Agenda

The ‘DELTAS’ Conference –  Chaired by Janet Day – Consultant, Janet Day Ltd. This half day virtual conference explored how in the age of ‘Generation Z’ the Legal Community nurture, adapt and compete for the new wave of skills required by the modern working environment.

The sessions explored the LegalTech and Security community concerned about the future talent pipeline in the legal sector, and the under representation of various groups within the legal IT / security teams. The half day conference will give a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the current and future state of LegalTech education and equally what we in the legal community can do to support this.

The 2020 agenda:

  • Challenges faced by Schools within STEM
  • How Diverse is the Sector & challenges in the Talent pipeline
  • How to Improve Diversity & Inclusion in the Future
  • The view of the UK Education system
  • Hear the Story of a White Hat Hacker
  • Career Advice
Time Schedule Speakers
13:30

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

Janet Day – Consultant at Janet Day Ltd

13:40

Diversity Is Our Competitive Advantage

Jacqueline de Rojas – President at techUK

  • Diversity, Skills Pipeline and Digital Future in the Sector
14:05

The Future Starts Here

David Fazakerley – In-House Legal CIO, CTS (DELTAS Champion)

  • Connecting past present and future tech, with the future evolution of legal services
  • Inspiring the next generation to pursue a career in legal tech
  • Educating students in the understanding of where skill gaps exist in legal tech
  • Establishing the value of talent within firms
14:30

How to Prepare for the Future of the Profession

Jacqueline de Rojas – President at techUK
David Pearson – Director of Wider Learning, Careers and Partnerships at Christ the King Sixth Forms
Dr. Anna Elmirzayeva – University of Law
Camilla Uppal – General Manager, The Student Lawyer
Nick Gallimore – Head of Talent, Advanced

15:00

COFFEE BREAK

STAGE BREAK

15:20

The Digital Diversity Evolution

Andy Fielder – Chief Technology Officer, BigHand

15:30

The Evolution of Inclusiveness and Diversity during the Pandemic

Mabel Harvey – IT Director at Fieldfisher
Jay Wetterau – Head of Inclusiveness and Diversity at Fieldfisher

15:55

Ok Zoomer: Motivating Gen-Z in the Workplace

Prabhjot Dunglay – Cyber Security Researcher (CEH, CNSS, PCI, OSFCE)

16:20

Chairperson's Closing Remarks

Janet Day – Consultant at Janet Day Ltd

16:30

STAGE CLOSED

END OF EVENT

Diversity & Ethics in Legal Technology And IT Security