Join us as we explore the future of family justice. Get ahead of emerging trends, share insights with peers, and be part of shaping the future of our profession.
Learn more about the conference sessions, speakers and sponsors:
Innovation Conference 2025 >>
Early Bird prices – Available until 10 August
Member Price £180 (exc. VAT)
Non-Member Price £260 (exc. VAT)
TICKET PRICES – Available from 10 August
Member Price £225 (exc. VAT)
Non-Member Price £325 (exc. VAT)
Programme
| Registration | 09:00-09:30 | ||
| Welcome address | 09:30-09:45 | -Victoria Clarke, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Family at Elite Law Solicitors –Lee Henderson, Partner, Osbornes -Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Resolution Chair |
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| The State of the Nation – What You Need to Know About Emerging Tech | 09:45- 10:30 | An accessible overview of current developments in legal technology and AI, with practical guidance for family law professionals. | -Alan Larkin, Solicitor, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Nova Law -Akber Datoo, CEO & Founder of D2 Legal Technology and Co-chair of the Technology and Law Committee – Law Society of England & Wales |
| Choosing the Right AI for Your Company | 10:30-11:15 | This session explores key considerations when adopting AI, including ethics, costs, training, and system integration. | -Jon Gill, Vice President of Consulting at CGI -Kathrin Shahroozi, Senior Legal Technologist at Penningtons Law |
| Cyber Security | 11:45-12:30 | A practical session on protecting sensitive client data, featuring expert advice to strengthen cyber protection. | -Victoria Clarke, Head of Family at Elite Law Solicitors -David Gilmore, Director of DG Legal |
| Clients and Their Use of Technology | 12:30-13:15 | An exploration of how clients are engaging with legal tech tools and what this shift means for the family justice system. | –Rebecca Hawkins, Director, Family Solutions Now |
| Digital Fraud in Family Law: From Tipp-Ex to Deepfakes |
14:15-15:00 | A focused look at the rise of falsified digital evidence in family law and how to detect, manage, and mitigate associated risks. | -James McDowell, Partner and Founder, Decode Forensics -Ben Fearnley, Barrister, 29 Bedford Row Barristers |
| Domestic Abuse in the Age of Technology | 15:00-15:45 | This session addresses technology-facilitated abuse and offers guidance for supporting clients affected by digital forms of harm. | -Chaired By Elaine Richardson, Consultant Solicitor, Accredited Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer, Trainer and Supervisor, Richardson Family Law -Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner -Sophie Inkster, Tech and Economic Abuse Project Lead at Refuge |
| Shaping the Future: Technology, Innovation and the Next Era of Family Law | 16:05-17:05 | A forward-looking panel discussion on how innovation may transform practice, improve access to justice, and reshape client experiences. | -Chaired By Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Family Law Solicitor, MBS Family Law -Victoria Nottage, Co-Founder of Separate Spaces and Director of Knowledge and Learning at Family Law in Partnership -Alan Larkin, Solicitor, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Nova Law -Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, AbilityNet –David Lillywhite, Partner, Burgess Mee |
| Closing remarks | 17:05-17:15 | ||
| Networking drinks | 17:15-18:30 |
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