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Listen Challenge Debate Series 2025
This series of virtual free sessions shares insights with GCs and Heads of Legal across industry sectors
Transforming legal services: from lawyers to leaders
Thursday 22 May 13:00 – 14:00 BST
This session is targeted for GCs, Deputy GCs who are interested in exploring how legal leadership is shifting from technical experts to transformative change makers.
Join us in a virtual session, led by Matthew Layton, ex-Managing Partner, Clifford Chance and Dan Kayne, Founder, O-Shaped who will touch upon the pivotal changes related to technological disruption, changing client demands, and the need for innovation.
They will discuss:
- How legal leaders are transitioning from managers to strategic visionaries who drive organisational growth and value.
- Why adapting to AI and emerging technologies is essential to staying competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
- How maintaining strong relationships and communication is still crucial in a digital-first world.
- How using data to inform legal strategy and demonstrate value is transforming decision-making.
- How collaboration across the legal ecosystem is reshaping service delivery models.
Connect with like-minded legal professionals and gain actionable insights to evolve your leadership style and lead your team through the transformative changes reshaping the legal profession.

Matthew Layton
ex-Managing Partner, Clifford Chance

Dan Kayne
Founder, O-Shaped


