, COO, Clio
12:00 |Lunch, networking and sponsor zone
13:00 |Track 1: Change Without the Chaos: Making Transformation Stick in Law Firms
- Vin Chauhan, Head of Professional Services Delivery, SP1
- Vicky Simpson, Founder Apply Compliance Today (ACT)
- Darren Kantor, Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech,
- Matthew Letts, Founder and CEO, Codified Strategy
Track 2: Beyond the Business Case: The Human Dynamics of Change
- Katie Best, author of The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems
- Chaired by Jo Sidhu, Director, Legal Architecture
13:40 |Track 1: Building Law Firms People Want to Work For
- Carrie Stephenson, Founder, Grace Legal
- Hannah Beko, Lawyer, Author, Speaker Authentically speaking
- Patrick McCann, CEO, City of London Law Society
- Chaired by Kirsty Pappin, Founder and Director, Aries Legal Practice Management
Track 2: AI in Practice: How Global Law Firms Are Deploying AI
- Gareth Dickson, Partner, Mishcon de Reya
- Geoff Dragon, Partner, Shoosmiths
- Kim Wedral, Partner, Taylor Wessing
- Editha Nemsic, Forward Deployed Engineering, Clio
- Chaired by Richard Tromans, Founder, Artificial Lawyer
14:35 |Special keynote with Tim Peake, former European Space Agency astronaut
15:35 |Refreshment break
15:50 |Building an Irreplaceable Law Firm: Making Your Firm Essential in an Age of AI
- Ed Walters, VP of Legal Innovation + Strategy, Clio
16:20 |Closing panel: key takeaways and future outlook
17:00 |Closing drinks and networking reception
Join us at the iconic Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair
Secure your seat now—don’t miss out!
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Clio’s Innovate Legal Summit on 14th April 2026 at The Chancery Rosewood, London. This is your opportunity to experience The Intelligent Legal Work Platform—bringing together context-aware AI, trusted legal research, and seamless practice management.
Why Attend?
- Discover how context-aware AI is redefining everyday legal work.
- See how trusted research and management tools unite into one intelligent platform.
- Connect with peers and innovators shaping the profession’s next chapter.
This year the programme has been expanded with dedicated sessions for global law firms including exploring how AI is being deployed at scale across complex practice areas.
Event Agenda
09:00 | Registration, breakfast, networking and expo open
10:00 | Welcome and opening remarks
10:10 | Opening keynote: The Future of Legal Tech, Unveiled with Jack Newton, Founder and CEO, Clio
11:10 | Customer panel: From Strategy to Success: Real Stories of Modern Law Firm Transformation
- Adam Creasey, Managing Director, Adam Benedict
- Dr Peter Fields, Barrister, The Barrister Group
- Lyn Harris, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
- Marcin Durlak, Managing Partner, IMD
- Chaired by Ronnie Gurion, COO, Clio
12:00 | Lunch, networking and sponsor zone
13:00 | Track 1: Change Without the Chaos: Making Transformation Stick in Law Firms
- Vin Chauhan, Head of Professional Services Delivery, SP1
- Vicky Simpson, Founder Apply Compliance Today (“ACT”)
- Darren Kantor, Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech, Jameson Legal Tech
- Matthew Letts, Founder and CEO – Codified Strategy Limited
Track 2: Beyond the Business Case: The Human Dynamics of Change
- Katie Best, author of The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems
- Chaired by Jo Sidhu, Director, Legal Architecture
13:40 | Track 1: Building Law Firms People Want to Work For
- Carrie Stephenson, Founder, Grace Legal
- Hannah Beko, Lawyer, Author, Speaker Authentically speaking
- Patrick McCann, CEO, City of London Law Society
- Chaired by Kirsty Pappin, Founder and Director, Aries Legal Practice Management
Track 2: AI in Practice: How Global Law Firms Are Deploying AI
- Gareth Dickson, Partner, Mishcon de Reya
- Geoff Dragon, Partner, Shoosmiths
- Kim Wedral, Partner, Taylor Wessing
- Editha Nemsic, Forward Deployed Engineering, Clio
- Chaired by Richard Tromans, Founder, Artificial Lawyer
14:35 | Special keynote with Tim Peake, former European Space Agency astronaut
15:35 | Refreshment break
15:50 | Building an Irreplaceable Law Firm: Making Your Firm Essential in an Age of AI,
- Ed Walters, VP of Legal Innovation + Strategy, Clio
16:20 | Closing panel: key takeaways and future outlook
17:00 | Closing drinks and networking reception
Join us at the iconic Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair
Secure your seat now—don’t miss out!
Keynote Speakers
Jack Newton
CEO & Founder, Clio
As the CEO and Founder of Clio and a pioneer in cloud-based legal technology, Jack Newton has spearheaded efforts to educate the legal community on the security, ethics, privacy considerations, and benefits of running a law firm in the cloud.
Under his leadership, Clio is bettering the lives and businesses of lawyers while making legal services more accessible and equitable for all through cloud-based and client-centered technology. Jack’s efforts to transform the legal experience for all have profoundly impacted the legal industry.
Jack is the author of The Client-Centered Law Firm, a #1 bestseller that’s helping law firms thrive in today’s experience-driven era. He is also the host of Daily Matters, a podcast dedicated to conversations with legal professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts about the future of law.
Tim Peake
Guest Keynote
Tim Peake is a former European Space Agency astronaut, British Army Air Corps officer, and test pilot. In 2015, he became the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station, spending 186 days in space as part of his Principia mission.
During his time aboard the ISS, Tim conducted over 250 scientific experiments, performed a spacewalk to repair the station’s power supply, and took part in numerous educational outreach initiatives that inspired more than two million students worldwide.
Before joining ESA, Tim served in the British Army, flying military operations in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and Afghanistan. He later worked as a senior helicopter test pilot and has logged over 2,000 flying hours across more than 30 aircraft types.
Today, Tim is a passionate STEM ambassador, working with organisations including the UK Space Agency and The Prince’s Trust to promote science, innovation, and education. His unique experiences exploring space and leading in high-performance environments make him a powerful voice on leadership, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Ed Walters
VP of Legal Innovation + Strategy, Clio
Ed Walters is the VP of Legal Innovation + Strategy, Clio. He is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches The Law of Robots as well as GenAI & BigLaw, and at The University of Chicago Law School, where he teaches Generative AI in Practice.
Speaker Line-up
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Ronnie Gurion
Chief Operating Officer, Clio
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Sarah Murphy
General Manager, International Clio
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Katie Best
Author, The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems and How to SOLVE Them
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Gareth Dickson
Partner, Mishcon de Reya
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Kim Wedral
Partner, Taylor Wessing
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Geoff Dragon
Partner, Shoosmiths
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Richard Tromans
Artificial Lawyer
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Jo Sidhu
Director of Legal Architecture, Clio
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Darren Kantor
Director – Global Head of Jameson Legal Tech
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Vin Chauhan
Head of Professional Services, SP1 IT Solutions Ltd
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Carrie Stephenson
Founder, GRACE Legal
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Editha Nemsic
Development Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
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Adam Creasey
Managing Director, Adam Benedict
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Vicky Simpson
Founder, Apply Compliance Today
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Lyn Harris
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Matthew Letts
Title – Founder and CEO – Codified Strategy Limited
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Kirsty Pappin
Founder & Director, Aries Legal Practice Management
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Hannah Beko
Legal leader, author of The Authentic Lawyer
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Patrick McCann
CEO – City of London law Society
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Marcin Durlak
Managing Partner, IMD