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Connect 2026
Future of in‑house legal
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Legal Leaders Connect London Session Replay
Legal Leaders Connect London brought together more than 150 in-house legal professionals to explore the future of legal, from AI and innovation to leadership, operating models, and business impact.
The recordings below represent a select collection of sessions approved for on-demand viewing, offering a glimpse into the conversations, insights, and practical takeaways shared throughout the event. While no recording can fully capture the experience of being in the room, we hope these sessions provide valuable perspective and inspiration.
We look forward to welcoming the community back for Legal Leaders Connect 2027.
Sam Kidd, CEO of LawVu
How leading teams are using AI today and where we are headed
AI is already reshaping how high-performing in-house legal teams work, but the greatest impact comes from adopting it intentionally and strategically.
Watch LawVu CEO Sam Kidd share practical insights on:
- How leading legal teams are using AI today
- Where legal technology is headed
- What teams can do now to position themselves for what's next
Bjarne Tellmann, CEO of FjordStream Advisors
Legal as a business accelerator
The most effective legal teams don't just manage risk; they help move the business forward. Watch Bjarne’s highlight clips as he shares some practical strategies for:
- Embedding legal earlier
- Building scalable processes
- Measurable business impact across the organization
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Jana Blount, Director of Client Solutions and Digital Strategy at NRF
Turning legal tech into your competitive advantage
Technology alone doesn't create transformation. Watch Jana’s sessions as she shares how leading legal teams are designing processes, aligning stakeholders, and deploying automation in ways that reduce friction, accelerate outcomes, and deliver measurable business value.
Eduardo Rastelli, Chief of Staff and Global Head of Legal Operations at IHG Hotels & Resorts and David Lancelot CLO at LawVu
Building the modern legal engine room to lay the groundwork for innovation
The most successful legal teams don't start with innovation; they start with a strong foundation. Watch Eduardo and David discuss how modern legal teams are building the operational foundations, connected data, and strategic frameworks needed to scale innovation and elevate legal's impact.
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Our speakers
Innovators, visionaries, storytellers and doers. Say hello to the game-changers in legal and beyond.
Keynote speaker
Keynote speaker
Andrew Grill
Global AI Keynote Speaker, Leading Futurist, Bestselling Author, Brand Ambassador
Andrew Grill is a globally recognised futurist and AI keynote speaker who helps senior leaders turn emerging technologies into practical, defensible advantage. Known as The Actionable Futurist®, he specialises in moving organisations beyond AI hype to clear strategies that balance innovation with risk, governance, and accountability.
A former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew has advised leading organisations including Vodafone, Intel, Adobe, DHL, Dell, Nike, and the NHS. Ranked among the world’s top 10 futurist speakers, he has delivered more than 600 keynotes across 50 countries.
Andrew is a regular BBC commentator and the bestselling author of Digitally Curious. His work focuses on what Generative and Agentic AI mean for decision-making, compliance, and the evolving role of in-house legal teams in shaping the future of their organisations.
Eduardo Rastelli
Global Head of BRR (Legal, Risk & Compliance) Operations
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Bjarne Tellmann
CEO
FjordStream Advisors, former GC Haleon & Pearson
Jana Blount
Director of Client Solutions and Digital Strategy
Norton Rose Fulbright
Eduard Alia
Fractional GC
Of Counsel
Jeremy Small
Founder & CEO
Jameson Legal
Emma Roe
Global Head of Legal Operations & Technology Consulting
DWF
Harriet Naylor
Head of Legal
SSY Global
Hamraj Gulamali
General Counsel
Zinc
Dana Stranders
VP & Head of Legal EMEA
Miro
Sam Kidd
CEO
LawVu
Shaun Plant
Community Evangelist
Legal Leaders
David Lancelot
CLO & EVP Advocacy
LawVu
Carlene O’Meagher (MC)
Director of Customer Success
LawVu
Danny Bugler
Associate General Counsel
The Trade Desk
Josephine Norris
Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance
LawVu
The agenda at a glance
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Breakfast, sessions, debates & networking
Join senior in-house legal leaders for a future-focused day exploring how legal teams can move faster, work smarter, and drive real business impact.
Keynote presentation
The future-ready in-house leader: Thriving in the age of AI
A forward-looking perspective on technology, leadership, and change.
Legal as a business accelerator
How modern legal teams embed early, scale smarter, and become true business enablers.
How leading teams are using AI today and where we are headed
Real examples of AI in action—what’s working, what’s not, and where teams are seeing real gains.
Future-proofing your legal career
The hybrid skills, new career paths, and practical steps every in-house lawyer needs to stay ahead.
Building the modern legal engine room to lay the groundwork for innovation
Designing the modern legal operating model that turns AI ambition into measurable outcomes.
Turning legal tech into a competitive advantage
Move beyond implementation to measurable impact and value.
Live debate
Should legal be a revenue-generating function?
A provocative discussion on the evolving role of legal in modern organizations.
Breakout tables, networking & cocktail hour
Connect, debate, and share insights throughout the day with leaders facing the same challenges.
What is Legal Leaders Connect?
Legal Leaders Connect is an annual conference hosted by LawVu Legal Leaders, the global community shaping the future of in-house legal.
It’s a space to connect with trusted peers, share insights and experiences, and learn from those navigating the realities of leading modern legal teams. Together, we explore what it means to be an effective legal leader in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our agenda is thoughtfully curated with inspiration, practical insights, and fresh perspectives, drawing on the collective knowledge of a global, peer-led community. Connect is designed to help you grow, lead with confidence, and take your career to new heights.
It’s a space to connect with trusted peers, share insights and experiences, and learn from those navigating the realities of leading modern legal teams. Together, we explore what it means to be an effective legal leader in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our agenda is thoughtfully curated with inspiration, practical insights, and fresh perspectives, drawing on the collective knowledge of a global, peer-led community. Connect is designed to help you grow, lead with confidence, and take your career to new heights.