2020 Vision

November 2013: 2020 Vision

This conference embodied what Legal Futures is about by showcasing innovation big and small and debating what the future of legal services will look like. With a range of speakers, it highlighted the novel techniques some are employing to demonstrate the way the market is heading. Over the last two years, all of the major figures in the post-Legal Services Act world have appeared at Legal Futures’ ground-breaking conferences on change and innovation in the legal sector. We continue to remain committed to giving the latest thinking and newest players a platform and this was no exception.

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Speakers:

Patricia Greer, Chief of Corporate Affairs, Law Society


Christina Blacklaws, Director, Co-operative Legal Services


Craig Holt, President, QualitySolicitors


Neil Kinsella, Head, Slater & Gordon Lawyers UK


Archana Makol, Chief Counsel, BT Legal; Director of BT Law Ltd


Craig Underwood, Director of Legal Services, Minster Law Solicitors


Gabe Miller, General Counsel and Managing Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers


Emel Hussein, Founder, iSolicitor


Robert Postlethwaite, Postlethwaite Solicitors


Alex Mills, Founder, Dynamo Legal


Jonathan Whittaker, Senior Partner, SAS Daniels LLP


Simon Gibson, Managing Partner, SGI Legal


Andrew Macleod, Director, Triton Global Limited


Paul Stothard, Chief Executive Officer, Tees Law


David Redfern, Senior Partner, Tees Law


Christopher Mills, Chief Operating Officer, Schillings


Steve Arundale, Head of Professional Sectors, Commercial Banking, NatWest


Matthew Briggs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Brilliant Law


Lord Falconer QC


Andrew Caplen, Vice President, Law Society


Chris Kenny, Chief Executive, Legal Services Board


Roger Smith, Researcher/ Author


Kerry Underwood, Senior Partner, Underwoods Solicitors


Excellent. Really enjoyed it. Pushing the boundaries and looking for solutions.

Delegate – November 2013

 

Simply terrific session on ABS’s. Really fired me up.

Delegate – November 2013

 

Always at the forefront bringing new entrants to the law – well done.

Delegate – November 2013

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