The workplace of the future series: Preparing to work in an AI-driven legal world – Session 5

Please note that this course is designed for LSE Law/Law and Finance and students ONLY.

Certificates will be provided to participants who attend 75% of the Sessions. 

The legal profession is being fundamentally reshaped by advances in artificial intelligence and automation. Lawyers, in-house counsels, regulators, and legal technologists are experimenting with new models, tools, and business structures, creating both opportunities and challenges for those entering the profession.

This series of seminars and panel discussions invites students and faculty to explore how the AI-driven transformation of legal services will affect how lawyers work, which skills they need, and what the workplace of the future might look like.

Forces reshaping the legal profession

“David Morley, former Managing and Senior Partner of legacy Allen & Overy (2008–2016) — now A&O Shearman — led the firm through a major phase of global expansion, doubling revenues and extending its international footprint. After A&O, he served as Head of Europe for Quebec’s CDPQ, a C$650 billion institutional investor that owns Eurostar and a stake in Heathrow amongst a wide range of high-profile investments and has since held several senior investment roles.

Today, as Co‑founder of Dejonghe & Morley LLP, he advises law firms and investors on strategy, growth, and transformation.

With over forty years’ experience across law, consulting, and investment, David will join us on Thursday 5 March to discuss three powerful forces reshaping the legal profession: consolidation, private capital, and technology/AI. He’ll explore how these megatrends – alongside the growing politicisation of law and the rise of the ‘free agent’ lawyer – are redefining the business of law and the future careers of those entering it.”

This series is arranged by Professor Andrew Murray, Dr Neli Frost and Visiting Professor Bruce Braude.

Session 4 – 29 Jan 2026 | 6pm – 7pm 
AI and Access to Justice
Professor Bruce Braude.
Location: LSE Lecture Theatre, CBG

Session 5 – 5 March 2026 | 6pm – 7pm 
Private equity Investment in legal services
David Morley, Former Global Managing Partner of Allen & Overy, Professor Bruce Braude. Location:
LSE Lecture Theatre, CBG

Session 6 – 12 March 2026| 5pm – 6pm 
Law students, Lawyers, Judges in the machine age
Speaker: Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice
MAR 2.04, Marshall Building

This event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket does not guarantee entry, so please arrive early to secure your place.