Speakers
Ian Dalby, Global Head of GRC, A&O Shearman
Ian runs the global Cyber GRC team at A&O Shearman, a multinational law firm, prior to this Ian worked for number of public and private organisations in governance, risk, compliance and information security roles.
This included roles in Ford of Europe’s general counsel department, handling technical risk and compliance in all M&A programs, more recently... Ian worked in the Ministry of Justice operational IT risk team and also as a consultant for Microsoft advising their larger customers on strategic security matters.
In his previous role at Dentons, another multinational law firm, Ian was part of the main M&A team that led over 30 acquisitions as part of the strategic growth initiative – Ian is also part of the on-going merger team that is leading the integration work following one of the largest law firm mergers in history.
Steve Davies, Head of Cyber Security, DLA Piper
As the Head of Cyber Security at DLA Piper, I lead a global team of security professionals who are responsible for protecting the firm's data, systems, and reputation from cyber threats. With over 10 years of experience in the information security field, I have successfully developed and executed cybersecurity strategies and initiatives that align with the firm's... business objectives and risk appetite.
My core competencies include security architecture, engineering, and operations, as well as crisis management, compliance, and vulnerability management. I have in-sourced Security Operations, established Security Engineering capabilities, and driven vulnerability management processes across the firm. I have also implemented SIEM solutions, intrusion detection systems, and technical guardrails for public cloud adoption, leveraging my expertise in Cloud Security and SABSA. My mission is to foster a culture of security excellence and resilience, and to enable the firm to deliver innovative and secure solutions to its clients.more
Jonathan Freedman, Director of Technology & Security, Howard Kennedy
Jonathan Freedman is the Director of Technology & Security at London law firm Howard Kennedy, with a background in Enterprise Architecture and systems engineering within the UK professional services sector spanning more than 18 years, now focusing on information and cybersecurity.Working closely with teams from across the firm, his role includes both the review,... development and implementation of new technology within the firm and leading the firm’s internal cybersecurity/cyber awareness programs. In addition, he holds multiple industry certifications including, Certified Ethical Hacker, CGEIT, CISSP, TOGAF, and ISO27001 with special interests in cybersecurity, ethical hacking & penetration testing, data protection, cryptography, secure systems design, mobile device security and technology innovation.more
Stephen Beckett, Global Security and Business Continuity Director, Dentons
Stephen Beckett is a distinguished expert in Business Continuity and Resilience, bringing over seventeen years of experience from one of the world's leading international law firms Dentons. Currently serving as the Global Security & Business Continuity Director, Stephen has played a pivotal role in implementing robust security and continuity measures across the... firm's 160 sites in 80 countries.
A seasoned crisis manager, Stephen has successfully handled numerous significant incidents, introduced strategic operational improvements, and ensured regulatory compliance across all offices. His strategic vision and technical proficiency have led to the development and implementation of global business continuity programs aligned with industry best practices.
His leadership has been recognized through nominations for prestigious awards, such as the 'Best Non-Legal Project' by Lawyer Magazine and the 'Legal Incentive' awards by Legal Week.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Stephen is a member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI), an ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, and has contributed to the publication review of key ISO standards with the British Standards Institution (BSI). His dedication to advancing the field of business continuity and resilience is evident in his role as a previous Co-Chair of the 'BC Legal Forum' and his ongoing commitment to training and development within his team.more
Spencer Scott, Head of Information, Security, RPC
Cybersecurity & Technology Leader with 25+ years of IT experience and 18+ years specializing in cyber risk and resilience for global enterprises. I have worked in multiple sectors across the UK, USA, Australia and Mexico, help organisations build adaptive defense capabilities that fuel growth rather than restrict it. I bridge the gap between complex technical... threats and actionable boardroom decisions. more
Philip Young, Co-founder and CEO, Garfield AI
Philip is the co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI (www.garfield.law). Garfield AI is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and was the first law firm authorised anywhere in the world to provide legal services via AI. Garfield is a web based, AI powered, software application that assists businesses recover their... debts of up to £10k through the small claims Court process in England & Wales easily, quickly, and affordably. Philip is a solicitor and a solicitor advocate. On qualification, he joined Baker & McKenzie (www.bakermckenzie.com) and spent eight years primarily in B&M’s London (and also Hong Kong) offices, specialising in complex litigation and arbitration, usually high value to very high value claims and with an international element. In 2009 he co-founded London law firm Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP (www.cyklaw.com), a “boutique” law firm that specialises in complex commercial dispute resolution. He retired from practice in 2022. In 2023 with physicist Daniel Long he co-founded Garfield AI. Separately, he sits as a member of the advisory committee of Winward Litigation Finance (www.winward.uk), a commercial litigation funder.more