Innovate Legal Summit 2026

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.