Embrace Change

Drive innovation

A place for legal ops people to solve real problems together.

Don’t just talk about them.

Legal Operations Special Edition.

Friday, 2 October 2026

9:00 - 16:00

Bristol Beacon, UK.

The legal landscape in 2026 demands more than just better software:

It demands a fundamental shift in how we work.

Dealing with this evolution requires sharper adaptability and a proactive stance on risk. Hence, this year, we are focusing on the true engines of progress: current and aspiring Legal Operations people.

Whether you are a veteran or an aspiring innovator, this event is your home. We’ve designed a full day for you with the South West community to learn, share, and connect, empowering you with the skills required to lead the way.

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purpose

How might we deal with change and lead with our legal innovation journey?

Our first three years set a foundation.

We brought together legal tech, operations and design people from the region and beyond. A diverse melting pot of views and opinions, focused on improving our legal sector as a whole and its facets.

Now that we've set the basis, we want to build on it. Being surrounded by change running at a fast pace, both with technology and economic uncertainties, we feel the call to make an impact in the present.

That’s why this year's project will be more educational, empowering participants to actively discuss key topics and create solutions as a community through tailored activities with final takeaways.

Now's the time to embrace change and lead with your innovation journey.

Join us!

one day together

3 Brainstorming sessions

  • Ways of working

  • Roles and careers

  • Work products

identify

explore

3 Simulations

  • Pragmatic use cases

  • Focus groups & targeted problem solving

  • Mapping topics and forging pathways

share

3 Takeaways

  • Learnings and connections

  • What good should look like

  • Thought leadership content

schedule

  1. 08:00

    Registration and breakfast

    Wellness Area

  2. 09:00

    Welcome and introduction

    Tom FleuriotMain Stage

  3. 09:15 – 09:45

    Keynote and interview

    Stark Holborn, interviewed by Tom FleuriotMain Stage

  4. 09:50 – 10:30

    Panel: Your ways of working

    Graeme Johnston, David Varney, Amy McConnell. Moderated by Katy SnellMain Stage

  5. 10:30 – 10:35

    Sponsor session

    Let's ThinkMain Stage

  6. 10:35 – 10:55

    Coffee break

  7. 10:55 – 11:35

    Panel: Your roles and careers

    Mercy Chirau, Lauren Brant, Tara Walsh. Moderated by Marc MayMain Stage

  8. 11:35 – 11:50

    Sponsor sessions

    Main Stage

  9. 11:50 – 12:30

    Panel: Your work product

    Jessica Lazarus, Jodi Duffield, Claire Thompson. Moderated by Ryan McDonoughMain Stage

  10. 12:30 – 13:30

    Lunch

    Wellness Area

  11. 12:45 – 13:30

    Early Ops Career Club

    Emily Cox and Rhianne Armstrong

  12. 13:30 – 14:25

    Workshops, round one

    Choose one of three.

    • Your ways of workingLorraine Robinson and Molly Macgregor
    • Your roles and careersMarc May
    • Your work productAnna Leslie and Richard Batstone
  13. 14:30 – 15:25

    Workshops, round two

    Choose one of three.

    • Your ways of workingLorraine Robinson and Molly Macgregor
    • Your roles and careersMarc May
    • Your work productAnna Leslie and Richard Batstone
  14. 15:35 – 15:55

    Plenary

    Main Stage

  15. 15:55 – 16:00

    Final remarks

    Main Stage

  16. 16:00 – 18:00

    Drinks and raffle

    Bar Area

  17. 18:00

    Event close

Let's Think Lab runs alongside the main programme from 10:30 to 15:30. Drop in whenever suits you.

special guest

Stark Holborn

Author & Games Writer

A novelist, games writer, film reviewer, and the author of Ten Low, Hel’s Eight, Ninth Life, the British Fantasy Award-nominated Triggernometry series and Nunslinger.

Stark lives in Bristol.

Every great story has the moment where the old map stops working. The hero stands at the edge of familiar territory and realises the path forward hasn't been drawn yet.

Stark is a science fiction author and storyteller who has spent a career writing characters who face exactly that moment.

At Legal Tech in the South West, Stark'll bring that lens to the room and turn it on you.

Visit Stark Holborn's website

CONTRIBUTORS

  • Ryan McDonough

    Mourant

    Bio

  • Marc May

    Co-Founder LTinSW

    Bio

  • Katy Snell

    Collyer Bristow

    Bio

  • Tom Fleuriot

    Host and Presenter

    Bio

  • Graeme Johnston

    Noslegal

    Bio

  • Marco Mendola

    Co-Founder LTinSW

    Bio

  • Lorraine Robinson

    GLD

    Bio

  • Amy McConnell

    TLT LLP

    Bio

  • Jessica Lazarus

    DWF

    Bio

  • David Varney

    Womble Bond Dickinson

    Bio

  • Wendy Jephson

    Let’s Think

    Bio

  • Anna Leslie

    Let’s Think

    Bio

  • Rhianne Armstrong

    Bedell Cristin

    Bio

  • Molly Macgregor

    CMS

    Bio

  • Emily Cox

    LexisNexis

    Bio

  • Jodi Duffield

    HSBC

    Bio

  • Tara Walsh

    Osborne Clarke

    Bio

  • Claire Thompson

    Screwfix

    Bio

  • Lauren Brant

    Simmons & Simmons

    Bio

  • Mercy Chirau

    VWV Law

    Bio

  • Richard Batstone

    Clarilis

    Bio

  • Paul Levy

    Jameson Legal

    Bio

  • Laura Marinello

    Simmons & Simmons

    Bio

  • Heather Allen

    Harcourt Matthews

    Bio

  • Rocco the Frenchie

    Angel Investor

    Me

Our Partners

  • "National-level event. A brilliantly and thoughtfully curated event with a friendly and unique atmosphere."

    Alex Herrity - Director of Legal Solutions, Adidas

  • "A real sense of community, great speakers with thought provoking topics. Excellent workshops too."

    Sarah Sheehan - Consultant

  • "A brilliant event for in‑house counsel: practical, relevant, and full of ideas I’ve already taken back to the business."

    Gaby Gray - Group Legal Director, Alliance

  • "A different kind of conference. Less glitzy and commercial than some of its larger counterparts, the emphasis is on problem-solving, with people and community at the heart of it."

    Katy Snell - Data Analyst, LegalTechHub

  • "I came away with a sense of purpose and the tools to push on"

    Jay Smith - Legal Operations Managing Counsel - Remote

  • "An event that really understands the needs of legal ops and innovation teams: practical, relevant, and a genuinely friendly community."

    Emma Sorrell - Senior Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer, Bevan Brittan LLP

  • Something unique and special about LTinSW. Cutting edge - yes. Sophisticated and curious conversations - absolutely. Interactively engaging - guaranteed.

    Wendy Jephson - CEO at Let’s Think

  • "Legal ops isn't about making lawyers move faster for its own sake. Claim your time back and join LTinSW!"

    Ed Boal - Chief Client Officer & GC @ StructureFlow

 

our venue

Bristol Beacon

Beacon, Trenchard St, Bristol BS1 5AR

Website

https://bristolbeacon.org/

Get there

From Temple Meads Station:

Walk - 20-minute walk

Taxi - 10-minute

Bike - 6-minute cycling

FAQs

    • 210 registered people

    • 170 attendees

    • 20 speakers

    • 5 workshops

    • 1 test lab

  • Yes, we have a special offer for LTinSW members.

    If interested, send us an email to marc@legaltechnologist.co.uk or marco.mendola@legaltechnologist.co.uk

  • We are not a conference.

    We are independent.

    We do not do hype or sell nonsense.

    We put people's needs before business.

    It’s not just what we do: it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • That’s simple!

    Send us a Contact Us request at the bottom of this website. We’ll respond as soon as possible.

    OR

    Send us a direct message via LinkedIn

  • Connect and engage with new leads interested in finding out more about what you do.

    Building stronger relationships with your customers in the SW region.

    Showcase why you are the best in what you do with real case scenarios.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward approach.

    We're here to grow together with you and make our Legal Operations community thrive.

Let’s Work Together