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Thursday 23rd October 2025

19:30             

Pre-conference networking supper 
Meet up with fellow LawNet members for a relaxed evening ahead of the main event.

 

 

The Olive Tree Restaurant & Garden Room, Celtic Manor


Friday 24th October 2025

09:00 - 09:45 Registration, Exhibition, Networking & Refreshments
09:45 - 10:15 Welcome and Introduction Helen Hamilton-Shaw, CEO, LawNet
10:15 - 11:15

Rethinking Leadership: Human Advantage in a Changing World
The crucial human shifts law firm leaders need to drive transformation, growth, and high performance

  • Understand how engagement and people-focused leadership are the true sources of competitive advantage.
  • Explore new leadership behaviours to unlock greater performance, resilience, and cultural transformation.
  • Apply practical tools, insights and fresh perspectives to lead in the face of technological disruption
  • Lead change and empower performance with inspiration and confidence. 
Greg Orme
11:15 - 12:00

Networking, Exhibition & Refreshments

 
12:00 - 13:00

Networking Discussion Groups 

 

13:00 - 13:15

LawNet Annual General Meeting

 
13:00 - 14:30

Lunch, Networking & Exhibition

 
14:30 - 15:30

From Busy to Bold: Culture-Building Strategies That Drive Focus and Output

  •           Key lessons from behavioural science that matter for leaders of law firms
  •           How to identify and eliminate common productivity killers
  •           Micro-behaviours that boost team culture and engagement
  •       Rethinking meetings, emails, and work habits
  •          Recognise and respond to the unique behavioural drivers across age groups to reduce misalignment and maximise collective output.
Grace Lordan
15:30 - 16:00

Networking, Exhibition & Refreshments

 
16:00 - 17:00

From Good to Exceptional: What High-Performing Teams Do Differently

  • Understand the DNA of exceptional teams by exploring what unites them: A shared sense of purpose, mutual uplift, and a relentless commitment to making each other better - even under pressure
  • Learn from insights drawn from working with top-tier organisations including Special Forces, Formula 1, Google, PayPal, Dyson, and Olympic teams.
  • Examine the essential contribution of integrity, humility, and personal responsibility to high performance
  • Explore how culture can encourage innovation and adaptability, building legacy, not dependency.
James Kerr
17:00 - 17:15

Close of Conference

Derek Rodgers, LawNet Chair
19:30             

Champagne Reception

 
20:00            

Conference Dinner (Black Tie)

 
22:00            

LawNet Awards Ceremony 2025/26

 

 

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