Agenda
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.
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The Olive Tree Restaurant & Garden Room, Celtic Manor
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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.
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Greg Orme |
11:15 - 12:00 |
Networking, Exhibition & Refreshments
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Networking Discussion Groups
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13:00 - 13:15 |
LawNet Annual General Meeting
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13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
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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.
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Grace Lordan |
15:30 - 16:00 |
Networking, Exhibition & Refreshments
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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.
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James Kerr |
17:00 - 17:15 |
Close of Conference
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Derek Rodgers, LawNet Chair
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19:30 |
Champagne Reception
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20:00 |
Conference Dinner (Black Tie)
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22:00 |
LawNet Awards Ceremony 2025/26
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