As part of our mission to empower professionals in the legal technology market and to democratize legal tech, LTH is proud to present our inaugural UK Velocity. Following our extremely popular VendorFest (the former name) event in New York, we've been asked to bring it across the pond.
Velocity is a unique event designed exclusively for CEOs and founders of companies in the legal tech industry. The event will bring together top industry leaders, investors, and innovators to foster discussions, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving legal tech space.
With content from renowned industry figures and carefully curated panel discussions featuring legal tech buyers, successful founders, and industry investors, Velocity promises to be a day of valuable insights and networking opportunities.
The event is free of charge for all invited participants, thanks to the generous sponsorship of leading industry partners.
Velocity is a unique event designed exclusively for CEOs and founders of companies in the legal tech industry. The event will bring together top industry leaders, investors, and innovators to foster discussions, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving legal tech space.
With content from renowned industry figures and carefully curated panel discussions featuring legal tech buyers, successful founders, and industry investors, Velocity promises to be a day of valuable insights and networking opportunities.
The event is free of charge for all invited participants, thanks to the generous sponsorship of leading industry partners.
Location
etc. Venues
8 Eastcheap
London
8 Eastcheap
London
Date & Time
April 22, 2026, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
2025 NYC Agenda - (2026 UK Agenda coming soon)
| 10:00 AM
Women in Legaltech Leadership (WiLL) Breakfast
Networking event for women in the legal tech industry
| 11:00 AM
Coffee and Conversation
Join peers, industry luminaries and the LTH team to catch up with old friends and make new connections.
| 11:25 AM
Welcome Remarks
Chris Ford, CMO, and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub and the MC for the event, opens the day
Nikki Shaver, CEO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Jeroen Plink, COO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Nikki Shaver, CEO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Jeroen Plink, COO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
| 11:30 AM
Keynote Address: The Legal Tech Streets are Paved with...
TBC
| 12:00 PM
Services Overview
TBC
| 12:05 pM
Buying Legal Tech in 2026
A panel of law firm and corporate legal leaders offer insights into the buying process and what cuts through the noise
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
| 1:05 pM
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a networking lunch with opportunities to speak to your peers, colleagues, and the event speakers and hosts.
| 2:00 pM
The Future of GenAI in Legal and How Vendors and Users Need to Collaborate
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
Panelists:
TBC
| 3:00 pM
Services Overview
TBC
| 3:00 pM
Maximizing Value: What Investors/Acquirers Look for
Insights from investors in legal as they discuss current trends in legal tech valuation, what investors look for, and how to position for growth and acquisition.
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
| 3:00 pM
Build, Buy, or Bond? The Strategic Case for OEM Partnerships
Vendors are effectively renting capabilities to empower other vendors. Here's how we can work together to drive commercial success.
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
Moderated by TBC
Panelists:
TBC
About the Organizers
Legaltech Hub (founded by Nikki Shaver and Jeroen Plink) is a leading legaltech advisory and insights firm.
Nikki Shaver
Co-Founder and CEO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly managing director of knowledge
and innovation at Paul Hastings
Formerly managing director of knowledge
and innovation at Paul Hastings
Jeroen Plink
Co-Founder and COO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
2025 NYC Speakers
Introducing our keynote speaker, Eric Goldberg
Eric is a leader in McKinsey’s Private Capital Practice and helps lead their business services investor work in the Americas. He is also a key figure within their professional services unit, working closely with global firms and other key market participants.
Eric’s work focuses on strategy and due diligence efforts for global investors and their portfolio companies, where he works closely with businesses across the services landscape. He frequently advises large legal service and technology firms on various strategic matters.
Eric’s work focuses on strategy and due diligence efforts for global investors and their portfolio companies, where he works closely with businesses across the services landscape. He frequently advises large legal service and technology firms on various strategic matters.
Oz Benamram
CKIO at Simpson Thacher
Kay Kim
CHIEF PRACTICE INNOVATION OFFICER AT PAUL HASTINGS
Ilona Logvinova
DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE INNOVATION AT CLEARY GOTTLEIB
Joe Green
CINO AT GUNDERSON DETTMER
Noah Waisberg
CEO & CO-FOUNDER AT ZUVA
Laura Leopard
FOUNDER AT LEOPARD SOLUTIONS
Haley Altman
STRATEGIC ADVISOR AT LITERA AND CEO & FOUNDER AT DOXLY
Gaby Isturiz
GENERAL PARTNER AT THE FUND XX
Scott Mozarsky
MANAGING DIRECTOR AT JEGI CLARITY
Brad Blickstein
CEO Blickstein Group
Chris Ford
CMO Legaltech hub
Laura Safdie
Head of Innovation, Legal at Thomson Reuters & Co-founder at Casetext
Evan Shenkman
Chief knowledge and innovation officer, fisher phillips
Our Partners