This episode focuses on the application and adoption of legal tech. It considers the benefits and challenges of law firms cooperating with academics, how the gap between the two can be effectively bridged, and how to navigate existing company culture when adopting new technologies. Guest for this episode include: 

• Bijan Parsia (University of Manchester)
• Nicky Pearson (Freshfields)
• James Whitaker (Addleshaw Goddard) 

Discussion is hosted by Christina Blacklaws, former president of The Law Society of England & Wales and Chair of the government-backed Lawtech Delivery Panel. 

To learn more about the Manchester Law & Technology Initiative, please visit The University of Manchester website.