Join us for a lunchtime webinar exploring how and why professionals across the legal and technology sectors can and should support Tech for Good initiatives. This session will shine a spotlight on what “Tech for Good” means in practice and examine the role that legal and technology professionals can play in driving meaningful, positive change through technology.
As technology continues to reshape industries and communities, the question of how it can be harnessed for social good has never been more urgent. In this session, we will hear from speakers with direct experience of Tech for Good work across different contexts. We will explore how start-ups are innovating at the intersection of technology and social impact. We will also discuss practical ways in which legal and technology professionals can get involved, whatever their role or organisation.
Chairs:
Rachel Griffith, Overseas Practitioner within the Technology, Media & Telecommunications team, Allens
Abisola Babarinde, Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
Speakers:
Amanda Bell, Founder, SeparateSpace
Philip Young, Co Founder, CEO, Garfield AI
Why This Event Matters:
Tech for Good is no longer a niche concept, it is an increasingly important part of how organisations demonstrate purpose and build meaningful relationships with the communities they serve. This session will give attendees a unique insight into what Tech for Good looks like in start-up ecosystems. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of why it matters to the legal and technology professions, and with practical ideas for how they can take their own first steps towards engagement and support.
Who Should Attend:
- IT lawyers (in private practice or in-house)
- IT law academics and students
- Tech sector professionals and managers with an interest in responsible and purposeful technology
- Legal and technology professionals interested in pro bono work and community engagement
- Anyone with an interest in how technology can be used as a force for social good
Speaker Bios:
- Amanda Bell is the Co-Founder of SeparateSpace, an award-winning digital platform dedicated to making expert support during divorce affordable and accessible. A former Legal 500 recommended family lawyer, she spent over a decade at the market-leading firm Withers LLP and has guided hundreds of people through complex financial and parenting separations.
- Philip Young is the Co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI, the first technology firm to be authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) as a law firm. A seasoned City litigator with over 25 years of experience, Philip launched Garfield AI in 2023 to democratise access to justice by automating the recovery of small debts (up to £10,000) for businesses of all sizes from sole traders to larger enterprises.
This event is organised by the SCL Women in Tech Group
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Joining details:
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Recording:
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.
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