Not Another AI Event: How SME Law Firms Can Actually Use AI to Win
Oct 2
at
16:00
If you attend one AI session at this year’s Leeds Digital Festival, make it this one. Join in person or online via livestream.


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Forget vague promises and inflated expectations. This is AI stripped of jargon, hosted by the University of Law and Kalisa - the secure Generative AI platform, as part of Leeds Digital Festival.
This punchy, practical and interactive session takes place on campus at the University of Law and will also be live-streamed for virtual attendees. It’s designed for small and mid-sized law firms that want to understand where AI actually delivers, whether that’s cutting costs, saving time, or creating new revenue streams.
You’ll hear from
Hear from Adam Roney and Patrick Grant on what’s working in real organisations right now:
- Which AI use cases are really paying off for SME law firms, backed by real-world examples and polling data.
- How to move quickly (and safely) with AI you control.
- Practical lessons from experts deploying secure GenAI inside regulated and non-technical businesses.
This is an interactive session, so expect to:
- Take part in live polls, contribute questions, and help shape the conversation.
- Join a long-form Q&A where your challenges take centre stage.
No jargon. No waffle. Just what you need to know.
The University of Law, Leeds | Also live-streamed
15-16 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HD
October 2, 2025
At
16:00
Duration:
1:30 hours
Who is this event for?
- Partners and senior leaders at SME law firms
- Non-technical decision-makers responsible for innovation or operations
- Professionals looking for practical, real-world AI use cases
- Anyone who wants honest answers on where AI delivers value (and where it doesn’t)
- Teams interested in secure, compliant AI tools they can control
Why attend?
You want:
- Clarity on where AI can actually impact your law firm
- To hear from people who are building real solutions
- See what other SME law firms are doing, thinking, and questioning
- A chance to ask questions and get honest, practical answers
- Leave with ideas you can act on, immediately
- Networking and drinks
Meet the speakers

Adam Roney
Founder & CEO
Kalisa & Calls9, Visiting Professor at the University of Law

Patrick Grant
Associate Professor AI and Technology
University of Law