Legaltechnology iconLegaltechnologySep 21, 2026 ~2 min source read

Webinar replay: From technology strategy to organisational change

A Legal IT Insider webinar with Karen Waldron (LexisNexis), Seb Butcher (Bird & Bird) and Caroline Hill examines how law firms can shape AI strategy around their own knowledge, governance and lawyer development rather than vendor hype or FOMO.

Webinar replay: From technology strategy to organisational change

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Governance and human oversight are central: meaningful controls, resilience and clarity on delegation levels determine safe use and long-term value.

Measure success beyond adoption: look for strengthened judgement, preserved professional responsibility and balanced workflows rather than raw efficiency metrics.

Protect junior lawyer development: design AI use to support training of reasoning, judgement and responsibility and avoid 'cognitive surrender'.

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From technology strategy to organisational change September 21, 2026 Gen AI Latest News. The discussion moves beyond the hype of the latest AI models and focuses on a more strategic challenge. The panel argues that firms should start with their own intellectual property, knowledge and competitive strengths, using AI to enhance what makes them unique.

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  • The speakers explore how firms can continue to develop critical thinking, judgement and professional responsibility in the next generation of legal talent.
  • In this thought-provoking webinar, Karen Waldron of LexisNexis, Seb Butcher of Bird & Bird and Caroline Hill of Legal IT Insider explore one of the most important questions facing the legal sector today:...
  • How might AI reshape traditional law firm business models?
  • The conversation also tackles some of the biggest questions around AI governance, resilience and measuring success.

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They also dive into the wider risk of "cognitive surrender", where lawyers become overly reliant on answers. A particularly compelling section examines the impact of AI on junior lawyer development. Ultimately, the webinar offers practical insights for law firm leaders, technologists and knowledge professionals seeking to balance innovation with good lawyering.

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  • Strategic conversations the legal sector needs to have right now Former Allen & Overy senior partner Wim Dejonghe co-founds native AI firm The Inside View:
  • Richard Susskind looks back at The Future of Law – Part 1 Related Freedom, AI and security:

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From technology strategy to organisational change. What does a successful AI strategy look like for law firms? What does success look like beyond adoption rates and efficiency gains?

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