SRA Innovate events
Updated 22 June 2026
Innovation and technology are reshaping the legal sector, with solicitors and law firms increasingly using lawtech, including, AI in their day-to-day work.
Watch our latest free innovation event, get the insights and valuable advice about navigating the evolving technology landscape. Hear about the latest developments, how to overcome challenges and take full advantage of the opportunities presented.
Innovate 2026
Event highlights
- Tech and AI impact: how they are changing business practices and emerging trends.
- Maximising existing technology: practical tips and insights on how to understand the tech landscape, and to choose products that meet your needs.
- AI in law firm settings: understanding practically how AI can benefit you and your business.
- First-hand experience: practical insights into how firms are using technology, and opportunities and obstacles they envision for the future.
- Upskilling workforce: preparing for future technological advancements.
- AI governance: practical advice on how to ensure adequate supervision and governance of AI in your business.
- Regulatory changes: what firms should anticipate.
Welcome and keynote
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Welcome
- Aisling O'Connell, Head of Innovation Policy
- Sarah Rapson, Chief Executive
Keynote: LawTech, tech law and what's next: moving fast and thinking like an innovator in the age of AI
- Lisa McClory, Of Counsel – DeepTech and Innovation, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Panel session one: Practical use of AI in legal practice
Practical use and deployment of AI in firms, procurement of tools, small firm innovation, insurance, risk and cybersecurity
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- Aisling O'Connell, Head of Innovation Policy (Chair)
- Ben Darby, Managing Partner (and Tech Founder), Darby & Darby Solicitors
- Lisa McClory, Of Counsel – DeepTech and Innovation, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
- Rupert Poole, Chief Technology Officer, Hugh James
- Sue Turner OBE, Founder, AI Governance Ltd, and Professor, University of Bristol Business School
- Peter Wright, Solicitor and Managing Director, Digital Law UK
Panel session two: What's on the horizon
Emerging AI capabilities, agentic AI, consumer-facing tools, what regulation needs to keep pace with, workforce and skills
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- Aisling O'Connell, Head of Innovation Policy (Chair)
- Amy Conroy, Senior Engagement Manager, Legora and University of Bristol Lawtech Industry Board
- Alexandra Lennox, Head of New Propositions, Orbital and University of Bristol Lawtech Industry Board
- Thomas Maddern, Partner, KPMG UK
- Olivier Roth, Policy Manager, Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Philip Young, Co-Founder and CEO, Garfield AI