Manuel Mesquita

In this fun and lively closing debate, three legal leaders join our chair to tackle some of the biggest myths shaping the future of in-house legal teams.

Are these widely accepted truths? Outdated assumptions? Or provocative ideas that challenge how legal departments really operate?

Each speaker will present their myth to the audience, setting out the argument and why it challenges conventional thinking in the in-house legal market. The chair will then take the pulse of the room through a live audience poll, revealing whether attendees believe the statement is true, false, or more complicated than it seems.

Following the vote, the speakers will join the chair for a lively debate, unpacking the reality behind the myth, challenging assumptions and exploring what it really means for in-house legal teams. Audience participation is actively encouraged, with opportunities for attendees to share their views, challenge the speakers and influence the direction of the discussion.

• Which myths will survive scrutiny?
• Which will be completely debunked?
• And will the audience change their minds along the way?

Join us for a high-energy discussion where assumptions about legal tech, AI and in-house transformation are put firmly to the test.

Myth 1
Forget the AI hype: Tech doesn’t transform legal teams; mindset and change-ready people do
Manuel Mesquita, CEO, MM Legal

Myth 2
The main value of legal tech is cost reduction
Robert Greco, General Counsel, SpeakUp

Myth 3
Legal tech, AI and automation will make legal teams smaller
Amy Cronin, Senior Director, Legal, Skyscanner