Shaping the Future of Legal, Together

Spotlighting women’s voices shaping the future of legal in a forum open to all.
5 MARCH 2026, Thursday
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT
Rosewood, London UK

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About the Event

Hosted by SpotDraft, Beacon LIVE: International Women’s Day is an exclusive day of celebrating women who are leading, innovating, and inspiring change across the legal industry. Set in the heart of London, this event brings together legal and business leaders for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue, connection, and reflection.

Meet Our Facilitators

Joanna Goodman

Joanna Goodman

Freelance IT Columnist, The Law Society Gazette

Eliza Killpack

Eliza Killpack

Legal Counsel - Commercial, Belmond

Saffron Gillbert-Kaluba

Saffron Gillbert-Kaluba

CEO, The Law Chronicle

Gifty Okonkwo

Gifty Okonkwo

Senior Legal Counsel, Xero

Aanchul Lalla

Aanchul Lalla

Head Of Legal and Compliance, Kayana

Sally Guyer

Sally Guyer

Global CEO, WorldCC

Kimberley Whitaker

Kimberley Whitaker

General Counsel, Corti

Nurila Abdraimova

Nurila Abdraimova

Dual Qualified Lawyer

Alia Ali

Alia Ali

Regional Head of Legal, Swarco UK and Ireland

Allia Khan

Allia Khan

Head Of Legal, PoloWorks

Alexis Alexander

Alexis Alexander

General Counsel, Inspired Education Group

Nicky Kouzeleas

Nicky Kouzeleas

General Counsel, Acamar Films

Daryna Sydorenko

Daryna Sydorenko

Senior Legal Manager, VG Entertainment

Sabrina Pervez

Sabrina Pervez

Regional Director - EMEA, SpotDraft

Sarah Ouis

Sarah Ouis

Founder, Law But How?

Claire Eldridge

Claire Eldridge

Director of Legal & Compliance Operations, Quantinuum

Natalie Salunke

Natalie Salunke

General Counsel, Likezero

Leila El Gharbi

Leila El Gharbi

Founder, Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech)

Zara Ashraf

Zara Ashraf

Contract Manager, Octopus Energy Generation

Roisin Noonan

Roisin Noonan

Associate Director, Deloitte

Rathini S

Rathini S

Head of Legal, Climate X

Olivia Atkinson

Olivia Atkinson

Legal Counsel, Creditspring

More to be announced soon!

More to be announced soon!

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arrival & Registration
Canapés & Conversations
Ease into the afternoon with good food, conversations, and introductions. Connect with fellow leaders as we set the tone for an inspiring day ahead.
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Roundtable 1
Leading with AI: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Legal
An interactive roundtable on how women legal leaders are using AI to amplify their impact - balancing innovation with empathy, data with intuition.
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Panel DISCUSSION
The Future of Legal Work: Evaluating Success, Flexibility, and Balance
As the legal industry evolves, so do expectations around leadership, career growth, and well-being. This panel brings together diverse perspectives on building sustainable careers, championing inclusivity, and leading with purpose in a hybrid, AI-driven world.
MODERATOR
Sabrina Pervez
SPEAKER
Gifty Okonkwo
SPEAKER
Saffron Gillbert-Kaluba
2:10 PM - 2.50 PM
Roundtable 2
The Power of Networks: Collaboration as a Catalyst for Growth
Success in modern legal leadership isn’t built in isolation. This roundtable explores how women leaders are building strong professional networks, inside and outside their organisations, to share knowledge, unlock opportunities, and amplify collective influence.
2:50 - 3:20 PM
BREAK
High Tea & Conversations
A late afternoon pause to reflect and connect with peers. Enjoy light bites and tea/coffee while you network.
3.20 - 3:50 PM
Fireside Chat
Who Really Leads When AI Enters the Legal Stack?
This fireside chat with journalist Joanna Goodman will explore who drives AI adoption, who influences outcomes, and how leadership dynamics shift (or don’t) as technology reshapes legal work.
MODERATOR
Joanna Goodman
SPEAKER
Sally Guyer
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Experience
Chocolate Artisan Experience
Embark on a guided tasting journey led by expert chocolatiers. Discover the artistry behind crafting distinctive flavours and textures, and experience chocolate like never before.
5:00 PM Onwards
happy hour
Beacon Happy Hour
End the day with light bites and great company. Reflect on the conversations that will carry forward beyond the event.

Why Join Us

01

Leadership that shapes the work

Hear from an all-star lineup of leaders across in-house legal, legal ops and business leadership - women who are actively shaping how legal teams work, hire, and partner with the organization.

02

Signal over noise

Cut through the noise. Our panels and short, sharp talks spotlight real trends and offer actionable ideas you can take back to your 
desk the very next day.

03

An inclusive forum for real progress

We’ve tried to create a space that helps explore progress, innovation, and the practical steps organisations can take to accelerate change openly - with women leading the way.

04

Peer-tested problem solving

The small-group discussions and facilitated roundtables will help you surface current challenges, swap playbooks, and leave with pragmatic approaches that are sharpened by peer experience.

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Smiling woman holding a glass of white wine at a social gathering.
Three people smiling and talking while standing around a table with glasses of drinks.
Smiling man in black shirt holding a drink, engaged in conversation with a person in a blue suit.
Two women holding wine glasses engaging in conversation, one smiling and holding a name tag.
Smiling woman in a gray blazer holding a glass and talking to people at a social gathering indoors.
Two men engaged in a lively conversation, one holding a glass of white wine, in a social gathering.
Woman in black sweater and white scarf holding a glass of white wine and talking to another woman at a social event.
Smiling woman wearing glasses and a small crown headband at a social gathering with glasses of champagne in front of her.
Four women smiling and talking around a table with wine glasses at a social gathering.
Three women engaged in lively conversation, one holding a glass and smiling warmly.
Group of men at a social event with one man smiling and gesturing while others hold wine glasses.
Smiling woman with glasses holding two glasses of white wine while toasting with others.
Smiling woman holding a glass of white wine at a social gathering.
Man wearing glasses animatedly talking to two people at a social gathering with wine glasses on the table.
Smiling woman holding a wine glass in a social gathering with people conversing around her.
Two women engaged in conversation at a table with glasses of white wine in a warmly lit indoor setting.
Man showing a smartphone to a woman at a social event with glasses of champagne on the table.
Smiling woman wearing lightning bolt earrings and a nametag talking to two people at a social event with blurred lights in the background.
Three people smiling and talking while standing around a table with glasses of drinks.
Smiling man in black shirt holding a drink, engaged in conversation with a person in a blue suit.
Two women holding wine glasses engaging in conversation, one smiling and holding a name tag.
Smiling woman in a gray blazer holding a glass and talking to people at a social gathering indoors.
Two men engaged in a lively conversation, one holding a glass of white wine, in a social gathering.
Woman in black sweater and white scarf holding a glass of white wine and talking to another woman at a social event.
Smiling woman wearing glasses and a small crown headband at a social gathering with glasses of champagne in front of her.
Four women smiling and talking around a table with wine glasses at a social gathering.
Three women engaged in lively conversation, one holding a glass and smiling warmly.
Group of men at a social event with one man smiling and gesturing while others hold wine glasses.
Smiling woman with glasses holding two glasses of white wine while toasting with others.
Smiling woman holding a glass of white wine at a social gathering.
Man wearing glasses animatedly talking to two people at a social gathering with wine glasses on the table.
Smiling woman holding a wine glass in a social gathering with people conversing around her.
Two women engaged in conversation at a table with glasses of white wine in a warmly lit indoor setting.
Man showing a smartphone to a woman at a social event with glasses of champagne on the table.
Smiling woman wearing lightning bolt earrings and a nametag talking to two people at a social event with blurred lights in the background.

About SpotDraft

SpotDraft is an AI-powered CLM platform that accelerates contract creation, analysis, and management, allowing businesses to close deals twice as fast while minimizing risk and errors.
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