LSLG-Venture-Day
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 17 May 2024, 12:30-17:00
Location: Riddel Hall, Stranmillis
CPD Points: 3 Group CPD Points (Northern Ireland Law Society and the Bar of Northern Ireland)
Price: Free of charge
Unleashing the Future of Legal Technology
Legal tech is revolutionising law practice, from automation to data analytics.
Startups are leading this transformation, creating innovative solutions that redefine law’s future. It’s a thrilling era for law and technology, ripe with opportunities for innovators and disruptors.
The School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast, sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills, is thrilled to partner in the annual Law Schools Global League (LSGL) Venture Day on May 17, 2024.
The Venture Day is a premier competition for startups revolutionising the legal technology landscape, culminating in the Legal Tech Startup Competition at the South Summit in Madrid in June, Southern Europe’s premier entrepreneurial event.
If you are a startup who is developing cutting-edge legal technologies hit the apply button below. Whether you’re working on cyber, due diligence, Generative AI, or any other areas of LawTech, we want to hear from you!
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is your chance to pitch your innovative solutions to a panel of industry leaders and experts. Gain exposure and network with key players in the industry.
The winner of the Belfast event will receive:
- The opportunity to be one of three global startups to pitch their idea in the Global Venture Day final on the IE University stage at South Summit
- Costs towards travel to the South Summit in Madrid
- Passes for the South Summit, giving them:
- Access to the Investor’s Den
- Full access to all conferences and stages
- One-on-one meetings and matchmaking services with investors and big corporations
- And much, much more
The overall winning startup will be mentored by the LexisNexis VP of Strategy and M&A CEMEA over a six-month period and will meet with a range of clients to pitch their product or service to.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on your startup and make a significant impact in the lawtech industry. Apply now to be a part of Venture Day!
SCHEDULE
12:30-12:45 Registration
12:45-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:45 Keynote
14:45-15:00 Coffee
15:00-16:00 Competition
16:00-16:45 Panel discussion on Legal Technology
16:45-17:00 Prizegiving
17:00 Reception
Keynote Speaker - Simon Whittaker
Co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Structure
Simon has been working in the IT industry for over 20 years, and co-founded Vertical Structure with Marc Dowie in 2006.
He has extensive experience helping companies understand how to grapple with the challenge of protecting themselves from threats and helping clients find solutions to their cyber security problems.
Simon is a cyber sector expert and his perspective of the industry and guidance is highly sought after.
PANEL
STEPHANIE BARRETT, HERBERT SMITH FREEHILS
Stephanie is responsible for the strategic direction of eDiscovery services and application of legal technology across UK, US and EMEA and pivotal to creating a continuous relationship with high profile multinational clients. She is a certified Agile PM Practitioner and has worked across a broad spectrum of legal sectors, facilitating their adoption of digital thinking and processes, while building knowledge and know-how for partners and fee earners to develop alongside digital change.
LIAM REID, ENZAI TECHNOLOGIES
Liam Reid is a Software Engineer and alumni of Queen's University, Belfast. Liam is representing Enzai Technologies, a Belfast based start-up. Enzai provide an AI governance and risk management platform which allows organisations to understand and manage the risks that come with AI, whilst meeting their emerging compliance obligations. Liam has been with the company from the early stages of its journey, building the product from zero to one. Liam is excited to share his experience building Software in the dynamic environment of an early stage start-up.
SOPHIE O'DONNELL, STARTUP ENGAGEMENT MANAGER AT MICROSOFT FOR STARTUPS
Sophie leads the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub programme in Ireland which is currently serving 470+ Irish startups. She proactively identifies, engages with and onboards new startups supporting them to drive new revenue streams and acquire new customers as well as helping them understand the market and accelerate their growth. Having previously worked with Enterprise Ireland in their New York office she pulls on this previous experience alongside her experience from her time at Google where she worked with some of their most strategic customers. She is passionate about the Irish startup ecosystem and is driven by its global impact. Her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs underscores Microsoft’s dedication to empowering startups worldwide.
PROFESSOR JOHN MORISON, QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
John Morison is Professor of Jurisprudence at the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast. His scholarship focuses on legal and constitutional theory as well as on e-government; on transformations in the practice of law and on the role of technology in judicial decision-making. John is an elected of the Royal Irish Academy and is joint principal investigator on the Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Network on Algorithmic Solutions (LINAS), a doctoral training programme that spans Law, the humanities and social sciences and STEM and funds 30 PhD studentships at the cutting edge of research on the legal and social impacts of AI.
The Startups
Left to Right: Khaula Bhutta - Inclusive Law, John Fox & Emma Fox - Lawri, Gary Lyons - Talk Terms, Convey Guru
Inclusive Law
Khaula Bhutta, a recent law graduate from Queen’s University Belfast, is passionate about human rights and social justice. Her start-up ‘Inclusive Law’ endeavours to connect legal professionals with vulnerable and marginalised communities, with the aim of humanizing and simplifying the process of accessing legal support. With a decade of experience working in the field of human rights, Khaula brings a wealth of knowledge and deep-rooted passion for addressing systemic issues. She has a LL.M in International Human Rights Law and Practice from the University of York and a B.A in Economics, Politics and Law from Dublin City University. Her passion for justice comes from her own lived experiences and academic journey. Khaula’s work has allowed her to gain insights into the vulnerabilities experienced by clients as well as the challenges faced by legal professionals, emphasizing the need for holistic legal services. Inclusive Law aims to bring about the transformative change needed within the legal industry.
Lawri
lawri MVP addresses two main problems in the current residential sales cycle identified during market research.
(a) Time taken to get from sale agreed to sale completion; and
(b) An unacceptable inconsistency in document analysis from firm-to-firm, producing a varied risk profile across the profession
lawri will address both these issues through its analysis of all residential legal documents in less than 60 seconds, producing specific outputs relevant to the property, revolutionising the residential sale cycle.
lawri will provide efficiencies enabling firms to generate increased revenue from more property sales/purchases or from other legal practise areas. Also introducing consistency across practise, lawri will lower risk exposure reducing professional indemnity insurance premiums and maintaining law firms mortgage panel membership, necessary to be able to act for a mortgage company in a property purchase.
TalkTerms
Based in Belfast Northern Ireland, TalkTerms is revolutionising the way disputes are resolved by making the process more accessible, affordable, and efficient. TalkTerms Swift AI and Engage platforms simplify and accelerate traditional dispute resolution methods. By emphasising structured, human-centric dialogues, TalkTerms not only speeds up the resolution process but also expands its accessibility, allowing more disputes to be settled amicably among a wider range of users.
Convey Guru
At Convey Guru, we're on a mission to redefine the legal service experience. With our cutting-edge smart assistant platform, we are revolutionizing the way communications are held in the legal industry. Say goodbye to delays, miscommunications, and frustration - we are here to make the process smooth, efficient, and transparent.
Our advanced AI-driven communication solution acts as a central hub for legal professionals. By automating interactions, we ensure timely responses and eliminate the need for constant follow-ups. We understand the challenges of the legal industry and are committed to streamlining interactions, reducing errors, and improving client satisfaction.
SUPPORT YOUR STARTUP
BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER
If you wish to register to attend the Venture Day Belfast event (but not compete), register as an audience member.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For queries or further information please contact Dr Ciaran O'Kelly c.okelly@qub.ac.uk