About this event

As AI moves from experimentation into core business operations, the question is no longer whether to adopt it, but how to do so responsibly, at scale and with confidence.

In this panel discussion, in partnership with Artificial Lawyer, we will explore the evolving role of the CTO as the central figure in owning AI risk, governance and adoption. We'll unpack how organisations are navigating the tension between innovation and control and what it takes to build AI systems that are trusted, compliant and commercially effective.

As AI becomes embedded across legal workflows, technology and transformation leaders are increasingly being asked to balance innovation, governance, risk and adoption. But where should responsibility sit? What does good governance look like in practice? And how do firms build trust in AI without slowing progress?

Join the discussion and hear different perspectives on one of the most important questions facing legal technology leaders today.

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Panellists

Oliver Bethell

Chief Technology Officer, Travers Smith

Oliver Bethell is Chief Technology Officer at Travers Smith, a top-tier UK law firm, where he leads the firm's technology strategy and has spent the last seven years transforming its technology function into an award-winning team at the forefront of legal AI adoption. Having championed and grown Travers Smith's Legal Tech capability, Olly has driven firm-wide AI adoption through an AI Academy, embedded champions, and practical use cases that are changing the way lawyers work. He engages regularly with clients on their own AI strategies. Before joining Travers Smith, Olly held senior technology leadership roles in the legal sector, including as CTO of a Magic Circle firm. He was named in Computing Magazine's Top 100 IT Leaders and was recently shortlisted as an Intrapreneur in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers 2025 report.

Nigel Lang

Chief Information Officer, Fieldfisher

Nigel Lang is the Chief Information Officer at Fieldfisher, a progressive and socially responsible European law firm.

With 30 years of IT experience in the Legal and Banking sectors, Nigel excels in driving innovation and delivering business value through strategic IT alignment. As an evangelist for AI and data analytics, he transforms insights into actionable strategies, enhancing organisational performance and effectiveness.

Nigel's expertise includes building high-performance teams and leading M&A initiatives to foster growth and innovation. His commitment to aligning IT with business goals ensures Fieldfisher stays at the forefront of technological advancements.

Richard Tromans

Founder of Artificial Lawyer

Richard Tromans has worked in the legal sector for over 25 years, as a strategy consultant, market analyst and senior journalist. After working in management consulting in the City of London, Richard launched his own business which focuses on legal innovation and also founded the pioneering and globally-read legal AI site, ‘Artificial Lawyer’. He strongly believes that AI can be a force for good in the legal world.

Karen Waldron

Director of Product Development, LexisNexis

Karen Waldron is the Director of Product Development at LexisNexis UK, where she leads the team dedicated to delivering trusted, customer-focused legal solutions. With over three decades of experience in legal publishing, spanning content, commissioning, strategy, and online product development, she has been instrumental in advancing insight-driven innovations. Karen has spearheaded the launch of Lexis+ UK and Protégé, a secure, agent-powered legal AI assistant grounded in authoritative content to ensure accuracy and trust. Her work equips legal professionals with reliable, forward-thinking tools to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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