The Exchange:
2025 Events Calendar
But first… What is a Podclub? A Podclub is like a book club, but with podcasts and TED talks as the conversation starters instead of books. We've reimagined the traditional networking format to create accessible, engaging discussions that fit into your busy schedule.
At The Exchange, we use thought-provoking content to spark conversations that matter to legal operations professionals. The result? An hour of connection, insight, and practical takeaways you can implement right away.
Meet Our Upcoming Speakers
13 May 2025 | 12:30 GMT
Adam Billing
Founder of Treehouse Innovation, Adam has helped teams at Amazon, Sony, and NBCUniversal (to name a few) design bold solutions and build future-ready skills. At The Exchange, he’ll share practical tools and fresh thinking from the world of design thinking—helping legal ops leaders solve big challenges creatively and collaboratively.
10 June | 12:30 GMT
Tom Whittaker
Tom is a director at Burges Salmon and solicitor advocate in the dispute resolution team. Tom was recognised by Chambers and Partners 2024 and 2025 as a global market leader in AI law. Tom will select a podcast or TED Talk for discussion, bringing his expertise in innovation within the legal industry.
21 May 2025 | LIVE @ Burges Salmon
Dr Cat Wolfenden
Weightmans’ Product and Innovation Director, Catriona is a trailblazer in legal tech and transformation. With a PhD in medical law and countless award nominations under her belt, she’s led Weightmans to the forefront of legal innovation. Expect sharp insights, real talk about the skills future lawyers need, and the story behind how an “accidental lawyer” built a powerhouse team.
26 June 2025 | LIVE @ LegalTechTalk
LegalTechTalk
A special in-person session with Julian Treasure. Julian is a top-rated international speaker and trainer on the critical communication skills of listening and speaking, and the effective use of sound in business. Collectively, Julian's five TED Talks have been viewed over 150 million times.
14 October 2025 | 12:30 GMT
Ben White
Ben left private practice to launch Crafty Counsel—a platform that now powers the UK’s most vibrant in-house legal community. He’s on a mission to bring joy, insight, and connection to legal professionals through events, media, and peer-led learning. At The Exchange, Ben will share how storytelling and community can reshape legal careers from the inside out.
8 July 2025 | 12:30 GMT
Bradley Collins
Co-Founder & CEO of LegalTechTalk—the world’s largest legal sector event, and a driving force behind the push for meaningful transformation in legal services. Bradley brings a unique perspective on the intersection of legal innovation, technology, and leadership—shaped by his work connecting global legal minds through one of the most impactful platforms in the industry.
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Structure
Each monthly session lasts exactly one hour (12:30-1:30pm GMT) and follows a carefully designed format to maximise both connection and practical takeaways:
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Setting the stage for the day’s session, house rules, speaker intro.
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Our guest explains why they selected the podcast/TED talk and shares initial insights to frame our discussion.
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Break into smaller groups to discuss your reactions to the content. What did you learn? What surprised you? What challenged your thinking?
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Connect one-on-one with other participants who share your interests or might have solutions to your specific challenges.
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