Newcastle Law Society in collaboration with our sponsor the University of Law have pleasure in hosting our second Legal Tech Seminar on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Please see the FLYER 

This free event will commence with refreshments and a short networking session, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders. Following this, four expert talks will explore AI’s impacts on legal education, practical applications in law firms, and the latest in regulatory guidance. A Q&A session will conclude the event, giving you the chance to engage directly with the speakers.

Event Programme

• 4:30 pm – Arrival for refreshments
• 4:45pm – Welcome & Introduction
• 4:55pm – Presentations:
  • Patrick Grant – Associate Professor of AI and Technology, The University of Law
    Topic: How to train Lawyers on AI
  • Adam Roney – CEO of Calls9
    Topic: AI in Law Update
  • Guest Speaker (TBC)
    Topic: AI Regulation and How to guide Clients through it
  • Chloe Thompson - Legal Tech in Leeds
  • Topic: Regional Support for Legal Tech and Innovation
• 6:10pm – Audience Q&A
• 6:30pm – Close

Venue: This event will take place in the Florence Kirby Lecture Theatre, Newcastle University, Frederick Douglass Centre, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TF

To register for this event: please email us via mail@newcastlelawsociety.co.uk with the reference Legal Tech 2025

Legal Tech Steering Group

Newcastle Law Society would like to create a Legal Tech Steering Group to bring together legal expertise (members/decision makers who have a vested interest in making technological advancements within their firm), technology experts (IT Directors/Managers in our member firms together with regional/national digital tech companies) and educational experts (the Universities in our region) to create a centre for excellence for legal technology and innovation in the North East. If you would like to get further information please check out our Legal Tech Steering Group page.